On Thursday May 5, 2016, Explore 2000 2nd Year student hosted a presidential platform presentation and mock primary election. Although Ted Cruz dropped out of the race two days before the event, he graciously participated. The candidates were Donald Trump (Willie Montanez), Hillary Clinton (Alex Vogiatzis), Bernie Sanders (George Vogiatzis), and Ted Cruz (Cole Goodman)....
Students from South Korean High School Tour High Tech High School
(North Bergen, NJ—May 9, 2016) Yong Cho, Assistant Principal of Daejeon Dongshin Science High School in South Korea, and eighty students toured High Tech High School to experience the atmosphere and the culture of the High Tech community, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Jersey City residents Cindy Chung and Alex Kim, Ina Jang of...
Six High Tech Students Honored at 30th Annual Teen Arts Student Art Expo
(Bayonne, NJ—May 2, 2016) The judges at the 30th Annual Teen Arts Student Art Expo have honored six High Tech students for their artistic achievements at the award ceremony at the Bayonne Library and Cultural Center, which showcased Hudson County Fine Arts students’ artworks from May 2th through May 9th, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal...
Explore 2000 Middle School students at HTHS STEM Day
On February 10, 2916, students from the Explore 2000 Middle School attended High Tech High School's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Day. Held in February to observe Career and Technical Education month, the school's business and higher education partners engaged with High Tech's Digital Design and Fabrication Academy (DFAB) students to offer a day...
High Tech French II Students Visit Madeleine’s Petit Paris
(Northvale, NJ—April 29, 2016) After organizing their own French café at High Tech, Dr. Laje Gashi’s French II class experienced the connection between projects and real life by indulging in professionally prepared French cuisine at Madeleine’s Petit Paris, an annual event, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The absolutely stunning restaurant...
High Tech Alumnus Urvi Tiwari Wins 2016 Distinguished Leadership Award from Rutgers Business School
(Newark, NJ—May 9, 2016) Former High Tech High School student Urvi Tiwari, an accounting and finance major from Jersey City, will receive this year’s Distinguished Leadership Award at Rutgers Business School—Newark, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, service to Rutgers Business School, and leadership skills...
High Tech Students Earn Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention for Their Performances on French Exam
(North Bergen, NJ—March, 2016) Students from Level I and II French at High Tech took part in Le Grand Concours (the National French Contest), an annual exam sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Students of French (grades 1-12) from all across the United...
County Prep’s David Perez Elected President of NJ HOSA
David Perez has been elected to the office of State President of New Jersey State HOSA. This is a first for any Hudson County student and a first for HCST/County Prep HS. As president, David will be responsible for the State Executive Council working with them and the State Advisor to further health careers and...
Hudson County Community College – “Culinary Institute” Structured Learning Experience
Chef John Palsi's junior and senior culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 to participate in their “ Culinary Institute Tour." The students cycled through the various culinary labs to gain exposure to the post-secondary culinary arts program. In addition, one of their renowned chefs demonstrated a culinary lesson...
Chilltown Collective x County Prep Collaboration
Chilltown Collective x County Prep Collaboration By Laura Lindo Students look forward to creating memories, finding what they would like to pursue, and experiencing new things throughout their four years in high school. With different events held to foster their unique talents, meeting and making new friends, they are exposed to numerous life-changing situations. This...