There's still time to get your tickets! Join us in the Main Stage Theatre at High Tech High school for CHICAGO, presented by the High Tech Musical Theatre Department on March 30th and 31st, and April 1st at 7PM
For tickets, visit: https://www.msbtickets.com/frankjgargiulocampus/schoolevents
And check out Mr. DiPierro and the Broadcasting Majors' interviews with some of the cast members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1djYertJqU8
Last month HTHS D|Fab students took a field trip to Stevens Institute of Technology where they connected with corporate and college mentors. Students also had the opportunity to participate in interactive activities that prepared them for success after high school!
Join us in the Main Stage Theatre at High Tech High school for CHICAGO, presented by the High Tech Musical Theatre Department. Performances at 7PM on March 30th and 31st, and April 1st!
To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.msbtickets.com/frankjgargiulocampus/schoolevents
HTHS Environmental Science Major Myra Poddar visited our Board meeting yesterday. She gave a fascinating presentation about the work that she has been doing as an intern at High Tech's Hydroponic Lab! There, Myra has been growing, harvesting, and studying the history and properties of different plants used to make tea.
Congratulations to the High Tech Consumer Bowl team, led by Ms. Jamie Velazquez, who won the Hudson County Consumer Bowl competition last week! Captain Andrea Gonzalez, Amaan Ansari, Sofia Matos, and Elysa Santiago will advance to the Northern Regional competition in April. Thanks also to the High Tech cafeteria staff for the delicious breakfast and lunch that they prepared for all the participants!
County Prep Fashion students were inspired by the novel 101 Dalmatians (1956) by Dodie Smith and Disney’s 1961 animated film by the same name. The Sophomore Fashion Students used the fun loving Dalmatian puppies and the eccentric fashion-obsessed Cruella De Vil to create the collection which is on display in the mall area of County Prep High School. The collection is an example of how the elements and principal of design along with creative visual merchandising can create a well-balanced and pleasant display for all to enjoy.
The designers are: Ashley Mendez Aguilar, Britney Urbina, Deanne Marie Collado, Diya Patel, Dylan Kessler, Elise Rene Lauz, Eric Santiago, Ash Abrams, J Ponte, Jonathan Latchman, Kaylah Miller, Mariliz Lopez, Selina Ronade, Tabbitha Otuska, Xochitl Neri, and Melanie Feliz
HCST's Music and Audio Technology Department will be having its "March Madness" Concert on Wednesday, March 8th at the Frank J. Gargiulo Theater in the Secaucus Campus. Doors open at 6:30pm and the Concert will begin at 7pm. Come support our student musicians as they perform renditions as well as original songs and compositions.
To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.msbtickets.com/earlwbyrdcenter/event/uo044pyr
Ryan Johnson graduated from County Prep in 2006 where he studied VPA and art. During his time at HCST Ryan started the academic teacher internship program where he got his first experience in a classroom. After going on to get his BA at Elmira College and MA at the University of Phoenix, he’s back teaching at County Prep! Both Ryan’s sister Sarah Casavecchia and her husband Nick Casavecchia also graduated from CPHS and now work as nurses. #HCSTcelebratesCTE
It's National School Counselor Week! Thank you to all of the counselors who do so much important work making our HCST community a safe, supportive learning environment for all of our students. We couldn't do it without you!
The Junior Broadcasting Majors at HTHS had the chance to visit CNBC! They were able to tour of the facility and see firsthand how the network runs from pre to post-production to distribution. It was a wonderful experience to see what a major network is like in action!
Thurman Carey is a 1999 graduate of County Prep High School’s Allied Health (Pre-Med Science) Program and currently works as an Education and Mental Health instructor at his alma mater. As a student, he discovered a number of different career paths that would allow him to help others.
He had teachers who cared more than he could have ever imagined and he strives to provide his students with the same learning experience. He says In a world that keeps pushing students to make commitments for their future, having the chance to experience a true glimpse of these fields is invaluable. #HCSTcelebratesCTE
Chynna DeStefano is a 2008 graduate of County Prep High School who works as a cost accounting manager for Ralph Lauren and sole proprietor wedding photographer. During her senior year, HCST connected her with an internship at Hudson City Savings Bank where she became interested in finance, helping shape her career.
She encourages students to participate in CTE because it gives them the opportunity to experience the professional setting before even graduating high school. #HCSTcelebratesCTE
February is CTE Month! Jamie Roberson is a 2016 County Prep graduate working in the nursing field as a patient care technician. It was during her time at HCST that she found an interest in the medical field and knew it was the career path she wished to pursue.
Her advice to current students: make wise choices and choose to study something that interests you. #HCSTcelebratesCTE
Happy Black History Month HCST! February is an important month to reflect on the vast contributions made to our country and communities by Black Americans, and commit to continuing the fight for progress.
Congratulations to our Theatre Arts and Audio Visual Production students on their incredible production of Cabaret last weekend! The show was a true testament to the skill and dedication of all of the students and faculty who came together to create such a beautiful show.
High Tech High School is ready to celebrate Lunar New Year! HTHS community is invited to post LNY wishes on the giant hand drawn dragon.
Last Friday Mr. Jiovanny Aguiar brought the CPHS Key Club to volunteer with the non-profit Backpacks for Life. Students were able to learn about the incredible work they do to provide homeless and at-risk veterans with backpacks filled with essential goods, and connect them to mentorship and other supportive services.
Join us on January 24th, 26th, and 27th in the Black Box Theater at High Tech High School for our production of Cabaret! For tickets visit: https://www.msbtickets.com/frankjgargiulocampus/schoolevents
HCST's Music and Audio Technology Department is thrilled to be hosting a production of Malik Work's award winning hip-hop theatre production "Verses at Work" for students in the County Prep Theater tomorrow at 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM! The one-man show connects the world of hip-hop and jazz, as well as the early millennium nightlife of the Lower East Side of Manhattan and intertwines verse, video, live music, musical theater, hip-hop, spoken word, dance, and theatrical monologue in a captivating, vibrant, and energetic show.
This year, the students in Generosity for Generations (G4G) continued their holiday traditions by hosting both the Angel Tree and the Homeroom Canned Food Drive Competition. In an effort to do even more to give back, on December 20th they teamed up with the Culinary staff to host a “Make Your Own Cupcake and Brownie Sale”! All proceeds will be donated to the local food bank.
Hudson County Community College Culinary Institute Tour
Chef Kevin Collins and his junior and senior culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, November 29 to participate in their “ Culinary Institute Tour." Chef Puc did an outstanding job presenting to the students to give them a glimpse of culinary arts at the college level. Ms. Nunez provided an overview...
HCST Bus Driver Job Fair on HudsonTV
Read the article: Job Fair Addresses Critical Shortage Of School Bus Drivers In Hudson County on HudsconTV.com
High Tech’s 11th Annual Sock Drive
High Tech’s 11th Annual Sock Drive for the Hoboken Shelter will run through December 20th this year. The Hoboken Shelter is always looking for socks so High Tech staff and students have been helping the shelter by collecting and providing them with new pairs of socks for the past 11 years. Last year, our school...
High Tech’s IRB Panel
In AP Research class, High Tech students are currently working on coming up with an interesting, fun, and valid research topic that they can experiment with throughout the course of the year. Students explore different areas of interest, read about significant topics today, and utilize other resources to gather information to create an abstract...
Dr Witham’s Landscape Audit
Placed within the Hackensack Meadowlands of Northern New Jersey is our beautiful High Tech High School campus, surrounded by a rich assortment of flowers, trees, and shrubs. The ecosystem around the school consists of tidal marshes, salt marshes, and other wetland habitats which are scattered among a mass of industrial landscapes. There is also a...
Entrepreneurship Club
DFAB Academy Senior Riana Wadhwani has started High Tech High School’s very first Entrepreneurship Club. When asked what prompted her to spearhead this brand new initiative, she responded, “I’ve always been interested in having my own business. The liberty of being my own boss and bringing my passion to contribute to the economy excites me....
Composting Initiative
For the 2022-23 school year, we are kicking off a school-wide waste reduction initiative. This initiative was kicked off this summer by planning done by Environmental Science student John Kubowics and CulSci Supervisor Ms. Doria. Our goal is to reduce the amount of school’s food waste that’s entering landfills so we need our whole community...
School Board Member Recognition Month (NJSBA)
The Hudson County Schools of Technology Board of Education is one of 580 local school boards in New Jersey, which sets policies and oversees operations for public school districts; and The Hudson County Schools of Technology Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students; and supports...
County Prep Culinary Arts Students Tour HCCC
Chef Joe Delesky's junior and senior culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, November 22 to participate in their “ Culinary Institute Tour." The students cycled through the various culinary labs to gain exposure to the post-secondary culinary arts program. Chef Puc demonstrated a culinary lesson on how to prepare different types...
YTTW Automotive Technician/Diesel Mechanic Apprenticehip Presentation
Ira Stern from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Automotive Technician/Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship program spoke with County Prep students on Monday, November 21 to discuss careers in the auto services industry. This Apprenticeship is a full-time employment opportunity combined with On-The-Job training and related classroom instruction. Students take classes in theory and apply them in...