Manalapan HackFRee — A Careers in Technology STEM Event Please contact the School Organizer to register for this 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 (https://www.hackfree.info/) and includes the schedule, workshops, mini-events, project submission details, and judging rubric. Some sections are still being finalized, and the (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gWBvbGYHegTp5Rl0kUPrBWTQvRb8GiM76daeHEkNuBs/edit?usp=sharing) 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 [] [] Agenda: Please see the Agenda in the Description – 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. Manalapan High School, Manalapan, New Jersey, United States