Congratulations to some of the newest members of the County Prep Chess Club. On Sunday, February 26th, nine players competed individually and as a team in the New Jersey Junior High Chess Championships in Lincroft, NJ. They finished 3rd in the State as a team. The following 9th graders competed: Mateo Acosta, Ohm Bhatt, Ali...
County Prep Fashion students were inspired by the novel 101 Dalmatians (1956) by Dodie Smith and Disney’s 1961 animated film by the same name. The sophomore fashion students used the fun loving Dalmatian puppies and the eccentric fashion-obsessed Cruella De Vil to create the collection which is on display in the mall area of County Prep High...
Several students from the County Prep AV Production Department worked together to produce a “How to Play Cornhole” video to promote the HCST Foundation’s Winter Social & Cornhole Tournament. The Foundation’s event will take place on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6-9pm at the Frank J. Gargiulo Campus with a pig roast and cornhole competition....
County Prep Fashion students visited LIM College in NYC, toured the college, and attended a presentation and panel discussion. County Prep /LIM College alumni Amanda Carter and Jeanine Martinez, both County Prep class of 2016, and Alyssa Ypil, County Prep class of 2018, all recent graduates of LIM College and working professionals in the fashion...
County Prep students visited Newport Center Mall on Friday, December 9 for an educational experience. Students engaged in decision-making activities which reinforced independent living skills. In addition, the field trip underscored the importance of respect in a group setting.
County Prep students visited Bryant Park on Wednesday, December 14 for an educational experience supporting leadership roles and financial literacy. Students were paired off to purchase items and place lunch orders. This was a culminating experience for them as part of an after-school program.
Chef Kevin Collins and his junior and senior culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, November 29 to participate in their “ Culinary Institute Tour." Chef Puc did an outstanding job presenting to the students to give them a glimpse of culinary arts at the college level. Ms. Nunez provided an overview...
Chef Joe Delesky's junior and senior culinary arts students visited Hudson County Community College on Tuesday, November 22 to participate in their “ Culinary Institute Tour." The students cycled through the various culinary labs to gain exposure to the post-secondary culinary arts program. Chef Puc demonstrated a culinary lesson on how to prepare different types...
Ira Stern from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) Automotive Technician/Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship program spoke with County Prep students on Monday, November 21 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...
Mark Kiuper and current students from the Youth Transitions to Work (YTTW) - Certified Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide Apprenticeship Program presented to over 75 students at County Prep High School on Monday, October 17. The scholarship program provides outreach, training, and placements for students interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Physical Therapy...