(North Bergen—January 9, 2015) High Tech’s Aaleah Oliver, a resident of Secaucus, won the school-wide competition of the 2015 Poetry Out Loud competition at the North Hudson Center, and now, she advances to the Region 6 Championship, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Oliver recited “Truth” by Gwendolyn Brooks and “Thoughtless...
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HCSTF Donates AM/FM Radios to the JDC Residents
Dear Mr. Mattei: On behalf of the Hudson County Schools of Technology Foundation, we are pleased toinform you that our leadership board has officially approved your grant proposal of$598.00 to help fund for AM/FM portable electronic devices. As an organization determined to support educational opportunities for HCST students,we are committed to helping our students, faculty...Continue reading
Freeholders Approve Funding for HTHS Facility in Secaucus
December 22, 2014 (North Bergen, NJ) –The Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved measures to secure $160 million in funding for a new High Tech High School. The financial support from County Executive Thomas A. DeGise and the Freeholders was an essential piece of building the new school, a project that will help...
High Tech National Honor Society Sponsors Drive to Assist the York Street Project
(North Bergen, NJ—December 19, 2014) The High Tech National Honor Society (NHS), moderated by veteran Language Arts teacher and Department Liaison Joan Marie Bellotti, recently sponsored a drive to support the York Street Project, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Students in all of the homerooms at High Tech donated items...Continue reading
High Tech National Honor Society Holds Annual Book Swap
(North Bergen, NJ—December 18, 2014) The High Tech National Honor Society (NHS), moderated by veteran Language Arts teacher and Department Liaison Joan Marie Bellotti, recently sponsored its annual Book Swap, a popular five-hour event, held in the Resource Center of the North Hudson Center of Hudson County Schools of Technology, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal...Continue reading
UNICO of Kearny Commends High Tech’s Jared Machado for Volunteering on Behalf of Mentally and Physically Challenged Individuals
(Kearny, NJ—December 5, 2014) The Kearny chapter of UNICO National has sent a commendation letter to High Tech to honor Jared Machado of Harrison for his service to the community, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech High School. Machado, a High Tech student, along with three students from Kearny High School, volunteered to...Continue reading
MTC Visits High Tech Musical Theatre for Series of Master Classes.
(North Bergen, NJ—December 11, 2014) Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) and High Tech Musical Theatre joined forces to provide Musical Theatre majors with a chance to partake in script analysis, see the Broadway play The Lost Lake, and visit with Director Victor Maog, actors Frank Hartz (from HBO’s The Leftovers), and Jonathan David (from Showtime’s Shameless),...Continue reading
High Tech Badminton Club Alumni Sing High Tech’s Praises
Where Are Those Great High Tech High School Badminton Club Members Now? By Kelsey Paul It comes as no surprise that High Tech’s 2014 graduates continue to hone their skills throughout their college careers. And, those from the Badminton Club are no different. Some participate on competitive badminton teams and intermurals. “It’s pretty popular; it...Continue reading
High Tech Engages in Café Chic
(North Bergen, NJ—October 27, 2014) The High Tech Sophomore French classes took the opportunity to express French design and culture in Café Chic, the classes’ end of the unit French project, announced Dr. Joseph Giammarella, Principal of High Tech. During the first marking period, the sophomores became familiar with French design and cuisine, very prominent...Continue reading
Cosmetology class comes to JDC
On Friday October 24th, seven cosmetology students from the adult school came to the Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center to provide manicures to staff and residents at the JDC. All who participated had a wonderful time being pampered by the students. We would like to thank Ms. Mcfadden for assisting us in making this happen...Continue reading