Manhattan Theatre Club offers exciting opportunity for High Tech drama student, sophomore Alicia Velez
Sophomore Drama student Alicia Velez has been selected into Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Young Playwrights Lab: Stem to Stage” program. This program is a 10-week writing workshop led by an MTC teaching artist and a science educator, culminating in a staged reading of a 10 to 15-minute play. This opportunity is perfect for the high school...
Foundations for Success: How D Fab Architecture & Design Shaped a Career in Finance
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Rory R. Neal, Class of 2015. While at High Tech, Rory studied D Fab Architecture & Design with a focus in Welding Technology, building hands-on skills and a strong technical foundation that helped shape his future. After graduating, Rory earned a Bachelor...
STEM in Motion at Branch Brook Park!
Our students took learning on the move during their trip to Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Rink (BBP). This STEM learning experience brought engineering and physics to life as students explored how the mechanics of roller skates work while skating and observing motion in action. It was a fun and engaging way to connect classroom...
County Prep Empowers Students at Annual AP & Elective Fair
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, County Prep held its annual AP & Elective Fair. This event is designed to help students make informed course requests for next school year. Students had the opportunity to meet teachers, hear from current students, and learn about course expectations and benefits. We would like to thank our teachers, student...
Code, Create, Compete: D|Fab’s 2026 CTE Month Programming Showcase
On February 26, 2026, in Celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, D|Fab’s Computer Programming major hosted a dynamic event featuring a Morning Hackathon, a Tech Expo, and a Final Presentation. The event was led by Computer Programming Instructors Lisandra Docampo, Bushra Javed, Gustavo Bordenabe allow with members of the CP Team: Nick P.,...
Wolfpack Student Spotlight: Shawn Le
Congratulations to Shawn, one of our outstanding 6th graders, whose ice hockey team, the Jersey City Capitals 12U Peewee team, recently won the 2025–2026 New Jersey Youth Hockey League (NJYHL) 12U B Championship. The team defeated the Hunterdon Bears 4–0 in a shutout victory during the championship game. Shawn played defense and helped his team...
Lashes, Skincare, and Success: Real-World Lessons for Our Cosmetology Students
Our Cosmetology students had the opportunity to learn from two industry professionals during back-to-back guest speaker sessions. Nicole Urina from I Do Lashes Salon shared her journey from hair stylist to award-winning lash expert. With over 20 advanced certifications and more than 5,000 lash sets completed, Nicole also discussed her experience as a trainer in...
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...