On Tuesday, December 21st, the County Prep High School Performing Arts Department presented its annual Winter Showcase. The showcase, a long-standing tradition in the high school, allows students to demonstrate their studies in the Dance, Music, and Theater Arts programs. Since last year our Winter Show was virtual, students were enthusiastic to get back on stage...Continue reading
County Prep Fashion students, under the direction of their instructor Ms. Janet Patten, designed and constructed festive holiday dresses using the elements and principles of design. Using unconventional materials created many opportunities for the students to use their problem-solving skills. The dresses are on display in the mall area of County Prep High School. The...Continue reading
County Prep culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College multiple times this school year to participate in a “ Culinary Arts Immersion '' work-based learning experience (WBL). The students were afforded the opportunity to work "one-on-one" with a renowned chef to prepare a variety of succulent dishes. During one of the sessions, our students...Continue reading
County Prep students visited Kean University on Friday, December 3, 2021. The students attended an informative presentation as an overview of the institution followed by a tour of the expansive campus including the library, classrooms, theater, and numerous state-of-the-art buildings. They met with an admissions representative to discuss the various programs offered at the institution...
Culinary Arts and Fashion Design students partnered to create a collaborative project using a fun and playful monster theme. Chef John Palsi, Culinary instructor, and Ms. Janet Patten, Fashion Design instructor, are proud of how the students were able to put their creative minds together. Keeping in mind elements and principles of design, teams discussed...Continue reading
County Prep juniors and seniors visited New Jersey City University (NJCU) on Friday, November 12. Our students met with admission representatives for an overview of the majors, programs, support services, and campus life at this institution. The students toured the campus including classrooms, offices, and the library. The day concluded with a complimentary luncheon and...Continue reading
Mark Kiuper and current students from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) - Certified Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide Apprenticeship Program presented to over 70 students at County Prep High School on Monday, November 8. The scholarship program provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Physical...
On October 29th, County Prep students attended a virtual Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conference. The conference featured accomplished students and adults with challenges who have demonstrated exemplary self-advocacy and leadership skills. The purpose of this event was to empower students to help them transition from high school to adulthood. Some of the workshops attended...Continue reading
Ira Stern from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Automotive Technician/Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship program spoke with County Prep students on Monday, October 25th to discuss careers in the auto services industry. This Apprenticeship is a full-time employment opportunity combined with On-The-Job training and related classroom instruction. Students take classes in theory and apply them in...Continue reading
Greg Hanconx and Carolyn DeWolf from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Stage Hand Technician Program presented to students at County Prep High School on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. This is a “LEARN WHILE YOU EARN” program that provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming a Stage Hand Technician in the entertainment...