Recognizing Excellence in Compassion and Guidance
On Friday, March 6, 2026, we recognized our school social workers with a breakfast to thank them for their work. We would like to thank Mr. Finn, Ms. Granato, Ms. Micele, and Ms. Zucconi for providing essential support to our students and staff. We appreciate their compassionate guidance, commitment to uplifting our school community, and...
Lashes, Skincare, and Success: Real-World Lessons for Our Cosmetology Students
Our Cosmetology students had the opportunity to learn from two industry professionals during back-to-back guest speaker sessions. Nicole Urina from I Do Lashes Salon shared her journey from hair stylist to award-winning lash expert. With over 20 advanced certifications and more than 5,000 lash sets completed, Nicole also discussed her experience as a trainer in...
Sophomore Jannat Saqib Takes 2nd Place in Congressional App Challenge
Jannat was awarded 2nd place for creating the “GenIt!” app for students in her community. “GenIt!” is a free, student-focused app that helps low-income and first-generation students discover internships, scholarships, and summer programs on a live database. Her app was created to help build one single space where students can be provided with a list...
Echoes of Greatness: A Celebration of African American Poetic Voices
In honor of Black History Month, our National Honor Society and Poetry Club have collaborated on an event to honor African American poets and the long-lasting impact of their works. The celebration of African American literature invited all of our students to listen and applaud many powerful voices. A special thank you to Mr. Nelson,...
Future Leaders in Action: Celebrating Our Success at Harvard Model Congress
This weekend, students from our Model Government club attended Harvard Model Congress in Boston, the largest congressional simulation conference in the world. This event gave our students the opportunity to step into the roles of real-life members of Congress and government officials while debating complex national issues. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, leadership,...
Kindness in Focus: Student Council & Peer Leadership Spread the Heart
Last week, our Student Council and Peer Leadership clubs hosted a successful Valentine’s Day spirit week! Celebrating love and kindness, students were able to participate in fun themes and events organized by our amazing volunteers! We’d like to give a huge thank you to both clubs who made this spirit week special. Another big thanks...
Jonathan Torres: The New King of the Pacer Test
Congratulations to sophomore Jonathan Torres for breaking the Physical Education Pacer Test record with an impressive score of 162! Jonathan now holds the highest Pacer score in County Prep history. Congrats on this outstanding achievement!
Focus on the Future: Spotlight on Our CTE Educators
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and the Commercial Photography program photographed the incredible CTE teachers who help our students build real-world skills, gain industry experience and discover pathways to high-demand careers. This month is a chance to celebrate their dedication, the support of our industry partners and the passion of our students,...
County Prep Empowers Students at Annual AP & Elective Fair
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, County Prep held its annual AP & Elective Fair. This event is designed to help students make informed course requests for next school year. Students had the opportunity to meet teachers, hear from current students, and learn about course expectations and benefits. We would like to thank our teachers, student...
Service in Action: Assembling Essential Health Kits for Our Community
On January 21, our HOSA chapter had the opportunity to volunteer with the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services to assemble health kits for women in the community. These kits included essential personal care supplies and hygiene products designed to support health and wellness. Through this hands-on experience, students also strengthened their commitment...