March 24, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Andrea Gibson, renowned spoken word artist, will visit High Tech High School for an in-depth poetry workshop and a performance this June thanks to a partial grant from the HCST Foundation, announced Linda J. Quentzel, Executive Director of the Foundation. Gibson’s visit, which was facilitated by Mr. Brian...
HCST Foundation Supports County Prep High School’s Francophone
March 14, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Twenty students in Ms. Karen Horan’s French class at County Prep High School will have the opportunity for a unique French immersion experience in an overseas trip partly sponsored by the HCST Foundation, announced Executive Director, Linda J. Quentzel. The trip will take students through France, Belgium, Luxembourg,...
Caren Freyer DeSouza Moves from HCSTF Advisory Council to Trustee
March 12, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Caren Freyer DeSouza, whose work in the fields of education and public utilities in Hudson County and surrounding areas, has been named to the Hudson County Schools of Technology Foundation’s Board of Trustees, announced Linda J. Quentzel, Executive Director of the Foundation. Ms. DeSouza’s appointment reflects her career...
HCST Foundation Advisory Council Welcomes Patrick Kelleher
March 5, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Patrick Kelleher, President of the Hudson County Building and Construction Trades, has been unanimously approved as the newest member of the HCST Foundation’s (HCSTF) Advisory Council, announced Linda J. Quentzel, Executive Director of the Foundation. March 5, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – Patrick Kelleher, President of the Hudson...
Albert Harary, of Martin Albert Interiors, Newest HCSTF Council Member
March 4, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) – The HCST Foundation has unanimously approved Albert Harary as the newest member of their esteemed Advisory Council. As the co-founder of Martin Albert Interiors, a premiere furniture design firm based in NYC, Al brings over thirty years of successful design and business expertise to the Foundation. Mr. Harary’s...
Carmine’s Pizza Factory: The Healthy Side to Pizza
On February 11, 2014, Explore 2000 third year students went on a field experience to Carmine’s Pizza Factory, Jersey City for a hands-on pizza making lesson! The students are currently learning about the ‘Human Body’ and which nutrients are most important to keep your body properly fueled. Throughout the pizza making process, the third years...
Caren Freyer DeSouza the Newest Member of the HCST Foundation
The HCST Foundation has approved Caren Freyer DeSouza as the newest member of the Foundation’s Advisory Council. As the Regional Public Affairs Manager for PSEG in Hudson and and South East Bergen Counties, DeSouza brings to the Foundation a history of service to Hudson County and extensive work in the field of education. Ms. DeSouza...
Explore 2000: PSE&G Spark Science Grant
December 5, 2013 (North Bergen, NJ) – The HCST Foundation is pleased to announce that Explore 2000 Middle School was awarded the PSEG SPARK science grant for Aquatic Adventures. This one-week, summer science enrichment program will provide 25 students with remotely operated underwater vehicles to explore local marine biology. This summer’s maiden voyage will take...
Explore 2000 students set sail on Hooked on Fishing, not on Drugs trip
(Atlantic Highland, NJ-October 31, 2013) Thirty-four sixth and eighth grade anglers from Hudson County Schools of Technology Explore 2000 Middle School sailed from Atlantic Highland last week as part of the Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs program. The state funded program is aimed at teaching children about fishing, the marine environment and how to...
HCST Foundation has announced that it will hold its annual Foundation Gala
October 16, 2013 (North Bergen, N.J.) – The Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST) Foundation has announced that it will hold its annual Foundation Gala on Thursday, October 24 at Maritime Parc in Jersey City. The Gala will feature performances from High Tech High School’s Performing Arts program and a student showcase with work from...