Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Pilot

Quincy School District is excited to have been chosen to be part of a unique opportunity for our state in school year 2010-2011! We will be part of a kindergarten readiness assessment pilot that will help our state learn how to best support successful transitions from the first five years into the K-12 system. It is called the Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS).

Tonia Busherd Named Teacher of the Year

A Quincy Junior High School teacher, Tonia Busherd, has been named "Teacher of the Year" in an annual ceremony and program developed by the Columbia Basin Herald newspaper. Ms. Busherd received the award at a special school assembly at QJHS on Tuesday, June 1.

George Elementary Selects New Principal

We are pleased to announce that Colleen Frerks has been chosen to serve as Principal and Federal Programs coordinator at George Elementary School starting with the 2010-2011 school year. Mrs. Frerks will replace Nik Bergman who was hired as the new Principal at Pioneer Elementary School.

Principal Completes Credential Program

Principal Don Francis receives plaque from Superintendent Dickerson for completion of Superintendent credential program.

Bergman Selected as Pioneer Principal

The Quincy School District is pleased to announce that Mr. Nik Bergman has been selected to serve  as the Principal at Pioneer Elementary School. Mr. Bergman, previously the Principal and Special Programs Coordinator at George Elementary School, replaced Mrs. Donna Kiehn who retired at the close of the current school year. Prior to serving as Principal at George, Bergman was Dean of Students at Quincy Junior High School and Teacher at Quincy High School.

District Recognizes Employees

At the April 27 School Board meeting, sixteen individuals were recognized for excellence as employees of the district. Two employees, one classified and one certifictated, were selected at each school.

"These staff members exemplify the traits and characteristics of our school district team, and we are very pleased to honor them at this special event," stated district superintendent Burton Dickerson in introducing the special recognition ceremony.

HTH Senior Project Benefits Food Banks

For their senior projects, High Tech High seniors Colby Rodriguez and Ceaser Gonzalez organized a basketball game between district employees from Quincy and their arch-rival, Ephrata.  Admission to the game was canned food or a coat. 

QHS Art Students Win Awards

The Haas Foundation holds a state-wide art contest every year.  The contest requires students to make a work of art revolving around the theme of “Parity.”  The Haas Foundation donates funds to schools around the state with a goal to provide equity to needy students.  At QHS, we use these funds for everything from equipment and costs associated with sports to buying glasses for students who cannot afford to go to the optometrist.  Due to their generosity and presence at QHS, we entered work into the show.  QHS students won five of the six top awards, including the top three places!