Questar III BOCES

09/04/2026

There was no sleeping in all summer for these CTE students from Donald R. Kline Technical School! They were out working with real businesses this summer through our Youth Apprenticeship Program. We can't wait to see what new skills you picked up when you return to school next week!

- Austin Lobdell, Ichabod Crane Central School District, Welding, Piasecki Steel Construction
- Danica Fornicola, Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, Automotive, RC Lacy Ford Subaru
- Kai Johnson, Catskill Central School District, Automotive, Redlyne Performance Inc
- Kory Sheehy, Ichabod Crane CSD, Welding, Columbia County Highway Department
- Xander Turner-Osborn, Chatham Central School District, Welding, Schodack Auto

09/04/2026

Summer is winding down, and we welcome back students next week. But many students kept learning all summer long! Like these CTE students from Robert H. Gibson Technical School who participated in our Youth Apprenticeship Program. Nice work!

- Jack Hart, Berlin Central School District, Construction, Stone Mountain Builders
- Lukas Zuke, Berlin CSD, Construction, Bast Hatfield Construction, LLC
- Owen Valenchis, East Greenbush Central School District, Electrical Trades, Martin Electric
- Seth LaFore, Lansingburgh Central School District, Construction, Sam Greco Construction Inc. & MMC Millwork

09/03/2026

Questar III BOCES is now hiring for Registered Nurse - School Nurse (Location - Schodack, NY)

Apply for Registered Nurse - School Nurse (Location - Schodack, NY) at Questar III BOCES and search for other positions.

09/03/2026

While many students enjoyed a summer off, these HVAC students from Donald R. Kline and Robert H. Gibson Technical Schools were out learning even more technical skills, all while being paid! They were part of a group of more than 30 students who participated in our Youth Apprenticeship Program this summer, working a minimum of 200 hours with a local business.

- Brayden Haberbeck, Ichabod Crane Central School District, Mirabito Energy Products
- Jack McCarthy, Schodack Central School District, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc.
- James Meek, Germantown Central School District. Robert Bradway's Plumbing & Heating Inc
- Kyle Wagner, Ichabod Crane CSD, Main-Care Energy
- Nate Epp, Germantown CSD, Robert Bradway's Plumbing & Heating Inc

09/03/2026

Did you know we're now on TikTok?! Our principals shared their walkout songs for the first day of school coming up on Tuesday, and we may have had a little fun with it. Don't forget to follow us while you're there!

Find the link in the comments or search Questar III BOCES on TikTok.

09/02/2026

While the first day of school isn't until next week, CTE has remained busy over the summer. See what we've been up to, and what's to come, in this month's CTE Newsletter: https://www.questar.org/2026/09/01/cte-newsletter-september-2026/

09/02/2026

The learning didn't stop for many of our CTE students this summer! Check out these Heavy Equipment students from Robert H. Gibson Technical School and Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham who were out working with local businesses through our Youth Apprenticeship Program. We can't wait to hear what new skills you picked up this summer as you head into your senior year next week.

- Cale Maxon, New Lebanon Central School District, Bervy Excavation
- Eian Lafferty, Greenville Central School District, Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course
- Liam Koval, Averill Park Central School District, SM Gallivan
- Zachary Teal, Averill Park CSD, DelSignore Blacktop Paving, Inc.

09/01/2026

Just before the end of the school year, WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany visited our Criminal Justice program at Robert H. Gibson Technical School to learn more about the program and the opportunities for students. Watch their story here.

From processing a crime scene, to making an arrest, to prosecuting a defendant, to responding to a 911 call, students are getting criminal justice experience.

08/31/2026

The Questar III BOCES Fundraising Committee is proud to announce that $34,397.90 was raised at the third annual golf tournament to support students through the Education Foundation!

Learn more about the event and the Education Foundation at: https://www.questar.org/2026/08/31/questar-iii-golf-tournament-raises-over-30000-to-support-students/

08/28/2026

Stop by and see Kevin Kolakowski, our Assistant Superintendent for CTE and Innovative Programs!

The East Greenbush CSD is hosting a Summer Fun Day for the community on Saturday, August 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Genet Elementary School. All are welcome!

Summer Fun Day will feature family friendly activities including bounce houses, the playground, food trucks, a magic show, face painting, raffles, lawn games, and more!

Entry and activities are all free. Food trucks will be selling food and drinks throughout the event.

We hope to see you there! 😎