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Friday, May 17, 2013  A QHS sophomore is being credited with saving a man's life after he choked on food and couldn't breathe.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Quincy School Board voted to cut 13 paraeducators and three certified staff positions as a part of budget cuts.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Due to low funding in the Quincy Public School District, many teachers are laid off for the summer, and may be rehired in the fall. This year, there was a sigh of relief.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  If some local students are ever invited to eat a meal with heads of states or at the White House, they're better prepared to do just that after Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Quincy school board interviews candidates this past weekend and Tuesday night for permanent and interim superintendent positions.

Monday, January 14, 2013  After almost two months of using a temporary bread supplier, the Quincy School District is about to approve a contract to replace the bankrupt Hostess company.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  School security was at the forefront of Wednesday night's Quincy school board meeting.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Five candidates were unveiled to the Quincy school board during a closed session.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Agreement with Kohl's secures district bread for time being.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  One-on-one interaction outside of the classroom--that's the idea behind the Quincy Public School District's mentor program.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Crash happened shortly before 3 p.m. Friday. No injuries reported.

Friday, October 26, 2012  National School Lunch regulations cut calories, fat, and sodium in school lunches.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Kids are learning healthy snacking habits at school.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Quincy Public Schools will receive a half a million dollars less from the State of Illinois than originally planned.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Search continues for interim superintendent for the Quincy school district.