Quincy Elementary

09/01/2026

Tomorrow is the first day of September – check out the breakfast and lunch menus! Our amazing Nutrition Services department serves literally thousands of meals each week to our students, which are available at no cost. Big shout out to the team for for everything you do to support students in Plumas County!

Menus are always available on our website here: https://buff.ly/k9LaYln

08/09/2026

Cougar Families—

We are excited to invite you to Quincy Elementary School's "Welcome to Cougar Country – Back to School Night" on Monday, August 17. This is a great opportunity to welcome our students and families back to campus and help everyone feel prepared and excited for the 2026–2027 school year.

Welcome to Cougar Country - Back to School Night
📍 QES - 246 Alder Street
📅 Monday, August 17
🕓 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Schedule

🎉 4:30–5:00 PM | Teacher Assignments & PCO
Students and families can find out their teacher assignment and take a self-guided tour of campus to locate their new classroom and become familiar with the campus.
Learn about volunteer opportunities with PCO
🐾 5:00–5:05 PM | Principal’s Welcome
cafeteria
📚5:05–6:00 PM | Classroom Presentations
Session 1: 5:05–5:30 PM
Session 2: 5:35–6:00 PM

Two sessions will give families with multiple children the opportunity to visit more than one classroom. Teachers will share classroom routines, learning expectations, communication information, and ways families can support their child’s success.

🐾 Interested in Volunteering at QES or PCO?
We love having our families involved at Quincy Elementary and our Parent Cooperative Organization, PCO. Whether you’re interested in helping in a classroom, supporting school events, joining us on field trips, or lending a hand in other ways, we’d love to have you volunteer.

All volunteers must be fingerprinted through the District Office before volunteering.

If you’d like to get this done before school starts, fingerprinting will be available at Quincy High School on August 17 from 4:30–5:30.

08/09/2026

📲Stay Connected with ParentSquare!

We invite all QES families to sign up for ParentSquare so you don’t miss important school updates, announcements, reminders, and messages throughout the year.

To get started, visit our district website and download both the Aeries Parent Portal and the
ParentSquare app for quick and easy access right from your phone.

08/04/2026

📣Hey Cougar Families!

If you or a family you know has a child starting TK or Kindergarten this school year we invite them to attend our upcoming TK & Kindergarten Jumpstart program!

🌈 TK & Kindergarten Jumpstart

📅 August 12 & 13 at QES located on Alder St.

🕗 8:00–11:00 a.m.

This fun two-day program helps our newest Cougars:
✔️Meet their teachers and new friends
✔️Get comfortable with the school and classroom routines
✔️Build confidence before the first day of school
✔️Help our teachers create balanced class lists

Students are invited to attend based on their last name:
📝 A–L: August 12
📝 M–Z: August 13

📩 Teachers will reach out to families on August 11 to confirm attendance.

💉 All immunizations must be current and turned in to the school nurse to attend.

We look forward to welcoming our youngest learners to Cougar Country 🐾❤️🤍

07/15/2026

🍎 Join the Cougar Team! 🐾

We're looking for passionate educators and support staff to join our amazing school community! If you're looking for meaningful work with incredible students and a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Current Openings:
📚 Half-Time 3rd Grade Teacher
📚 Half-Time Special Education Teacher

Why consider a half-time teaching position?
• Excellent work-life balance
• More time for family, hobbies, or continuing education
• Opportunity to stay in the classroom while maintaining flexibility
• Collaborate with a supportive team of educators
• Make a meaningful impact on students every

🌄 Full-Time Opportunity Teacher
(Alternative Education)

Why work in Alternative Education?
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with students who benefit from individualized support
• Help students overcome challenges and rediscover success in school
• Use creativity and flexibility to meet students' unique academic and social-emotional needs
• Work closely with families and a collaborative support team to make a lasting impact
• Experience the reward of helping students gain confidence, resilience, and a renewed love of learning

🌟 Full-Time Activities Specialist
(After School Program)
Why work in our elementary after school program?
• Build positive relationships with students in a fun, engaging setting
• Plan hands-on activities, games, art, STEM, and enrichment experiences
• Every day is different and filled with energy and creativity
• Work alongside a caring and collaborative team
• Help create a safe, welcoming environment where students thrive after school

At Quincy Elementary School, we're building something special; a school where students are known, supported, and encouraged to grow every day.

Come be part of Cougar Country, where One Pride. One Purpose. 🐾❤️🤍

To learn more or apply, visit

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07/15/2026

‼️Attention Quincy Community!

📢 Please help us spread the word.

📚✨ It’s Time to Enroll Our Newest Cougars! ✨📚

Enrollment for our incoming Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students for the 2026–27 school year is happening now 🐾❤️

Starting the enrollment process early has many benefits:
✔️ Helps your child feel prepared and excited for TK or Kindergarten
✔️ Ensures you receive important communication and updates from our school
✔️ Supports our planning as we prepare for the school year.

📝 Enrollment Information for 2026–27:
• Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026 to enroll in Kindergarten
• Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026 to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten (as available)

📅 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• Kindergarten: Full school day
• TK: Ends at 12:05 PM daily
• After school care available until 6:00 PM
• Fridays are early release days

🌐 How to Enroll:
Visit our district website (linked in the comments) and click on “Enroll a New Student” to get started.

📌 What You’ll Need to Register:
• Proof of residence within district boundaries
• Immunization records
• Proof of age (birth certificate, passport, or affidavit)

We are so excited to welcome our newest Cougars and continue our journey of learning together. 🐾⛰️

06/19/2026

😎 We hope everyone had a great first week of SUMMER! ☀️

🤩 Check out some of the fun we had on the last day of school. Shout out to Quincy Parent Cooperative Organization-PCO, all of the family volunteers, and CHP - Quincy for making it a day to remember! 🐾

06/18/2026

📣A huge THANK YOU to the incredible families who volunteered to their time on Wednesday to help us move our 4th grade classrooms to the lower wing!
Your support helped make this transition smooth and is an important step in our work to set QES up for success. 💪

We appreciate your partnership and willingness to help! ❤️🤍

04/16/2026

Help us celebrate our phenomenal staff!

If you’re interested in helping out during teacher appreciation week we would love to have you!