Questar III BOCES


School libraries in the digital evolution

Jen Cannell is the School Library System Director at Questar III. She works with school libraries in the area to facilitate development and functionality by promoting access to information and coordinating the sharing of resources.

Questar III begins DS search

Questar III BOCES is moving forward with its search for a new district superintendent to replace James N. Baldwin, who retired from public service in mid-September.

Free student poetry event 11/6

On Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, local high school teachers will have the opportunity to inspire their students to love poetry and encourage them to write their own. Not only will Project Voice expose students to spoken word poetry, but also engage and excite them to develop their voice and get excited to share their ideas.

Grad follows pathway to employment

Allan McNeil reported to his new job with CommutAir for training in September, just weeks after receiving his certification in Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) from Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC). McNeil, a 2013 graduate of Averill Park High School, completed...

QIII launches tablet pilot program

This year Questar III BOCES, along with Schodack CSD and Coxsackie-Athens CSD, has implemented a tablet pilot program with select student populations to test this theory in a classroom setting. Teachers are already reporting increased student engagement and organization, and students are excited to come to school.

REC principal honored

Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center co-principal, Tracy Racicot was recently honored as a 2014 Woman of Distinction. Senator Kathleen Marchione hosted the awards ceremony at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs on September 24. The “Women of Distinction”...