This year, the Theater Arts Drama classes, who are part of the Paper Mill Playhouse Adopt-A-School program (Year 4) presented Rent, the High School Edition, an inspiring story about friends and artists struggling in New York City’s East Village in the 1990s, loosely based on Puccini’s Boheme. Despite impoverished conditions, battling HIV/Aids and drug addiction, the...Continue reading
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Urban Ecology Juniors Explore the High Line and Little Island
Mrs. Schlitzer’s Urban Ecology juniors from the Environmental Science Academy explored New York City on a field trip to the High Line and Little Island. Students experienced firsthand the importance of green space in an urban setting, observing how natural landscapes are woven into the city environment. Along the High Line, they answered questions about...Continue reading
HCST Students Participate in Strides Against Gun Violence
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, students from High Tech/ACTE High School participated in the 4th Annual 5K walk / run promoting Strides Against Gun Violence. In addition to our students who volunteered to walk and run, peer leaders from both High Tech and County Prep volunteered to help with the event. Superintendent Thomas Macagnano also...
HTHS Drama Students Invited To The French Institute L Alliance
The Theatre Arts, Drama students were invited to the French Institute L’Alliance New York to participate in a workshop with choreographer Kimberly Bartosik (former member of the Merce Cunningham dance company, and creator of bLUr, new dance work presented as part of L’Alliance New York’s Crossing The Line Festival)) and Burr Johnson (Principal dancer in...Continue reading
High Tech Students Gain Hands-On Experience and Industry Certifications Through STS Aerospace Internship
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
High Tech High School Students Shine at Prestigious United Nations International School Haiku Contest
High Tech High School's French students, under the guidance of Dr. Gashi, showcased their poetic talent at the annual Haiku Contest, held on June 7th, 2025, at the United Nations International School (UNIS). High Tech High School celebrated multiple winners, including two students and a faculty member. The contest saw an impressive surge in international...Continue reading
French Club Embarks on Educational Journey to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
On Monday, June 9th, the French Club of High Tech High School embarked on a highly anticipated and educational field trip to two iconic landmarks: Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Led by enthusiastic advisors Dr. Gashi and Miss. Guzman, the excursion provided students with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a significant...Continue reading
Rotary Interact Club Induction Ceremony: A Night of Celebration, Service, and Legacy
On Wednesday, May 21, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, the High Tech High School Interact Club held its annual Induction Ceremony — a heartfelt and memorable evening celebrating leadership, service, and community. This year’s ceremony welcomed 29 new members into the Interact Club, marking a significant milestone since the club’s founding just four years ago....
High Tech High School Students Win Awards At The Art Expo
High Tech High School students win multiple awards at the annual Art Expo Awards Ceremony held at the Bayonne Library and Cultural Center on May 22.
National French Contest 2025
Students from High Tech High School have received Honorable Mention in the 2025 AATF Grand Concours, a national French competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). The AATF Grand Concours is a national competition that assesses students' knowledge of the French language and Francophone cultures. Students from across the United States...Continue reading
