Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue HCST First Annual Rapid Chess Competition On January 30, 2024, High Tech High School and County Prep High School continued their long-lasting rivalry with the first annual 2024 Chess Rapid Competition. Organized by chess presidents Derek Hsu from High Tech and Mateo Acosta from County Prep, this competition...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Explore Middle School Celebrates National Social Emotional Learning Day (SEL) On March 8th, 2024, Explore Middle School participated in a unique journey to celebrate National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day. Our students were immersed in an afternoon filled with activities designed to foster mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional well-being....
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Staff Spotlight - Jared Krinsky Over the past 9 years, I have served as the eSports coach for the High Tech eSports team. Many years ago, when I was a student at High Tech, I fondly recall playing video games on bus rides to school with friends of...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Interact Club’s Paint Your Heart Out Amidst the Valentine's Celebration buzz, the Interact Club hosted a delightful painting event dubbed 'Paint Your Heart Out’. Students immersed themselves in an evening of artistic expression, accompanied by music and the camaraderie of friends. Participants painted a variety of things from...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Intramural Sports at County Prep High School By: Nofair Sawires (County Prep Student) County Prep offers intramural sports as one of its after-school programs. The program provides activities such as weightlifting, soccer, basketball, and volleyball, ensuring that students can engage in a sport of their choice. This club...
Educating Environmental Leaders: High Tech High School's Visits NHSA Plant Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Watch the video In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, Secaucus High Tech High School's Junior students Environmental Science Academy is leading the charge in educating and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. Recently, the Academy...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Alumni Spotlight - Reynaldo Ferreira Reynaldo Ferreira, a graduate of County Prep High School in 2010 and a lifelong resident of Jersey City, has assumed the role of head coach for the women's volleyball team at Ramapo College. Affectionately known as Rey, he was an active athlete at...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Consumer Bowl Hudson County Champions We are thrilled to announce that Hudson County has once again emerged victorious in the New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl, securing their third consecutive championship title! Led by the exceptional leadership of Captain Andrea Gonzalez, the Hudson County team showcased unparalleled knowledge...
Habitat for Humanity – Architecture Seniors Trip Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue On March 13, 2024, the Architecture Studio seniors and a few juniors, guided by Ms. Batista, the architecture instructor, and Mr. Morrison, the guidance counselor, joined forces with Habitat for Humanity's Critical Repairs program. Working alongside volunteers like Construction Manager Rick,...
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue County Prep Cosmetology Students Shine at International Beauty Show In an exciting venture, Dena Gorski’s junior and senior Cosmetology students embarked on a journey to the international Beauty Show in NYC this month, hosted by the Hudson County Schools of Technology. Amidst the bustling atmosphere of the Jacob...