New York State


Team advances to world final

A student team from Tamarac Secondary School in Brunswick finished in first place at the Odyssey of the Mind State Finals on April 8. They will now move on to the World Finals May 24-27 at Michigan State University – marking the 11th straight year that a team from Rensselaer, Columbia or Greene County has advanced to the World Finals.

CTE students move on to states

Although this year’s regional Skills USA competition was postponed and eventually cancelled due to weather earlier this month, Career & Technical Education students from both our CTE centers (in Troy and in Hudson) will move on to the state competition April...

Youth study government; leadership

Over 200 Hispanic students from high schools across New York State gathered in Albany from March 25-27th to participate in the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI). The purpose of the Institute is to give students an in-depth...

Questar III offers paid PD opportunity

Questar III is seeking social studies educators to work with their building librarian as part of a grant-funded initiative this summer and fall.

Questar III earns safety award

Questar III received the Utica National Insurance Group’s “School Safety Excellence Award” for 2017. The honor is presented annually and recognizes school safety efforts as BOCES and districts work to help keep students, staff and visitors safe.

Certifications in CTE programs

Certifications in CTE programs

Questar III’s CTE programs offer dozens of professional certifications to students often not achieved until during or after college. Students who earn these certifications demonstrate advanced training in their field, something potential employers value when screening candidates.