French Honor Society’s Annual French Immersive Experience
High Tech students were transported into the Impressionist Movement during the French Honor Society’s Annual French Immersive Experience on Wednesday, April 17. Inspired by the famous Van Gogh Immersive Experience, members transformed the resource room into a museum of student work. A dark room featuring digital paintings from the Impressionist Movement greeted guests displayed on...Continue reading
Triumph at the French Language Competition!
We are immensely proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our students at the French Language Competition held in Middletown, NJ, on March 23rd, 2024. This year, our school was represented by a group of exceptionally talented linguists who showcased their skills and passion, earning top honors across a wide range of categories including poetry,...Continue reading
World Religions Class Visits The Second Largest Hindu Temple In The World
Mr. Kliesh’s World Religions class was recently welcomed to the second largest Hindu temple in the world, BAPS Swaminarayan in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The class is currently studying Hinduism, and the nature of the class includes many field trips to help illustrate the various religions of the world and their practice. The staggeringly spectacular mandir...Continue reading
North Hudson Sewerage Field Trip
High Tech High School's Environmental Science department recently underscored its dedication to immersive learning experiences through a meticulously planned field trip to the NHSA Plant for its junior students, led by esteemed educators Shelly Witham and Carmela Schlitzer, and supported by NHSA Commissioner Margarita Guzman. This educational journey allowed 26 eager students to engage directly...Continue reading
Harnessing Creativity for Compassionate Innovation: Industrial Design and Animation Seniors Collaborate on Prosthetics Project
At the intersection of technology and human-centered design, our Industrial Design and Animation senior class has embarked on a remarkable collaborative project with the esteemed organization Enabling the Future. Under the guidance of Ms. Simon, these budding innovators have utilized rapid prototyping with a Stratasys CR190 3D Printer to fabricate and assemble functional, low-cost prosthetic...Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity – Architecture Seniors Trip
On March 13, 2024, the Architecture Studio seniors and a few juniors, guided by Ms. Batista, the architecture instructor, and Mr. Morrison, the guidance counselor, joined forces with Habitat for Humanity's Critical Repairs program. Working alongside volunteers like Construction Manager Rick, Foreman Darrian, and dedicated volunteer turned part-time contractor Dan was inspiring. It was inspiring...
High Tech High School Performance Track Dancers Perform Glitter
March 6th through the 10th, 2024, the High Tech High School Performance Track Dancers attended and performed at the 14th Annual Regional High School Dance Festival in Norfolk, Virginia, hosted by the Governor's School for the Arts. This marks the 5th time instructor Trista DeFilippis and students have attended the Festival. The students attended classes...Continue reading
First Annual 2024 Chess Rapid 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 was long-awaited by both teams. Members from each high school’s chess team went...
25th Anniversary of the LFNY French Theatre Festival
High Tech High students celebrated a triumphant return from the 25th Anniversary LFNY French Theatre Festival, showcasing exceptional talent and creativity. Our students presented two original scenes, ingeniously reimagining Moliere's classics, earning them prestigious accolades: Best Actor for Alexander Pereyra, Best Actress for Saorla Rafferty, and Best Original Script for Maya Geller. This achievement not...Continue reading
High Tech’s Theatre Arts Students Perform in the Annual Improv Show and Fundraiser on February 8th, 2024
Only two weeks after our successful run of You Can’t Take It With You, High Tech Theatre Arts improvisers performed in our Annual Improv Show, consisting of original skits and live improvisation performances created by each of the four Theatre Classes. The show followed an SNL style format that started with the typical Cold Opening, Lady’s Talking...Continue reading