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QPS Foundation to Host “Week To Dream Big” Fundraiser
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation will host a “Week to Dream Big” fundraiser November 1-5 to support their Dream Big Annual Campaign.
Read MoreQPS Foundation Completes 2020 Annual Dream Big Campaign
he Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended its 2020 Dream Big Annual Campaign slightly short of its $200,000 goal, with a final total of $170,500.
Read MoreKathleen Dooley Aspiring Musician Scholarship 2020
The Kathleen Dooley Aspiring Musician Scholarship was established through the leadership of QHS Alum, Ryan Jude Tanner (Class of ’97), who founded The Kathleen Dooley Endowment for Advancement of Students of Music and the Arts in 2019. Nearly three generations of Kathi’s students contributed to the fund. It is a $500 scholarship awarded annually to a current QHS Sophomore…
Read MoreLetter of Support for QPS and the March Referendum
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, we are submitting this letter to the school district in support of the referendum proposed for the March ballot. Dear Mr. Webb and members of the Quincy Public School District Board of Education: In fulfillment of our mission and purpose to acquire…
Read MoreDream Big 2019 Annual Campaign Launch
The QPS Foundation will launch its 2019 Dream Big Annual Campaign on Monday, September 16 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the Commons and east courtyard area at QHS. All supporters and stakeholders are invited to join this year’s Campaign Chairs, John and Dale Stevenson, as we announce our campaign goal and Dream Big honoree. Light…
Read More2018 Dream Big Annual Campaign Exceeds Goal
Quincy, Illinois – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended its 2018 Dream Big Annual Campaign on a high note, exceeding the $150,000 goal by over $60,000, with a final total of $212,750. Executive Director, Kent Embree stated, “We are incredibly grateful to the Quincy community members and businesses who gave to this year’s campaign. Without…
Read MoreQPSF Participates in Write-a-Will Event
QPS to Break Ground on Final K-5 Elementary School
Work Begins on QPS Harrison Site Quincy, IL, February 27, 2018– On Monday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Harrison Site located at 4100 Harrison, Quincy Public Schools will mark the start of construction on their 5th new K-5 Elementary School. This celebrates the final phase of the construction of five new elementary schools…
Read MoreFormer Adams School students thrilled to see their children’s book being distributed to preschoolers
What started as a fun assignment for 30 Adams School third-graders last year has blossomed into a powerful educational tool that may impact local preschoolers for years to come. The assignment involved the creation of a children’s book designed to help youngsters learn how to read and recite their ABCs. Under the supervision of Sarah Guilford,…
Read MoreQuincy Early Childhood Elementary celebrates 50 years of Head Start
Head Start programs around the country are celebrating Head Starts 50th anniversary. This is a national program that was apart of president Johnson’s war on poverty and gives every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed. The national Association for the advancement of young child celebrates this week each year to honor those who work within…
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