Marsha Nivins from the Youth Transitions to Work Starting Points Apprenticeship program spoke to County Prep students on January 13, 2016 about an exciting child care services program. The presentation included on overview of career opportunities offered through the Starting Points apprenticeship certification program as part of the structured learning experience/transition planning for post-secondary options. ...Continue reading
County Prep Students Recruited for Jersey City Summer 2016 Internship Program
A special thank-you to Luis Pacheco from Mayor Fulop’s office for recruiting County Prep students for the Jersey City Summer 2016 Internship program (JCSI). He presented to over 50 County Prep juniors on January 21, 2016. The program will entail a career readiness component and placement with major companies to explore career opportunities representative of the...Continue reading
County Prep High School Theatre Arts Students Attend 2nd Annual Theatre Day
A large group of the Theatre Arts students participated this year in the 2nd Annual Theatre Day organized by Hudson County Alliance of Teen Artists in Partnership with Hoboken High School on Friday January 8th, 2016. The students took part in a full day of theatre activities taught by professionals who are leading the field...Continue reading
County Prep Theater Arts Performs the Musical Jekyll & Hyde
In just its fourth year, the after school Theater Arts credited course has brought a new performance opportunity to County Prep students, who are learning both performance and rehearsal practices and encountering first hand all of the aspects of professional theater. This year in particular has been special due to both having complete...Continue reading
County Prep Dance Alumni Concert a Success
County Prep Dance Alumni Concert The County Prep Dance Program held their first ever Alumni Showcase on Friday, January 8th. The event marked the 15th anniversary of the County Prep Dance Program under the direction of Ms. Heather Warfel Sandler. 22 dance alumni were involved in performing and video segments highlighting their current projects in...Continue reading
County Prep Students Hold Annual Deck the Doors Contest
By: Aysha Imtiaz and Princy Patel In December, the County Prep Student Council held its annual Deck the Doors Contest. This competition reflected people’s holiday spirit. Many homerooms participated in this contest. Since there weren’t that many limitations on how to decorate the rooms, many creative sides were seen. Students were able to express their...Continue reading
October Student Council Event a Success at County Prep
On Friday, October 13th County Prep’s Student Council Committee hosted the Halloween Costume Contest. Many students participated in the contest in the hopes of winning the Halloween Costume Contest. Third place winner, Yoonjin Shu’s costume was inspired by anime character Yuno Gasai. Our second place winners, Immani Bermingham, Natassha Rivera, and Jeramiah Irwin took the...Continue reading
County Prep Students Receive Awards at FCCLA Fall Conference
The NJ FCCLA Fall Conference was held on November 23, 2015 in Edison, NJ and attended by 600 people. Awards were given to the following County Prep Students. Congratulations to them all. Apple Bake-off: Jules Lombres who was awarded 1st Place Gold also received a $2,000 scholarship to Culinary Institute of America. Passion for Fashion...
County Prep Dance Celebrates 15 Years with Alumni Performance
Ms.Heather Warfel Sandler proudly announces an alumni concert featuring graduates of the County Prep Dance Program. The program is celebrating its 15th year under Ms.Warfel-Sandler’s direction. This promises to be a special night, with over 15 graduates who are still actively studying and performing in dance, music, and theater. It is also an opportunity for...Continue reading
HCST Foundation Gala Inspires Giving from Local Big Brothers Big Sisters Leader
December 17, 2015 (North Bergen, N.J.) – Carlos Lejnieks, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson and Union Counties, gifted HCST students with fifty pairs of Panasonic Sound Rush headsets, announced Linda J. Quentzel, ExecutiveDirector of the HCST Foundation.Mr. Lejnieks attended the annual HCST Foundation Gala this November where he was...Continue reading