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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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Board of Education Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: WSWHE BOCES Ballard Road Conference Center, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831
Recent News
Education Leaders Gather for Early College Career Academy Leadership Luncheon
Administrators and school counselors from local school districts gathered Monday, December 1, 2025, at SUNY Adirondack for the Early College Career Academy Leadership Luncheon.
WSWHE BOCES Celebrates Groundbreaking for Future-Focused K–12 Instructional Campus in Wilton
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES officially broke ground today on its Vision 2027: Future-Focused Facilities project marking a significant step toward a modern, centralized K–12 instructional campus designed to expand hands-on learning and student supports.
Small Animal Science Students Represent WSWHE BOCES at Statewide BOCES Expo
On November 3, 2025, students from the Career and Technical Education Small Animal Science program represented WSWHE BOCES at the Fall BOCES Expo, hosted in partnership with the New York State Education Department. The event was held at the request of New York State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa and highlighted innovative BOCES programs that prepare students for college, careers and life after graduation.
Myers CTE Environmental Conservation & Forestry Team Competes at National FFA Convention
The F. Donald Myers Education Center Environmental Conservation & Forestry student team recently traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete at the National FFA Convention, representing New York State in the Forestry Career Development Event.
Presenting Me at School - F. Donald Myers Education Center Students Celebrate Identity and Community
Students at the F. Donald Myers Education Center recently showcased their creativity through a project titled “Presenting Me at School,” led by Art Teacher John VanDenbergh. The project invited students to reflect on who they are and how they connect with their community, just in time for Unity Week.
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