Thirty-three Industrial Design students (Juniors and Seniors) from High Tech High School – HCST participated in an immersive field trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. While exploring a range of exhibitions and large-scale installations, students engaged directly with works that challenged their understanding of form, structure, materials, and space....Continue reading
High Tech High School proudly celebrates its partnership with STS Aerospace, named Hudson County Schools of Technology’s 2025 Business Partner of the Year. This partnership gives students meaningful, real-world exposure to aerospace and engineering, reinforcing the connection between classroom learning and industry practice. We sincerely thank STS Aerospace for their continued commitment to our students...Continue reading
We are excited to share wonderful news from QuestBridge! This year, 2,550 finalists nationwide received admission and a full four-year Match Scholarship from QuestBridge’s prestigious college partners — and two of those remarkable recipients are from High Tech High School’s DFAB Academy. Congratulations to our Match Scholars: Maximus Elmorry — Matched with Harvard University Yousef...Continue reading
Three students from High Tech High School’s Design and Fabrication Academy (D|Fab) completed an intensive summer internship with STS Aerospace, a global leader in fluid conveyance products for commercial and military aircraft, as well as energy, space, and marine industries. This unique opportunity was made possible through High Tech alumna Angelique Rivera (Class of 2018),...Continue reading
On Friday, April 11th, the D|Fab Student Showcase was an inspiring display of creativity, technical skill, and community spirit. Students from all D|Fab majors presented a diverse range of impressive projects, including architectural models, prototypes, digital designs, and fabrication work. The event highlighted both student achievement and the interdisciplinary nature of the D|Fab program. Advisory...Continue reading
Students from the D|Fab architecture program, led by Ms. Batista and ranging from freshmen to seniors, recently toured the Honorable Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex in Jersey City. Designed by renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, the courthouse stands as a striking example of modern civic architecture. With its clean lines and thoughtful use of space, the...Continue reading
On Thursday, April 10th, the Senior Wood Technology students completed their difficult Industry Valued Credential exam from Autodesk Fusion 360. Over the past 3 years, students have been utilizing Fusion to model, create dimensional drawings, and cut lists for all of their projects. The end goal was to obtain this industry-recognized certification to add to...
I am thrilled to share some fantastic news regarding our students' performance at the 3D Bridge Competition held today at NJIT. Grace, Amber, Aki, Jiya, and Aalaya competed against 13 other schools and achieved remarkable success. Our team secured 1st place in the "Stiffest Bridge" subcategory, demonstrating exceptional engineering skills and problem-solving abilities. This means...Continue reading
Our recent visit to one of Drex Corp's current project sites, located in Queens, New York City, led by ACE mentor Vivek Bhadiyadra, gave us a unique opportunity to dive into the complexities of building foundations. As a renowned contracting company specializing in Support of Excavation, Piling, Foundations, and Superstructures, Drex Corp hosted Ms. Vanessa...Continue reading
Martina Decker, Interim Chair of the School of Art and Design, and Hannah Berkin-Harper, Associate Professor of Art & Design at the Hillier College of Architecture & Design at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, attended the final presentation of Ms. Simon’s Industrial Design senior class. The students showcased their lighting design projects, which focused...Continue reading