Interested in making a difference in your community?
The Branch County Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is looking for passionate, motivated students who want to have a voice in shaping the future of our community.
The Youth Advisory Council is made up of up to 15 Middle School and High School students from Branch County and Colon who work together to identify issues that matter to youth in our area, plan service projects, and help recommend grant funding for youth-focused programs.
This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and make a real impact!
Want to see what it’s all about before applying?
You can attend the first YAC meeting of the year on Sunday, September 21 at 1:00pm at the Branch County Community Foundation (2 W Chicago St, Ste E1, Coldwater) to learn more and meet current members!
Applications are open now — with the deadline to apply on September 30.
https://www.brcofoundation.org/yac
BIG shoutout to our 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams for their incredible effort this week earning double wins against both Springport and Stockbridge!
Both teams showed outstanding teamwork, energy, and determination, dominating the court and coming away with big wins — both teams sweeping all 5 sets of the match, both nights!
GO Q!
Both teams showed outstanding teamwork, energy, and determination, dominating the court and coming away with big wins — both teams sweeping all 5 sets of the match, both nights!
GO Q!
The Quincy Orioles Middle School Football team opened its 2025 season with a 32-2 win over Reading Wednesday afternoon in Quincy.
The Orioles scored on its 1st possession when Quarterback Talon Thomas found Kye Dirschell open for a 37 yard touchdown. Grayson Sergent added the 2 pt conversion.
After Dirschell recovered a Ranger fumble, the O’s scored again when LJ Stayner rumbled on from 7 yards and Logan Hayes caught a 2 pt pass to put the Orioles ahead 16-0.
The Orioles forced the Rangers to punt on its next possession and Thomas raced 57 yards on the punt return for another score. Stayner ran in the 2 pt conversion.
The Orioles scored again late in the 2nd quarter. After long runs by Stayner and JJ Wright, Thomas found daylight around the right side for a 16 yard score. Wright added the 2 point play and the O’s led 32-0 at the half.
The Rangers controlled the clock in the 2nd half but the Orioles kept them from scoring a touchdown. The Rangers scored their 2 points on a safety. The Orioles rotated its line-up and several players came up with big defensive stops including Maverick Abbeg and Brody Murphy.
Jonny Bassage had a long run late in the game for an Oriole 1st down .
The Orioles play a split game, 7th and 8th, next Wednesday at Sand Creek.
The Orioles scored on its 1st possession when Quarterback Talon Thomas found Kye Dirschell open for a 37 yard touchdown. Grayson Sergent added the 2 pt conversion.
After Dirschell recovered a Ranger fumble, the O’s scored again when LJ Stayner rumbled on from 7 yards and Logan Hayes caught a 2 pt pass to put the Orioles ahead 16-0.
The Orioles forced the Rangers to punt on its next possession and Thomas raced 57 yards on the punt return for another score. Stayner ran in the 2 pt conversion.
The Orioles scored again late in the 2nd quarter. After long runs by Stayner and JJ Wright, Thomas found daylight around the right side for a 16 yard score. Wright added the 2 point play and the O’s led 32-0 at the half.
The Rangers controlled the clock in the 2nd half but the Orioles kept them from scoring a touchdown. The Rangers scored their 2 points on a safety. The Orioles rotated its line-up and several players came up with big defensive stops including Maverick Abbeg and Brody Murphy.
Jonny Bassage had a long run late in the game for an Oriole 1st down .
The Orioles play a split game, 7th and 8th, next Wednesday at Sand Creek.
Next week is Homecoming Week! QMS is ready to have some fun and show our school spirit. Check out our theme for each day!
Junior Cheer Fun❤️
QHS Students! The after school program is back! Bring your homework, questions, or just a curious mind. Support is here—let's get it done together!
Our Middle School Volleyball teams came out strong in their season opener this week and scored a double win over the Reading Rangers! Both the 7th and 8th grade teams' teamwork and determination led to a well-earned victory to kick off the season! GO ORIOLES!
Hey Seniors! The Michigan College Month (MCAN) program offers free applications to eligible first-year students in October! Check out the list for participating Michigan Colleges and Universities!
Some of our 5th graders were busy cleaning and prepping plastic lids for our "buddy bench" project. Mrs. McCullough believes we are over 8 pounds with this load. Keep the plastic lids coming!
Students in Mr. Miller’s science class had an exciting opportunity to observe microscopic organisms up close, thanks to a special sample provided by Mrs. Ludlow from her pond. A big thank you to her for helping bring science to life!
Here is this week's QMS update! Check it out to hear what's going on at QMS.
https://youtu.be/u_3ikgvrYTQ
https://youtu.be/u_3ikgvrYTQ
Order your QHS Yearbook today for the lowest price of the year! Currently the price is $63. After Sept 5, the price will go up to $74!
Attention All Softball Players Grades 9-12!
There will be a quick meeting on Monday September 8th at 3pm in the Commons.
If you have any interest at all on playing softball in the spring you need to attend.
Any questions or concerns feel free to contact
Coach Joe Gross
Email: grossj@quincyschools.org
Phone: 517-617-3397
There will be a quick meeting on Monday September 8th at 3pm in the Commons.
If you have any interest at all on playing softball in the spring you need to attend.
Any questions or concerns feel free to contact
Coach Joe Gross
Email: grossj@quincyschools.org
Phone: 517-617-3397
Today, Mrs. Barve’s 7th Grade Science class 🔬 is practicing the use of models to describe something complex, and taking science outside! ☀️
The second week of school is in the books! We hope everyone enjoys the 4-day holiday weekend and we will see our kids back at QMS for a 4-day week next week. Here is this week's update:
https://youtu.be/vi-VzzuhGNk
https://youtu.be/vi-VzzuhGNk
THURSDAY NIGHT - Neon Theme!
More fun from Mrs. Travelbee's class today as they used their math skills to celebrate National Banana Split Day.
Today is National Banana Split Day. Mrs. Travelbee's class took advantage by having the teachers order from 'The Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor' while her students took the orders and made change. They celebrated with ice cream!
QMS had a great first week! Thanks to everyone for working hard on the Online Registration. We are down to 50! If you need help, please contact the office.
https://youtu.be/_s1pn25YVyM
https://youtu.be/_s1pn25YVyM