HTHS Class of 2020 Alumna Attends International Science Symposium
(Secaucus, NJ--November 11, 2020) Rachel Stern (HTHS ‘20) earned herself a seat at the table of the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute which was held virtually last month during the Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The Borlaug Symposium brings together...
HTHS Health Classes Help Themselves Cope with COVID: Now They Want to Help Their Classmates
“Live Deliberately” is a famous quote from American philosopher Henry David Thoreau. What does it mean for us as students and teachers? High Tech health classes have explored this question, and realized that it means we must help ourselves in many ways, especially during this time in our lives. In this vein, knowing our limitations...
HTHS’ Junior Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Meets with Counterparts at Columbia University
(Secaucus, NJ--November 9, 2020) The junior chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at High Tech High School started the year off by attending a panel presentation and discussion session hosted by SHPE members at Columbia University, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. The all-virtual event, which took place...
Job Fair hosted at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus
On Saturday, November 7, 2020, The Hudson County One Stop Career Development Center, in conjunction with the Hudson County Schools of Technology and the Jersey City Employment and Training Program, hosted a job fair at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus parking lot in Secaucus today – the first one they’ve held during the coronavirus pandemic....
County Prep Students Participated in a Virtual Shark Tank Competition
On Thursday, October 29, 2020, County Prep students, Christopher Dhurpat, Nicholas Privitera, and Brihana Singh, all from Mr. Ferri's Entrepreneurship class, participated in a "virtual" Shark Tank Competition sponsored by Junior Achievement and Samsung. The students attended an Executive Welcome session, a Lean Launchpad Overview, and two segments on customers, value propositions, channels and revenue...
Explore Continues Focus on Field Experiences with Virtual Field Trips
(October 20th, 2020 -- Jersey City) For many years, field experiences and hands-on opportunities have been the heart of Explore Middle School’s curriculum. This school year is no different as the faculty and staff have maintained this focus with the use of virtual field trips. On Thursday, October 15th, social studies teacher and supervisor, Jamie...
High Tech High School Students Send Strong Message in New Video Project: Wearing a Mask Saves Lives
SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Students at High Tech High School, with help from their English Instructor Robert Dillion, created a catchy and informative video to help spread awareness about how each of us can do our own part to stop the spread of COVID-19. As part of an assignment in Dillon’s European Literature and Rock and...
Explore Observes the Week of Respect
(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,...
County Prep High School Among Nine New Jersey Schools to Receive National Blue Ribbon School Honor
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...
County Prep’s Music and Audio Technology Students Attain Audinate Dante Certifications
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...