County Prep Photography Students Win 8 Judges Awards at The Pingry School Exhibition
The Commercial Photography Department is happy to announce that a record 8 County Prep students have won Judges Awards in the annual Pingry School Photography Exhibition. The students represent 9th grade through 12th grade in the program. Their winning photographs are pictured here. Principal Ms. Barbara Mendolla and Mr. Gerard Patten would like to congratulate...
HTHS Student Researchers Present Findings to American Chemical Society
(Secaucus, NJ––February 1, 2020) Three High Tech High School students presented the results of year-long original research projects to members of the American Chemical Society at the 24th Annual Research Poster Session held at St. Joseph’s College in New York, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. The student researchers––Reem Abughannam and...
High Tech Robotics Team Qualifies for State Championship Competition
(Secaucus, NJ––February 2, 2020) High Tech Robotics Team 7994—LaserHawks have earned a place at the FIRST Tech Challenge NJ State Championship, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. While Team 7994––LaserHawks struggled to earn consistent victories throughout the season, it was their character and values that earned them a place in the...
Winter Ball & Mr. High Tech Mark New Traditions at HTHS
(Secaucus, NJ––February 7, 2020) The first annual Winter Ball and Mr. High Tech contest took place at High Tech High School last Friday, February 7, marking the beginning of two new traditions at the Frank J. Gargiulo campus, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal at High Tech High School. Conceived by student council members eager to...
Eastern Millwork – Holz Technik Academy Apprenticeship Program Presents to County Prep Students
Structured Learning Experience – Eastern Millwork – Holz Technik Academy Apprenticeship Program Peter J. Mielach from Eastern Millwork presented to students at County Prep High School on Friday, December 6, 2019. The apprenticeship program is a career opportunity for high school graduates interested in technology and manufacturing. Eastern Millwork has partnered with Hudson County Community...
Culinary Arts Students from County Prep HS Participate in Culinary Program at HCCC
County Prep Culinary Arts students visited Hudson County Community College multiple times from September through February 2020 to participate in the “ Extended Culinary Student for the Day” program. The students were afforded the opportunity to work “one-on-one” with a renowned chef to prepare dishes selected by the students. During the last session, County Prep...
National Job Shadow Day a Success for County Prep Students
National Job Shadow Day - Monday, February 3, 2020 On Monday, February 3rd, Ms. Rubio's graphic design class and Ms. Pica's audio visual students participated in a Job Shadowing event at Wiley & Sons located in Hoboken, New Jersey sponsored by Junior Achievement. Upon arrival, Mr. Jesse Wiley welcomed the students and spoke about the...
Explore Middle School Kicks off CTE Month with Career Day Celebration
(February 4th, 2020–Jersey City, NJ) Over 50 industry professionals and Hudson County Schools of Technology high school majors joined the students, faculty, staff, and community members for the second annual Career Day at Explore Middle School. Professionals in fields ranging from environmental engineering, journalism, social work, public relations, cosmetology, architecture, and much more spent the...
County Prep Artist Achieves Top Awards in NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Contest
Shannon Carratini-Hatcher, a senior at County Prep High School, has won a Gold Key Award for both her individual pieces and her art portfolio in the NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. She is among only 41 student awardees in the state, and of those only 12 were awarded a Gold Key for their...
County Prep Theater Arts performs Chicago, the High School Edition
In its eighth year, the after school Theater Arts class has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students, who are learning both performance and rehearsal practices, and are encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theater. Once again, the show had complete live accompaniment, by renowned pianist Craig Ketter, and award...