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What is WSWHE BOCES?
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES) serves 31 school districts in a five-county region. The BOCES Board of Education, a governing board made up of representatives from component school districts, is responsible for the oversight of curricular, financial and other policy decisions. The chief executive officer of a BOCES is the District Superintendent who works closely with local school districts as a liaison/agent of the New York State Commissioner of Education.
Calendar
Board of Education Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: WSWHE BOCES Ballard Road Conference Center, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831
SAEC Meet the Teacher Night, CTE & ELD
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, 1051 Dix Avenue, Hudson Falls, NY 12839
Recent News
Trucks & Treats Is Back
Children love big trucks and candy. Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Early Childhood Education program and SkillsUSA at WSWHE BOCES are putting a spin on Halloween. Your average trunk-or-treat event includes decking out cars in the holiday spirit. On October 25, 2025 from 2pm to 5pm, trucks from local businesses will roll down to the F. Donald Myers Education Center at 15 Henning Rd in Saratoga Springs, gather in the parking lot, and give out treats to the public. So dress up in your best Halloween costume and enjoy the afternoon. Additional food items will be available for purchase.
A Commitment to Students and Learning: Recognizing Tenure Recipients
On September 10, 2025, WSWHE BOCES honored 11 staff members who earned tenure.
Unity Day
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. This year, the WSWHE BOCES will celebrate Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22.
WSWHE BOCES Uses ParentSquare
WSWHE BOCES' primary school to home communication system is ParentSquare. ParentSquare is a comprehensive communications platform that offers enhanced engagement features, including a user-friendly mobile app, two-way language translation, and more!
Celebrating the Power of Perseverance: HSE Graduation 2025
WSWHE BOCES held its annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, August 7, 2025, to celebrate students who earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas. The graduating class included both adult and youth learners who completed the requirements to pass the GED exam.
Public Notices
WSWHE BOCES Adopts Policy 687 On Use Of Internet-Enabled Devices During The School Day
WSWHE BOCES has adopted a new policy regarding the use of student-owned internet-enabled devices during the school day. This policy was developed with input from students, staff, and families in alignment with the Governor's Distraction-Free Schools mandate.
Code of Conduct
To review the Code of Conduct and future drafts, click the link below to visit the webpage.
District-wide School Safety Plan
New York State School Districts and BOCES are required to develop a district-wide school safety plan designed to prevent or minimize the effects of serious violent incidents and emergencies and to facilitate the coordination of the district with local and county resources in the event of such incidents or emergencies.
Annual Fire Inspection Public Notice
Notice is hereby given of the annual inspection for the 2024-2025 school year.
2023-2024 Financial Statement
The WSWHE BOCES 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedules can be found here.
About Us
- 31 School Districts
- 36,000 Students
- >20 CTE Programs
- 10+ Enrichment Programs
- 100s Professional Development Workshops