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A Legacy of Tradition: Celebrating Four Fine Arts Legends of Quincy Public Schools
A Legacy of Tradition: Celebrating Four Fine Arts Legends of Quincy Public Schools By: Katie Rodemich ’02 For generations of Quincy High School students, A Building was more than classrooms and rehearsal halls. It was where voices found strength, where spotlights revealed hidden confidence, and where music and performance transformed strangers into family. Together, Clyde…
Read MoreQHS Alumni Spotlight: Eric Loos ’01 & Heidi Holzgrafe ’00
QHS Alumni Spotlight: Eric Loos ’01 & Heidi Holzgrafe ’00 2025 A Night to Dream Big Chairs: From Blue Devil Days to Building Quincy’s Future By: Katie Rodemich ’02 The QPS Foundation is honored to announce Heidi Holzgrafe ’00 and Eric Loos ’01, as the chairs of the 2025 Annual Campaign. The couple’s decision to…
Read MoreQPS Foundation Facilitates Fund to Support Newly Hired Elementary Teachers
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is announcing the launch of a new initiative aimed at supporting newly hired elementary school teachers. Through the generosity of local donors Kim & Kathy Humphry, each new K–5 classroom general education teacher in Quincy Public Schools’ elementary schools will receive a $250 grant to help with the costs of…
Read MoreDream Big Grants in Action: Stitching Skills for Life
QJHS Life skills-basic sewing Program Threads Confidence, Creativity, and Community By: Katie Rodemich ’02 At Quincy Junior High School, students are learning far more than what’s found in textbooks. They are gaining the kinds of hands-on skills that last a lifetime—such as how to sew on a button, cook a meal, or stick with a…
Read MoreQPS 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…
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