This year, Hudson County Schools of Technology hosted their first Summer Sustainability Project at High Tech High School. This 5-week workshop was open to all students in our HCST district from middle school to high school, as well as newly accepted students. This project included a lot of hands-on work outside in the garden, in...
On June 14, 2023, the French Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. It was also a goodbye celebration for senior graduating members. The celebration commemorated events and achievements of the French Club and the FHS throughout the year, such as the French Museum/Immersive experience, and the HCST Interlingua Festival to name a few. Also...
On June 10th, the Award Ceremony for the Student Haiku Contest 2023 was held at the United Nations International School (UNIS). This annual event is also hosted by the Northeast Council of Teachers of Japanese (NECTJ) and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations. Students and teachers worldwide submit their haiku in English,...
Eleven High Tech seniors who completed a dual-enrollment program were conferred the degree of Associates of Science in Environmental Studies from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) at a commencement ceremony on May 17, 2023 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. The degree ceremony marks the culmination of four years of study for six Environmental...
Earlier this month, High Tech High School’s French Honor Society hosted its first immersive museum event for students and staff. The stunning Impressionism exhibit featured an art gallery made by HTHS’s very own Art Club and French Club students, coloring tables, trivia stations, a professional Photo Booth, and French patisserie-style treats! The star of the...
A group of High Tech Students recently competed at Premiere Scene, the French Theater Festival of New York, where one student was awarded Best Actress. Hosted by Lycee Francais of New York, Premiere Scene is an annual French theater competition that has taken place since 1999. The competition brings together more than 400 students aged...
The use of small personal whiteboards are usually uncommon in high schools these days, especially at High Tech High School, as the new building consists of smartboards with internet. These smart boards are used daily by the teachers since they are very convenient when using presentation materials and it is accessible for teachers and students....
HOSA - Future Health Professionals, a club at High Tech High School is for enthusiastic and passionate Juniors and Seniors in Biomedical Science majors who are interested in the health industry which promotes career opportunities in the healthcare field and enhances the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA is a global student-led...
At High Tech High School, after the disastrous aphid attack on our hydroponics greenhouse, Ms. Otiepka, the hydroponics teacher, rushed to the rescue in an attempt to save the remaining crops using an innovative solution: ladybugs! The Biomedical Seniors alongside the Environmental Science Juniors taking hydroponics, implemented pest management in the Hydroponic Greenhouse at High...
On March 16th, 2023, the teachers at High Tech High School were invited to a Luncheon, in observance of Saint Patrick’s Day, celebrating the heritage and culture of the Irish. All of the food prepared for the Luncheon was made by the Culinary Students at High Tech. Ashley Rodriguez, a senior in Culinary, who was...