Industrial Design and Animation Juniors Explore Campus, Studios, and the Future of Design Juniors from High Tech High School’s D|Fab program recently visited the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design for a day of exploration into collegiate design education. The group, made up of Industrial...Continue reading
The trip to Robbinsville, New Jersey brought together architectural design, volunteerism, and cultural appreciation in one visit. On March 12, 2026, seniors in High Tech High School's architecture major wrapped up their D|Fab Case Study Project with a field trip to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham Hindu Temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The visit was organized...Continue reading
In honor of Women’s History Month, Girl Up members hosted a volunteer table inviting our school community to reflect on prompts like “Who is a powerful woman in your life?” and “What do you love about being a woman?” Students shared their answers on yellow, purple, and pink post-it notes (the colors of Women’s History...Continue reading
High Tech High School is proud to announce that several of its students have been awarded the 9th Annual New York Tech Mini-Research Grant Award (MRGA 2026). Aarya Patel, Yug Patel, and Mohammed Gezzaz received $300 for their project, “Real-Time AI-Powered Low-Cost Pollen Sensor for Allergy Risk Monitoring” Khanak Choksi and Pari Sawant earned $300...
Students attended the New Jersey Youth Institute at Rutgers University, engaging with leaders and agriculture experts to discuss global challenges and explore ways to make a difference in New Jersey and around the world. Hosted with support from Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Jersey FFA, New Jersey 4‑H, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension....Continue reading
We are thrilled to announce that High Tech High School has again emerged victorious in the New Jersey High School Consumer Bowl, securing its sixth consecutive county championship title! Congratulations are in order for team members: Benjamin La (Captain), Parth Khot, Sofia Balza, Sophia Renteria, and Ryan Neal.
High Tech Model Congress recently concluded four impactful days at Harvard Model Congress in Boston. After traveling by train from New Jersey and staying overnight, our delegates engaged in rigorous committee sessions focused on debate, policy writing, and collaboration. The conference provided an invaluable opportunity for students to strengthen their leadership skills and deepen their...Continue reading
Sophomore Drama student Alicia Velez has been selected into Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Young Playwrights Lab: Stem to Stage” program. This program is a 10-week writing workshop led by an MTC teaching artist and a science educator, culminating in a staged reading of a 10 to 15-minute play. This opportunity is perfect for the high school...Continue reading
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Rory R. Neal, Class of 2015. While at High Tech, Rory studied D Fab Architecture & Design with a focus in Welding Technology, building hands-on skills and a strong technical foundation that helped shape his future. After graduating, Rory earned a Bachelor...
On Friday, February 27, Eastern Millwork, Inc (EMI). welcomed Ms. Simon’s Industrial Design class and Ms. Bartolotta’s Engineering sophomores for a behind-the-scenes look at how architectural millwork goes from concept to installation. Students explored construction documents, materials, and the fabrication of complex panels, following the process from initial sketches to final installation. They also spoke...Continue reading