On January 28, 2025, the French Club recently hosted a lively and colorful "French Themed Painting" event. Students were invited to delve into the world of renowned French artists like Monet and Van Gogh. Each participant selected a favorite artist and attempted to recreate their signature style. The atmosphere was filled with vibrant colors, enthusiastic...
This winter, the Theater Arts Drama classes performed Radium Girls, the tragedy of the young dial painters working in a radium plant in Orange, NJ in the 1920s. The students, directed by their teacher, Raluca Georgiana Shields, focused on developing characters, their interwoven relationships, as well as bringing to light this profound story, unleashed by...
On October 16th, 2024, our school community celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant Hispanic Day event. This cultural celebration highlighted the diverse backgrounds of our student body and showcased the rich tapestry of Spanish culture. We extend our sincere thanks to the administration, teachers, kitchen staff, and maintenance crew for their unwavering dedication in...
High Tech High School’s Architecture and Industrial Design students had an inspiring visit to the Hillier School of Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). A key highlight of the trip was an engaging lecture by a renowned, published architecture professor, Mr. Cays, who introduced the students to the concept of the environmental...
On a crisp and beautiful November day, Ms. Batista’s Architecture, Mrs. Simon’s Industrial Design, and Mr. Bolich’s Wood Technology Junior students traveled to Governors Island in New York City to visit The Adaptations 2.0 Exhibition at Pratt Institute's Center for Climate Adaptation. Co-hosted with the Trust for Governors Island and the NY Climate Exchange, the...
On the 18th of November, a group of senior students from the Architecture and Industrial Design departments embarked on an educational journey to the esteemed Guggenheim Museum in New York City. This excursion laid the groundwork for their forthcoming unit on architecture case studies, where they will delve into the examination and interpretation of significant...
On November 15th, Stacey Kliesch, an esteemed architect, interior designer, and NJIT representative, delivered a comprehensive presentation, outlining the diverse academic opportunities within NJIT's College of Architecture and Design. Targeted at freshmen from the D|Fab Architecture, Industrial Design, Wood Tech, and Commercial and Advertising Arts programs, the session provided insights into NJIT's offerings in architecture,...
At High Tech High, a unique project has brought together creativity, technology, and practical skills. Students Astrid Diaz and Hazel Glinoga, under the guidance of Mr. Bolich in their Simulated Manufacturing Work-Based Learning class, have crafted a bespoke coffee table for the school's main office waiting area. This project is a testament to the school's...
This year, the Theater Arts Drama classes, who are part of the Paper Mill Playhouse Adopt-A-School program (Year 3) presented an intricate and incredibly moving musical, Into the Woods, a musical about choices and regrets, mistakes and forgiveness, and above all about the value of friendship and humanity. The students, directed by their teacher, Raluca...
On June 7th, 2024 High Tech High School hosted the second annual HCST Interlingua Festival. World Languages Departments of both schools, High Tech and County Prep, participated in this event and the French Honor Society of High Tech High School was the main organizer. There was a celebration of our linguistic and cultural diversity. Students...