High Tech High School Receives $20K Grant from Verizon Schools Program

By John Heinis/Hudson County View(North Bergen, NJ–January 22, 2016) High Tech High School received a $20,000 grant for their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program from Verizon’s Innovative Schools Program, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Verizon’s Director of External Affairs, Mark Bocchieri, presented this award to Hudson County Schools...Continue reading

High Tech’s Russell Soto Gearing Up to Compete in Rotax Junior MAX Challenges

(North Bergen—January 4, 2016) Jersey City resident Russell Soto, a sophomore at High Tech, has started his outdoor karting career in the Rotax Junior MAX category, soon to compete at the Club and Regional levels, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. Only driving skills take precedent in the Rotax MAX Challenge™ (RMC), a...Continue reading

High Tech Asian/Middle Eastern Cultural Club Holds Luncheon

(North Brunswick, NJ–December 23, 2015) The Asian/Middle Eastern Cultural Club of High Tech hosted its end-of-the-year luncheon at Shalimar BBQ Restaurant to enhance students’ awareness of the diverse ethnic wonders of the world’s population, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.   “Students from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds made this...Continue reading

High Tech Dance Department to Perform at the National High School Dance Festival

(Pittsburgh, PA–December 18, 2015) High Tech’s Dance Department, headed by veteran instructor Trista DeFilippis, has been chosen to perform at the 27th Annual National High School Dance Festival, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech.   The National High School Dance Festival, held Thursday, March 3rd, through Sunday, March 6th, at Point Park University, will welcome...Continue reading

HCST CrossFit Inaugurated as Latest Fitness Program for High Tech Students and Staff Alike

(North Bergen, NJ–December 17, 2015) ​HCST CrossFit, coached by Samantha Eulo, who doubles as an instructor in High Tech’s prestigious Science Department, has encouraged teens and staff alike to become physically fit and build confidence along the way, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.   Inaugurated this past summer as an after-school strength...Continue reading

High Tech’s New Service Club, The Butterfly Effect, Visits the Senior Center in North Arlington

(North Arlington, NJ—December 8, 2015) The Butterfly Effect Club, a new service organization at High Tech High School, along with History Instructor Jamie Velazquez and Architecture & Design instructor Gregory Simon, has hosted its first service event in North Arlington at the Senior Center, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Students...Continue reading

High Tech National Honor Society Honors Veterans with Exhibits and Donation to Operation Beachhead

(North Bergen, NJ—December 8, 2015) During November, as part of its commitment to service to the community, the National Honor Society (NHS) honored servicemen and women, past and present, with a Veterans Day exhibit and charitable contribution to Operation Beachhead, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. On November 11th, Veterans Day, the NHS...Continue reading

Business Insider Reports Niche Data That Ranks High Tech Twelfth of 25 Best Public High Schools in America

(New York—November 19, 2015) Business Insider an online business, celebrity, and technology company based in New York City, has released research company Niche’s annual report of the 25 Best Public High Schools in America, which ranked High Tech 12th on the list, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.  “A great education...Continue reading

High Tech High School’s Sophomore French Classes Draw Many to the 2015 Café Classique

By Mously Lo (North Bergen—November 8, 2015) Dr. Laje Gashi’s sophomore French classes at High Tech High School scrambled around the Resource Center of the North Hudson Center, adding finishing touches to their black, white, and red-decorated 2015 Café Classiquebanner, which would beckon guests who would also be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of freshly-baked...Continue reading

Rising Tide Capital’s Jay Savulich Speaks to High Tech Business & Technology Club

(North Bergen—November 9, 2015) High Tech’s Business & Technology Club recently invited Jay Savulich, Managing Director of Programs at Rising Tide Capital of Jersey City, to share his business acumen with Dr. Syed Abbasi’s students and club members, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School.  Technical education proves essential for business majors...Continue reading

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