Freshmen Awarded Judo Yellow Belts
Seven freshmen Physical Education (PE) Judo students were awarded their judo yellow belts after being tested to demonstrate throwing and mat work techniques used in the sport of judo, in addition to Japanese terminology used in competition. The yellow belt is the first of several belt color steps that lead to achieving the coveted Black...Continue reading
Audio Visual Production Major Achieves Level 3 Dante Certification
Chloe Jessen is a senior Audio Visual Production major at High Tech High School and a Stage Crew Intern Program member. She works behind the scenes for all performing arts productions. This weekend, she became the first crew member to achieve a Level 3 Dante Certification, an outstanding accomplishment for any audio technician. It is...Continue reading
Inspiring the Next Generation: Chase Sherburne’s FFA Journey
Chase Sherburne, the State FFA President of New Jersey, recently captivated students in the Environmental Academy at High Tech High School with his presentation, offering a glimpse into his journey in agriculture and the enriching experiences provided by the FFA program. As he shared insights into the various conventions FFA has to offer, Sherburne left...Continue reading
Gabriela Guadalupe’s Glitter at the Regional High School Dance Festival
Song Credit: Glitter by 070 Shake Congratulations to High Tech High School senior Performance Division Dance major, Gabriela Guadalupe, for her choreography being selected for the Regional High School Dance Festival in Norfolk, Virginia. She was cordially invited to present her dance, GLITTER, at the festival’s Friday evening Gala performance on March 8, 2024. Her...
HTHS Student Performance in NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”
Their performance in NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" will air on Wednesday, November 29, starting at 7 p.m. We hope everyone will be tuning in! TAPinto: Voices of HCST will Help Light Up Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Hudson County View: High Tech's youth choir to perform at Rockefeller Center tree lighting in NYC
NBC Star Choir Singing Finalists
CONGRATULATIONS to Musical Theater director John Zisa and our students who are finalists in the NBC Star Choir Singing competition. On Wednesday, November 22nd, the winner will be announced on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The winning school will perform in the NBC Christmas in Rockefeller Center Special.
High Tech eSports team take home the state championship once again
Congratulations to the High Tech eSports team for once again taking home the state championship belt for the Garden State eSports competition in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Lucas Velasquez, Matteo Amy, Jorge Reyes, and their coach, Mr. Krinsky, took home the victory in the finals against Cape May County Technical School with an amazing 2-0...Continue reading
Safety with Tools and Machines
The Sophomore Wood Technology class completed the introduction to safety with tools and machines and completed their first small-scale project during the first marking period. Students learned about safety practices used in the classroom as well as industry, such as appropriate safety gear, OSHA regulations, and how to safely use the hand tools and common...Continue reading
Spain or Science?
High Tech High School senior Andrea Gonzalez surrendered a summer in the sun for a summer of hard work. Andrea found an internship with 'Partners in Science' through the Liberty Science Center this past summer, 2023. Andrea was paired with research scientists at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, working with brilliant mentors...Continue reading
HCST Summer Sustainability Project 2023
This year, Hudson County Schools of Technology hosted their first Summer Sustainability Project at High Tech High School. This 5-week workshop was open to all students in our HCST district from middle school to high school, as well as newly accepted students. This project included a lot of hands-on work outside in the garden, in...Continue reading