(Secaucus, NJ--May 29, 2019) The High Tech High School Film Department kicked of its first annual HCST Film Festival with award-winning feature filmmakers, Q & A sessions with Hollywood supporting actors, and, of course, screening of High Tech student films, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Jack of the Red Hearts by...
Month: May 2019
High Tech Students Attend New Jersey State FFA Convention
(West Long Branch, NJ--May 23, 2019) Eight students from High Tech’s FFA Chapter, comprised of members from the Academy of Environmental Science and Sustainability, attended the 2019 New Jersey State FFA Convention at Monmouth University, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Representatives of High Tech’s FFA (formerly, the Future Farmers of...
High Tech Students Excel in French Language Tournament
(Middletown, NJ–May 18, 2019) Middletown High School hosted a French Language Tournament (Tournoi Lion: Concours de Langue Francaise), where various high school students competed in front of college professors, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Students competed in poetry recitation, singing a French classical/traditional song, singing a French contemporary song, performing...
High Tech’s Music and Audio Technology Department Featured in This Month’s Sound & Communications Magazine
(Port Washington, NY--May 23, 2019) High Tech's Music and Audio Technology department has been featured in this month’s Sound & Communications Magazine, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. “It is really a terrific piece that highlights the music program,” notes Trista DeFilippis, Supervisor of the Academy of Media, Visual and Performing...
The High Tech Film Department Announces Nominees for First Annual HCST Film Festival
BEST COMMERCIAL: “Snickers” by Siarah Saavedra, “Cosmetics” by Alexandra Beliakova, “Hoodies by Paul” by Apostolos Bourinaris; BEST FILM BY AN UNDERCLASSMAN: “Unique Project” by Melody McLain, “Ingrish” by Chyeka Conner, “Cowboy Shots” by Holden McKlietz; BEST SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS FILM: “Sorry” by Patrick Asturias, “Unique Project” by Melody McLain, “What Goes Through Our Minds” by Kendry...
Four High Tech Students Receive Honorable Mention in 2019 Letters About Literature
(New Brunswick, NJ--May 15, 2019) Each 9th grade essay by North Bergen residents Camille Garcia and Caroline Haviland, Jersey City resident Jordyn Weathers, and Madison Steinel-Duboue of Union City has received Honorable Mention in the New Jersey Center for the Book/Library of Congress 2019 Letters About Literature, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. ...
County Prep Participates in Junior Achievement’s High School Heroes Program
Ms. Bello and Ms. Torres teach classes at County Prep High School for aspiring young teachers. Their students participated in Junior Achievement's High School Heroes Program on Thursday, February 7. The students delivered Junior Achievement's interactive elementary school curriculum on personal finance. The lesson plans focused on educational standards with grade-appropriate themes of personal economics,...
High Tech Freshmen and Sophomore Environmental Science & Sustainability Students Help in Cleanup of Laurel Hill Park
(Secaucus, NJ--May 22, 2019) The Hackensack Riverkeeper welcomed the efforts of Freshmen and Sophomore Environmental Science & Sustainability students, who participated in a cleanup of Laurel Hill Park, just steps from the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus of Hudson County Schools of Technology, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. “We couldn’t have asked for a...
Explore Field Day: Battle of the Grades
(May 16th, 2019--Jersey City, NJ) The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade went head to head at Field Day as they battled in events such as banner making, trivia, an obstacle course, relay races, and potato sack races. The day was full of fun and excitement thanks to the Field Day Committee members: Ms. Norrey Benito,...
Explore Hosts 5K Walk/Run
(May 18th, 2019--Jersey City, NJ) Explore Middle School hosted its first annual 5K Walk Run with the help of the Hudson County Schools of Technology Foundation, the Explore parents, students, staff, and community members. People from all over Hudson County were invited to participate in the 5K which consisted of running or walking a course...