Rockets, robots and bacteria at RA
Rocket launchers, bacteria growth and robotic hands may not sound like something you’d find at a school for students with special needs, but that’s exactly how students at Rensselaer Academy spent part of their day on May 20. It was the school’s second STEM day...Mentors & Mentees honored
Questar III mentor and mentee teachers were recognized Wednesday night for the time spent collaborating in the 2015-2016 school year. The mentor program spans three years, and pairs a new teacher or a teacher new to Questar III with a veteran teacher to allow for...Questar III welcomes new staff
Questar III would like to welcome the following new staff hired during May: George Washington School Brianna Houle – Teaching Assistant Rensselaer Academy: Emily Drobner- Teaching Assistant Central Office: Jonathan Levine- Work Readiness Coordinator Stephanie...Offering PD for new superintendents
On May 23, Questar III and the Superintendents’ Success Network (SSN) hosted a preview dinner for a series of professional development seminars for newer and aspiring superintendents. The program is designed to assist regional participants in developing an...UPDATE: Cruise-In rescheduled
Due to expected inclement weather, the Eighth Annual Cruise-In at Columbia Greene Educational Center has been rescheduled for Friday, May 20th. “Get your kicks on Route 66” in Hudson at the Eighth Annual Cruise-In! The parking lot at 131 Union Turnpike in Hudson will...Scoring regional assessments
Questar III has coordinated the regional scoring of New York State assessments for many years. The extensive regional scoring process ensures the assessments are scored objectively and free from bias. Currently, Questar III handles the scoring of English Language Arts...Q3 student gets Giddings Scholarship
Not many of us can say we knew what career we wanted at the age of 10, but Sheila DeJesus can. “By the time I was 10 I knew that I wanted to be a Pastry Chef,” said DeJesus. “That is what got me interested in Questar III’s Culinary Arts program.” Her dream job is to...Questar III welcomes new staff
Questar III welcomes the following new staff hired in April: Central Office: Mark Beaudette- Audit Manager George Washington School: Marcy Poulin- Teaching Assistant Jenna Scheller- Teaching Assistant Krystyn Watson- Special Education Teacher Red Mill: Chelsea Morgia-...CTE students compete at states
Students from Questar III’s CTE programs competed at the 2016 SkillsUSA State Competition at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse April 27-29. This is the 12th year Questar III students have finished in the top three statewide. To advance to the state...Recent News
TeaTime – June 24th at 10 am
2025-26 IDEA 611/619 Grant Application and 2025-26 MOE Eligibility SED Guidance
PLEASE NOTE: DATE CORRECTION Knowledge Café – June 18th at 9 am
Youth Apprenticeship Program Matches 29 Questar III Students with Local Businesses
Questar III & HVCC STEM High School Celebrates its Inaugural Graduation