Recent News

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Apply for 2024-2025 Bus Transportation
07/16/2024
Learn more about transportation eligibility and apply for the upcoming school year.
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A volleyball player jumps to spike the ball over the net during a match.
Boston Globe Recognizes QPS Spring Athletes
07/15/2024
18 student-athletes honored
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Summer 2024 Office Hours/New Student Registrations
07/09/2024
Office re-opening dates and registration information
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QPS Summer 2024 Meal Program
07/05/2024
Free lunches available to children age 18 and under.
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Class of 2024
QPS Graduation Exercises 2024
06/06/2024
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
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Summer Safety
Summer Safety Tips
06/06/2024
QPS Health Services Family Newsletter - Summer Edition
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Whiteboard has the word "Kindergarten" spelled in magnets.
Parent Academy: Welcome to Kindergarten
05/31/2024
Presentation from the May 30 event
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Ms. Nguyen poses with an art display that reads "Congratulations, Ms. Nguyen"
Atlantic's Ms. Thao Nguyen-Ippolito Receives MATSOL's Anne Dow Award
05/24/2024
Award recognizes excellence and creativity in education
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Mr. McFarland addresses students at the event.
QPS Leadership Summit at Granite Links
05/23/2024
Leaders from the Class of 2025 unite for workshops
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A teacher poses with a student who is holding a certificate of intent to pursue a career in education.
QPS Holds Future Educator Signing Days
05/20/2024
Celebrating members of the Class of 2024 intending to pursue careers in education!
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We're Hiring Summer Bus Drivers. Part-Time $32.72 - $34.66 per hour
Summer Part-Time School Bus Drivers Wanted!
05/13/2024
Part-time positions at $32.72-$34.66 per hour
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Parents work with a child in a classroom setting.
Virtual Parent Academy: Understanding Anxiety
05/13/2024
Sessions on May 14 & June 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Two students in All-Star program tees are excited at the event.
Arbella, Celtics Celebrate QPS Students
05/10/2024
All-Star Program promotes attendance and positivity in our schools!
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Adults and children stretch in a group exercise class.
QPS Community Fitness Night
05/09/2024
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Quincy Multicultural Festival in Collaboration with Quincy Public Schools Presents Quincy Multicultural Festival. May 11, 2024, 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Discover & Connect through culture, art, food & games. Join us for a day of food, music, games, and culture! The festival will showcase the diverse cultures of our community through food, music, and art. Family-friendly event. Cultural performances. Free admission. Pageant Field, Quincy, MA 02170. info@quincymulticulturalfestival.org. www.quincymulticulturalfestival.org
Quincy Multicultural Festival
05/07/2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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South West Drama Club's Spring Musical  Friday May 10th at 6:30PM  South-West Middle School, George DePaulo Auditorium
South West Drama Club's Spring Musical
04/30/2024
Friday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.
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Quincy High School Presents the 2024 Fashion Show. Thursday, May 9th @ 7pm. Lloyd H. Hill Performing Arts Center. 100 Coddington St. Quincy, MA
QHS Presents the 2024 Fashion Show
04/26/2024
Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m.
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Alyssa Hopps dribbles a basketball past an opponent.
Boston Globe Recognizes QPS Winter Athletes
04/25/2024
22 QPS student-athletes earn recognition
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Brian Scalabrine addresses a group of students in the Atlantic gym.
Boston Scientific and Celtics Unveil "Anchor Fit Zone" at Atlantic
04/11/2024
New fitness room renovated through "Fit For a Cause" program
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The QHS Junior Choir poses with Ms. Compitiello, who is holding a plaque.
QPS Music Department Shines at MICCA
04/08/2024
QPS ensembles medal at annual competition
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Monday, April 8 Solar Eclipse
04/05/2024
Eclipse safety notices for Monday, April 8
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The Atlantic Players Proudly Present Disney Moana Jr. Friday, April 5th at 7PM, Saturday, April 6th at 2PM, Saturday April 6th at 7PM. Atlantic Middle School Auditorium. Tickets $6 Students $10 Adults. https://atlanticplayers.ludus.com/index.php
The Atlantic Players Present Moana Jr.
03/28/2024
Showtimes: April 5 at 7PM, April 6 at 2PM and 7PM
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Two students speak with a representative from the YMCA.
QPS, Partners Hold 16th Annual Credit For Life Fair
03/28/2024
Event empowers QPS seniors with real-life financial skills
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Image shows Galayna Willis' "Self Image" artwork
Quincy Artists Honored in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
03/26/2024
QHS' Ibrahim Yacouty Earns Gold Key
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QNQ Color Guard Results and Tryouts
03/26/2024
Tryouts for 2024-25 Color Guard begin on April 11
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Three alphabet blocks spell IEP.
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The QNQ Jazz Ensemble performs on-stage at Norwood High School.
QNQ Jazz Wins Gold at MAJE State Finals
03/18/2024
Group will be featured at Boston's Hatch Shell on May 5
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QPS Parent Academy: Showcasing Illustrative Mathematics
03/14/2024
An informational session for K-5 parents, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Central Middle School, 6 p.m.
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QNQ Drama Club Presents  Disney's Beauty and the Beast The Musical
QNQ Drama Club Presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast The Musical
03/08/2024
March 15, 16, 22, & 23 at 7:30 PM and March 16 & 23 at 2 PM at QHS
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A furnished therapy room at RDLC features a large digital display board, soft play structures, a table, and chairs.
Photo Gallery: DeCristofaro Learning Center
03/07/2024
Furniture is arriving!
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Quincy Public Schools Middle School Swim Meet/Bob McGuillicuddy Swim Meet promotional flyer screenshot
QPS Middle School Swim Meet
03/07/2024
Bob McGillicuddy Swim Meet takes place on March 23rd
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Notice: Focused Monitoring Review of the Quincy Public Schools
03/05/2024
Review to be conducted during the week of April 29, 2024
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MPDE Educator Diversity Career Fair
03/05/2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in North Easton
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Notice of Public Meeting: Student Opportunity Act
03/01/2024
Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm Via Zoom
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The QNQ Jazz Ensemble poses with certificates after the competition.
QNQ Jazz Ensemble Places 2nd at MAJE Competition
03/01/2024
Ensemble earns silver medal; three QNQ musicians earn individual awards
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Flyer to advertise ECHS Application
ECHS Application for Grade 9 is Open
02/29/2024
Application for the 2024-2025 school year is now open, due on April 12, 2024
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Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy
Registration is Open for Seal of Biliteracy Spring Assessment
02/26/2024
Multilingual juniors & seniors are encouraged to learn more and register
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High School Course Selection Information Nights 2024
02/26/2024
Information sessions for incoming HS students/families
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A female student reads a book in the ECHS program.
Parent Academy: Quincy's Early College High School Pathway
02/23/2024
February 27, 2024, 6-7 p.m. via Zoom
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Three girls read a book together
QPS Parent Academy: Bringing the Science of Reading Home
02/23/2024
Tuesday, March 19 at 5 p.m. via Zoom
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4 adults and 7 students pose together at the Special Olympics event in the QHS gym.
QPS Special Olympics
02/20/2024
QPS elementary students participated in Feb. 16 event
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Two high school students and 16 5th graders sit cross-legged in a circle.
5th Grade Leadership Summit
02/15/2024
QPS Hosts Annual Event for 5th Grade Student Council Leaders
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Six young adults and an adult moderator sit in a row on-stage for a panel discussion.
Quincy’s Early College High School (ECHS) Pathway 3rd Annual Symposium
02/12/2024
Event celebrated program success and offered workshops to ECHS students
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2023 QPS District & School Report Cards
02/06/2024
School performance data available
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A student handles an infant manikin during CPR training.
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View of a furnished Learning Center classroom, that shows a large monitor on the wall and soft furnishings and seats in the classroom.
DeCristofaro Learning Center Updates - Feb. 1, 2024
02/05/2024
Curriculum updates, new logo, and opening information.
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2 boys play Mancala at a math game night at Snug Harbor.
QPS Presents: Math Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Ann Elise Record
02/02/2024
Please join us for an incredible night of math learning and games!
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8 QPS students pose at the MMEA Sr. Festival
QPS Music Students Accepted to Prestigious Festivals
01/30/2024
Students participate in MMEA Senior District and All-State Music Festivals
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A judge stands with a student in front of a project.
Wanted: HS STEM Fair Judges
01/23/2024
No previous science experience necessary!
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QNQ cross-country runners begin a race.
Boston Globe Recognizes QPS Student Athletes
01/16/2024
25 fall athletes recognized
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QPS Parent Academy: Early Literacy Screening
01/08/2024
Monday, January 29 at 5 p.m. via Zoom
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A student performs compressions on a manikin.
Quincy Public Schools "A Matter of Heart"
01/05/2024
Free CPR/AED Certification for QPS 8th graders and their parents/guardians.
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Squantum Elementary School exterior
Squantum Building Project Community Meeting
01/04/2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
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Two young students smile for the camera.
Kindergarten Pre-Registration for 2024-25 is OPEN!
01/02/2024
Welcome, Class of 2037!
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Choral students sing and perform choreography during the show.
'Tis the Season...Symphony and Song Brings the Holiday Spirit!
12/06/2023
A night of joyous holiday music
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Winter Health & Safety
11/30/2023
Family newsletter from Health Services
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Grade 8 High School Open Houses
11/28/2023
Current 8th graders are encouraged to attend with their parents/caregivers/guardians!
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Two women pose in front of the newly dedicated Richard J. Kenneally Performing Arts Wing at NQHS
Kenneally Performing Arts Wing Dedication
11/20/2023
Longtime QPS Band Director honored in ceremony on Nov. 18
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DeCristofaro Learning Center Updates
11/20/2023
Tour opportunities, FAQs, and more!
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A student uses counting tools to solve a math problem
Parent Academy: Showcasing Illustrative Mathematics
11/17/2023
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Central Middle School
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Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center
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Dr. Brad Johnson addresses staff in the QHS gym
QPS Hosts Inaugural Professional Day of Learning on Nov. 7
11/07/2023
District hosts first-ever all-staff professional development event.
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Tis the Season Symphony and Song
Tis the Season - Symphony & Song
11/02/2023
Celebrate the sounds of the holiday season!
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Q.P.S. Financial Aid Night Presented by MEFA (Massachusetts Education Financing Authority) Quincy High School, Thursday, November 2, 2023  6:00PM - 7:30PM
QPS Financial Aid Night
11/01/2023
Thursday, November 2nd at QHS, 6:00 p.m.
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Building Resilience: The 4 Simple Steps to Help Your Child Thrive
QPS Parent Academy: Building Resilience
10/24/2023
Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m.
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Framed photo of Dr. Rick DeCristofaro
City of Quincy Dedicates Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center
10/23/2023
New learning center will serve students in Pre-K through Grade 8
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Image reads: MICCA Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductors Association State Marching Band Championships
MICCA State Marching Band Championships
10/23/2023
State Marching Band Championships taking place at Veterans Stadium on Oct. 29
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A Celtics player poses for a photo with four QPS students.
Arbella, Celtics Launch All-Star Program at QPS for 2023-24 School Year
10/20/2023
All-Star Program promotes attendance and positivity in our schools!
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7 adults and 6 students pose in two lines. The students are all holding dictionaries.
Quincy Lodge of Elks #943 Donates Dictionaries to All 3rd Graders
10/19/2023
Thank you to the Elks for supporting our students!
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2023-2024 Teacher Mini-Grants
10/19/2023
Quincy School Community Partnership awards grant funding to QPS professional staff
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MA Seal of Biliteracy logo
MA Seal of Biliteracy Assessment Registration is Open
10/17/2023
Multilingual students are encouraged to learn more and register
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Spring 2023 MCAS Results
10/12/2023
Spring 2023 MCAS Results Mailed on Oct. 12, 2023
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Quincy Public Schools College Fair 2023
QPS College Fair
10/09/2023
October 12, 2023, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Volunteers Needed! Quincy Food Waste Diversion Program
Volunteers Needed: Quincy Food Waste Diversion Program
09/18/2023
Help reduce our carbon footprint and save food waste!
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A boy plays the violin
2023-2024 Extended Educational Music Programs
09/11/2023
After-school strings program & John & Abigail Adams Orchestra information
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Squantum Elementary School exterior
Squantum School Community Meeting
09/11/2023
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
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2023 Open House Dates
09/08/2023
Full schedule of Fall 2023 School Open House dates
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A man and a woman hold donated backpacks for distribution.
QSCP Partners Provide Backpacks, Supplies
09/07/2023
Thank you, Cradles to Crayons, Granite, Mass Bay CU, and Quincy CU!
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Blocks spell "Kindergarten"
QPS 2023 Kindergarten Orientation Schedule
09/06/2023
School-by-school schedules for Friday, Sept. 8
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Superintendent's Back to School Message
08/29/2023
Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year!
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8 students pose in a hallway.
QNQ Band Program Students and Alumni Shine at Drum Corps International World Championships
08/10/2023
QPS students help Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps win Open Class World Championship
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A softball player watches the ball just after she hits it.
Boston Globe Recognizes QPS Spring Athletes
07/17/2023
20 QPS student-athletes earn recognition
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QPS Summer Lunch Program
07/01/2023
Free lunches available to children age 18 and under.
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