QHS Presidents Bulletin - 10.24
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Quincy High School Students and Families,
It was great to see so many students and families at our annual Roll Hats Weekend September 27-28. From the activity fair and volleyball game Friday to the all-day event at Veterans Stadium, the event was a resounding success, thanks to the incredible participation of our students and support from the entire QHS community. Thank you to the many students, teachers, coaches, and community volunteers that made this possible!
We look forward to seeing many of our future QHS students at our Haunted Hallways event tomorrow, October 23rd. This annual event by hosted by our student council is always a great event with an awesome turn out... you don't want to miss it!
As we continue our school year together, we want to again emphasize the importance of regular attendance. As quarter one comes to a close on November 1, it is an important time to check your students attendance records on Aspen. We encourage you to review your students attendance record and discuss the importance of consistent school attendance with them.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of bullying and promoting a school climate that is free from harassment and intimidation. If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, please don't hesitate to reach out to a trusted adult, such as a teacher or counselor at QHS. We are here to support you and help you find the resources you need. Let's work together to create a positive and inclusive school environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Thank you for your continued support!
Keith Ford, Principal @qhsprincipalford
Ed Smith, Assistant Principal @qhsapsmith
As the end of quarter one at QHS is quickly approaching on November 1st, we want to emphasize the crucial role that regular attendance plays in your student's academic success.
The Quincy School Committee Policy on attendance states that students who have more than six (6) absences in a term without a medical or professional note will automatically fail all their courses with a grade no higher than 62.
Your student’s up to date attendance report can be viewed on Aspen. Medical or Professional notes should be delivered to the QHS Health/Nurses Office in order to have the absences excused.
We encourage you to please review your students attendance record and discuss the importance of consistent school attendance with them.
To access Aspen please go to https://ma-quincy.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do or go to www.quincypublicschools.com and click on Aspen from the main page.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please do not hesitate to contact Quincy Public Schools Aspen support team via email at aspensupport@quincypublicschools.com or contact your student's school main office.
During the 2024-2025 school year, QHS will continue to have an Advisory period in our schedule. On each Wednesday half day, students will return to their homerooms during the second period of the day for Advisory.
October Advisory focused on Study Skills and Time Management. Students learned and reviewed techniques to study effectively and efficiently, in order to help them succeed in school. Each grade focused on a different aspect of study skills - from studying for large tests to time management - and students were able to work with their homerooms to plan and prepare for the year ahead!
Our Healthcare Tech seniors have started their clinical rotations at Hancock Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as they work towards the required hours for their Certified Nursing Assistant license.
Our Civil Engineering and Architecture students took a walking tour around Boston to learn about the unique buildings and structures located throughout the city.
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.
November 22 - Homecoming Dance
November 27 - Day before Thanksgiving
December 20 - Friday before Holiday Break
January 17 - Friday before MLK Jr Weekend
February 14 - Friday before Winter Break
March 25, 26 - ELA MCAS Testing
April 4 - Junior Prom
April 17 - Thursday before Spring Break
May 20, 21 - Math MCAS Testing
May 23 - Friday before Memorial Day Weekend
June 4, 5 - Biology MCAS Testing
- Mandated Screening have started for 9th and 10th grade
- 10th grade families - Your student needs to submit an updated physical and list of immunizations
- 11th grade families - Your student should receive the meningococcal vaccine if over the age of 16
- If any questions or concerns, please reach out to us (617-376-3367, martinaryan@quincypublicschools.com, lindsaygardiner@quincypublicschools.com)
Our Girls Volleyball team is rolling along this season and have rallied around each other to make this season a memorable one. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the season has in store as they make their way into the MIAA Tournament. The girls defeated cross town rival NQ in dominant fashion on Tuesday, October 8th (25-23, 25-19, 25-17). Senior captain Destiny Francis had a night for the ages as she was jumping through the roof and spiking the ball through the floor. Check out the photos from the match via The Patriot Ledger here.
We would like to send a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Coach Niosi on achieving a monumental milestone as her win over a tough league opponent Whitman-Hanson on October 2nd was her 300th career win!
Schedules and Scores: View the schedules and scores for all of our teams
Live Streaming: Watch our home games live on Hudl TV
Register for Athletics: Register for athletics in the upcoming season.
QHS Athletics Team Store: Shop online to support your favorite Presidents' teams!
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Twitter: @QHSAthletics
We are proud to share that on December 5, there will be a combined showcase of QHS/NQHS art and photography at Quincy High School. The work will be displayed and for sale from 5:00-7:00 in the Quincy High lobby-right before the Tis the Season concert at QHS.
We are incorporating the annual Boston Children's Hospital fundraiser by making this event a display/sale of student artwork and photography as well as raffle items from local business that tickets can be purchased for with all proceeds being donated to the hospital.
This should be a great evening highlighting the Art, Photo and Music programs of both high schools.
