Quincy Public Schools

I am really excited about the five new elementary schools being built in Quincy, but one of the latest mock-ups needs a serious revision.

In a newsletter sent at to all Quincy Public School parents, the community is introduced to the new principals of the five new elementary schools.

In response to this morning’s announcement that the Quincy Public School teachers are going on strike beginning next Tuesday, the Salvation Army Kroc Center has announced a “School’s Out Day Camp” as a much-needed alternative to finding a last minute (and perhaps long-term) babysitter.

Quincy Federation officials say a January 17 strike date is set.

If you have a child attending QPS, I am sure that you are paying close attention to the appending teachers strike; I know I am. All attention has been focused on the meetings of QPS officials and union reps, but no one has said anything about what happens to the students.

Quincy Public School District officials announce the future site for another new elementary school building.

Archer Daniels Midland is donating 20 acres of land north of Locust to the Quincy School District.

The Quincy Public School Transportation Department is currently accepting applications for school bus drivers.

The Quincy Police Department would like to remind motorists that the 20MPH speed limit and cell phone use law will be in effect at three locations this summer. Summer school days are considered an actual school day.

Pending Board approval, Joel Murphy will assume the role of Interim Superintendent for the Quincy School District on Monday, February 4.