Every year in March the Culinary Arts schools compete for the best student chefs in the state. This year Isabella Del Monte, Karielys Gonzalez, and Grace Yueng competed in the Skills MRE challenge. They were not alone; 13 other schools were in the competition. The three student chefs were able to put together a three-course...Continue reading
On February 14, all students from Mr. Bejerano’s French classes organized and presented a class fashion parade in County Prep ITV-ROOM, "A French defile de mode." Being asked about this unique show, Mr. Bejerano said, “We created a fashion show all in French. Students each took turns being the commentators and the models. In this...Continue reading
County Prep hosted a college and career fair on February 11th, 2020. There were many hands that helped to orchestrate this event from administrators, teachers, counselors, Ms. Galluccio and Ms. DeGise to maintenance and security staff, transportation staff and our Chefs and students in the Culinary Program. Colleges, universities, as well as the military and...Continue reading
(February 7th, 2020) Only two weeks after our very successful run of Chicago, the Musical, County Prep Theatre Arts improvisers performed in our Sixth Annual Improv Show, which consisted of one act made of skits created through improvisation by the Improv class and a second act improvised on the spot by all Theatre Arts performers,...Continue reading
The Commercial Photography Department is happy to announce that a record 8 County Prep students have won Judges Awards in the annual Pingry School Photography Exhibition. The students represent 9th grade through 12th grade in the program. Their winning photographs are pictured here. Principal Ms. Barbara Mendolla and Mr. Gerard Patten would like to congratulate...Continue reading
Structured Learning Experience – Eastern Millwork – Holz Technik Academy Apprenticeship Program Peter J. Mielach from Eastern Millwork presented to students at County Prep High School on Friday, December 6, 2019. The apprenticeship program is a career opportunity for high school graduates interested in technology and manufacturing. Eastern Millwork has partnered with Hudson County Community...Continue reading
County Prep Culinary Arts students visited Hudson County Community College multiple times from September through February 2020 to participate in the “ Extended Culinary Student for the Day” program. The students were afforded the opportunity to work “one-on-one” with a renowned chef to prepare dishes selected by the students. During the last session, County Prep...
National Job Shadow Day – Monday, February 3, 2020 On Monday, February 3rd, Ms. Rubio’s graphic design class and Ms. Pica’s audio visual students participated in a Job Shadowing event at Wiley & Sons located in Hoboken, New Jersey sponsored by Junior Achievement. Upon arrival, Mr. Jesse Wiley welcomed the students and spoke about the...Continue reading
Shannon Carratini-Hatcher, a senior at County Prep High School, has won a Gold Key Award for both her individual pieces and her art portfolio in the NJ Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. She is among only 41 student awardees in the state, and of those only 12 were awarded a Gold Key for their...
In its eighth year, the after school Theater 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 live accompaniment, by renowned pianist Craig Ketter, and award...Continue reading