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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
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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
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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. ...

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
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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! ...

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
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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
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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
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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. ...

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. ...

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Entrepreneurship Club

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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...

County Prep Culinary Arts Students Tour HCCC

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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

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