CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering High School

08/17/2026

We’ve pulled out a chair for you! 🪑✨ Join us for New Student Orientation at CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering on **Thursday, August 20th at 5:00 PM**.

Come tour the building, pick up your device, sign up for sports & clubs, and meet your teachers!

👇 **Sign up here to save your spot:**
[https://forms.gle/yGJbbiCS7pLcABgN9]

We can't wait to see you there! 🚀

08/07/2026

🎒 Don't miss the Back to School Block Party on August 12. Register below!

Six more days until our 12th Annual Back to School Block Party on August 12th!
Thank you, Whitsons, for being one of our sponsors for the Block Party! We can't wait to see everyone there!
Visit www.crec.org/c/btspre to pre-register! All guests will need to complete the check-in process, but pre-registering makes it quicker for you on the day of the event. Backpacks are first-come, first-served, and you must complete check-in at the Block Party with children present.

06/25/2026

Hey Comp Sci High Families! We have an exciting summer opportunity for our students.

We are officially inviting ALL CSH students to join us for our summer robotics work sessions! This program is completely open to everyone—whether your student is a seasoned robotics team member looking to get a jump start on the competition season, or they have zero experience and just want to try something new.

❌ No prior experience is necessary, and ALL students are welcome!

🗓️ When: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on select Wednesdays and Fridays throughout July and August.

Ready to collaborate, learn, and build something incredible together? Click the link below to view the full schedule and register your student today!

👉 https://forms.gle/zoFvjoqijyAoyApN9

06/17/2026

Another reason to be proud of our Seniors!!!

06/16/2026

Weaving technology into every classroom! 🎨📐

At Comp Sci High, computer science isn’t just an isolated class period—it’s a theme that elevates everything we do! A huge shoutout to Mr. King and Mr. Marolda for being absolutely phenomenal educators and bringing this vision to life for our students.

Together, they guided students through a unique project where they used industry-standard design tools like Figma to create stunning, interactive timelines tracking specific eras in American History. By blending data visualization, digital design, and historical research, they made learning deeper, more engaging, and incredibly meaningful.

Thank you, Mr. King and Mr. Marolda, for continuously pushing boundaries and inspiring our students to think like innovators! 💡🚀

👏 Drop some appreciation for these amazing teachers in the comments below!

06/15/2026

🤔 Did you ever wonder how Artificial Intelligence actually "learns"? >
Our 9th graders in Dr. A’s Digital Futures class found out last week—and they did it by playing a game of Gibberish! 🎲🗣️

To demystify how Large Language Models (LLMs) process information, predict patterns, and understand human language, our students stepped into the shoes of the algorithms themselves.

We are incredibly lucky to have faculty like Dr. A, who holds a PhD in Machine Learning. She brings world-class, cutting-edge tech insights directly to our freshman class, making complex data science accessible, interactive, and incredibly fun. Our students aren't just using AI; they are mastering the mechanics behind how it works! 💻🚀

👉 Swipe through to see our future computer scientists decoding the future!

06/15/2026

🦅 Eagle Parent News: Finals Week & End-of-Year Schedule! 🦅. https://app.smore.com/n/a942f

Good afternoon, CompSci High Families! Last week, we said a beautiful goodbye to our incredible Class of 2026. Now, it’s time for our remaining students to finish the school year strong! 💪

Please review this week's important finals and holiday schedule carefully:

🗓️ Finals Schedule (Half Days All Week):

Monday, June 15: Half Day (Finals Blocks 1 & 2)

Tuesday, June 16: Half Day (Finals Blocks 3 & 4)

Wednesday, June 17: Half Day (Finals Blocks 5 & 6)

Thursday, June 18: Half Day (Finals Blocks 7 & 8)

Friday, June 19: 🛑 NO SCHOOL – Juneteenth Observed

Monday, June 22: Half Day – Finals Make-Up Day (By appointment ONLY with prior teacher approval)

💻 Exciting News! CompSci High has a brand new website! Check it out and explore our new look here: https://compsci.crecschools.org/

🗳️ Congratulations to our newly elected Student Senate leaders for the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028! We can’t wait to see your leadership in action next year.

Let's have a wonderful, focused week. You've got this, Eagles! 🦅✨

06/14/2026

Finals week brain check: Are we coding, or are we cartooning? 🧠✨

Our students have been working incredibly hard studying in the library this week, but sometimes you just need to close the laptop tabs, pick up a pencil, and let your mind wander.

One of our talented students gifted us with this wholesome question during their library break: A mouse is a mouse... or IS IT? 🤷‍♂️🧀

We love seeing how our students de-stress and bring a little humor to the school day, even when the workload is heavy.

👇 Drop a encouraging word for our students in the comments as they finish up their finals!

06/14/2026

Congratulations to the Hartford Yard Goats Citizen-Athlete of the Week!
Caleb Berube, Comp Sci HS Boys Volleyball
This season, Caleb has demonstrated that consistent effort will provide rewards. He started the season off fighting for a roster spot as a role player. Caleb shows up to practice dedicating that time to sharpen his skills. That dedication paid off and earned him a position on the court as a Defensive Specialist, a position that demands consistent passing and quick footwork. This was earned, not given.

06/13/2026

⏱️ 60 SECONDS ON THE CLOCK. GO! 🚀

Our Product Development students put their design superpowers to the test last week with an epic 60-Second Design Challenge!

The mission? Create a functional, brand-new pencil holder.
The materials? Just a single sheet of card stock.
The deadline? Exactly one minute! ⏳💡

Under intense time pressure, our students proved that constraint breeds creativity. They ripped, folded, tucked, and engineered some incredibly unique prototypes on the fly. This is how real-world innovation starts—thinking fast, testing ideas, and not being afraid to fail forward!

👉 Swipe through to see our future product designers in action! >