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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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No Tuesday After School Activities & Evening Classes at All Campuses

Due to inclement weather, all after school activities and evening classes have been cancelled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at all WSWHE BOCES campuses.

New Visions Health Careers Exploration INFORMATION SESSION postponed to March 5 at 6 PM at the WSWHE BOCES Conference Center, 267 Ballard Rd in Wilton.
Women in Trades

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.
six educators and legistlators posing for photo at 2026 legislative breakfast

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.

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Public Notices

No Tuesday After School Activities & Evening Classes at All Campuses

Due to inclement weather, all after school activities and evening classes have been cancelled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at all WSWHE BOCES campuses.

New Visions Health Careers Exploration INFORMATION SESSION postponed to March 5 at 6 PM at the WSWHE BOCES Conference Center, 267 Ballard Rd in Wilton.

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.

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  • 31 School Districts
  • 36,000 Students
  • >20 CTE Programs
  • 10+ Enrichment Programs
  • 100s Professional Development Workshops