News Releases
QPS Foundation Spring Grant Cycle Awards Made
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation approved 12 grant applications, totaling $62,376 in awards for the spring grant cycle. This is in addition to the $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding that was released from the Foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-2025 school year and the $89,219 in grant funding awarded for the fall semester. The…
Read MoreA Message From Our 2024 Dream Big Annual Campaign Chairs
Each year, the Quincy Public Schools Foundation holds an Annual Campaign, with the mission of raising funds to support the Quincy Public Schools in the areas of curriculum, technology, fine arts, and athletics. Funds raised during the annual campaign also go toward the work done within the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, helping to expand the…
Read MoreQ&A with Eric Thorson: Championing Hunger Relief and Community Support with Horizons and Kidzpacks
Q&A with Eric Thorson: Championing Hunger Relief and Community Support with Horizons and Kidzpacks Eric Thorson has served as the Director of Horizons’ Food Services since 2021, while also assuming the responsibility of Volunteer Coordinator for both KidzPacks and Horizons. Eric is originally from Jacksonville, Ill., and understands the challenges in the Quincy community firsthand.…
Read MoreQPS Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members
Erin Knapheide, Lucy Bordewick, & Jason Finney step on as QPSF Trustees
Read MoreQPS Foundation Exceeds 2023 Dream Big Annual Campaign Goal
New campaign record set for the third year in a row The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended their 2023 Dream Big Annual Campaign on a high note, raising a record-breaking $355,213.42 in donations and pledges. This is the most raised during a Dream Big Campaign, exceeding last year’s record of $321,078.62. The initial goal of…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Ceremony Held to honor donors for New Video Screen in QHS Gym
Quincy, Ill. – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor community donors who made the new Video Screen in QHS Gym possible. The ceremony was held during half-time of the girls’ basketball varsity game vs. Galesburg on Jan. 25, 2024, in Quincy High School Gym. Donors recognized on the project…
Read MoreA Message From Our 2023 Dream Big Annual Campaign Chairs
Each year, the Quincy Public Schools Foundation holds an Annual Campaign, with the mission of raising funds to support the Quincy Public Schools in the areas of curriculum, technology, fine arts, and athletics. Funds raised during the annual campaign also go toward the work done within the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, helping to expand the…
Read MoreQPS Foundation Awards Over $70,000 in Grants to QPS Schools
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently distributed grant award notices for 19 applications, totaling $72,444.34 in approved funding for use in the Quincy Public School District #172. The funds for this grant cycle will be made available after January 1, 2024, and will be for use in the spring semester of the 2023-2024 school year.…
Read MoreQPSF Welcomes Two New Board Members
Michelle Moore & Stephanie Erwin step on as QPSF Trustees The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is excited to welcome two new trustees onto its governing board. Michelle Moore, former teacher and 2022 QPSF Campaign Chair, and Stephanie Erwin, accountant and former QPS Board President, both were unanimously approved to join the board in a vote…
Read MoreA Letter from Our Executive Director
Looking back at my first year on the job Hi Everyone, I have officially finished my first year as Executive Director of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation and all I can say is Wow, what a time! I am truly humbled to have the opportunity to work with the amazing people that comprise the QPSF…
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