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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...

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...

STEM Day at Explore 2000 Middle School

Hudson County Schools of Technology, Explore 2000 eighth grade students held an exciting STEM activity this trimester using race car technology sponsored by STEMeducationllc. Before the holidays, the students were learning the Pythagorean theorem and were told they would take part in a STEM activity that would require teams of four. After the teams were...

High Tech Instructor Robert Dillon to Attend Rock and Roll Forever Summer Teacher Workshop

(New York, NY—May 4, 2016) Robert Dillon, Language Arts instructor for High Tech, has been accepted into the Rock and Roll Forever Summer Teacher Workshop taking place on July 13th -15th, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Only a handful of teachers receive acceptance letters from the Rock and Roll Forever Summer Teacher...

County Prep Students Visit PRG Lighting

On Tuesday, April 27, Samantha K., Vander W., and Jose L. attended a Structured Learning Experience at PRG Lighting in Secaucus, NJ as part of the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Stage Hand Apprenticeship Program.  The students toured the lighting facility, interacted with practicing professionals in the field, and observed a lighting demonstration similar to...