General Education


2016 in Review

As 2016 draws to a close, take a look back at some of the stories that shaped Questar III this year. Questar III launches The Leading Edge At its opening day program for staff on September 1, Questar III launched a new framework for goal-setting, innovation and...

Teachers honored for summer work

At a ceremony November 3, Questar III honored eight teachers and nine scientists for their participation in the 2016 Summer Research Program for STEM Teachers. District Superintendent Dr. Gladys Cruz, along with Program Director Jane King, Assemblymembers Steve...

QIII hosts regional PD day

On Friday, October 21, approximately 460 teachers from nine school districts gathered for a day of regional professional development. Sessions covered all content areas – from World Language to Science and everything in between. Meetings were held at Maple Hill High...

Meet Jane Bentley

Jane Bentley works in Questar III’s School Library System. She was also recently selected by the Digital Public Library of America (dp.la) to be a Community Representative. Read on about what she does here at Questar III and what she’ll be doing in this...

Local teams compete at World Finals

Three local teams placed in the Top 20 in their problem and age group at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals May 25-28 at Iowa State University. Germantown CSD placed 2nd in “No-Cycle Recycle” Division I, Averill Park High School tied for 3rd in...

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...