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High Tech High School Hosts Its First TEDx Event on Chaos and Harmony

(North Bergen, NJ—March 24, 2016) High Tech High School joined the growing TEDx Program phenomenon through the inauguration of a TEDx event, organized by Social Studies instructor Lou Minervini and seniors George Iskander of Bayonne and Sabina Ohkawa of Kearny, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. The TEDx event focused on our world...

Six High Tech High Freshmen Receive Distinguished Honors in Letters About Literature Contest

(Washington, D.C.—March 15, 2016) Six High Tech freshmen whose letters had been submitted in the Letters About Literature contest have received Distinguished Honors by judges in the final round at the state level, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Letters About Literature had received almost 2,000 letters from New Jersey students. ...

Four High Tech Students Cited in National Hispanic Recognition Program

(St. Peter, MN—March 17, 2016) Four High Tech High School students scored in the top 2.5% on the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT©), based on regional results from among Hispanic and Latino test-takers, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. The following young scholars have been invited to participate in...

Three High Tech Students Recognized for Outstanding Achievements in Japanese Study

(Cranford, NJ—March 11, 2016) New Jersey Association of Teachers of Japanese (NJATJ) President Yoko Fukuda has awarded High Tech’s Anthony Chae and Keyu Sheng, both residents of Harrison, and North Bergen resident Cindy Wong this year’s Japanese Language and Culture Study Award, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Along with Chae,...

The Explore 2000 Sewing Project

February 2016, students from County Prep High School’s Fashion Design Class shared a special project with the students of Explore 2000 Middle School for their Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Competition Focus on Children lesson.  Five dedicated individuals worked as a seamless team (no pun intended) to facilitate our 8th Grade Class with...