In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Rory R. Neal, Class of 2015. While at High Tech, Rory studied D Fab Architecture & Design with a focus in Welding Technology, building hands-on skills and a strong technical foundation that helped shape his future. After graduating, Rory earned a Bachelor...
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STEM in Motion at Branch Brook Park!
Our students took learning on the move during their trip to Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Rink (BBP). This STEM learning experience brought engineering and physics to life as students explored how the mechanics of roller skates work while skating and observing motion in action. It was a fun and engaging way to connect classroom...
County Prep Empowers Students at Annual AP & Elective Fair
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, County Prep held its annual AP & Elective Fair. This event is designed to help students make informed course requests for next school year. Students had the opportunity to meet teachers, hear from current students, and learn about course expectations and benefits. We would like to thank our teachers, student...
Wolfpack Student Spotlight: Shawn Le
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...
Lashes, Skincare, and Success: Real-World Lessons for Our Cosmetology Students
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...
Sophomore Jannat Saqib Takes 2nd Place in Congressional App Challenge
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...
Wolfpack Welcomes the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office
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,...
Echoes of Greatness: A Celebration of African American Poetic Voices
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,...
Future Leaders in Action: Celebrating Our Success at Harvard Model Congress
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,...
Celebrating Hank Portney’s Journey to Senior Product Manager
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,...
