Manalapan HackFRee -- A Careers in Technology STEM Event

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

• Location: Manalapan High School, 20 Church Lane, Englishtown

• Participant Registration: 9:00–9:30 AM

Building Entry
The school has two main front entrances:

• Before 10:00 AM: Please use the Auditorium Entrance (to the right when facing the building).

• After 10:00 AM: Use the Security Entrance (to the left when facing the building) and buzz in.

• Your name will be on the guest list, but photo ID is required.

• There are plenty of parking spaces in front of the building. 

The HackFRee Hackathon Guide is available on the HackFRee website and includes the schedule, workshops, mini-events, project submission details, and judging rubric. Some sections are still being finalized, and the live schedule will be updated with room assignments shortly.

Judges
Please arrive between 7:30–8:00 PM to meet the team and review the judging process. The rubric is attached. This year, teams will have scheduled judging times, allowing students to participate in activities while waiting.

Mentors

You are welcome to join as your schedule allows; there is no expectation to remain for the entire day. If you indicated availability for extended hours, we may ask you to assist with judging later in the day to help expedite the process. 

Presenters
Please review your assigned times and let me know if there are any issues. Room assignments will be added this week. All classrooms are equipped with a Promethean board and white boards.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to an exciting day of collaboration, creativity, and innovation. If your availability has changed and you are no longer able to assist, please let us know asap.

Thank you again for being an essential part of HackFRee 2026.

Jelena Komitas

Academic Supervisor of Mathematics and Science

Science & Engineering Magnet Program Supervisor
Manalapan High School

(732)-792-7200 x 5010

• Before 10:00 AM: Please use the Auditorium Entrance (to the right when facing the building).

• After 10:00 AM: Use the Security Entrance (to the left when facing the building) and buzz in.

• Your name will be on the guest list, but photo ID is required.

• There are plenty of parking spaces in front of the building. 

• Judges
  Please arrive between 7:30–8:00 PM to meet the team and review the judging process. The rubric is attached. This year, teams will have scheduled judging times, allowing students to participate in activities while waiting.

  Mentors

  You are welcome to join as your schedule allows; there is no expectation to remain for the entire day. If you indicated availability for extended hours, we may ask you to assist with judging later in the day to help expedite the process. 

  Presenters
  Please review your assigned times and let me know if there are any issues. Room assignments will be added this week. All classrooms are equipped with a Promethean board and white boards.

  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to an exciting day of collaboration, creativity, and innovation. If your availability has changed and you are no longer able to assist, please let us know asap.