Our Cosmetology students had the opportunity to learn from two industry professionals during back-to-back guest speaker sessions. Nicole Urina from I Do Lashes Salon shared her journey from hair stylist to award-winning lash expert. With over 20 advanced certifications and more than 5,000 lash sets completed, Nicole also discussed her experience as a trainer in...
Jannat was awarded 2nd place for creating the “GenIt!” app for students in her community. “GenIt!” is a free, student-focused app that helps low-income and first-generation students discover internships, scholarships, and summer programs on a live database. Her app was created to help build one single space where students can be provided with a list...
In honor of Black History Month, our National Honor Society and Poetry Club have collaborated on an event to honor African American poets and the long-lasting impact of their works. The celebration of African American literature invited all of our students to listen and applaud many powerful voices. A special thank you to Mr. Nelson,...
This weekend, students from our Model Government club attended Harvard Model Congress in Boston, the largest congressional simulation conference in the world. This event gave our students the opportunity to step into the roles of real-life members of Congress and government officials while debating complex national issues. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, leadership,...
Last week, our Student Council and Peer Leadership clubs hosted a successful Valentine’s Day spirit week! Celebrating love and kindness, students were able to participate in fun themes and events organized by our amazing volunteers! We’d like to give a huge thank you to both clubs who made this spirit week special. Another big thanks...
Congratulations to sophomore Jonathan Torres for breaking the Physical Education Pacer Test record with an impressive score of 162! Jonathan now holds the highest Pacer score in County Prep history. Congrats on this outstanding achievement!
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and the Commercial Photography program photographed the incredible CTE teachers who help our students build real-world skills, gain industry experience and discover pathways to high-demand careers. This month is a chance to celebrate their dedication, the support of our industry partners and the passion of our students,...
On January 21, our HOSA chapter had the opportunity to volunteer with the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services to assemble health kits for women in the community. These kits included essential personal care supplies and hygiene products designed to support health and wellness. Through this hands-on experience, students also strengthened their commitment...
Congratulations to Ms.Bianca Torres for being nominated as the Governor’s Educator of the Year for the Academic category County Prep/ATD! With 18 years of experience in education, Ms.Torres has consistently demonstrated her unwavering commitment to her students, colleagues, and school culture. She takes charge of numerous leadership roles that have a lasting impact on students’...
We are so excited to welcome back three outstanding alumni from the Class of 2021! George Ebeid, John Salib, and Mazen Hafiz volunteered their time to return and speak to our Medical Science majors. George and John are students at the Rutgers School of Pharmacy, and Mazen is a student at Rutgers’ Pre-Medical Program. They...