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Meet Our 2025 Wolfpack Student Council!
Meet Our 2025 Wolfpack Student Council! This amazing group of student leaders is ready to represent their peers, share ideas, and make Explore an even better place for everyone. We’re so proud of their dedication, creativity, and commitment to leading with respect, integrity, and school spirit. Here’s to a great year of leadership and teamwork...
Powderpuff Alert! Juniors vs. Seniors: Get Your Tickets Now!
The air’s getting chilly, the lights are getting spooky, and the competition is heating up! On November 14th, come see the Juniors vs. Seniors in the annual Powderpuff showdown! Come dressed in spirit gear, scream loud, and support your class! Tickets on sale now — don’t ghost this game!
Celebrating Ms. Acerra: 20 Years of Inspiring Science!
This week we’re highlighting our awesome Science Teacher, Ms. Acerra, now in her 6th year at CP! A teacher for 20 years, she still loves seeing students get excited about learning and is the advisor for the Class of 2027, Science Club, and Science National Honor Society. When she’s not inspiring students, she enjoys family...
The Recipe for Fun: Practical Cooking Classes at Hudson Technical
At Hudson Technical, our community cooking classes are all about good food and great company. Participants learn practical skills, new techniques, and recipes they can actually use at home. It’s a relaxed, welcoming environment where everyone from beginners to seasoned home cooks can enjoy the process.
Wolfpack Spotlight: Lilly Vidal, 6th Grade
Lilly participated in the Local Author Showcase hosted by @littlebohobookshop at the 2025 Bergen Point Fall Festival in Bayonne! Lilly shared her self-published books and connected with other authors. Writing has been one of her passions since elementary school, and she continues to inspire others through her creativity and love for storytelling. Do you know...
County Prep AV Students Capture “A Taste of Jersey City” for Youth Foundation Partnership
On October 6th, County Prep High School’s Audio Visual Production students participated in a Work-Based Learning (WBL) experience with the Youth Foundation of Jersey City, providing full media coverage for the organization’s annual “Taste of Jersey City” event. The collaboration was made possible through our ongoing partnership with Executive Director Hollie Meyer, who works closely with our students to create meaningful, real-world production...
Wear Your Fall Fits And Flannels
Wear your fall fits and flannels on Tuesday, October 28th for Spirit Week!
Environmental Science CTE: Healthy Harvest Field Experience
Environmental Science CTE: Healthy Harvest Field Experience Our 8th graders visited the Historic Jersey City Harismus Cemetery for their first Healthy Harvest CTE field experience! Students rolled up their sleeves to clean garden beds, lay cover crops, and learn about how green spaces connect to local history and sustainability. This hands-on trip combined environmental science,...
Calling All Witches Ghosts And Ghouls
Peer Leadership is hosting Halloween Spirit Week next week! From Meme Monday to Costume Day, show your school spirit and get creative with your outfits. Which day are you most excited for?
Explore Costume Contest Reminder!
Get your costumes ready for our annual Explore Costume Contest on Halloween! The contest will take place on Friday, October 31st during 8th period. Reminders: Costumes must be school appropriate. No masks or fake weapons are allowed in school. Masks can only be worn during the contest if your costume includes one. You can sign...
