Schools
Board of Education
School board wrap: tenured teacher fired after disciplinary charges; new appointments made; policy on teaching controversial issues tabled
Here;s a rundown of actions taken during the Aug. 9 Riverhead Board of Education meeting.
Riverhead High School
Riverhead High School senior honored at Dellecave Awards
Riverhead High School senior Ava Sumwalt was honored at the 22nd Annual Butch Dellecave Awards held in Holbrook.
Board of Education
Oyster Bay-East Norwich administrator tapped to lead Riverhead Middle School
The Riverhead Board of Education at a special meeting last night appointed Joseph Pesqueira of Smithtown principal of the middle school, succeeding Stephen Hudson, who took the helm at Phillips Avenue Elementary School after the retirement of longtime principal Debra Rodgers.
Board of Education
Riverhead school superintendent gets $32,500 boost in salary and benefits under contract amendment approved by school board last week
Tornatore's base pay rose from $235,000 to $250,000, a 6.38% increase. He also received a $2,500 increase in the district's contribution to a tax-deferred annuity and will be paid a $15,000 vehicle allowance.
Board of Education
Leadership shuffle on Riverhead school board: Connelly elected president, Downs shifts to VP
The Riverhead Board of Education elected a new president at its organizational meeting for the 2022-2023 school year. Trustee Brian Connelly was named board president while immediate past-president Laurie Downs we elected vice president.
Community News
Congratulations to the Class of 2022
Photo gallery from the Riverhead High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremonies June 24.
Board of Education
‘Equity in Education Plan’ adopted by Riverhead school board
The Riverhead Board of Education adopted an ”Equity in Education Plan” at its board meeting last week aimed at implementing the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion framework within the district.
Community News
Pulaski Street School and East End Voter Coalition celebrate Juneteenth with annual essay contest
Pulaski Street School and the East End Voter Coalition celebrated Juneteenth Friday with a presentation of the winning essays in the annual Juneteenth essay contest.
Board of Education
Riverhead school board wrap-up: new lawyers, auditors, architects hired; retirees honored
The Riverhead Board of Education hired new legal, auditing and architectural firms, honored retirees and made some personnel changes during its meeting Tuesday., the last scheduled meeting of the school year.
Board of Education
Board of Education adopts ‘Blueprint for Success,’ a new five-year improvement plan
The Riverhead Central School District has a new five-year plan that identifies five goals: improving academic success, improving the district’s culture, engaging the community and families, enhancing social-emotional support and improving facilities.