SHS Highlights

#WeAreSparta

Administrative Team:

Dr. Edward Lazzara - Principal
edward.lazzara@sparta.org

Mrs. Courtney Kopf - Vice Principal

courtney.kopf@sparta.org

Mr. Ryan Shafer - Vice Principal

ryan.shafer@sparta.org
Mrs. Jamie Barker - Director of Student Support Services

jamie.barker@sparta.org

Mr. Steve Stoner - Athletic Director

steven.stoner@sparta.org

Principal's Corner

As the final bells ring and we officially conclude the 2025–2026 school year, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our entire school community. This has been a remarkable year filled with outstanding academic milestones, unforgettable athletic achievements, and vibrant arts performances. Our students have consistently demonstrated what it means to be a Spartan by showing resilience, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

To our community partners, parents, and guardians, thank you for your support and collaboration throughout the year; we could not achieve this success without you. To our incredible faculty and staff, thank you for your relentless dedication to our students’ growth and well-being every single day.

I wish everyone a safe and restful summer break. Cherish the time with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing our returning students recharge and ready for another fantastic year in the fall.

Congratulations on a spectacular year.

Dr. Edward J. Lazzara

Principal

Staff Member Spotlight

Mr. Phillips consistently brings enthusiasm, positivity, and dedication to our school community. His ability to build strong relationships with students fosters a welcoming classroom atmosphere built on trust, respect, and encouragement. Whether through his positive energy, commitment to student success, or daily interactions with colleagues and students, Mr. Phillips makes a lasting impact on our school each and every day.

Student Accomplishments

Students of the Month

English - Piper Pero is outstanding in her dedication and really shines when it comes to critical thinking. She often brings up points in class and no one else (sometimes I'm included in that) have thought of. She is a voracious reader and just looks at each task in such a unique way. Her use of voice in writing is excellent, far beyond her years, and she is a top participant in class.

Math - Lucas Caamano works hard in Algebra 1 and will even take advantage of extra learning opportunities to gain even more experience with the content. He will also help other students in class if they need help and he is a large contributor to class discussion during lessons.

Science - Halle Mashig has worked very hard this year in honors chemistry and has been consistent in her work ethic. She works well in the laboratory setting as well as in small groups. Halle has maintained an A average and shows genuine interest in chemistry. She was also part of the Chemistry Olympiad team this year. I am very proud of the hard work and determination that Halle has shown this year.

World Language - Romeo Giacoia is an outstanding student who excels in language learning. He consistently demonstrates a respectful and positive attitude, going above and beyond in his work and participation. Romeo’s dedication and enthusiasm for Spanish make him a valued member of the classroom, and Ms. Kennedy looks forward to his continued success.

History - Ethan Carey has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement this year, consistently earning excellent grades through hard work, dedication, and a strong commitment to learning. He approaches his studies with curiosity and actively seeks clarification when needed, showing a genuine interest in understanding not just what happened in history, but why it happened. Ethan’s impressive work ethic and enthusiasm for learning make him a standout student in our school community.

Music - Joey Luna is a junior percussionist and is a member of the Honors Wind Ensemble, Blues, Inc. Jazz Ensemble, Marching Spartans, and Blue Nights Men's Choir. He is also a two year captain of the Front Ensemble in the Marching Band and is a valued member of our leadership team. Joey leads through his tremendous dedication, and high musical IQ. We are proud of his effort, and are looking forward to seeing him shine as a senior next year.

Physical Education - Cormac Gibbons arrives to class with enthusiasm and a positive attitude every day. He not only participates in activities, he organizes them and cleans up when they are done. He consistently shows leadership skills & demonstrates responsibility in class. He is kind and respectful to all his classmates and inclusive of others in whatever activity he is doing. Cormac brings a great energy to class and sets a positive example for underclassmen. He is an all-around great kid and a pleasure to have in class.

Career and Technical Education - Zoya Ahmed has been an exceptional student across both Advanced Marketing and AP Economics, consistently demonstrating the discipline, curiosity, and drive that define true academic excellence. In AP Economics, she diligently prepared herself from day one, building a strong foundation that allowed her to thrive in one of our most rigorous courses. In Advanced Marketing, she stands out for her strategic thinking, creativity, and ability to apply complex concepts with maturity and insight. Zoya’s work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to mastering challenging material make her an outstanding candidate for Student of the Month.

Art - Victoria Loforese has been an exceptional student in Intermediate Sculpture and has maintained an A+ average throughout the year. She is creative, consistently works diligently, and goes above and beyond on her projects. Her talent and attention to detail shine through in her artwork, and she approaches each assignment with original ideas and an awesome work ethic.

Best of Luck to all our RETIREES

Dr. Edward Lazzara

Mr. William Brennan

Mrs. Donna Earl

Mr. Eric Hood

Mrs. Christiane Wessels

Summer EBT and Summer Meals

Google Doc For Summer EBT - English
Google Doc for Summer EBT Spanish

Congratulations Group 2 Lacrosse State Champions

Spring Recognitions

Rowing Club

Our scholastic season culminated on May 2nd & 3rd, at the PSRA Philadelphia City Championships. Sparta was represented by a Men’s Novice Quad, a Women’s Novice Quad, and a Women’s JV Single.
The Girls Quad won first place and were each awarded individual gold medals.
The Girls team was also awarded a plaque naming Sparta High School the winner of the Women’s Novice 4x.
Sparta’s three boats were crewed by Hunter Richardson, Noah Fedge, Noah Dunbar, and Brayden Libysen in the Boys Quad; Abbie Hanson, Eve Wilkinson, Patricia Pietrzak, and Lilly Bunkers in the Girls Quad; and Marlon Wilson in the Girls JV Single.
These disciplined students trained for many hours, their hard work and grit paying off in a successful championship regatta.

Boys Lacrosse

Eric McCall, Eddie Brown, Jace Stiansen first team NJILL Waterman Division All League
Mike Pandiscia second team NJILL Waterman Division All League
Luke Spelman honorable mention NJILL Waterman Division
2026 HWS Boys Lacrosse Champions
Eddie Brown HWS Boys Lacrosse Tournament MVP
NJSIAA Sectional Champions
NJSIAA Group 2 Champions

Boys Volleyball

George Tsamadias and Joshua Tolentino first team NJAC boys volleyball
Robbie Ambrosino honorable mention NJAC boys volleyball

Baseball

Jacob Diaz first team NJAC Baseball
Shane Hoover second team NJAC Baseball
Grady Myhren second team NJAC Baseball
Brandon Wolitz honorable mention NJAC Baseball

Boys Golf

NJAC United Division Winners
Calvin Kirchner first team NJAC Golf
Brent Coleman second team NJAC Golf
Cody Sutton second team NJAC Golf
Sean Collins second team NJAC Golf
Ryan Grychuk honorable mention NJAC Golf

Girls Golf

Hannvri Lee second team NJAC Golf
Jocelyn Beach honorable mention NJAC Golf

Boys Track

Le-Shem Little first team NJAC Track
Chris Alden second team NJAC Track
Jacob Weinstock honorable mention NJAC Track
Le-Shem Little Sussex County, HWS, and Sectional Champion in the 100m and 200m

Girls Track