Outside Quincy there is a blacktop area for basketball and foursquare along with a large field for the students to play on. There are also two backstops for kickball. Academically, Quincy focuses on reading. The first 70 minutes of each school day are set aside for reading. Students are placed into small groups based on their skill level and they read with teachers and other students.
Many parents volenteer at Quincy.
In fact, principal Scott Henson said that Quincy volunteers probably put in more hours than any other elementary school in the USD 501. The school's PTO sponsors many events throughout the year. They are also responsible for fundraising and put on a carnival in the fall. There are also year-round music programs and a field day in the spring. For a complete look at Quincy Elementary School's report card click here.