Thirty-three Industrial Design students (Juniors and Seniors) from High Tech High School – HCST participated in an immersive field trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. While exploring a range of exhibitions and large-scale installations, students engaged directly with works that challenged their understanding of form, structure, materials, and space....
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The Dawn of Diplomacy: Recapping the First-Ever HTMUNC
After months of preparation, High Tech’s first-ever internal conference, HTMUNC brought together 67 delegates for a full Model UN experience. It was designed to prepare students for real conferences through debate, diplomacy, and collaboration. With two committees running just like an official conference, delegates sharpened their speaking, resolution writing, and negotiation skills. The conference wrapped...
High Tech Theater Arts Drama performs The Crucible by Arthur Miller
This winter, the Theater Arts Drama classes performed The Crucible, a play about the Salem witch trials events of 1692 Massachusetts. In these times, the world of a young girl was grim and uneventful. The likes of Abigail, Mercy, Susanna and the others find their fun dancing in the woods, learning ecstatic songs and exotic...
High Tech, Esports needs YOU!
That’s right High Tech, Esports needs YOU for.. Game Day Mario Kart Wars‼️ January 30th | Periods 4–7 @ Resource Center Bring $3!!
High Tech High School Theatre Arts Students Earn Top Honors at Statewide STANJ Competition
High Tech High School’s Theatre Arts Department proudly competed in the STANJ Competition on January 10, 2026, earning multiple honors among top student performers from across New Jersey. STANJ (Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey) is a statewide organization that celebrates excellence in speech, theatre, and musical theatre through competitive performance events. This year’s...
Step Into Salem: The Drama Department Presents “The Crucible”
pssst… witches have hit High Tech High School with the Drama Department's production of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller! Come join us in Salem, Massachusetts next week! 3PM - January 21, $5 7PM - January 22-23, $10 3PM - January 24, $10 Tickets are available NOW on MySchoolBucks!
PIE A TEACHER!
HIGH TECH…. want to pie a teacher/staff member in the face? CHECK OUT OUR VERY OWN DOLLAR WARS!!! find glass jars in the cafeteria during your lunch periods to put money towards each teacher… the teacher with the most money in their jar GETS PIED!
A Journey Through Time: Mr. Kliesh’s Class Takes on the Yellow Trail
Yesterday, Mr. Kliesh’s sophomore class explored the Yellow Trail at Jockey Hollow while following along with a guided scavenger hunt video that brought the experience to life. Students enjoyed a scenic hike through beautiful snowy views and historic landmarks, including a wooden barn, a snow-covered orchard, and an old well. As they moved along the...
Excellence in Education: Honoring Ms. Stephany Petito
We are beyond thrilled to share some incredible news with our High Tech community. We congratulate Ms. Stephany Petito, who received the ACTE Teacher of the Year award and is also nominated for the Governor’s Educator of the Year and County Teacher of the Year awards. Ms. Petito’s passion, creativity, and compassion shine throughout her...
A Legacy of Excellence: Celebrating Dr. Shelly Witham
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Shelly Witham, who earned the High Tech Teacher of the Year award and also received nominations for both the Governor’s Educator of the Year and County Teacher of the Year awards. With 24 years of dedication to High Tech, Dr. Witham has shaped generations of students through her leadership...
