News & Announcements

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.

Education leaders from across the Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex region gathered for the January meeting of the Adirondack Area School Boards Association (AASBA) to explore New York State’s evolving vision for public education. Hosted by AASBA and attended by board members and superintendents from WSWHE BOCES component districts, the evening featured a student performance by the Hudson Falls Choraliers and a fireside-style conversation moderated by WSWHE BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Turina Parker. The program welcomed New York State Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa and Senior Deputy Commissioner Dr. Jeff Matteson for an in-depth discussion on NYSED’s NY Inspires initiative and the New York State Portrait of a Graduate.

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, WSWHE BOCES, in partnership with Saratoga County, hosted CTE Works! 2025, a one-day interactive career exploration event at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Administrators and school counselors from local school districts gathered Monday, December 1, 2025, at SUNY Adirondack for the Early College Career Academy Leadership Luncheon.

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.

The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is hosting the annual Regional Schools Job Fair on March 10, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the WSWHE BOCES Ballard Road Conference Center, 267 Ballard Road, Wilton, NY 12831.

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.

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.

The WSWHE BOCES ECCA programs and CTE programs are hosting Info Sessions and Open Houses January 13 &15.

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.