Congratulations to Shawn, one of our outstanding 6th graders, whose ice hockey team, the Jersey City Capitals 12U Peewee team, recently won the 2025–2026 New Jersey Youth Hockey League (NJYHL) 12U B Championship. The team defeated the Hunterdon Bears 4–0 in a shutout victory during the championship game. Shawn played defense and helped his team...
Our Cosmetology students had the opportunity to learn from two industry professionals during back-to-back guest speaker sessions. Nicole Urina from I Do Lashes Salon shared her journey from hair stylist to award-winning lash expert. With over 20 advanced certifications and more than 5,000 lash sets completed, Nicole also discussed her experience as a trainer in...
Jannat was awarded 2nd place for creating the “GenIt!” app for students in her community. “GenIt!” is a free, student-focused app that helps low-income and first-generation students discover internships, scholarships, and summer programs on a live database. Her app was created to help build one single space where students can be provided with a list...
We were honored to welcome members of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office to Explore for lunch with our 8th grade students. It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to engage in open conversation, ask questions, and build positive connections with local law enforcement. Thank you to Sheriff Jimmy Davis and his team, Sean Connors,...
In honor of Black History Month, our National Honor Society and Poetry Club have collaborated on an event to honor African American poets and the long-lasting impact of their works. The celebration of African American literature invited all of our students to listen and applaud many powerful voices. A special thank you to Mr. Nelson,...
This weekend, students from our Model Government club attended Harvard Model Congress in Boston, the largest congressional simulation conference in the world. This event gave our students the opportunity to step into the roles of real-life members of Congress and government officials while debating complex national issues. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, leadership,...
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Hank Portney, Class of 2017, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Hank majored in Industrial Design & Animation, where he built a strong foundation in design engineering, 3D modeling, product development,...
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Julian Zuleta, Class of 2020, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Julian majored in Metal/Welding Technology, where he built a strong foundation in fabrication, structural welding, blueprint reading, and hands-on technical...
On January 21, our HOSA chapter had the opportunity to volunteer with the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services to assemble health kits for women in the community. These kits included essential personal care supplies and hygiene products designed to support health and wellness. Through this hands-on experience, students also strengthened their commitment...
Congratulations to Ms.Bianca Torres for being nominated as the Governor’s Educator of the Year for the Academic category County Prep/ATD! With 18 years of experience in education, Ms.Torres has consistently demonstrated her unwavering commitment to her students, colleagues, and school culture. She takes charge of numerous leadership roles that have a lasting impact on students’...