Innovation in Education: High Tech Students Create Custom Coffee Table
At High Tech High, a unique project has brought together creativity, technology, and practical skills. Students Astrid Diaz and Hazel Glinoga, under the guidance of Mr. Bolich in their Simulated Manufacturing Work-Based Learning class, have crafted a bespoke coffee table for the school's main office waiting area. This project is a testament to the school's...
8th Graders Paddle for a Purpose: Learning to Protect Our Waterways
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue 8th Graders Paddle for a Purpose: Learning to Protect Our Waterways On Thursday, October 17, the 8th grade students took to the Hudson River with Resilience Paddle Sports for an exciting day of kayaking and environmental education. Through this hands-on experience, Resilience taught us that every paddle stroke...
Crafting Connections and Celebrating Fall Creativity
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Crafting Connections and Celebrating Fall Creativity On Friday, October 18, Vanessa Batista hosted D|Fab’s Autumn Staff Craft Night, an evening dedicated to creativity, community, and fun. HCST staff came together to design fall-themed, reusable canvas tote bags, expressing their individual styles through a variety of colors, stencils, and...
County Prep/ATD HOSA Shines at International Leadership Conference
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue County Prep/ATD HOSA Shines at International Leadership Conference In June 2024, 11 CPHS/ATD HOSA Chapter members attended the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Houston, TX. The students participated in competitive, recognition, and testing events throughout the conference. Joshitha Sripada and Priya Modi were awarded fourth place for their...
Exploring Spanish Dance and Culture: Explore Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Exploring Spanish Dance and Culture: Explore Middle School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Ismael Otero from Caribbean Soul Entertainment in Jersey City was invited to educate Explore students about the vibrant world of Spanish dance. The students not only learned about the rich cultural history behind these dance styles...
Wolf Pack in Action: Character Counts as Students Clean Up Our Parks!
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Wolf Pack in Action: Character Counts as Students Clean Up Our Parks! This marking period’s thematic unit is "Character Counts," and our Wolf Pack is truly embodying that spirit! In partnership with the Hudson County Improvement Authority, students learned how clean streets contribute to clean waters. With this...
County Prep/ATD’s Junior and Senior Photography Students Explore New York City: A Field Trip to the World Trade Center and Little Island
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue County Prep/ATD's Junior and Senior Photography Students Explore New York City: A Field Trip to the World Trade Center and Little Island On October 1st, County Prep's Junior and Senior photography students, along with instructors Gerard Patten, Dimitri Rodriguez, and chaperone Milena Gangala, embarked on a field trip...
Bringing Nature and Art Together: Juniors Discover Urban Ecology on the High Line
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Bringing Nature and Art Together: Juniors Discover Urban Ecology on the High Line On October 2nd, Juniors in the Environmental Science Academy, who are currently taking a course in Urban Ecology, visited the High Line, an urban park in the heart of New York City. During this trip,...
Exploring Native History: A Memorable Trip to the New York Museum of Native Americans
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Exploring Native History: A Memorable Trip to the New York Museum of Native Americans Our trip to the New York Museum of Native Americans was nothing short of amazing\! Seeing our class presentations come to life through the beautiful beadwork, traditional clothing, masks, and utensils on display was...
October 2024
Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue HCST Connections October 2024 Welcome to the October edition of the Hudson County Schools of Technology newsletter! As we dive deeper into the school year, we're excited to share the latest happenings across our campuses. October is a month for reflection and community, and this newsletter highlights the...