“A Friend for Education” for English
Academic & Technical Education
Established Circle of Investment
The person who initiated this circle for Engish wished only to be known as “an individual dedicated to the promotion of education to enhance a student’s future.” This circle funds English education, including journalism and creative writing, throughout the district and was celebrated in 2004.
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Funding in Action
Grants & Initiatives Supported Through This Circle of Investment
- GRANTED IN 2023-2024
Using Decodable Books to Teach Reading
$15,501
Art lessons for K-2 studentsAll District, Baldwin Elementary School, Denman Elementary School, Early Childhood & Family Center, Iles Elementary School, Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center, Quincy Junior High School, Quincy Senior High School, Rooney Elementary School, The Academy • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 500 Students Impacted - GRANTED IN 2021-2022
Read to Succeed!
$2,187
Books and literacy resources for students to discover stories that spark imagination and a love of readingLincoln-Douglas Elementary School • 2nd - 5th Grade • 100 Students Impacted - GRANTED IN 2021-2022
High Interest, Engaging Magazines for Elementary Readers
$280.17
Subscriptions to Storyworks magazinesDenman Elementary School • 3rd - 5th Grade • 20 Students Impacted 
GRANTED IN 2025-2026Pen & Page Publication
$4,000
Seed money to allow students to publish their work and sell copies to support their creative writing clubQuincy Junior High School • 6th - 8th Grade • 1000 Students Impacted
GRANTED IN 2024-2025Dream Big Grants in Action: Pizza Time Read Night
$1,500
Expanding access to engaging books and literacy resources that inspire reading, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning for the whole family.Iles Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 500 Students Impacted
