QHS Presidents Bulletin - 2.24
Quincy High School Students and Families,
Throughout the month of February we reflected on the lives, accomplishments, and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month, recognized our amazing Student Support Staff during National School Counselors week, congratulated all of the awesome students that participated in the annual STEM Fair, and celebrated big wins for our basketball teams in a packed QHS gymnasium!
We would like to wish those who observed Lunar New Year a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year and we now look forward to our next big event the QHS Cultural Fair on Thursday, February 29th.
Congratulations Edwin Vino and Matt Nellany for becoming Division 1 South Sectional Wrestling Champions at 113lbs and 157lbs respectively. This accomplishment not been done since 2016. Way to represent QHS! Special shoutout to Coach Lane and the entire Wrestling team for an awesome season.
As we start planning for the 2024-2025 school year, student online course selection will be March 11-25 and we look forward to seeing students and families at the annual QHS Parent Information Night Monday, March 11th at 6:30 PM. Please take some time to review our extensive course pathways and program of studies linked here:
We are pleased to share with you the Quincy High School 2023 school report card from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card and just as your student’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas.
Please see the linked DESE flier for more general information on the school and district report card criteria and process. Links to the Quincy Public Schools report cards are also available on the
Quincy Public Schools website. The report cards include multiple measures of each school’s performance and are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our schools.
For more information about School and District Report Cards or to search for other schools’ report cards, visit http://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/ .
Thank you to all who participated in our January Jersey Mike’s fundraiser, we raised $750! Keep an eye out for upcoming fundraising opportunities to support Senior Night Out!
Our next PAC meeting will be in March, and the agenda will primarily be focused on planning for Senior Night Out! Date TBD - watch this space for more information. Connect with us on Facebook! Search for Quincy High Parent Advisory Council (PAC). If you have questions or would like to get involved, please email us at qhspac@gmail.com
The PAC Board: Lisa Dunn, President, Courtney Perdios, Co-Vice President, Amy Sorensen-Alawad, Co-Vice President, Ann Ross, Treasurer, Carly Bridden, Secretary
Kimi will be going to Paris to study next year. She plans on attending: IFM ~ L'Institute Francais de la Mode or the French Institute of Fashion. Congratulations Kimi!
Student ID's have now been delivered for all students who had their pictures taken this year. We now ask that all students carry their QHS Student ID with them at all times and/or have a picture of it on their phone. We will be using the student ID barcode to sign students in and out of school. Previous year's ID barcodes work so if you have your old QHS student ID, please start carrying it now!
Attendance in school for the entire day is extremely important for student success and while parents and guardians always have the right to dismiss students, we strongly encourage all students to remain in school and attend classes until the end of each and every school day.
In order to minimize disruptions and provide a welcoming, safe, and respectful learning environment for all Quincy High School students, call-out dismissals will not be allowed on certain dates listed below. On these dates, students who need to be dismissed for any reason must turn in a valid note prior to that day and or a Parent/Guardian must be present at the school to sign them out.
More information on dismissals can be found here: QHS Student Dismissal Information
Listed below are the dates for the remainder of the year that call out dismissals will not be allowed at Quincy High School. Thank you for your attention to this important, updated, policy.
February 16 - Friday before vacation
March 26 and 27 - ELA MCAS
April 12 - Friday before vacation
April 26 - Junior Prom
May 21 and 22 - Math MCAS
May 24 - Friday before Memorial Day
Jun 4 and 5 - Biology MCAS
Worried about your child’s mental health? Watch our school psychologist, Amy Finlay, use OpenParachute to discuss the normalcies of mental health challenges and how you can best support your teen. If you missed her previous video on adolescent brain development, that can be viewed here.
Amy Finlay, M.S., CAGS, NCSP
School Psychologist
Quincy High School
The Quincy High Drama Club is excited to team up with the North Quincy High Drama Club for this season's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The cast and crew of the two schools have been working hard since December in their combined efforts to bring this classic fairy tale to life. The show will be hosted at Quincy High School's Lloyd Hill Auditorium on March 15,16, 22, & 23. Tickets will range from $5 - $15. There will be six performances so don't miss out on seeing this tale as old as time.
On February 12th, QHS students visited the Boston State House as part of DECA's on the Hill field trip. Students had 3 exclusive hours with State Representative, Tackey Chan and Senator John Keenan, learning about the meetings that are held, position responsibilities, and accomplishments. Students spoke with them about current agreements being discussed, issues currently being dealt with, and future goals and changes. Both the Senator and State Representative were pleased with discussions and gave students their business cards to reach out for potential internship opportunities in the future!
Select vocal and instrumental students from Quincy and North Quincy High Schools had the opportunity to perform at North Quincy High School’s Peter Chrisom Auditorium on Wednesday, January 24 for our Winter Recital Night. Twenty six students in sixteen different groups were featured and performed a varied repertoire of solo, chamber, and popular music. Our spring recital will be on April 24 at North Quincy High School.
The Quincy Public Schools would like to recognize the accomplishments of the following students who were recently selected to participate in the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Senior District and All-State Music Festivals.
Quincy High School Choir students, William Caberoy, Devereux Fuller, and Matthew Hollatz, and Band student, Owen Veith, were selected to participate in the MMEA Senior District Festival on January 5th and 6th. The Festival took place at the Milton High School on January 5th and 6th and ended with a concert that featured the Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Mixed Chorus. The Festival included high school musicians, selected by audition, from 30 Eastern Massachusetts cities and towns.
Additionally, QHS Choir student Matthew Hollatz,and QHS band student Owen Veith met the qualifying scores and were selected to perform at the upcoming MMEA All-State Music Festival, which will take place in March at Symphony Hall in Boston.
As the winter sports season comes to an end the QHS Athletic Department would like to recognize and congratulate all who is associated with the winter sports teams! We look forward to seeing how the rest of the season plays out.
Team Highlights:
The Girls Basketball team hosted another successful and heartwarming Bigger Than Basketball Fundraiser in honor of Priscilla Bonica. The Quincy High Athletic Department would like to thank Coach Sarah Conlon, Coach Niosi, volunteers, and our students’ athletes that played a role in organizing the event!
Senior Damian Chan from our automotive program enlisted into the Army earlier this morning. He will a be Chinook Helicopter Mechanic (exactly what he wanted) and his duty station will be Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington!
Congratulations, Damian, and thank you for your service!
Brendan Cunningham
Career and Vocational Support Liaison
Quincy High School
Since the holiday break, QHS students have been busy completing community service hours! We have had students help with QPS athletic programs in the middle schools and with our teams here. On Mondays after school, QHS is sending students to South-West Middle School to assist with their peer tutoring program.
We encourage everyone to look for opportunities to get more involved in community service. See Ms. Matthews in D219 or the Google Classrooms for opportunities and information!
Welding and Metal Fabrication senior students recently had the invaluable opportunity to visit Local 7 Ironworkers in Boston as part of their exploration into the world of apprenticeship within the union. During the visit, the students were given a comprehensive tour of the union's school, delving into the intricate details of what it takes to become an apprentice. A highlight of the experience was the visit to their Welding shop and School, where students gained hands-on insights into the trade.
One particularly exciting aspect of the visit was the chance for the students to try their hand at climbing the column, a task that apprentices at Local 7 Ironworkers are expected to master. This hands-on experience provided a unique perspective into the challenges and skills required in the field, allowing the students to envision themselves as future apprentices in the union. The tour not only broadened their understanding of the practical aspects of welding but also inspired them with a glimpse into the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities they may encounter as they pursue a career in Ironwork within the union.
