(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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts staff attended County Prep's Dress Rehearsal of Chicago, the High School Edition directed by Mrs. Raluca Shields. They were so impressed with the students’ performance, they awarded Juniors Kayla Velazquez, Arbaz Khan and Ariel Rivera, and Sophomores Matthew Segovia and Khira Fried $10,000 scholarships each, towards their Tuition at...
The County Prep HS community is proud of Senior Donari Joy Mosby. She collected 5729 pairs of socks and donated them to Triangle Park Community Center to be distributed to the homeless in Jersey City. For more information about this wonderful venture, please visit: MLK Day Sock Donation in Jersey City on NJ.com
County Prep's junior and senior culinary arts classes along with their instructors visited Hudson County Community College during November 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. In addition, one of their renowned chefs demonstrated a culinary lesson. They...