Seniors Visit BAPS Akshardham Temple to Close Out Case Study Project
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
Code, Create, Compete: D|Fab’s 2026 CTE Month Programming Showcase
On February 26, 2026, in Celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, D|Fab’s Computer Programming major hosted a dynamic event featuring a Morning Hackathon, a Tech Expo, and a Final Presentation. The event was led by Computer Programming Instructors Lisandra Docampo, Bushra Javed, Gustavo Bordenabe allow with members of the CP Team: Nick P.,...Continue reading
HTHS Students Reunite with Alumni and Engineering Apprentices at Eastern Millwork, Inc.
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
NYIT Grant Awards
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...
From D|Fab to Interior Design: How Kelsey Galarza Uses Engineering to Shape Spaces
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Kelsey Galarza, Class of 2018, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Kelsey majored in D Fab Architecture and Design, where she built the foundation of her creative and technical skill set....Continue reading
From Architecture to AI: Celebrating Alumni Impact This CTE Month
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Geraldine Moreno, Class of 2018, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Geraldine majored in D Fab Architecture and Design, where she built the foundation of her creative and technical skill set....Continue reading
CTE Month Feature: Hamza Qureshi’s Path from D Fab to Senior Product Designer
In honor of CTE Month, we are proud to highlight High Tech alum Hamza Qureshi, Class of 2015, a powerful example of how our CTE programs prepare students for innovative careers. While at High Tech, Hamza majored in D Fab Architecture and Design, where he built the foundation of his creative and technical skill set....Continue reading
MoMA Field Trip: Learning Through Observation & Analysis
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 & STS Aerospace: Engineering the Future Together
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
High Tech DFAB Academy Celebrates Two QuestBridge Match Scholars!
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