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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.
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Regional Spelling Bee
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: WSWHE BOCES Ballard Road Conference Center, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831
Signing Day
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: WSWHE BOCES Ballard Road Conference Center, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831
Recent News
Carpenter and Macey Named 2026 School Library System Award Recipients of the Year
The WSWHE BOCES School Library System celebrated the recipients of its 2026 Administrator of the Year and School Librarian of the Year awards. The honors were presented during the final Communication Coordinator meeting of the school year on May 19, 2026.
Celebrating 421 Years of Dedication: WSWHE BOCES Honors the Class of 2026 Retirees
WSWHE BOCES proudly recognized its Class of 2026 retirees during a ceremony held May 13 at the WSWHE BOCES Conference Center. The event celebrated 21 staff members whose combined careers represent 421 years of service to students, school districts, and communities throughout the region.
Nayeli Alikonis Recognized for Community Service Work
Adirondack Area School Boards Association Community Service Award Winner
Talent Unlimited Highlights Outstanding Student Artists and Writers Across Region
For more than 40 years, the Enrichment Resource Center (ERC) at WSWHE BOCES has provided student artists and writers with the opportunity to have their work published in the annual Talent Unlimited Literary Arts Journal.
Southern Adirondack PTECH Celebrates Class of 2026 Completion
On May 7, 2026, the fourth annual Southern Adirondack PTECH Completion Dinner Celebration recognized the achievements of this year’s graduating class.
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.
2024-2025 Financial Statement
The WSWHE BOCES 2024-2025 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