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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.
Recent News
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.
PTECH Summer Camp Ignites Student Potential Through Learning, Teamwork and Leadership
Incoming 9th and 10th grade students in the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program kicked off their summer with an unforgettable week of learning, team-building and exploration at the annual PTECH Summer Camp held at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus.
CTE At The Washington County Fair
Want to learn some new culinary techniques ? How about learning the latest hair braiding trends, seeing Mig welding, or checking out how to operate a mini-excavator? These are just a few of the demonstrations visitors can attend when WSWHE BOCES highlights its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at the Washington County Fair August 18-24.
Future Nurses Honored at WSWHE BOCES Pinning Ceremony
WSWHE BOCES celebrated the achievements of 30 students who completed the Adult Practical Nursing program during a heartfelt pinning ceremony held June 26, 2025.
Celebrating 303 Graduates in the Skilled Trades
The WSWHE BOCES proudly recognized 303 graduates from the Southern Adirondack Education Center (SAEC) for their hard work, dedication and accomplishments during a special ceremony held on June 20, 2025 at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls, NY.
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