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The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended their 2024 Dream Big Annual Campaign on a high note, raising a record-breaking $515,000 in donations and pledges. This is the most raised during a Dream Big Campaign, exceeding last year’s record of $355,213.42. The campaign total was announced during halftime at the QHS Varsity Blue Devil Basketball game,…

Class of 1997 – The Challenge is ON! Are you ready to leave your legacy as proud Blue Devil alumni? It’s time for the Class of 1997 to make a lasting impact on Quincy Public Schools! Join the Class Circle Challenge and help secure a brighter future for generations of Blue Devils to come. What’s…

The Quincy Public Schools Foundation approved 12 grant applications, totaling $62,376 in awards for the spring grant cycle.  This is in addition to the $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding that was released from the Foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-2025 school year and the $89,219 in grant funding awarded for the fall semester. The…

QHS Alumni Spotlight: Greg Ruth ’05 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Greg Ruth ’05 recently reflected on his multifaceted high school experience, which encompassed musical pursuits as a trombonist, athletic achievements in tennis and football, and memberships in organizations such as Scholastic Bowl and Chess Club, as well as a brief tenure on Student Council. He…

Each year, the Quincy Public Schools Foundation holds an Annual Campaign, with the mission of raising funds to support the Quincy Public Schools in the areas of curriculum, technology, fine arts, and athletics. Funds raised during the annual campaign also go toward the work done within the Quincy Public Schools Foundation, helping to expand the…

Meet Carson Kirk, 2024 Dream Big Award Honoree By: Katie Rodemich ’02 Carson Kirk, an esteemed Quincy Public Schools Foundation trustee emeritus, has afforded remarkable generosity and commitment to the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. His support has played a crucial role in developing the organization and allows the Foundation to positively impact Quincy Public School…

QHS Alumni Spotlight: Q&A with Bo ’94 & Erin ’97 Knapheide Meet Bo and Erin Knapheide, proud Quincy High School alumni and this year’s Honorary Campaign Chairs for the Quincy Public Schools Foundation Annual Campaign! As lifelong Blue Devils and parents of three current and former QPS students, they are passionate about supporting the future…

QHS Alumni Spotlight: John Baird & Beth (Baird) Buck ’85 By: Katie Rodemich ’02 The Baird family boasts a legacy of academic excellence in physics and astronomy, with John Baird dedicating nearly three decades to teaching at Quincy High School as a teacher. His daughter, Beth (Baird) Buck ’85, continued the tradition with a career…

Friday, October 11, 2024 | 4:00-7:00 pm Mix N’ Mingle – Family Friendly! Quincy Brewing CompanyLocated at 110 N. 6th Street | Quincy, ILTime: 4:00 – 7:00 PMCost: On your ownFood truck, Platt Daddy’s BBQ, 8te Open are walking distance options for dinner.  Friday, October 11, 2024 | 7:00 pm Blue Devil Football Game Flinn…

Q&A with Eric Thorson: Championing Hunger Relief and Community Support with Horizons and Kidzpacks Eric Thorson has served as the Director of Horizons’ Food Services since 2021, while also assuming the responsibility of Volunteer Coordinator for both KidzPacks and Horizons. Eric is originally from Jacksonville, Ill., and understands the challenges in the Quincy community firsthand.…