Explore Middle School Community and JCFD Captain Commemorate 9/11 with Virtual Ceremony
(September 11, 2020 – Jersey City) To commemorate the anniversary of 9/11, the Explore Middle School faculty and student body virtually came together to remember those who were lost and honor the brave men and women who risked their lives that day. To open the ceremony, Aidan Chapas, 8th grade student council representative, led...
2019-2020 A Year in Review
The Theatre Arts program at County Prep HS has had an unusual yet rewarding year. The students undergo a rigorous and rewarding program based on the professional model and focus on classics, world theatre, modern plays, musicals, and improvisations. Our productions and classes offer students the opportunity to develop individual interest while gaining invaluable...
HTHS Seniors Earn Degree from Hudson County Community College
(Secaucus, NJ––June 19, 2020) Eleven High Tech seniors who completed a dual-enrollment program were conferred the degree of Associates of Science in Environmental Studies from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) at a virtual ceremony on June 17th, 2020, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. The degree ceremony marks the...
Environmental Club Cultivates Awareness of Endangered Species
(Secaucus, NJ––June 19, 2020) This spring, students from the Environmental Club commemorated World Wildlife Day with a series of activities including an Endangered Species Wall and an Endangered Species Locker Slam, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. The awareness campaign commenced with a Locker Slam on March 3rd––World Wildlife...
Environmental Club Establishes Compost Committee at HTHS
(Secaucus, NJ––June 16, 2020) Led by senior Rishika Bandamede, High Tech’s Environmental Club has established a Compost Committee to advance sustainability efforts at the Frank J. Gargiulo campus, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. In October of 2019, Rishika Bandamede approached Ms. Cathy Yuhas, Environmental Science Academy teacher, and...
HTHS Conducts Virtual National Honor Society for Dance Arts Ceremony
(Secaucus, NJ––June 3, 2020) Seven High Tech High School junior dance majors were inducted to the National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) through a digital ceremony hosted by veteran dance instructor Mrs. Trista DeFilippis, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School.During the ceremony, the 2020 NHSDA inductees––Isabel Dadulla, Jennifer...
Explore Students Win Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and Hudson County School Counselor Association Contests
(May 27th, 2020 — Jersey City, NJ) Explore Middle School is excited to celebrate the success of 4 of their students in 2 contests held for Hudson County students. 6th grader Alison Turok, 7th grader Rafael Campo, and 6th Emma Sauerbrei took the top 3 places in the Hudson County School Counselor Association Middle...
HTHS Students Present Research on Global Food Security
(Secaucus, NJ––May 27, 2020) Seven students from High Tech’s Academy of Environmental Science and Sustainability presented their research on global food security at the New Jersey Youth Institute World Food Prize at Rutgers-New Brunswick in March, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. The seven students––seniors Kennedy Christiana, Elena Gurczeski,...
High Tech Environmental Students Compete and Win at Virtual Convention
(Secaucus, NJ––May 27, 2020) Students from the Academy of Environmental Science and Sustainability at High Tech High School recently participated in the virtual State FFA Convention, taking home first and second place in two events, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. As part of the National FFA (formerly Future...
County Prep Wins Silver and Bronze Medals at FCCLA Culinary Arts Event
A team event recognizes participants enrolled in occupational culinary arts/food service training programs for their ability to work as members of a team to produce a quality meal using industrial culinary arts/food service techniques and equipment. Teams of participants must develop a plan for the time allotted, prepare menu items given to them at...