On April 26, 2016, the students of Explore 2000 Middle School became miners exploring the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. They took the tour through the mining tunnel, experiencing recreations of what the miners saw and did many years ago. They walked through tunnels and shafts that looked ready for work, peopled with mannequins dressed in...

On May 14, 2016, the eighth grade Explore 2000 team of Daniel McClain and Aaron Joshua with Crew Captain, Frank Colaluca won first place in the recycled regatta at the third annual Earthfest in Overpeck Park. It was the first time the Explore teams such an event with these boats. Afterwards, Daniel McClain said, “I...

The Explore 2000 Middle School announced the opening of registration for its Science, Technology, engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp 2016, which will take place from July 18th through July 29th. Students entering fifth through eighth grades in the fall of 2016 are eligible to apply and will be taught by certified teachers from Explore...

The First Year students at Explore 2000 Middle School spent the week of May 9, 2016 working on the Urban Watershed Education Program. Part of the New Jersey department of Environmental Protection, the program begins with a day in the classroom. The students prepared for their field experience with lessons in map reading, learning to...

Prudential Center: National Anthem Experience By Lauralie Mufute  I didn’t know this then, but my journey to sing at the Prudential Center started on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2015. My mom was there at the Veteran’s Day celebration and she saw me sing the Star Spangled Banner. She thought it could be possible for me...

On May 6, 20126, the graduating class of Explore 2000 Middle School held its Ring Ceremony. The first Ring Ceremony celebrated in the new building was an emotional event. It symbolized the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. The Third Year class faced the audience of First and Second Year...

On Thursday May 5, 2016, Explore 2000 2nd Year student hosted a presidential platform presentation and mock primary election. Although Ted Cruz dropped out of the race two days before the event, he graciously participated. The candidates were Donald Trump (Willie Montanez), Hillary Clinton (Alex Vogiatzis), Bernie Sanders (George Vogiatzis), and Ted Cruz (Cole Goodman)....

Hudson County Schools of Technology, Explore 2000 eighth grade students held an exciting STEM activity this trimester using race car technology sponsored by STEMeducationllc. Before the holidays, the students were learning the Pythagorean theorem and were told they would take part in a STEM activity that would require teams of four. After the teams were...

On March 22, 2016, the students of Explore 2000 Middle School presented a showcase of their projects on the subject of ancient civilizations. There were displays of ancient architecture from Rome, Greece and Egypt; descriptions of the aspects of early life in Greece, Rome, China and Egypt and a fashion show given by gods, goddesses,...