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One by one, our HTHNC seniors stepped forward to ring the bell—marking the moment they committed to their next chapter after graduation. Each ring reflected years of hard work, challenges overcome, dreams pursued, and the support of a community that stood beside them along the way. More than a sound, the bell is a symbol of perseverance, courage, and the doors of opportunity now open before them. Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎓 Share your congratulations, favorite memories, or words of advice in the comments below. 💙 #HTHSeniors2026 #BellRingingTradition #HighTechHighPride #NextChapterBegins

From High Tech High Chula Vista to the bright lights of Major League Soccer ⚽✨ We’re proud to celebrate Jude Terry, a South County native and former High Tech Chula Vista student, who is making his mark at just 17 years old with LAFC. This includes earning Goal of the Matchday honors with 41.3% of the fan vote in April 👏. Before the bright lights of MLS, Jude and his sister, Sadie, were part of the HTCV community. As shared by his mom, Claudia: “Being a part of the High Tech High Chula Vista school community helped our family achieve life-changing dreams… so much of their confidence comes from project-based learning at High Tech.” This Saturday, Jude returns home as LAFC faces SDFC at Snapdragon Stadium. We’ll be cheering him on every step of the way 🙌. Once a student in our classrooms, always a part of our community. #HighTechHigh #HTHCV #ProjectBasedLearning #MLS #SanDiego #ChulaVista

High Tech High is proud to celebrate School Nutrition Employee Week, April 27–May 1, 2026. Every day, our school nutrition professionals do far more than prepare meals—they help create the conditions for learning. From planning balanced menus to accommodating diverse needs and preferences, their work fuels student focus, supports long-term health, and builds a sense of community on our campuses. When students are well nourished, they are better able to engage, think critically, and thrive in and out of the classroom. Our nutrition staff plays a vital role in that success, often starting their day before the first bell and staying long after the last student has left. To our incredible school nutrition teams across High Tech High: thank you for your dedication, your care for our students, and the countless unseen efforts that make every school day possible. We appreciate you—this week and every week. #SchoolNutritionWeek #HighTechHigh #ThankYouNutritionStaff #HealthyStudents #FuelForFocus

March 2026 College and Career Access Team - SDSU Recap! When students and alumni lead the conversation, the future of college and career access gets a whole lot brighter. From sharing stories to building new connections, this gathering was all about raising expectations and opening doors to higher education for every student. Tag someone who inspires you to dream bigger and keep going. #CCAPRecap2026 #SDSU #HigherEducation #CollegeAccess

We did it. 1 million meals served since last fall. High Tech Eats was built on one simple idea: real food, made right. That is why 90 percent of what we serve is made from scratch, every single day, for every single guest. Here is to the next million meals, the teams in our kitchens, and the communities we get to serve. Thanks for being part of this journey. #HighTechEats #1MillionMeals #RealFood #MadeFromScratch #CommunitySupport

Did you know...? High Tech High had three campuses earn 2026 California Distinguished School honors. The recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our students, educators, families, and community partners. Thank you for the amazing work you do every day to support our students. And congratulations to each and every one of our students and staff for this well-deserved honor. #HighTechHigh #StudentAchievement #CommunitySupport #EducationalExcellence

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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