News & Announcements

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.

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.

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and each year, students and staff across WSWHE BOCES come together to celebrate Unity Day through engaging and meaningful activities. The event is part of a national movement to stand together against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

When students with disabilities graduate from high school, their world can change dramatically. In school, they are surrounded by a strong network of educators, counselors, and specialists who help them navigate daily life and learning. But what happens after graduation—when those supports shift from the classroom to the community?

Children love big trucks and candy. Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Early Childhood Education program and SkillsUSA at WSWHE BOCES are putting a spin on Halloween. Your average trunk-or-treat event includes decking out cars in the holiday spirit. On October 25, 2025 from 2pm to 5pm, trucks from local businesses will roll down to the F. Donald Myers Education Center at 15 Henning Rd in Saratoga Springs, gather in the parking lot, and give out treats to the public. So dress up in your best Halloween costume and enjoy the afternoon. Additional food items will be available for purchase.

On Oct. 17, 2025, the Southern Adirondack Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) program brought together 100 students in grades nine through 12 from across the region for an event celebrating and promoting Manufacturing and STEAM Pathways.

On September 10, 2025, WSWHE BOCES honored 11 staff members who earned tenure.

WSWHE BOCES' primary school to home communication system is ParentSquare. ParentSquare is a comprehensive communications platform that offers enhanced engagement features, including a user-friendly mobile app, two-way language translation, and more!

WSWHE BOCES held its annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, August 7, 2025, to celebrate students who earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas. The graduating class included both adult and youth learners who completed the requirements to pass the GED exam.

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