Staff Spotlight: Q&A with Kyleen Hollensteiner

Staff Spotlight: Q&A with Kyleen Hollensteiner In this edition of our Q&A series, we’re highlighting someone deeply connected to Quincy Senior High School’s athletic spirit. Meet Kyleen Hollensteiner (Ray), QHS Athletics Secretary and an integral part of the QHS family. Did you attend Quincy Public Schools? I attended Quincy Public Schools up until my sophomore…

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Remembering R. S. Brackman: A Principal’s Impact on Quincy High School

“Mr. Brackman was the principal when my dad taught at QHS from 1931 to 1944 and was still the principal when my Class of 1957 was the last one to graduate from the old building at 14th and Maine. I always enjoy remembering those who made a big impact on me. We used to call Mr. Brackman ‘Old Baldy’, and while he could be strict when necessary, he was usually a very pleasant person. My parents liked him and his wife Bess very much, and he was always very good to me when I was a student,” said Dr. John Sallstrom ‘57.

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A 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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QPS Foundation hires new Alumni & Events Manager

Racheal Raleigh

Quincy, Ill. – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is excited to announce Racheal Raleigh as the new Alumni & Events Manager. She began this position in mid-January and will oversee the Alumni program and event planning, including A Night to Dream Big and the Dream Big in Color Run. Raleigh was born in Quincy and…

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April 13 Deadline for Teacher Grants

Update: Application Deadline Pushed Back to April 13. In wake of the QPS school closings, we want to allow a bit more time for educators to apply, so we’ve pushed our application deadline back to Monday, April 13. Attention QPS staff! Don’t miss the spring window for QPSF Teacher Grant applications. Grants are available in many…

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