Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Explore Middle School Celebrates National Social Emotional Learning Day (SEL) On March 8th, 2024, Explore Middle School participated in a unique journey to celebrate National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day. Our students were immersed in an afternoon filled with activities designed to foster mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional well-being....
Staff Spotlight – Jared Krinsky
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Staff Spotlight - Jared Krinsky Over the last 9 years, I have been the eSports coach for the High Tech eSports team. When I was a student at High Tech many years ago I remembered playing video games on the bus rides to school with my friends of...
North Hudson Sewerage Field Trip
North Hudson Sewerage Field Trip Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Watch the video High Tech High School's Environmental Science department recently underscored its dedication to immersive learning experiences through a meticulously planned field trip to the NHSA Plant for its junior students, led by esteemed educators Shelly Witham and Carmela Schlitzer, and supported...
Habitat for Humanity – Architecture Seniors Trip
Habitat for Humanity – Architecture Seniors Trip Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue On March 13, 2024, the Architecture Studio seniors and a few juniors, guided by Ms. Batista, the architecture instructor, and Mr. Morrison, the guidance counselor, joined forces with Habitat for Humanity's Critical Repairs program. Working alongside volunteers like Construction Manager Rick,...
Cosmetology Students Shine at NYC Beauty Show
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Cosmetology Students Shine at NYC Beauty Show Dena Gorski’s junior, and senior Cosmetology students traveled to the international Beauty Show in NYC this month. From the latest trends to cutting edge techniques, there was plenty of inspiration, education, and shopping for everyone! The Cosmetology students also had the...
County Prep Class of 2024 Hosts Annual Senior vs. Staff Volleyball Game
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue County Prep Class of 2024 Hosts Annual Senior vs. Staff Volleyball Game On Friday, March 15th, the Senior Class at County Prep went head to head against staff members in the annual Senior vs. Staff Volleyball Game. The game went to 5 sets with the Seniors taking the...
Brianna Paulino is a NHS Scholarship Finalist
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Brianna Paulino is a NHS Scholarship Finalist Brianna Paulino was chosen as an NHS Scholarship Finalist, which means she won $5,625 and additionally is invited to Washington, DC from April 3-6 for their Trailblazing Leadership Week. "No words can describe the immense pride and joy I endured when...
Hudson County Champions For The 3rd Year In A Row!
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Hudson County Champions For The 3rd Year In A Row! The New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl is an educational competition for high school students across the state. Established in 1997, its primary goal is to educate young adults on a variety of consumer issues. The Team: Captain:...
High Tech’s Environmental Science Academy Students Present Their Research On Global Food Security
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue High Tech's Environmental Science Academy Students PresentTheir Research On Global Food Security Three ambitious seniors from High Tech’s Environmental Science Academy, Dalia Elmahdy, Gabriella Dominguez, and Michelle DeCastro, have recently showcased their innovative research on global food security. Their presentation took place at the esteemed New Jersey Youth...
Explore Middle School Celebrates LinkIt! B
The Office of Curriculum and Instruction came to Explore Middle School to present the LinkIt! Benchmark B trophies and challenge coins to the classes and students who scored the highest and showed the most improvement from Benchmark A to Benchmark B. Ms. M Norcia’s 2nd period 6th grade science class won the trophy from Ms....