New York State

Students get unique view of history

Jun 10, 2015

Students at Questar III’s George Washington School had the opportunity in late May to hear from two archaeologists from the New York State Museum. Laura Fitzpatrick, a teacher at the school, thought of the large exhibits at the museum during a Social Studies unit on...

Second year for science fellowship

May 27, 2015

Twelve science teachers in the Capital District will be participating in Questar III’s Summer Science Research Program this summer. This selective fellowship offers science teachers the opportunity to work in a science lab for two summers, four days a week, alongside...

Students gather for PR/HYLI Reunion

May 4, 2015

On Tuesday, April 28th, student delegates from the Capital District gathered at Questar III BOCES for their Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) reunion. During the reunion, elected officials, student delegates, parents, and...

Board appoints Cruz as new DS

Apr 17, 2015

The Questar III Board of Education appointed Dr. Gladys I. Cruz as district superintendent at its April 16th meeting. Effective May 1, 2015, Cruz will serve a dual leadership role – acting as both a field representative of the commissioner of education and chief executive officer of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).

Questar III earns safety award

Apr 13, 2015

Questar III is one of 131 Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and school districts in New York State to receive the Utica National Insurance Group’s “School Safety Excellence Award” for 2015.

Germantown advances to world finals

Apr 13, 2015

Students from Germantown Elementary School advanced to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. The Division I winning team for the “Pandora’s Box” problem tied for second place at the State Finals Saturday at Binghamton University. Germantown was one of 18 teams from...