January 31 · WW-P High School North Princeton Junction, NJ
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Eight hours of building, shipping, and pitching software that tackles real community problems. Hosted by the High School North CS Club in partnership with our Girls Who Code chapter, HSN Hacks returns for its second year welcoming both seasoned hackers and first timers. Mentors, workshops, food, and swag are all lined up!
50+
Hackers Expected
Students from WW-P North/South and partner schools across NJ
10+
Mentor Pods
Alumni, engineers, and industry advisors supporting teams
$300+
Prize Pool
Cash awards, sponsor recognition, and ongoing mentorship
3
Activities
Launchpad • Impact • Wildcard challenges unveiled live
Main Event
Sat, January 31 · 8AM-4PM
Location
WW-P High School North
Snow Date
February 7
Theme Drop
Revealed live on stage
Fuel
Meals, snacks, & hydration
lighting rig synced • volumetric haze online
alumni, local engineers, and designers confirmed
AI and design system workshops finalized in the schedule
Google Classroom
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More Info
→Dive into logistics, rules, and the full event guide.
Registration Form
→Secure your team slot before we hit room capacity.
Meet the Team
→Meet the directors, committee leads, and student organizers.
Sponsor Deck
→Brands + orgs can fuel challenges, prizes, and activations.
Workshop Studio
→See the sessions built for every skill level.
Google Classroom
</>Receive weekly announcements, prompts, and logistics updates.
Atmosphere
A bigger, louder, darker knight energy
HSN Hacks is an independent program built by WW-P North students for the local community. The event blends practical resources(mentorship, workshops, and logistics support) with a polished staging so every team, especially first-time participants, can focus on learning and delivering a thoughtful demo.
- Student-organized by the WW-P North Computer Science community to give every local builder a welcoming launchpad.
- All-day access to collaboration spaces, quiet corners, and resource tables for both new and returning teams.
- Evaluation led by alumni, educators, engineers, and civic partners who are invested in the region.
Start Strong
- Hands-on orientation, ideation prompts, and step-by-step resources for your first project.
- Mentors review implementation plans, testing strategies, and presentation outlines.
Build for WW-P
- Project prompts highlight challenges faced by students, educators, and township partners.
- Judging emphasizes clear problem statements, thoughtful UX, and practical next steps.
Open Exploration
- Bring any stack, hardware integration, or AI-assisted workflow. Dedicated stations support experimentation.
- Technical advisors provide code reviews, deployment tips, and debugging sessions throughout the day.
Showcase Ready
- Structured expo, finalist demos, and on-stage Q&A modeled after professional pitch events.
- Coaching on storytelling, slide design, and delivery so every team can present confidently.
January 31 Schedule
Knight-run timeline
8:00 AM
Check-In + Breakfast
Doors open, registration stations operating, and breakfast served in the cafeteria.
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks, prompt reveal, sponsor introductions, and rules overview.
9:30 AM
Build Sprint One
Teams begin development while mentors circulate to support scoping and technical planning.
12:45 PM
Workshops + Office Hours
Rapid sessions on AI, design systems, and pitching while you iterate.
3:00 PM
Expo + Awards
Judges visit each table, finalists present on stage, and awards are announced.
Student Teams
↗Assemble 2-4 friends or solo queue, we'll match you at check-in.
Claim a spotMentors & Workshop Leads
↗Lead a sprint, host a studio session, or coach teams through demos.
View workshopsSponsors & Partners
↗Show up on the LED wall, host a challenge, or recruit top talent.
See sponsor briefReady to disrupt?
Bring your boldest idea to HSN Hacks 2026.
Mentors, workshops, media support, and operations volunteers are ready so you can focus on building. Every team leaves with polished assets, pro photos, and the confidence to keep shipping.