Sackett grad achieves success

Jan 27, 2016

Brianna Cancilla graduated from Sackett Educational Center last June. Since graduating, she’s enrolled the Digital Media program at Hudson Valley Community College and has a part-time job as a security officer for Allied Barton. Brianna says the environment at Sackett...

Questar III welcomes new staff

Jan 25, 2016

Questar III would like to welcome the following new staff hired in January: Catskill Academy: Shayna Forte- Teaching Assistant Central Office: David Leather- Internal Auditor George Washington School: Emily Arnett- Teaching Assistant Amy Irwin- Coordinator of...

Leaders discuss education issues

Jan 22, 2016

Superintendents and state legislators had a constructive conversation about issues facing schools and how they can work together to resolve them at Questar III’s Legislative Meeting on Jan. 22.

Earn rewards for healthy shopping

Jan 14, 2016

The Questar III Wellness Committee is promoting a new program offered by BlueShield of Northeastern New York to all employees covered under BSNENY insurance. HealthyLife Rewards is a web and mobile based nutrition program that makes it easier and more affordable to...

Open house for HS programs

Jan 11, 2016

Local students interested in high school programs available through Questar III BOCES are invited to upcoming open houses. Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy welcomes 9th and 10th grade students and their parents/guardians to its annual open house...

REC teacher earns unique certification

Jan 11, 2016

Criminal Justice teacher Amy Gillette at Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy recently earned her certification to teach APCO (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials) Public Safety Telecommunications I to her students. The 40 hour course...

Meet Tracy MacGiffert

Jan 11, 2016

Tracy MacGiffert is a teacher for the Questar III Universal Pre-K program at Cairo-Durham Elementary School. Learn about her life outside of work and why she says early childhood education is so important. Q: What is your role here at Questar III, and where do you...

A look back at 2015

Dec 28, 2015

Take a look back at the top 10 most-viewed/shared Questar III stories of the past year. How many have you read?

Wellness Committee update

Dec 22, 2015

The Questar III Wellness Committee is committed to addressing the wellness needs of Questar III employees, as expressed in the recently released results of the Employee Interest Survey. To that end, a number of activities are underway or coming soon. The “Maintain...

Students celebrate the holidays

Dec 22, 2015

The holidays are a time for celebration of many things and for many, also a time to give back. Students and staff at Questar III have been celebrating and giving back all month as we move through the holiday season once again. Special Education students in Cara...