HTHS Students––Past and Present––Represent at Global Science Summit
(Secaucus, NJ--November 1, 2021) HTHS alumni Kate Neal (‘21) and Alfonse Sessa III (‘21), along with current senior Roxolana Hreb, presented their research at the 2021 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute which was held virtually this October during the Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, announced Ms. Kathy Young, Principal of...
Explore Middle School is one of New Jersey’s Best Middle Schools
(October 29, 2021---Jersey City) U.S. News & World Report published their public ranking of middle schools and Explore Middle School has placed among the top 30% of middle schools in the state of New Jersey, making it a U.S. News Best Middle School, announced Principal Krone. And, New Jersey has been named the best state in the...
County Prep Produces a Student Film: “No Prom to Love?”
In March of 2020, when the pandemic hit in full force, the world literally shut down. Here at County Prep, as we hastily pulled our belongings together preparing to leave, I remember a student remarking that we would be back in two weeks. Little did we know at the time how our lives would drastically...
HTHS Teachers Take Stage in NYC Production of Nardiello Original
(Secaucus, NJ––October 18, 2021) Vinnie Nardiello, writer and veteran High Tech High School English instructor, will have his most recent play, Diving Horses, performed at the Theater for the New City in NYC this November, announced Ms. Kathy Young, Principal of High Tech High School. Nardiello, who also teaches Comedy and Journalism, wrote Diving Horses during the pandemic. The piece,...
Liberty Science Center Breaks Ground on SciTech Scity
Liberty Science Center (LSC) today broke ground on the $300-million first phase of SciTech Scity. Read more here: New Jersey Business: Liberty Science Center Breaks Ground on SciTech Scity, Names First Tenant NJ.COM Liberty Science Center breaks ground on $300M ‘City of Tomorrow’
Explore’s 8th Graders Prepare for the Future
(October 19, 2021 -- Jersey City) It is high school application season and the 8th graders at Explore Middle School are beginning to apply to the high schools of their choice. High school marks a thrilling new beginning for middle school students as it offers an array of new opportunities; and, they will have more...
Explore Celebrates the Week of Respect
(October 14, 2021 -- Jersey City) To celebrate the Week of Respect, Explore staff and students demonstrated spirit and solidarity against bullying with a show of spirit from October 4th - 7th. Staff and students were invited to dress up for the week according to a theme for each day. Monday staff and students wore...
High Tech Alum Joins Prestigious Dance Company in NYC
(Secaucus, NJ––October 13, 2021) High Tech High School alum Raechelle Manalo (class of 2016) has been invited to join the Paul Taylor Dance Company in New York City, announced Ms. Kathy Young, Principal of High Tech High School. Raechelle’s journey began at HTHS, where she majored in dance with instructor Trista DeFilippis. As a part...
HTHS Student Story Selected for Mentor Text for NYT Contest
(Secaucus, NJ––October 13, 2021) High Tech sophomore Jiwoo Bae created a comic panel that was selected as a mentor text for The New York Times Coming of Age in 2021 contest, announced Ms. Kathy Young, Principal of High Tech High School. Bae, a resident of Secaucus, participated in the Coming of Age 2020 contest with...
Explore Gears Up for an Exciting School Year
(September 28, 2021 -- Jersey City) In preparation for the upcoming school year, the Explore staff met throughout the summer to revamp the curriculum and develop new thematic units. Principal Krone led department meetings along with Explore’s new Instructional Supervisor, Ms. Lauren Norcia. Math Supervisor, Mr. James Murduca, joined the math department in analyzing last...