Explore 2000 Middle School is proud to announce that 1st Year Student Jalen Geter claimed his fourth consecutive district title in the 85 pounds 12U Junior Division wrestling tournament on Sunday, February 22, 2015. The tournament consisted of five districts – over fifty towns within Hudson and Bergen counties. Jalen wrestles for the Hoboken ‘Sharks’...
Explore 2000 Renews Ties to PSEG SPARK Program with HCSTF Support
December 1, 2014 (North Bergen, N.J.) – The HCST Foundation (HCSTF) is pleased to announce the renewal of the PSEG SPARK science grant for Aquatic Adventures, a program that utilizes underwater vehicles to explore local marine biology, announced Linda J. Quentzel, Executive Direct of the HCST Foundation. This grant continues last year’s endeavor to include...
Explore 2000: Opportunities To Visit Our School!
Collaborative Science Fair and Student Showcase DECEMBER 15 & 17, 2014JOIN ANY TIME BETWEEN 9:00 A.M-10:30 A.M Explore 2000 is giving you the opportunity to visit our school. After each academic trimester, we hold a student showcase where we present all of the information learned during our field experiences and activities with our classroom advisors....
Explore 2000 Middle School Student’s Film: An Official Selection of the 2014 Golden Door International Film Festival
(Jersey City, NJ – September 12, 2014) For Joseph Sexton, Explore 2000 Middle School Third Year Student, film-making is his utmost passion. Most weekends, you’ll likely find this talented 13-year-old with his camera, working on a cinematic project.At age 8, his parents got him a Flip camera, and he was hooked. “He was a natural,...
Explore 2000 Middle School Remembers Alumnus Police Officer Melvin Santiago
(Jersey City- July 17, 2014) Explore 2000 Middle School was fortunate to have welcomed the Jersey City hero, Melvin Santiago, to the HCST family as a First Year Student. In 2002, Santiago came to the Hudson County school with excellent recommendations as an “independent worker who can handle making important decisions about his learning.” There...
Explore 2000: Hooked On The Hudson
The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association and the Palisades Interstate Park of New Jersey held its 29th annual “Hooked on the Hudson,” fundraising event on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Ross Dock picnic area in Fort Lee. The event is designed to introduce people to the Hudson River and all that it has to offer. There...
Carmine’s Pizza Factory: The Healthy Side to Pizza
On February 11, 2014, Explore 2000 third year students went on a field experience to Carmine’s Pizza Factory, Jersey City for a hands-on pizza making lesson! The students are currently learning about the ‘Human Body’ and which nutrients are most important to keep your body properly fueled. Throughout the pizza making process, the third years...
Explore 2000: PSE&G Spark Science Grant
December 5, 2013 (North Bergen, NJ) – The HCST Foundation is pleased to announce that Explore 2000 Middle School was awarded the PSEG SPARK science grant for Aquatic Adventures. This one-week, summer science enrichment program will provide 25 students with remotely operated underwater vehicles to explore local marine biology. This summer’s maiden voyage will take...
Explore 2000 students set sail on Hooked on Fishing, not on Drugs trip
(Atlantic Highland, NJ-October 31, 2013) Thirty-four sixth and eighth grade anglers from Hudson County Schools of Technology Explore 2000 Middle School sailed from Atlantic Highland last week as part of the Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs program. The state funded program is aimed at teaching children about fishing, the marine environment and how to...
Welcome Back
Hudson County Schools of Technology’s Explore 2000 Middle School will provide opportunities throughout the year for you and your family to join us in planning your academic future based on your interests and to share in your success. Back to school 2012-2013 overview, establishing advisory committees, afterschool program opportunities, and annual title 1 information will...