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HTHS Future Health Professionals Excel at HOSA Regional Conference

(Secaucus, NJ––February 15, 2022) Under the tutelage of award-winning educator Dr. Arun Srivastava, five students from High Tech’s chapter of the HOSA—Future Health Professionals club were awarded medals for their performance at the 2022 HOSA Northern Regional conference in January and are now automatically qualified to compete in the upcoming State Conference in March, announced...

Instrumentalists and Vocalists from County Prep High School Participate in the New Jersey State Solo and Ensemble Festival

Instrumentalists and vocalists from County Prep High School’s after-school music courses participated in an exciting, inaugural opportunity! Now in its second year running, the annual New Jersey State Solo and Ensemble Festival has expanded its submission categories to include modern band for the first time. Participating students receive scoring and commentary from expert adjudicators for...

County Prep High School Performing Arts Winter Showcase 2021

On Tuesday, December 21st, the County Prep High School Performing Arts Department presented its annual Winter Showcase. The showcase, a long-standing tradition in the high school, allows students to demonstrate their studies in the Dance, Music, and Theater Arts programs. Since last year our Winter Show was virtual, students were enthusiastic to get back on stage...

Hudson County Schools of Technology to Strengthen Career and Technical Education Programs Across Jersey City and Secaucus Campuses in 2022-23 School Year

HUDSON COUNTY, N.J. – In an effort to continue providing quality Career and Technical Education program opportunities for Hudson County Schools of Technology high school students, County Prep High School/ATD and High Tech High School/ACTE will be coordinating to strengthen specialization of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across both campuses. The program enhancement is...

High Tech’s Christopher Martinez Set to Shine in Nickelodeon’s Warped!

(Secaucus, NJ––January 11, 2022) High Tech senior Christopher Martinez will play the character Hurley on the upcoming Nickelodeon series Warped!, announced Ms. Kathy Young, principal of High Tech High School. A musical theater major at HTHS, Christopher began acting around age 5, when he and his brother—HTHS alum Sebastian Martinez—started interviewing child celebrities for their...

HTHS Alumni Obiamaka Nnadika

HTHS Alumni Obiamaka Nnadika Earns Scholarship to Study at Cambridge University

(Secaucus, NJ––January 11, 2022) High Tech High School alumni and Jersey City resident Obiamaka Nnadika was recently awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and will study at Cambridge University this spring, announced Ms. Kathy Young, principal at High Tech High School. Nnadika graduated HTHS in 2019 and is currently a junior majoring in government at...

New Holiday Traditions Take Center Stage at HTHS

(Secaucus, NJ––December 23, 2021) The halls at High Tech are, quite literally, decked this year. Two new traditions—a door-decor battle between homerooms, and an academy-vs-academy tree decorating contest—have helped generate a festive vibe on campus this year, thanks to initiatives from the junior student council and Ms. Kathy Young, principal of High Tech High School....

Culinary Arts Immersion a Success for County Prep Students

County Prep culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College multiple times this school year to participate in a “ Culinary Arts Immersion '' work-based learning experience (WBL). The students were afforded the opportunity to work "one-on-one" with a renowned chef to prepare a variety of succulent dishes. During one of the sessions, our students...