A Message from the Superintendent | | |
Dear Ramapo Indian Hills Families,
As we welcome the winter recess, this newsletter is a warm reminder of the exceptional achievements happening across our district. From academic accomplishments to athletic triumphs and student leadership, our students continue to represent RIH with pride.
Thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive families who help make these successes possible. I wish everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable break. We look forward to seeing you back on Monday, February 23rd.
With gratitude,
Shauna DeMarco
Superintendent, Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District
| | A Model for Success: RIH Model UN Teams Excel | | |
On February 5th and 6th, the Model United Nations teams from Ramapo and Indian Hills High Schools demonstrated exceptional diplomacy and leadership at AMUN XXVII, a regional conference hosted by Bergen County Academies.
Representing nations from around the globe, our students collaborated to draft resolutions on pressing global issues like weapon trafficking and sustainable technology. The event featured distinguished speakers, including U.S. House Representative Josh Gottheimer and Fair Lawn Mayor Cristina Cutrone, who highlighted the importance of student voices in today’s world.
Collectively, our students earned 14 awards and commendations, with Indian Hills High School receiving the prestigious Outstanding Small Delegation award. Special recognition goes to our individual "Best Delegate" winners, Leia Gomez and Finn McCarthy (Ramapo), and Julia Coppo (Indian Hills). You can watch a full five minute highlight video by clicking this link - and get some of the sights and sounds of the event! Congratulations to all our delegates for their hard work and dedication!
Read the full story and see the complete list of winners on the District Website
| | Ramapo Decathlon Team Advances to States | | |
The Ramapo High School Academic Decathlon team secured an impressive Third Place finish at the recent Regional competition, officially advancing them to the State competition on February 28th. The team’s success was fueled by a remarkable individual showing at the Awards Ceremony, where students across all grade levels earned medals in categories including Language, Art, Math, Interview, Speech, and Essay. Highlighting the team’s depth, top scorers were recognized across the Varsity, Scholastic, and Honors levels. This victory represents a collective effort from the entire 20-student lineup and their dedicated coaches. For a full list of winners, visit the district website.
| | Indian Hills Decathlon Team Advances to States | | |
The Indian Hills Academic Decathlon team earned Second Place at the Region II Competition, securing their spot in the upcoming State Finals on February 28th. In addition to a First Place win in the Super Quiz, the team saw standout individual performances from MVP Alexander Noerr, top Scholastic scorer Zachary Brothers, and top Varsity scorer Angelina Dominguez. The team’s broad success across all divisions highlights their deep academic talent and collaborative spirit.
For a full list of winners, visit the district website.
| | RIH Artists at WPU Exhibition | | |
Fourteen original artworks from the Ramapo Indian Hills District—including twelve student pieces and two faculty works—have been selected for the prestigious Art Start Exhibition at William Paterson University. Notable achievements include Indian Hills student Demi Walker, who received the Excellence in Collage Award for her piece, Stream. More details on the student pieces can be found on the district website. The exhibition is on display at the Power Art Center through February 14.
| | Dancing Their Way to the Top Ten | | Congratulations to the Indian Hills Dance Team on their successful debut at the United Nationals Competition in Florida. They earned top 10 finishes in Jazz (placing 6th) and Pom (placing 8th). This is extremely promising for a program that went to Nationals for the first time this year! We expect BIG things from them at Nationals in the future! Click the video icon below to enjoy one of their performances, the Pom dance routine. The other, Jazz dance routine, can be found here | | Dancing into First Place for the Third Time! | | The Ramapo High School Dance Team are three time Dance Team Union Regional Champions. Last year, they took first place in both JV Jazz and Large Varsity Jazz! This year, they won for Large Varsity Pom. | | |
We invite parents, families, caregivers, and students to refresh their understanding of our attendance recording procedures, definitions, and policies. Click the photo on the left, to visit the district website to read the policy's full details, effective as of August 2025.
You can access the document by clicking here as well.
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