News Releases
Alumni Spotlight – Todd Pettit ’89
Todd Pettit ’89, director of K-12 music for the Quincy Public Schools, was recently named next superintendent for the QPS District.
Read MoreQPS Foundation Announces Interim Executive Director
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is excited to announce Lindsay Knudson as their interim executive director.
Read More2021 Dine to Dream Big Schedule
The Quincy Public Schools Foundation will put on Dine to Dream Big this year, November 1-5, to fundraise for their Dream Big Annual Campaign as part of Week to Dream Big.
Read MoreQPS 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…
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