Return to November, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Exploring New Beginnings: Explore Middle School's Open House Welcomes Future Students On Tuesday, October 8th, Explore Middle School held an open house for prospective 5th-grade students. The event featured guided tours and informational sessions, with 8th-grade volunteers helping lead tours, answering questions, and sharing their experiences at the...
Return to November, 2024 HCST Connections Issue In Memory of Shayaan Mahmood Dear HCST Community, I am writing to share my thoughts, memories, and reflections on the life of Shayaan Mahmood, a remarkable young man who left us far too soon. As Shayaan’s school counselor, I had the privilege of witnessing his growth over the...
Return to November, 2024 HCST Connections Issue HTHS Dance Performance Shines at NJSBA Conference The New Jersey School Board Association selected the Performance Division Dance majors from High Tech High School to represent the Hudson County Schools of Technology at their annual conference on October 22nd in Atlantic City. Under the direction of instructor Trista...
Return to November, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Promoting Wellness and Peace: Therapy Dogs Visit HTHS/ACTE On October 30, 2024, Joseph Cossolini, a Board Member of Hudson County Schools of Technology and the Jersey City POBA Civic Association, and his partner Letia Nalls visited HTHS/ACTE at the Frank J. Gargiulo Center. They were warmly received by...
Return to November, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Hudson Technical Cosmetology Students Give Back to Local Seniors Our Hudson Technical Cosmetology students showed appreciation for seniors with the HCST Hudson Technical Post Secondary Team! Students Ciara M., Crystal T., Alexandra M., and Jamie M. partnered with Top Notch Barbershop and their dedicated instructor, Ms. Fernanda Lipka,...
Return to November, 2024 HCST Connections Issue A Heartwarming Success at Explore Middle School's Annual Pancake Breakfast! On Saturday, November 16, Explore Middle School hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by our incredible PSA, and it was a heartwarming success! We are so grateful for our amazing parents and guardians who continuously support our school...
Return to November, 2024 HCST Connections Issue HCST Connections November 2024 Welcome to this month’s newsletter, where we’re excited to share stories of creativity, compassion, and community! In this issue, we have a heartwarming collection of highlights from our students, staff, and programs. From our Hudson Technical Cosmetology students giving back to local seniors, to...
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...
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...
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...