Students from High Tech High School’s Computer Programming program recently visited New Jersey Institute of Technology for a campus tour and introduction to college life and academic opportunities in technology and computer science. During the visit, students explored different areas of campus and learned more about NJIT’s academic programs, student resources, and campus environment. The...
Month: April 2026
High Tech High School Students Earn National Recognition in Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Competition
High Tech High School Students Earn National Recognition in Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Competition High Tech High School is proud to announce that several of its students have been named top honorees in the 2026 National High School Design Competition, hosted by the prestigious Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Out of nearly 700 submissions nationwide,...
HCST Students Explore the Modern Art at MoMA
This past Monday, on April 20th, 2026, High Tech students transformed into "art detectives" during an immersive visit to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Students participated in a guided tour focused on the evolution of modern thought. In a hands-on workshop, students experimented with drawing and collage, mirroring the techniques used by the masters...
Cleaning for a Cause: High Tech’s Collaborative Coastal Cleanup
On April 17, 2026, High Tech's Interact Club and Photography Club joined together for a community service field trip to Cliffwood’s Fisherman’s Beach, where we worked to clean up the shoreline and make a positive impact on the environment. Together, we collected trash scattered along the beach, helping protect local wildlife and improve this community...
High Tech High School Team Wins Best Overall Tower at NJ Architecture Week STEAM Challenge
High Tech High School is proud to announce that its student team, the Laser Cat Archies, earned the Best Overall Tower Award at the NJ Architecture Week Women’s STEAM Interscholastic High School Architecture Tower Challenge, held at Hackensack High School on April 14, 2026. Hosted by the AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey, the...
NJCU College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award
Craig Morrison, school counselor at High Tech High School, has been recognized by New Jersey City University’s College of Education with a distinguished award honoring his exceptional service to students. NJCU representatives visited High Tech High School to personally present the award, recognizing Craig’s unwavering commitment to student support, collaboration, and community impact. Known for...
High Tech High School Students Earn Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Two seniors from the D|Fab Computer Programming program at High Tech High School, part of the Hudson County Schools of Technology, have been named recipients of the highly competitive Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship. Maximus Elmorry and Yousef Mohammed were selected for the national award, which provides up to $40,000 toward a degree in computer science...
High Tech High Student Parth Khot Selected for Prestigious Governor’s School of Engineering & Technology
The High Tech High School Media, Visual & Performing Arts Academy is incredibly proud to share that Parth Khot, an 11th-grade Graphic Technology major, has been selected for the prestigious Governor’s School of Engineering & Technology at Rutgers University. This is an honor awarded to only a select group of the most exceptional students across...
