Sophomore Architecture Students Explore Nature’s Engineering at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden combined architecture, biomimicry, and peer mentorship in an immersive, hands-on learning experience. On a recent trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, students in Ms. Batista’s sophomore architecture class stepped outside the classroom and into a series of living laboratories, joined by the senior simulated work environment students that supported...
From 3D Printing to Hydroforming: County Prep Students Go Behind the Scenes at STS Aerospace
County Prep’s STEM Club visited STS Aerospace, a company that designs and manufactures aerospace components and leads the world in producing superior flexible hose and complex rigid assemblies, as well as providing certified overhaul and repair capabilities. Before entering the company floor, students learned important safety procedures. During the trip, students met a variety of...
D|Fab Students Visit NJIT’s Hiller College of Architecture and Design
Industrial Design and Animation Juniors Explore Campus, Studios, and the Future of Design Juniors from High Tech High School’s D|Fab program recently visited the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design for a day of exploration into collegiate design education. The group, made up of Industrial...
County Prep Students Shine at 2026 Hudson County STEM Showcase
On Monday, March 2, 2026, nine students from County Prep competed in the 2026 Hudson County STEM Showcase hosted by RWJBarnabas Health and the Liberty Science Center: Maya Castillo Mohan Chitkara Kamila Dessus Vinson Guo Angela Hu Izyan Khan Alice Li Bianca Tricta Kurokawa Isabel Tsang All nine students presented their research projects and received...
Seniors Visit BAPS Akshardham Temple to Close Out Case Study Project
The trip to Robbinsville, New Jersey brought together architectural design, volunteerism, and cultural appreciation in one visit. On March 12, 2026, seniors in High Tech High School's architecture major wrapped up their D|Fab Case Study Project with a field trip to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu Temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The visit was organized...
Heart of Empowerment: Celebrating Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, Girl Up members hosted a volunteer table inviting our school community to reflect on prompts like “Who is a powerful woman in your life?” and “What do you love about being a woman?” Students shared their answers on yellow, purple, and pink post-it notes (the colors of Women’s History...
High Tech High School Students Secure Prestigious New York Tech Mini-Research Grants
High Tech High School is proud to announce that several of its students have been awarded the 9th Annual New York Tech Mini-Research Grant Award (MRGA 2026). Aarya Patel, Yug Patel, and Mohammed Gezzaz received $300 for their project, “Real-Time AI-Powered Low-Cost Pollen Sensor for Allergy Risk Monitoring” Khanak Choksi and Pari Sawant earned $300...
High Tech High School Students Win “Coup de Cœur” Award at Prestigious International French Theater Festival in New York
Students from High Tech High School have been honored with the "Coup de Cœur du Costume" award at the 2026 Première Scène Theater Festival, hosted by the Cultural Center of the Lycée Français de New York. The festival, a cornerstone of the Francophone cultural calendar since 1999, brings together over 400 students from the United...
County Prep Partners with Safe Communities Task Force for Student Support Town Hall
On March 11, Superintendent Macagnano invited members of the Safe Communities Task Force to a Town Hall meeting with County Prep students and staff to discuss support and resources available for students and families. Representatives from the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services participated in the event, including Director Darice Toon, Samantha Moore...
Recognizing Excellence in Compassion and Guidance
On Friday, March 6, 2026, we recognized our school social workers with a breakfast to thank them for their work. We would like to thank Mr. Finn, Ms. Granato, Ms. Micele, and Ms. Zucconi for providing essential support to our students and staff. We appreciate their compassionate guidance, commitment to uplifting our school community, and...