CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering High School

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Eagles, learn more about this hands-on engineering learning opportunity to make accessibility devices for those in need. ⬇

Engineering Fun with a Purpose! MAKE’N'ABLE is Back at MakerspaceCT!

Calling all Connecticut youth ages 14-18! Don't miss this life-changing opportunity to combine STEM skills with community impact.

What is MAKE’N'ABLE?
It’s a hands-on, 8-week program where students design and 3D-print prosthetic hands for those in need through the incredible e-NABLE Community. You’ll learn additive manufacturing and product design techniques while making a real difference.

WHY JOIN?
- Build prosthetics to change lives
- Learn valuable STEM skills
- Gain real-world experience in project-based learning
- Meals, materials, and take-home projects included!

APPLY NOW for the Fall 2026 cohort starting October 6th! Spots are limited!

One cohort is available for Fall 2026:
- Tuesdays, 5:30pm–8:30pm, October 6th through December 1st (meets once per week, runs for 8 weeks)

Location: MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott St, Downtown Hartford

This program is FREE for CT youth thanks to our amazing sponsor The Gawlicki Family Foundation!

Don’t wait—secure your spot! Let’s create, learn, and make a difference together!

Apply now: https://app.makerspacect.com/makenable

09/28/2026

Congratulations, Noah! Best wishes at Eastern.

Comp Sci graduate Noah Chalout is a member of the cross country team at Eastern CT State University!

09/28/2026

Congratulations, Nyquawn! Our community supports well-rounded young people who are accomplishing their goals.

Comp Sci graduate and former CREC C**t Nyquawn Jefferson is playing football at Bridgton Academy this fall!

09/24/2026

✉️🤝 Join us at the October 24th Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Open House! It will be an activity-filled day, with the robotics competition in progress as well!

Share this with a neighbor or family member who should know how technology, creativity, and collaboration are taking our students to new heights!

Please use this link to register: https://compsci.crecschools.org/admissions/open-house-registration

09/23/2026

3 IN A ROW FOR COMP SCI XC! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨

Our Eagle runners took over Stanley Quarter Park yesterday for the 3rd GHC meet of the season—and both the boys and girls teams brought home their 3RD CONSECUTIVE VICTORY! 🦅🏆

At Comp Sci High, success is about more than just crossing the finish line—it’s about heart, leadership, and family. Seeing our student heroes push their limits while lifting each other up is what makes this community so special.

Girls Race Highlights (3rd Place Overall Team!):

Fran Webster – 3rd (25:18)

China Suarez – 6th (27:20)

Kamiyah Barco – 9th (28:09)

Jisneiry Diaz – 10th (28:13)

Zy Lockett Lockhart – 13th (31:45)

Strong finishes by Neveah Townsend & Allayna Hoppie!

Boys Race Highlights (1st Place Overall Team!):

Miles Jackson – 2nd (18:19)

Manny Lopez – 8th (21:21)

Elliot Jackson – 10th (21:27)

Nathan Lowe – 11th (21:29)

Odin Sakon – 16th (22:02)

Top 20 finish by Naz Jackson (18th), with strong runs by Melvin Goytia, Jean-Carlos “JoJo” Roque, Cal Bergstrom, Manny Santiago, Javi Santos, Jadiel Holguin, Camron Philibert, Dominic Russell, Aiden Edmonds, Cameron Hayford, Rajae Hanson, and Tristan Smith!

🤝 Sportsmanship in Action: Our athletes handed out sportsmanship bracelets to runners and coaches across the league! Extra shoutout to Fran Webster for earning her 3rd bracelet of the season—leading the team in character and heart!

💙 To Our Parent Guides & Families: We couldn't do this without you. Huge thanks to the Moore & Edmonds families for the team dinner pizza, the Smith family for the delicious baked treats, the Roque family for the rice & beans, and the Webster family for setting up our post-race hydration station. You fuel our team's spirit!

📅 Next Race: 9/29/26 @ Northwest Park in Windsor (3:45 PM).

Drop a 💙 in the comments to congratulate our Eagle runners and amazing families! 👇

09/14/2026

Engineering the future, one angle at a time! 🤖

✨Our student heroes in the brand-new Robotics 1 class are officially putting their problem-solving skills to the test. After completing their custom chassis bots, they took on a major challenge: navigating a complex floor maze filled with non-90-degree angles using manual precision. Next stop? Writing the algorithms to make these bots navigate the exact same maze completely on their own! 💻

🧠 When young minds learn to bridge hands-on engineering with autonomous coding, there’s no limit to what they can achieve. Parents, thank you for guiding and encouraging these bright innovators every step of the way.

💙What advice or encouragement would you give our future robotics engineers as they start programming their bots for autonomous mode? Drop your words of wisdom in the comments below! 👇

09/12/2026

Every great journey starts with a bold first step—and our cross country heroes are already off to a fantastic start! 🏃💨✨

Our dedicated student-athletes are putting in the hard work, building strength, and showing what it truly means to represent the Comp Sci High family. By throwing up the "C" and "X", they’re bringing energy, unity, and heart to every single mile.

To the parents, guardians, and families cheering them on from the sidelines: thank you for guiding, encouraging, and empowering our heroes as they push their limits and chase their goals this season! 💙

Show some love and drop a 💙 in the comments to cheer on our cross country team! 👇

09/11/2026

Throwback to the day before school started! 💙✨

Just a couple of weeks ago on August 25th, our entire faculty and staff lined up to give our incoming 9th graders a full high-school entrance celebration! 🏃‍♂️💨 Off the court, off the field, and right into our halls—we welcome our scholars like championship athletes because their potential and future achievements are that important to us. 🏆🦅

At Comp Sci High, every student is backed by a whole team of educators who believe in their bright future from Day 1.

Show some love for our Class of 2030 in the comments below! 👇💙 What was your favorite moment from the first week of school?

09/10/2026

Did you know? Comp Sci High is currently the ONLY CREC school offering UConn's MATH 1070Q: Math for Business and Economics! 📊✨

Our Eagles are getting a head start on their college journeys right here in our classrooms, tackling college-level linear equations, probability, and financial math through the UConn Early College Experience (ECE) program. Opportunities like this save our families tuition and set our students up for real-world success in business, tech, and beyond. 💡💙

We are so proud of these students for pushing their limits and inspiring us every day! 🦅

What college pathways or careers are your students dreaming about? Drop a comment and show some love for our scholars below! 👇💙