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.
BEARS students, families, teachers and staff gathered at Sanford Street Teaching and Learning Center on June 18, 2026, for a year-end celebration recognizing student growth, achievements and milestones throughout the school year.
Sanford Street Teaching and Learning Center held its sixth grade Student Recognition Ceremony on June 17, 2026. The annual "moving up" celebration recognized students for their achievements and growth throughout the school year.
On June 16, 2026, students from the F. Donald Myers Education Center were recognized at the Saratoga City Center for completing their Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, an educational experience that prepares them for both college and careers.
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.
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.