There's still time to get your tickets! Join us in the Main Stage Theatre at High Tech High school for CHICAGO, presented by the High Tech Musical Theatre Department on March 30th and 31st, and April 1st at 7PM
For tickets, visit: https://www.msbtickets.com/frankjgargiulocampus/schoolevents
And check out Mr. DiPierro and the Broadcasting Majors' interviews with some of the cast members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1djYertJqU8
Last month HTHS D|Fab students took a field trip to Stevens Institute of Technology where they connected with corporate and college mentors. Students also had the opportunity to participate in interactive activities that prepared them for success after high school!
Join us in the Main Stage Theatre at High Tech High school for CHICAGO, presented by the High Tech Musical Theatre Department. Performances at 7PM on March 30th and 31st, and April 1st!
To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.msbtickets.com/frankjgargiulocampus/schoolevents
HTHS Environmental Science Major Myra Poddar visited our Board meeting yesterday. She gave a fascinating presentation about the work that she has been doing as an intern at High Tech's Hydroponic Lab! There, Myra has been growing, harvesting, and studying the history and properties of different plants used to make tea.
Congratulations to the High Tech Consumer Bowl team, led by Ms. Jamie Velazquez, who won the Hudson County Consumer Bowl competition last week! Captain Andrea Gonzalez, Amaan Ansari, Sofia Matos, and Elysa Santiago will advance to the Northern Regional competition in April. Thanks also to the High Tech cafeteria staff for the delicious breakfast and lunch that they prepared for all the participants!
County Prep Fashion students were inspired by the novel 101 Dalmatians (1956) by Dodie Smith and Disney’s 1961 animated film by the same name. The Sophomore Fashion Students used the fun loving Dalmatian puppies and the eccentric fashion-obsessed Cruella De Vil to create the collection which is on display in the mall area of County Prep High School. The collection is an example of how the elements and principal of design along with creative visual merchandising can create a well-balanced and pleasant display for all to enjoy.
The designers are: Ashley Mendez Aguilar, Britney Urbina, Deanne Marie Collado, Diya Patel, Dylan Kessler, Elise Rene Lauz, Eric Santiago, Ash Abrams, J Ponte, Jonathan Latchman, Kaylah Miller, Mariliz Lopez, Selina Ronade, Tabbitha Otuska, Xochitl Neri, and Melanie Feliz
HCST's Music and Audio Technology Department will be having its "March Madness" Concert on Wednesday, March 8th at the Frank J. Gargiulo Theater in the Secaucus Campus. Doors open at 6:30pm and the Concert will begin at 7pm. Come support our student musicians as they perform renditions as well as original songs and compositions.
To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.msbtickets.com/earlwbyrdcenter/event/uo044pyr
Ryan Johnson graduated from County Prep in 2006 where he studied VPA and art. During his time at HCST Ryan started the academic teacher internship program where he got his first experience in a classroom. After going on to get his BA at Elmira College and MA at the University of Phoenix, he’s back teaching at County Prep! Both Ryan’s sister Sarah Casavecchia and her husband Nick Casavecchia also graduated from CPHS and now work as nurses. #HCSTcelebratesCTE
It's National School Counselor Week! Thank you to all of the counselors who do so much important work making our HCST community a safe, supportive learning environment for all of our students. We couldn't do it without you!
The Junior Broadcasting Majors at HTHS had the chance to visit CNBC! They were able to tour of the facility and see firsthand how the network runs from pre to post-production to distribution. It was a wonderful experience to see what a major network is like in action!
Thurman Carey is a 1999 graduate of County Prep High School’s Allied Health (Pre-Med Science) Program and currently works as an Education and Mental Health instructor at his alma mater. As a student, he discovered a number of different career paths that would allow him to help others.
He had teachers who cared more than he could have ever imagined and he strives to provide his students with the same learning experience. He says In a world that keeps pushing students to make commitments for their future, having the chance to experience a true glimpse of these fields is invaluable. #HCSTcelebratesCTE
Chynna DeStefano is a 2008 graduate of County Prep High School who works as a cost accounting manager for Ralph Lauren and sole proprietor wedding photographer. During her senior year, HCST connected her with an internship at Hudson City Savings Bank where she became interested in finance, helping shape her career.
She encourages students to participate in CTE because it gives them the opportunity to experience the professional setting before even graduating high school. #HCSTcelebratesCTE
February is CTE Month! Jamie Roberson is a 2016 County Prep graduate working in the nursing field as a patient care technician. It was during her time at HCST that she found an interest in the medical field and knew it was the career path she wished to pursue.
Her advice to current students: make wise choices and choose to study something that interests you. #HCSTcelebratesCTE
Happy Black History Month HCST! February is an important month to reflect on the vast contributions made to our country and communities by Black Americans, and commit to continuing the fight for progress.
Congratulations to our Theatre Arts and Audio Visual Production students on their incredible production of Cabaret last weekend! The show was a true testament to the skill and dedication of all of the students and faculty who came together to create such a beautiful show.
High Tech High School is ready to celebrate Lunar New Year! HTHS community is invited to post LNY wishes on the giant hand drawn dragon.
Last Friday Mr. Jiovanny Aguiar brought the CPHS Key Club to volunteer with the non-profit Backpacks for Life. Students were able to learn about the incredible work they do to provide homeless and at-risk veterans with backpacks filled with essential goods, and connect them to mentorship and other supportive services.
Join us on January 24th, 26th, and 27th in the Black Box Theater at High Tech High School for our production of Cabaret! For tickets visit: https://www.msbtickets.com/frankjgargiulocampus/schoolevents
HCST's Music and Audio Technology Department is thrilled to be hosting a production of Malik Work's award winning hip-hop theatre production "Verses at Work" for students in the County Prep Theater tomorrow at 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM! The one-man show connects the world of hip-hop and jazz, as well as the early millennium nightlife of the Lower East Side of Manhattan and intertwines verse, video, live music, musical theater, hip-hop, spoken word, dance, and theatrical monologue in a captivating, vibrant, and energetic show.
This year, the students in Generosity for Generations (G4G) continued their holiday traditions by hosting both the Angel Tree and the Homeroom Canned Food Drive Competition. In an effort to do even more to give back, on December 20th they teamed up with the Culinary staff to host a “Make Your Own Cupcake and Brownie Sale”! All proceeds will be donated to the local food bank.
County Prep Chess Club Finishes Third in State Tournament
Congratulations to some of the newest members of the County Prep Chess Club. On Sunday, February 26th, nine players competed individually and as a team in the New Jersey Junior High Chess Championships in Lincroft, NJ. They finished 3rd in the State as a team. The following 9th graders competed: Mateo Acosta, Ohm Bhatt, Ali...
County Prep Fashion Students Display Their Creativity
County Prep Fashion students were inspired by the novel 101 Dalmatians (1956) by Dodie Smith and Disney’s 1961 animated film by the same name. The sophomore fashion students used the fun loving Dalmatian puppies and the eccentric fashion-obsessed Cruella De Vil to create the collection which is on display in the mall area of County Prep High...
Explore Celebrates Black History Month
Explore Middle School celebrated Black History Month on Wednesday, February 24th. The celebration was emceed by 8th grader Laila McCallum and 7th grader Orchid Ryals. Explore began its celebration with a special performance by Brian Simmons from Living Voices. Living Voices combines live performance with archival film to authentically represent diverse perspectives from the past...
HTHS Design & Fabrication Academy Students Learn About Medical Engineering From Stryker President
With February being Career and Technical Education Month, students enrolled in the Hudson County Schools of Technology's Design and Fabrication Academy at High Tech High School, heard from Stryker President Robert Cohen during a Friday assembly. Cohen talked about the different career opportunities in the field of medical technology. Read the article on HudsonTV.
CP’s AV Students Produce “How to Play Cornhole” for HCST Foundation
Several students from the County Prep AV Production Department worked together to produce a “How to Play Cornhole” video to promote the HCST Foundation’s Winter Social & Cornhole Tournament. The Foundation’s event will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6-9pm at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus with a pig roast and cornhole competition....
High Tech Theatre Performs Cabaret (Original 1966)
The Theatre Arts vacation has given a new performance opportunity to High Tech Drama Majors students, who are learning both performance and rehearsal practices and are encountering firsthand all aspects of professional theater. The show had complete live accompaniment by renowned pianist Craig Ketter, senior drummer Josiah Szczepanski, and award-winning saxophonist Isaac Ketter under the...
HCST Celebrates February as National CTE Month
As Hudson County's VOCATIONAL Career and Technical Education (CTE) District, we celebrate February as National CTE Month. We believe... In strong community and familial bonds; In supporting students of all ages to a college or career path; In an academic pathway that supports student achievement in technical and high-level academic skills, equipping them to be...
LIM College Hosts County Prep Day
County Prep Fashion students visited LIM College in NYC, toured the college, and attended a presentation and panel discussion. County Prep /LIM College alumni Amanda Carter and Jeanine Martinez, both County Prep class of 2016, and Alyssa Ypil, County Prep class of 2018, all recent graduates of LIM College and working professionals in the fashion...
Work-Based Learning Experience at Newport Center Mall
County Prep students visited Newport Center Mall on Friday, December 9 for an educational experience. Students engaged in decision-making activities which reinforced independent living skills. In addition, the field trip underscored the importance of respect in a group setting.
County Prep Students Attend Work-Based Learning Experience
County Prep students visited Bryant Park on Wednesday, December 14 for an educational experience supporting leadership roles and financial literacy. Students were paired off to purchase items and place lunch orders. This was a culminating experience for them as part of an after-school program.