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Blue Devil Alumni Spotlight: Susan (Meyer) Scott ’96 Rooted in Quincy and Community, Living It Forward By: Katie Rodemich ’02, Freelance Writer Growing up in Quincy, Susan (Meyer) Scott was already being shaped for a life in education and community leadership—through Quincy Public Schools, close-knit friendships, and the steady influence of her parents.  Long before…

60 Year: Class of 1966 Reunion Come celebrate with the Class of ’66! Can you believe it’s been 60 years since we graduated and walked into the world? It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass to everything we’ve done, and everything still to come! Friday, September 18, 2026 | Quincy Boat Club Dinner…

15 Year: Class of 2011 Reunion Come celebrate with the Class of 2011! Can you believe it’s been 15 years since we graduated and walked into the world? It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass to everything we’ve done, and everything still to come! Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Homecoming Parade Friday, September…

QPS Educator & Staff Spotlight: Carol Mickle Retired QPS Elementary Teacher • Instructional Coordinator • Baldwin School Principal •  Director of Curriculum • Administrative Assistant for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, State and federal projects, and Professional Development • and district Assistant Superintendent By: Maureen Klues, Freelancer & Proud QHS Parent ’16, ’26, and ’29 In this…

Blue Devil Alumni & QPS Foundation Staff Spotlight: A Q&A with Maddie Hill ’21, QPSF Communications & Administrative Specialist We’re excited to welcome Quincy High School alumna Maddie Hill, QHS Class of 2021, to the Quincy Public Schools Foundation team as our new Communications & Administrative Specialist! A proud Blue Devil with a passion for…

Helping Every Student Dream Big By: Maureen Klues, Freelancer & Proud QHS Parent ’16, ’26, and ’29 Next Level Engagement Mark Snider has been a teacher for 23 years, the last eight years as a music teacher at Iles Elementary. Two years ago, he applied for and received a grant from the Quincy Public Schools…

QHS Class of 2026 Senior Spotlights As the Quincy High School Class of 2026 prepares to turn the page to its next chapter, we’re spotlighting a group of seniors whose experiences, achievements, and memories have helped shape the spirit of QHS. Through academics, athletics, the arts, leadership, and service, these students have made a lasting…

45 Year: Class of 1981 Reunion Come celebrate with the Class of ’81! Can you believe it’s been 45 years since we graduated and walked into the world? It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass to everything we’ve done, and everything still to come! Friday, June 26, 2026 | Blues in the District…

QPS Educator & Staff Spotlight: Dr. George Meyer Founding committee member of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation • QPS Foundation Trustee Emeritus • First Co-Chair of the QPS Foundation Annual Campaign • QPS Foundation Dream Big Award Winner, 2016 • QPS Math and PE Teacher, Coach, Personnel Director, and Superintendent • Quincy University Professor and…

Grant-Funded Equipment Helps Students Explore the Universe Firsthand By: Maureen Klues, Freelancer Bringing Back Astronomy Jared Holman, current science teacher at Quincy Senior High School, played a pivotal role in reintroducing astronomy to QHS students. Astronomy had previously not been offered since the 2009-2010 school year. At that time, it was taught by Gail Hermann.…