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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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Time: 5 PM
Location: F. Donald Myers Education Center, 15 Henning Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 1286
Recent News
Battle of the Books 2026: Empowering a Lifelong Love of Reading for Local Students
More than 730 students from 22 local school districts took part in the annual “Battle of the Books.”
WSWHE BOCES Hosts Regional Student Summit to Elevate Student Voice
WSWHE BOCES hosted their second annual Regional Student Summit on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Fort William Henry Carriage House.
WSWHE BOCES To Hold Community Forum April 13 to Develop Updated Strategic Plan
WSWHE BOCES is pleased to announce the launch of its updated strategic planning process, an essential initiative that will help guide the future direction of the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES.
Celebrating Women in Trades
March is International Women's Month and we are celebrating Women in the Trades. Throughout the month, WSWHE BOCES will be highlighting current students and opportunities available to prospective students in the trades.
Chief School Officers Outline 2026 Legislative Priorities
Hudson Falls, January 23, 2026 - Educational leaders and stakeholders from across the region gathered today at WSWHE BOCES to outline their 2026 legislative priorities, focusing on key policy areas that impact educational opportunity, operational sustainability, and long-term planning for school districts across the region.
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