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Welcoming back our Students
The three words – back to school – evoke a time for new beginnings and possibilities. For more than 28,000 students in our BOCES region of Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer counties, it is a chance to start a new chapter, make new friends, study new subjects, discover...

Questar III BOCES Hosts Career and Technical Education Open House
Students interested in attending a CTE program next year are encouraged to attend with their families.

Questar III Golf Tournament Raises Over $20,000 to Benefit Students
Hosted by the Education Foundation’s Fundraising Committee, funds support student enrichment opportunities and students in need.

CTE Newsletter – September 2025
See what’s new in Career and Technical Education this month!

STEM High School Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at HVCC
Congratulations to the following STEM High School students for earning a place on the Dean’s List or President’s List for the Spring 2025 Semester at Hudson Valley Community College.

STEM High School Student Gains Real-World Experience at NSH USA
STEM High School senior Ryan Auger has spent his summer interning at NSH USA Corporation in Menands, NY, as part of his CNC Machining Technology Pathway.

Many paths after high school by Dr. Gladys I. Cruz, District Superintendent, Questar III BOCES
A June 2025 study by Gallup, Walton Family Foundation, and Jobs for the Future (JFF) revealed that many Generation Z high school students and their parents are unaware of the full range of options available after high school. Titled "Known Unknowns: Gen Z's Limited...

Questar III BOCES Inaugural CTE Commencement Ceremony
The Class of 2025 celebrated the completion of their CTE programs.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Thursday, July 24, 2025 5:30 PM @ Tech Valley High School located at 246 Tricentennial Drive, Albany, NY 12203

New Visions: Medical Students Host 2025 MED Ex Talk
Students presented on a wide array of topics at both Hudson Valley Community College and Columbia-Greene Community College;