June 12, 2026

A Message from the Superintendent

Dear Ramapo Indian Hills Families,

We are in the midst of enjoying the traditions that make June so special—recognitions, celebrations, and, of course, graduation. These moments provide an opportunity to reflect on how much our students have grown and all they have accomplished throughout the year.

To our students, staff, families, and Board of Education, thank you for your continued partnership and support. There is still much to enjoy and celebrate before the school year concludes, and I encourage everyone to savor these special days as we head toward a strong finish together.

Wishing our entire school community a wonderful end to the school year. Stay tuned for graduation photos, year-end celebrations, and reflections on another successful year in our next and final newsletter of 2025-2026!

With gratitude,

Shauna DeMarco

Superintendent, Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District

Digging for History

The field trip to Union Cemetery in Wykoff unearthed some historical artifacts for anthropology students at Ramapo. Visit the district website to see all the photos that were taken as they uncovered colonial-era items.

Great Gatsby Group Trip

Last week, Mr. Hedges’ and Ms. Casey’s junior English students headed to see The Great Gatsby on Broadway. A terrific curriculum connection, and a great day for all!

District Decision Day Celebration

highlights from decision day celebrations at RHS and IHHS 2025-26

The School Counseling Department celebrated Decision Day for Ramapo High School on May 29th, and Indian Hills High School on June 9th. Our District is incredibly proud of all that our seniors have accomplished throughout their high school journey. A special thank you to APTS and PTSO for supporting Decision Day as well as the parents who donated items as well as volunteered their time to make the day special. Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can not wait to see all that you accomplish in the future.

Successful Sports Roundup!

There's so much good news to share about our student-athletes at the close of the spring season.

We begin our overview with Ramapo. The Ramapo Boys Baseball Team finished their season with an impressive 22-12-1 overall record and a 7-1-1 mark to win the Big North - Freedom League. Coached by Mike Esposito and Garrison Ward, the Raiders made a deep run to the Bergen County Tournament Final and competed in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Final.

The Ramapo Boys Volleyball Team finished a highly successful 2025-2026 season with an overall record of 20-7. Coached by David Van Hook, the Raiders made their first-ever appearance in the sectional finals, finishing as the North Group 2 runners-up. The team also advanced to the Bergen County tournament finals, where they fell to the #1 seed Bergen Catholic.

The Girls Track Team completed another spectacular season, finishing as the North 1, Group 3 State Champions. This marks the second consecutive State Championship for the Girls Track team.

Spring 2026 was another standout season for Indian Hills Athletics, marked by championships, postseason success, school records, and exceptional individual performances across nearly every program.

The Softball Team continued its tradition of excellence, winning the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 1 Championship and advancing to the Group 1 State Semifinals. The Braves also extended their remarkable streak to 31 consecutive winning seasons. The Baseball Team again qualified for both the Bergen County and NJSIAA State Tournaments, overcoming injuries while upholding the program’s high standards.

The Boys Tennis Team delivered one of its strongest seasons in years, reaching the NJSIAA Sectional Semifinals and earning a signature upset over previously unbeaten Kittatinny (14‑0). Boys Golf added to the excitement by capturing the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 1 Championship, one of the most significant achievements in program history. The Girls Golf Team continued to progress, demonstrating commitment and steady growth.

Girls Lacrosse, led by first‑year head coach and IH alumna Leanna Rubinetti, earned its first league title since 2019 and qualified for postseason play. Boys' Lacrosse built momentum behind junior Michael Snudden, who broke seven school records during an outstanding season.

Girls Flag Football quickly became one of the spring’s most exciting teams, winning a league championship and hosting a state playoff game—further highlighting the rise of one of New Jersey’s fastest‑growing sports. Boys Volleyball also showed strong development under a new coaching staff, competing with energy and pride.

Track & Field enjoyed one of its best seasons in recent memory. Ethan Gray (1600m), Frank Coppa (3200m), and Juliana Paavola (Long Jump) won Big North Patriot titles. Coppa added county and sectional championships and earned state medals, while Paavola finished as the Group 1 State Runner‑Up and qualified for the Meet of Champions. Additional standouts included Chris Vigeant, Bryce Roberts, Lukas Kertesz, Luke Traficante, Kaeden Krafft, Erin Han, Jane Coppa, Naiovi Arredondo, Ella Romanzo, Alexa Silverstein, and Zafina Ajka. The boys' 4x800 relay won a county title, and the girls' 4x100 earned All‑Sectional honors with the second‑fastest time in school history.

Several coaches were also honored: Dave Stahl (Boys Golf), Danielle McCartan (Girls Flag Football), Jim Dunbar (Boys Tennis), and Joe Leicht (Softball) all earned Coach of the Year recognition.

Congratulations to all student‑athletes and coaches on an outstanding spring season.

Chances are... it was FUN!

Students from AP Statistics built games of chance and used their knowledge of probability to predict their profits. Visit the district website to learn more about how this activity linked back to what the students have been learning in class!