At the intersection of technology and human-centered design, our Industrial Design and Animation senior class has embarked on a remarkable collaborative project with the esteemed organization Enabling the Future. Under the guidance of Ms. Simon, these budding innovators have utilized rapid prototyping with a Stratasys CR190 3D Printer to fabricate and assemble functional, low-cost prosthetic...
CTE Month Cooking Demo with Chef Collins
March 6th through the 10th, 2024, the High Tech High School Performance Track Dancers attended and performed at the 14th Annual Regional High School Dance Festival in Norfolk, Virginia, hosted by the Governor's School for the Arts. This marks the 5th time instructor Trista DeFilippis and students have attended the Festival. The students attended classes...
Students from County Prep’s Social Skills Club and the Peer Leaders program partnered in community service at the Community Food Bank of NJ (CFB) in Hillside. The CFB is one of the state’s leading organizations working for over 45 years to lessen hunger throughout New Jersey. CFB receives food donations from supermarket chains and other providers. In turn,...
High Tech High students celebrated a triumphant return from the 25th Anniversary LFNY French Theatre Festival, showcasing exceptional talent and creativity. Our students presented two original scenes, ingeniously reimagining Moliere's classics, earning them prestigious accolades: Best Actor for Alexander Pereyra, Best Actress for Saorla Rafferty, and Best Original Script for Maya Geller. This achievement not...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue County Prep Ms. Lauto’s Art Class To celebrate Black History Month students in Ms. Lauto’s art class created mixed media portrait collages inspired by the artwork of African-American fiber artist Bisa Butler. Students researched and assembled a collage of an influential African-American using magazines, patterned paper, markers and...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Empowering Innovation: Industrial Design and Animation Seniors Fabricate Prosthetic Hands for a Purpose In the latest Industrial Design and Animation III Class, seniors embarked on an innovative journey merging creativity with compassion. Utilizing rapid prototyping technology, namely the Stratasys CR190, students crafted low-cost prosthetic upper limb devices tailored...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Exploring Healthy Lifestyles: 6th Graders' Field Trip to Health Barn Farm! On March 15th, our adventurous 6th graders embarked on an enlightening journey to Health Barn Farm in Ridgewood, NJ. Amidst the scenic beauty of nature, students delved into the essence of leading a healthy lifestyle, learning invaluable...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue HCST First Annual Rapid Chess Competition On January 30, 2024, High Tech High School and County Prep High School continued their long-lasting rivalry with the first annual 2024 Chess Rapid Competition. Organized by chess presidents Derek Hsu from High Tech and Mateo Acosta from County Prep, this competition...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Explore Middle School Celebrates National Social Emotional Learning Day (SEL) On March 8th, 2024, Explore Middle School participated in a unique journey to celebrate National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day. Our students were immersed in an afternoon filled with activities designed to foster mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional well-being....