County Prep Students Learn the Value of Holocaust Survivors’ Stories
(February 18, 2021) -- County Prep 9th graders in Ms. Taryn Ashe’s World Literature classes had an enriching experience learning about the Holocaust. After reading the graphic novels Maus I and Maus II by Art Spiegelman, students listened to survivors’ podcasts on the US Holocaust Memorial Museum website. To deepen the students’ learning experience, Ms....
County Prep Theatre Arts performs Little Women, the Broadway Show
In its ninth year, the after school Theatre Arts class has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students, who are learning both performance and rehearsal practices, and are encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theater. Once again, the show had complete accompaniment, by renowned pianist Craig Ketter, and award winning...
County Prep Parent Forum on Resources for Families During the Pandemic
January 28, 2021 Families looking for assistance with rent, food, mental health services, and tax preparation were provided information at the County Prep parent forum on Resources for Families During the Pandemic held on January 28, 2021. A link to these resources can be found under the Parents/Guardians tab on the district’s main web page,...
Pingry Virtual Photography Exhibit 2021 Features County Prep Students
CTE Month is going strong at HCST. Photography instructor Mr. Gerard Patten announced that his students participated in this year’s Pingry School Photography Exhibition. Due to Covid restrictions, this year’s exhibition will not be judged; however, 9-12th grade students from Mr. Patten’s classes participated as part of CTE Month. The students enjoyed getting their work...
SkillsUSA Week Gratitude Messages for County Prep Teachers
As part of SkillsUSA Week, County Prep SkillsUSA members organized “Messages to Our Teachers” on Tuesday, February 9th. The day was dubbed Give Back Day – “A day to rally around our school and community by focusing on ways for our chapter to give back.” For the Give Back Day project, SkillsUSA President Aashtha Patel...
County Prep Senior, Joseph Marto, Ready With the Plow
County Prep senior, Joseph Marto, was ready to help his neighbors in North Bergen and Jersey City shovel out from the recent nor’easter which produced a near record-setting snowfall. As shown in the photo, Joe refitted a go-cart and attached a mini-plow to the front. Joe plowed crosswalks and made the sidewalks more passable on...
County Prep Teachers Remember Star Student Jinal Patel During CTE Month
February marks Career and Technical Education Month and HCST teachers are fondly remembering their former students who have succeeded in their chosen fields. County Prep High School Alumna Jinal Patel was recently highlighted in Career Tech NJ. Former HOSA moderator and Medical Science instructor Eileen Garrett says, “Jinal was always pleasant and kind. She worked...
Ana Ramos, former County Prep student, Designs a Billboard Displayed in Times Square
Ana Ramos is a 2020 County Prep graduate that is already making great strides in the world of design. During her four years at County Prep, Ana was a student in the Graphic Technology Vocation with Ms. Rubio. “Ana was always driven and hardworking in class, I am very proud of her achievements.” Currently, Ana...
Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen Season 19 Features a County Prep Culinary Alumnus
The County Prep Culinary Arts program (Class of 2013) has produced many a success story. Recently, alumnus Eliott Sanchez was featured on the TV program Hell’s Kitchen with Gordon Ramsey. Season 19 in Las Vegas is currently airing and episode 1 is available on YouTube. Chef Kevin Collins said, “The Culinary Arts students are all...
Annual Starbucks Cup Artist Competition
This year Ms. Jillian Mulrain’s Annual Starbucks Cup Artist Competition looked a bit different than in past years, but it still brought the same joy and a little extra motivation to our Creative Art students at County Prep. With our students working virtually, the guidelines were simplified by having our students design on a Starbucks...