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The Robot in the Classroom: High Tech Students Display Their Handiwork on STEM Day

by Art SchwartzReporter/staff writer, Hudson Reporter Feb 21, 2016 Inching around assorted debris, the robot crept forward to rescue the pair of climbers caught in the avalanche. Built of exposed metal beams, gears, motors, wires, and a hydraulic arm, the two-foot-tall robot towered over the three-inch climbers. “This is our competition robot,” said High Tech High...

AACT Morphs into D|FAB and Embraces a New Generation of STEM Learners

(North Bergen--February 13, 2016) Formerly known as the Academy of Architecture & Contemporary Themes (AACT), the Digital Design and Fabrication Academy (D|FAB) at High Tech High School aims to usher in a new generation of leaders and workers in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High...

BCB Community Bank and Global Container Terminals Donate Funds to High Tech Dance Department for Trip to National High School Dance Festival

(North Bergen—February 12, 2016) BCB Community Bank and Global Container Terminals have each donated $1,000 to support High Tech’s Dance Department’s traveling expenses to the 27thAnnual National High School Dance Festival, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.   The National High School Dance Festival, held Thursday, March 3rd, through Sunday, March 6th, at...

County Prep Students Introduced to Starting Points Apprenticeship Program, Structured Learning Experience

Marsha Nivins from the Youth Transitions to Work Starting Points Apprenticeship program spoke to County Prep students on January 13, 2016  about an exciting child care services program.  The presentation included on overview of career opportunities offered through the Starting Points apprenticeship certification program as part of the structured learning experience/transition planning for post-secondary options. ...

County Prep Students Recruited for Jersey City Summer 2016 Internship Program

A special thank-you to Luis Pacheco from Mayor Fulop's office for recruiting County Prep students for the Jersey City Summer 2016 Internship program (JCSI).  He presented to over 50 County Prep juniors on January 21, 2016.  The program will entail a career readiness component and placement with major companies to explore career opportunities representative of the...

High Tech Robotics Club Earns BOTBALL Scholarship

(North Bergen, NJ--February 4, 2016) The Robotics Club received a $1,000 BOTBALL Scholarship from the BOTBALL Association, sponsored by NASA, to participate in the New York/New Jersey Regional BOTBALL Program, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. BOTBALL, an educational robotics program, concentrates on engaging middle and high school-aged students in team-oriented robotics competitions.  The Robotics Club and...

High Tech’s Keyu Sheng Qualifies as a Finalist for the 2016 Competition for a National Merit® Scholarship

(Evanston, IL—February 10, 2016) High Tech High School senior Keyu Sheng, a resident of Harrison, has met the qualifications as a finalist for the National Merit® Scholarship this year, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Sheng received a Certificate of Merit from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). NMSC has recognized approximately 16,000...

High Tech’s Aaleah Oliver Advances to 2016 Poetry Out Loud Region 6 Competition

(Englewood, NJ—February 8, 2016) Aaleah Oliver, a resident of Secaucus, who won the 2016 Poetry Out Loud school-wide competition, represented High Tech High School at the Poetry Out Loud Region 6 Competition, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Oliver competed against students from all across Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties.  She recited Frank...

County Prep High School Theatre Arts Students Attend 2nd Annual Theatre Day

A large group of the Theatre Arts students participated this year in the 2nd Annual Theatre Day organized by Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists in Partnership with Hoboken High School on Friday January 8th, 2016. The students took part in a full day of theatre activities taught by professionals who are leading the field...