(October 14th, 2020 — Jersey City) Despite the challenges of a hybrid school schedule, the Explore Middle School Peer Leaders led a week-long celebration of the National Week of Respect from October 5th to the 8th. Each day, students and staff were encouraged different colors in recognition of the Pillars of Character: blue for trustworthiness,...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education announced County Prep High School as one of nine New Jersey schools to receive the National Blue Ribbon School honors. The award, which was only presented to 367 schools nationwide, reaffirms the diligent effort made by the Hudson County Schools of Technology to provide...
Dante is the future of Audio Networking in the recording industry. It gives recording studios the ability to connect complex audio systems using networking technology. The Audinate Dante Certification program provides an easy way for system designers, engineers and others in the industry to learn about Dante with in-depth training and promote their expertise. The...
Studio Art classes began their coursework at County Prep with a meaningful project designed by their instructor Ms. Jillian Mulrain to help them process the current pandemic. The idea behind the project “My Pandemic Coping Song” was for students to create an illustration based on a song that they felt has helped them get through...
County Prep High School has been selected as one of the 2019-2020 Blue Ribbon recipients. The 2020 announcement of NBRS schools will go live at 1:00 p.m. EST Thursday, September 24th. At that time, you may access the announcement from the following link: · https://www.facebook.com/ED.gov https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov https://twitter.com/NatlBlueRibbon https://twitter.com/usedgov https://www.facebook.com/nationalblueribbonschools Thank you to the staff for...
(September 11, 2020 – Jersey City) To commemorate the anniversary of 9/11, the Explore Middle School faculty and student body virtually came together to remember those who were lost and honor the brave men and women who risked their lives that day. To open the ceremony, Aidan Chapas, 8th grade student council representative, led the...
The Theatre Arts program at County Prep HS has had an unusual yet rewarding year. The students undergo a rigorous and rewarding program based on the professional model and focus on classics, world theatre, modern plays, musicals, and improvisations. Our productions and classes offer students the opportunity to develop individual interest while gaining invaluable practical...
(Secaucus, NJ––June 19, 2020) Eleven High Tech seniors who completed a dual-enrollment program were conferred the degree of Associates of Science in Environmental Studies from Hudson County Community College (HCCC) at a virtual ceremony on June 17th, 2020, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. The degree ceremony marks the culmination...
(Secaucus, NJ––June 19, 2020) This spring, students from the Environmental Club commemorated World Wildlife Day with a series of activities including an Endangered Species Wall and an Endangered Species Locker Slam, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. The awareness campaign commenced with a Locker Slam on March 3rd––World Wildlife Day––and...
(Secaucus, NJ––June 16, 2020) Led by senior Rishika Bandamede, High Tech’s Environmental Club has established a Compost Committee to advance sustainability efforts at the Frank J. Gargiulo campus, announced Dr. Joseph A. Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. In October of 2019, Rishika Bandamede approached Ms. Cathy Yuhas, Environmental Science Academy teacher, and Chef...