Engineer Michael Purol reviewed the diagrams and building plans for the QHS Freshman Addition at the March 25th Board meeting. The project includes: ¨ relocation of […]
The 23rd annual Showcase of Excellence Show Choir and Jazz Band Competition will be held Saturday, March 14, 8:30 am until midnight at Quincy Senior High, […]
What you need to know about the PARCC Assessment. Illinois schools will administer new assessments created through the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and […]
The Quincy Public Schools’ Mentor Program matches adult volunteers to work one-on-one with students. Mentoring involves developing a relationship in which an adult provides a student […]
Quincy Public Schools will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the third statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides […]
At the December 17, 2014 meeting, the Board of Education discussed issues related to the building project including the contract with the architects and engineering firms […]
Quincy Public School District was awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant by the Illinois State Board of Education. Quincy will receive $269,655 for the […]
One of the first steps after voters passed the $89 million building referendum is for the Board to select the architects. Todd Moore, engineer with Architechnics, […]
The $89 million school bond issue was overwhelmingly approved by voters–11,001 voted in favor and 5,620 against. Five new state-of-the art elementary schools will be built to replace […]
If voters approve the $89 million building referendum, annual operating savings and cost avoidance is estimated at $1.5 to $2 million. The Board of Education approved […]
Information was presented at the October 22nd Board meeting on two grants providing professional development for school leaders. The IL-PART (Illinois Partnership Advancing Rigorous Training) grant […]
First graders who struggle with early reading and writing skills are provided extra support through the Reading Recovery Program. The students meet individually for 30-minute lessons with […]
The Quincy Public Schools and the Quincy Public Schools Foundation are excited to announce their new Digital Conversion for Teaching & Learning Initiative. This plan is […]
At the August Board meeting, Business Manager Joel Murphy presented information about the tentative budget for 2014-2015. He said the primary purpose of the budget is […]
At a Special Meeting held August 14, 2014, the Board of Education for the Quincy Public School District approved a resolution to place a referendum proposition […]
The Board of Education approved a 10-cent increase in lunch prices at the July 23rd Board meeting. Jean Kinder, Food Service Director, explained that schools participating […]
At the special Board meeting held June 16, Steering Committee spokespersons George Crickard and Jim Whitfield presented an overview of the process to develop a facilities […]
The Board of Education approved submission of several grant opportunities for Social and Emotional Learning. The District PBIS (Postive Behaviorial Interventions and Supports) Team will write for the […]