Hudson County Schools of Technology Celebrates 34 Students Earning Associate Degrees Before High School Graduation Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST) proudly celebrates 34 students from High Tech High School and County Prep High School who earned Associate Degrees through Hudson County Community College’s Early College Program prior to graduating from high school. The students...
Category: County Prep High School
Capitol Bound: Melissa Santana Wins First Place in Congressional Art Competition
The Congressional Art Competition, supported by members of Congress, remains one of the most widely viewed student art exhibitions in the country. This year, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver invited student artists from the 10th Congressional District to create work reflecting the experiences of those living within the district under the theme of Resistance & Resilience. We...
County Prep High School Welcomes Industry Professionals for Annual Career Day
On May 1st, our district proudly presented Career Day at County Prep High School, giving students the opportunity to learn directly from professionals representing a wide range of career fields and industries. Throughout the day, presenters shared their professional experiences through brief presentations and interactive question-and-answer sessions. The event was designed to help students explore...
County Prep Students Host Wellness Day
On May 18th, students at County Prep High School took part in Wellness Day, an event created to help students recharge during testing season, prioritize well-being, and engage in social emotional learning as a school community. Hosted by the elective Pursuit of Happiness, students from the class led 30 interactive workshops in over 150 class...
Celebrating the Class of 2026: Commitment Day Highlights
Last Friday, May 1st, our guidance department held their annual commitment day. It was a morning event to celebrate the seniors’ accomplishments and dedication. Congratulations to the class of 2026 on their commitments, we are wishing you the best of luck with your future endeavors!
County Prep Students win Silver and United States Air Force Awards at the 2026 Hudson County STEM Showcase
At today’s Hudson County STEM Showcase Awards Ceremony at the Liberty Science Center, our students Mohan Chitkara, Alice Li, and Vinson Guo were honored with two major awards for their project, “Going with the Flow: Mitigating Hemodynamic Energy Loss and Thrombotic Risk in Single-Ventricle Palliation with AI‑Optimized Helical Circuits.” They received: • Silver Award (Senior...
From 3D Printing to Hydroforming: County Prep Students Go Behind the Scenes at STS Aerospace
County Prep’s STEM Club visited STS Aerospace, a company that designs and manufactures aerospace components and leads the world in producing superior flexible hose and complex rigid assemblies, as well as providing certified overhaul and repair capabilities. Before entering the company floor, students learned important safety procedures. During the trip, students met a variety of...
County Prep Students Shine at 2026 Hudson County STEM Showcase
On Monday, March 2, 2026, nine students from County Prep competed in the 2026 Hudson County STEM Showcase hosted by RWJBarnabas Health and the Liberty Science Center: Maya Castillo Mohan Chitkara Kamila Dessus Vinson Guo Angela Hu Izyan Khan Alice Li Bianca Tricta Kurokawa Isabel Tsang All nine students presented their research projects and received...
County Prep Partners with Safe Communities Task Force for Student Support Town Hall
On March 11, Superintendent Macagnano invited members of the Safe Communities Task Force to a Town Hall meeting with County Prep students and staff to discuss support and resources available for students and families. Representatives from the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services participated in the event, including Director Darice Toon, Samantha Moore...
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...
