County Prep Ms. Lauto’s Art Class Celebrate Black History Month
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue County Prep Ms. Lauto’s Art Class To celebrate Black History Month students in Ms. Lauto’s art class created mixed media portrait collages inspired by the artwork of African-American fiber artist Bisa Butler. Students researched and assembled a collage of an influential African-American using magazines, patterned paper, markers and...
Empowering Innovation: Industrial Design and Animation Seniors Fabricate Prosthetic Hands for a Purpose
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Empowering Innovation: Industrial Design and Animation Seniors Fabricate Prosthetic Hands for a Purpose In the latest Industrial Design and Animation III Class, seniors embarked on an innovative journey merging creativity with compassion. Utilizing rapid prototyping technology, namely the Stratasys CR190, students crafted low-cost prosthetic upper limb devices tailored...
Exploring Healthy Lifestyles: 6th Graders’ Field Trip to Health Barn Farm!
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Exploring Healthy Lifestyles: 6th Graders' Field Trip to Health Barn Farm! On March 15th, our adventurous 6th graders embarked on an enlightening journey to Health Barn Farm in Ridgewood, NJ. Amidst the scenic beauty of nature, students delved into the essence of leading a healthy lifestyle, learning invaluable...
First Annual 2024 Chess Rapid Competition
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue HCST First Annual Rapid Chess Competition On January 30, 2024, High Tech High School and County Prep High School continued their long-lasting rivalry with the first annual 2024 Chess Rapid Competition. Organized by chess presidents Derek Hsu from High Tech and Mateo Acosta from County Prep, this competition...
Explore Middle School Celebrates National Social Emotional Learning Day (SEL)
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Explore Middle School Celebrates National Social Emotional Learning Day (SEL) On March 8th, 2024, Explore Middle School participated in a unique journey to celebrate National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day. Our students were immersed in an afternoon filled with activities designed to foster mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional well-being....
Staff Spotlight – Jared Krinsky
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Staff Spotlight - Jared Krinsky Over the past 9 years, I have served as the eSports coach for the High Tech eSports team. Many years ago, when I was a student at High Tech, I fondly recall playing video games on bus rides to school with friends of...
Interact Club’s Paint Your Heart Out
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Interact Club’s Paint Your Heart Out Amidst the Valentine's Celebration buzz, the Interact Club hosted a delightful painting event dubbed 'Paint Your Heart Out’. Students immersed themselves in an evening of artistic expression, accompanied by music and the camaraderie of friends. Participants painted a variety of things from...
Intramural Sports at County Prep High School
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Intramural Sports at County Prep High School By: Nofair Sawires (County Prep Student) County Prep offers intramural sports as one of its after-school programs. The program provides activities such as weightlifting, soccer, basketball, and volleyball, ensuring that students can engage in a sport of their choice. This club...
Educating Environmental Leaders: High Tech High School’s Visits NHSA Plant
Educating Environmental Leaders: High Tech High School's Visits NHSA Plant Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Watch the video In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, Secaucus High Tech High School's Junior students Environmental Science Academy is leading the charge in educating and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. Recently, the Academy...
Alumni Spotlight – Reynaldo Ferreira
Return to March, 2024 HCST Connections Issue Alumni Spotlight - Reynaldo Ferreira Reynaldo Ferreira, a graduate of County Prep High School in 2010 and a lifelong resident of Jersey City, has assumed the role of head coach for the women's volleyball team at Ramapo College. Affectionately known as Rey, he was an active athlete at...