High Tech High

From High Tech High North County to the great outdoors! 🌲 We are so proud to celebrate Natalya (’21), who recently graduated from Michigan State University and is now starting her career with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Natalya’s journey from the skating rink to the DNR is a testament to the power of self-advocacy. Her advice to the NextGen? “Take a risk and go see different places!” Congrats, Natalya! ⛸️✨ #HighTechHigh #MichiganDepartmentOfNaturalResources #SelfAdvocacy #TakeARisk #ExploreNewPlaces

Student-run Coffee Stand operated by a brother and sister team. The brother is in 12th grade, started it as a project, and then hired his sister, who is in 9th grade. Students are encouraged to start careers as entrepreneurs. #HighTechHigh #YoungEntrepreneurs #SchoolProject #StudentEntrepreneurs #StudentRun #Entrepreneurship

At High Tech High Chula Vista, entrepreneurship isn't just taught — it's lived. What started as an honors biology project by Diego Marquez has grown into Cup O Diem, a student-run coffee bar operating on campus every single school day. The name says it all: Cup O Diem comes from carpe diem — seize the day — and that's exactly what these students are doing. Diego, now a senior, built the business from the ground up. He purchased the coffee machine, developed the concept, and turned a classroom project into a real, revenue-generating operation. As it grew, he did what any entrepreneur would do: he hired. First, he brought on Karla's brother as a junior. Then came Karla Gaytan, now in 9th grade, who joined the team and stepped into her very first job. Every morning from 7:35 to 8:40 AM, Karla and her team run the stand — taking orders, greeting customers, managing operations, and learning what it means to balance work and school simultaneously. For Karla, this isn't just coffee. It's her first real experience with leadership, communication, and professional responsibility. This happens all before first period. But Cup O Diem is about more than hustle. The business is built with community and sustainability at its core. They use organic beans and organic milk, compost all coffee grounds, and have even invested in café chairs to create a welcoming, comfortable space where every student feels safe and at home. They are still paying off the machine — a real-world lesson in business investment and long-term thinking. This is what HTH Chula Vista does differently. Students aren't waiting until college or adulthood to become entrepreneurs — they're doing it now, in the hallways, before the school day even begins. From a biology project to a thriving small business, passed from a senior to a junior to a freshman sibling, Cup O Diem is proof that when young people are trusted with real responsibility, they rise to meet it. Seize the day. ☕ #HighTechHigh #Entrepreneurship #Capodium #StudentRunBusiness #SeizeTheDay #OrganicCoffee

Here are few suggestions to bring Spring into action this month.🌿🚲 This March, let's bloom with creativity as Spring Break approaches and connect with community. What's one new experience you're excited to try? #HTHMarchMagic #BloomTogether

High Tech High Chula Vista students launched their internship journey with Internship Interview Day, where community and business mentors met with juniors and helped match them with meaningful, real-world placements. Beginning in late April, students will step into five-week, full-time academic internships, working 30–40 hours per week alongside professionals across San Diego in fields ranging from healthcare and engineering to media, education, business, and the nonprofit sector. #HighTechHigh #InternshipJourney #ChulaVista #InterviewDay #CommunityMentors

Every February, High Tech High Chula Vista students walk into their first-ever professional interview — nervous, uncertain, but ready to show up. Through resume workshops, mock interviews, and a "dress for success" session, students like Jennifer Pak and Cyrus Estrada arrive prepared. And they leave with something even more valuable than interview experience: self-awareness, confidence, and a clearer vision of their future. Community partners come to campus to conduct real interviews and offer real feedback — many going on to host students for five-week internships in May. As Internship Coordinator Yoli Soler puts it: "It's adults showing their faith in our students and mentoring them to become the best leaders in our community." For these students, Internship Interview Day isn't just a requirement. It's the moment potential starts to feel real. 🌱 #HTHChulaVista #InternshipReady #StudentSuccess #HighTechHigh #FutureLeaders #CareerReadiness

Happy Women's Day from our HTH family. 💜 #IWD2026 #WomensDay #HTH

Dressed up, showed up, and made memories that'll last way beyond school. 💫 Proud of every single one of our students — you made Winter Formal 2026 at HTHNC something special. #HTHNorthCounty #WinterFormal #ProudToBeHTH

2026 THUNDER BASEBALL SCHEDULE ⚡️⚾️ The season is here! Check out our March lineup and clear your calendars. Let’s bring the energy, Raptors! 🦅 🗓 MARCH SCHEDULE: (Upcoming) March 9: vs. Liberty Charter @ 3:00 March 13: vs. Julian @ 3:30 March 19: vs. Mountain Empire (TBD) March 31: vs. Orange Glen @ 4:00 Come support at our home field: 📍 3401 Mt. Acadia Blvd, San Diego 92111 Follow us for more updates: @hthm_baseball #ThunderBaseball #HTHM #RaptorAthletics #SanDiegoBaseball #GameDay

Showing up for our students is what our mentors do — but showing up for the whole community? That's just who we are. 🤖❤️ With California moving to the district model for FRC, more events means more volunteer roles to fill. When @firstroboticscalifornia put out the call, our team didn't think twice. This season, 9 of our mentors are filling 24 volunteer roles across multiple official FRC events. And that's before counting our alumni, parents, and students who are out there too. If your team has someone with a little extra bandwidth this season — send them out. Alumni, parents, and students are perfect event volunteers. The events need you, and trust us… it's a lot of fun. 🙌 See you out there! 👋 #FRC #FirstRobotics #FirstVolunteers #MoreThanRobots #STEM #GivingBack #HTH #RoboticsFamily #CommunityFirst

Here is the lineup for the week.Upcoming sessions : 03/06: PRACTICE @ 5:30PM 03/07: PRACTICE @ 8:00AM DM FOR MORE INFO: @hth_swim_dive on Instagram.

From thanking a custodian or High Tech Eats staff to inviting someone new to sit at lunch, it is about proving that small acts make a BIG impact. #KindnessDay #ValentinesDay #SchoolCommunity #SpreadLove #FutureLeaders

In December, five HTH teachers participated in a two-week international professional learning experience in Shanghai, hosted and fully funded by the UNESCO Teacher Education Centre at Shanghai Normal University. In partnership with the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, HTH educators designed and led an interdisciplinary project at a local school—bringing project-based learning to life across cultures. This global collaboration reflects HTH’s commitment to learning by doing, educator growth, and sharing innovative practices worldwide. The experience strengthened cross-cultural connections and brought new perspectives back to HTH classrooms—benefiting students and educators across our network. #HighTechHigh #HTHInternships #DeeperLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #RealWorldLearning #CommunityPartnerships

Building a brand, one student at a time. 🎨 In Dane A. Wirtzfeld’s 11th Grade Digital Arts and Mixed Media class, the students aren't just learners—they are creators with a collective identity. Welcome to the M-LAB at High Tech High International. In this space, creative minds lead the way, taking ownership of everything from the studio’s branding to the complex mixed-media projects they produce. When we give students the tools to design their own environment, we aren't just teaching art; we’re fostering the next generation of creative directors. Check out the student-contributed "M" branding in the photos! 📸 #HighTechHigh #DigitalArts #MLAB #CreativeMinds #DesignThinking #FutureLeaders

The February menus for High Tech Eats are now available! Check out our new breakfast item: Apple cinnamon muffin with oatmeal crumble. Made from scratch in our kitchen, of course! Details for how to purchase breakfast and lunch at school can be found here : heyor.ca/jX991d Link to the menus : heyor.ca/5KW69h #HighTechHigh #projectbasedlearning #ProjectBasedLearning #TransformingEducation #InnovativeLearning #EducationInnovation

From our state-of-the-art facilities to our supportive, inclusive community, High Tech High is where students come to learn, create, and inspire. Interested in learning more? Visit our website to schedule a tour and experience the 'Wow' of High Tech High for yourself! Links in bio! #HighTechHigh #projectbasedlearning #ProjectBasedLearning #TransformingEducation #InnovativeLearning #EducationInnovation

At High Tech High, internships aren’t an add-on — they’re a cornerstone of learning. 💼✨ Each spring, our high school students step out of the classroom and into real workplaces, spending 5 full weeks immersed in careers they care about. They work 30–40 hours a week, learning from mentors, contributing to meaningful projects, and discovering what’s possible for their futures. At High Tech High Chula Vista, students are already preparing for this journey. On Wednesday, February 4, local professionals will join us on campus for our Internship Interview Day, helping match students with mentors and real-world opportunities for our 2026 internship program. This is what deeper learning looks like: ➡️ Real experience ➡️ Real responsibility ➡️ Real relationships We’re grateful to the community partners who make this life-changing experience possible for our students every year. 💙 #HighTechHigh #HTHInternships #DeeperLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #RealWorldLearning #CommunityPartnerships #HTHCV

Each year, HTH students complete a 5-week, full-time internship—working 30–40 hours per week with professionals across San Diego in fields like healthcare, engineering, media, business, education, and more. At High Tech High Chula Vista, students are gearing up for their 2026 Internship Interview Day on February 4, when local mentors will meet students and help launch their internship journeys. This is hands-on learning in action—and a powerful reminder that school can prepare students for the real world now, not someday. Thank you to the mentors and partners who open their doors and invest in the next generation. 🙌 #HighTechHigh #HTHInternships #FutureReady #CareerPathways #WorkBasedLearning #HTHCV #CommunityPowered

High Tech High Chula Vista is inviting professional mentors to participate in its 2026 Internship Interview Day on Wednesday, February 4th, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at their campus (1945 Discovery Falls Drive). This event kicks off a five-week, full-time academic internship running from April 27th to May 29th, where 11th-grade students immerse themselves in the professional world for 30–40 hours per week. Mentors, who must hold a college degree and not be related to the student, will guide interns as they co-design a professional project, conduct interviews, and document their experience through a photo journal. Interested mentors can register online or contact Yoli Soler at ysoler@hightechhigh.org for more information. #HighTechHigh #ShareTheOpportunity #DeeperLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #HTHAdmissions

We invite our families, students, and staff to share the opportunity of a High Tech High education with friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Tours are underway, applications close in early February, and our public lottery will be held on March 2, 2026. Because when one family discovers HTH, an entire community grows stronger. 👉 Learn more & apply today! #HighTechHigh #ShareTheOpportunity #DeeperLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #HTHAdmissions