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Foreign Language & Music Education

Academic & Technical Education, Fine Arts

Established Circle of Investment

This circle was initiated by retired school teachers who wish to remain anonymous. They had a passion for both their students and for teaching, and wanted to carry that legacy forward. This circle funds foreign language and music education throughout the district and was celebrated in 2009.

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Grants & Initiatives Supported Through This Circle of Investment

  • GRANTED IN 2025-2026

    Lincoln-Douglas Orff Extension

    $5,160.30

    New musical instruments for Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School.

    Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School • Kindergarten - 5th Grade • 570 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2024-2025

    Accessible 2:1 Instrumentation

    $10,416.72

    New musical instruments at Iles Elementary

    All 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 2023-2024

    Marching Drum Line Equipment

    $11,944.35

    New equipment for the iconic QHS Drumline

    Quincy Senior High School • 9th - 12th Grade • 2000 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2023-2024

    iPads and iPad Cart for QJHS Band and Orchestra

    $8,147

    Expanding opportunities for students to explore music, build confidence, and express themselves through performance and practice.

    Quincy Junior High School • 6th - 8th Grade • 250 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2023-2024

    Reading in Your Second Language

    $900

    More books and literacy resources mean more chances for students to discover stories that spark imagination and a love of reading.

    Quincy Senior High School • 9th - 12th Grade • 500 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2022-2023

    Theatre Projector

    $16,500

    Technology enhancement for QHS's Theater

    Quincy Senior High School • 9th - 12th Grade • 1850 Students Impacted
  • GRANTED IN 2021-2022

    Orff Certification: Level 1

    $950

    Professional Development for QPS Music Staff

    All 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 • 3750 Students Impacted
  • Grants in Action: Mirrors on Wheels
    GRANTED IN 2025-2026

    “Mirrors on Wheels” Transform Rehearsals for Performing Arts

    $6,501.90

    Rehearsal equipment for the QHS Show Choir

    Quincy Senior High School • 9th - 12th Grade • 200 Students Impacted