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... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Hudson County Schools and Goya Cares Mark Mental Health Awareness Day On October 10, HCST partnered with the Goya Cares assembly program to observe World Mental Health Awareness Day. This collaboration fostered open dialogue about mental health and equipped students with essential tools for emotional well-being. This partnership... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Hudson Technical Celebrates EKG and Phlebotomy Certification Success On October 10, HCST partnered with the Goya Cares assembly program to observe World Mental Health Awareness Day. This collaboration fostered open dialogue about mental health and equipped students with essential tools for emotional well-being. This partnership has been instrumental... Continue reading→

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... Continue reading→

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,... Continue reading→

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... Continue reading→

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... Continue reading→

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... Continue reading→

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... Continue reading→

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... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue 8th Grade Kayaking Adventure with Resilience Paddle Sports On October 17, 8th-grade students enjoyed a kayaking and environmental education day on the Hudson River with Resilience Paddle Sports. This hands-on experience emphasized the importance of fitness and environmental stewardship, highlighting the role each paddle stroke plays in protecting... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue High Tech High School Awarded the 2024 AP School Honor Roll The office of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessments would like to congratulate High Tech High School staff for their fantastic contributions which resulted in being awarded the 2024 AP School Honor Roll for the first time in the... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue HCST Shines in Recent Rankings Hudson County Schools of Technology is proud to announce that our district has achieved prestigious rankings in the latest evaluations of public high schools and arts programs! We’re thrilled to see HCST recognized not only for academic excellence, but also for our outstanding... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue County Prep/ATD Celebrates the Week of Respect County Prep/ATD celebrated the Week of Respect from October 7 to 11! High Tech/ACTE celebrated the Week of Respect with a series of engaging activities! Spirit Week kicked off with Blue Monday, followed by Teamwork Tuesday (where students wore their favorite... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Building Character and Unity: Explore Middle School's Week of Respect Explore Middle School kicked off the Week of Respect with activities promoting unity against bullying. Students were encouraged to wear themed outfits, like pajamas to "put bullying to bed." In orientation, they learned about bullying, conflict, and the... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Week of Respect Highlights at High Tech/ACTE High Tech/ACTE celebrated the Week of Respect with a series of engaging activities! Spirit Week kicked off with Blue Monday, followed by Teamwork Tuesday (where students wore their favorite team jerseys), Fandom Wednesday (representing their favorite band, musician, or TV show),... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Walking for a Cause as Students Unite for Breast Cancer Awareness On Sunday, October 13, students and staff from County Prep High School/ATD, High Tech High School/ACTE, and Explore Middle School proudly participated in the annual Breast Cancer Walk at Liberty State Park. Each school formed a dedicated... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Staff Spotlight: Bobbie Jo Dickman Nominated for EMS Career Lifetime Achievement Award We are thrilled to announce that Bobbie Jo Dickman has been nominated for the prestigious EMS Career Lifetime Achievement Award by the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, and the EMS Advisory... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Alumni Spotlight: Amar Arslanovic’s Career at Eastern Millwork Amar Arslanovic, a High Tech High School alumnus from the Class of 2019 and a graduate of the DFAB Academy, now works at Eastern Millwork. Recently, he and his team visited Redeemer Church, where Amar—our first graduate from the apprenticeship... Continue reading→

Return to October, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Welcome Macy Phillips, HCST’s New Student Representative Please join us in welcoming our newest Student Representative to the HCST Board, Macy Phillips. Macy is a Junior at High Tech High School, where she is an Architecture major in the Design and Fabrication Academy. Macy is deeply involved at... Continue reading→