HTHS Students Reunite with Alumni and Engineering Apprentices at Eastern Millwork, Inc.
On Friday, February 27, Eastern Millwork, Inc (EMI). welcomed Ms. Simon’s Industrial Design class and Ms. Bartolotta’s Engineering sophomores for a behind-the-scenes look at how architectural millwork goes from concept to installation. Students explored construction documents, materials, and the fabrication of complex panels, following the process from initial sketches to final installation. They also spoke...
HTHS Science Stars Recognized at Regional ACS Poster Session
On Saturday, February 21, 2126 seven High Tech High Schools students attended the 28th Annual Research Poster Session at St. Joseph’s University, New York. This event is sponsored by the local American Chemical Society. High School students presented results of their summer and a year-long research. Sixty posters were displayed for judges to evaluate the...
NYIT Grant Awards
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...
2026 NJ Governor’s Awards in Arts Education Recipient: HTHS ANABELLA SORNOZA
High Tech High School is proud to announce that Anabella Sornoza, a senior in the Dance Performance Division, has been selected to receive the Student Award for Exceptional Artistry & Community Leadership in Dance as part of the 2026 New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education (NJGAAE). Presented through Dance New Jersey, the NJGAAE recognizes...
Sophomore Jannat Saqib Takes 2nd Place in Congressional App Challenge
Jannat was awarded 2nd place for creating the “GenIt!” app for students in her community. “GenIt!” is a free, student-focused app that helps low-income and first-generation students discover internships, scholarships, and summer programs on a live database. Her app was created to help build one single space where students can be provided with a list...
Wolfpack Welcomes the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office
We were honored to welcome members of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office to Explore for lunch with our 8th grade students. It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to engage in open conversation, ask questions, and build positive connections with local law enforcement. Thank you to Sheriff Jimmy Davis and his team, Sean Connors,...
Harshal Mehta’s Path from Biomedical Science to Digital Innovation
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Harshal Mehta, Class of 2010, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Harshal majored in BioMedical Science, where he built a strong foundation in scientific research, data analysis, and innovative problem-solving. He...
Echoes of Greatness: A Celebration of African American Poetic Voices
In honor of Black History Month, our National Honor Society and Poetry Club have collaborated on an event to honor African American poets and the long-lasting impact of their works. The celebration of African American literature invited all of our students to listen and applaud many powerful voices. A special thank you to Mr. Nelson,...
Future Leaders in Action: Celebrating Our Success at Harvard Model Congress
This weekend, students from our Model Government club attended Harvard Model Congress in Boston, the largest congressional simulation conference in the world. This event gave our students the opportunity to step into the roles of real-life members of Congress and government officials while debating complex national issues. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, leadership,...
Celebrating Hank Portney’s Journey to Senior Product Manager
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Hank Portney, Class of 2017, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Hank majored in Industrial Design & Animation, where he built a strong foundation in design engineering, 3D modeling, product development,...