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Through the 4-H Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit (grades 8-12), students of Explore 2000 Middle School were invited to work with Rutgers University scientists to learn about climate change science.  Our 8th Graders were then challenged to develop a community service project that applied this new knowledge. Guided by Lauren Norcia and John Ponticorvo,...

For the past couple of weeks, my peers and I  have been working on constructing a vessel made of recyclable materials.Our facilitators Mr. Colaluca, Mr. Ponticorvo and Ms. Norcia have been guiding us through this exciting, detailed process.At least 80% of our vessel had to be made out of used/recycled materials. Our building materials could...

On Saturday, March 21, 2015 Explore 2000 headed to Chinatown, NYC to participate in the 15th Annual Indoor Paddling Regatta. Students and facilitators both competed in the individual 250 meter races and the group relay 250 meter races against each other and other middle schools. The energy and support in the room was indescribable and...

8th grade winning project:‘ReBuilding The Earth’ by Joseph Sexton Joseph’s project focuses on greenhouse emissions and eco-friendly design. “I came across statistics that the construction industry is responsible for as much as 40% of man-made carbon emissions,” he explains. “It’s clear that investing in sustainable design is an important step in helping to save our...

Joseph Sexton, Explore 2000 third year student, recently participated in C-Span’s StudentCam documentary competition – the annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Explore 2000 students and staff would like to congratulate Joseph on winning 2nd prize nationally, out of nearly 5,000...

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’...

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...

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....

(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,...

(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...