WSWHE BOCES steps into the future
For K-12 students with an interest in certain technical studies, the future is looking bright after a major groundbreaking in Wilton.
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES is getting ready for 2027 with a visionary new plan — and just broke ground on a major project at 230 Ballard Road in Wilton called “Vision 2027: Future-Focused Facilities.”
The 291,650-square-foot project marks a significant step toward a modern, centralized K–12 instructional campus designed to expand hands-on learning for technical studeies — bringing WSWHE BOCES programs currently offered in Saratoga Springs, Hudson Falls and Glens Falls together in one future-focused instructional setting.
“This groundbreaking reinforces our commitment to creating modern instructional environments that equip students with the skills and confidence they need for success,” said Dr. Turina Parker, District Superintendent of WSWHE BOCES, in a statement.
The new campus will bring all WSWHE BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Exceptional Learners Division (ELD) programs together on one site.
The campus includes:
Three new instructional buildings (K-6 ELD, 7-12 ELD, CTE)
44 CTE classrooms/shops and specialty labs
53 ELD classrooms with proximity to service providers and student supports
Gymnasiums, playgrounds, and therapeutic spaces
Enhanced transportation access within one mile of I-87, Exit 16
The Early College Career Academy programs housed at SUNY Adirondack will continue operating at those locations and are not part of the project.
WSWHE BOCES explained how this project is a strategic and cost-effective investment, sharing that growing enrollment, facility limitations, and increasing demand for specialized instruction informed the project design. A 2024 building condition survey identified more than $80 million in necessary repairs to the two BOCES-owned sites over five years to maintain existing buildings. Constructing a new BOCES-owned campus was estimated at over $160 million.
Following collaborative review with component districts, a 20-year lease totaling approximately $98.6 million in construction costs was approved as the most cost-effective and instructionally aligned approach.
Current programs will continue uninterrupted during construction. WSWHE BOCES will provide a detailed transition plan for families, staff, and districts closer to campus completion.
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