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With first year behind him, Riverhead superintendent looks ahead as students return

by Sep 4, 2026
As Riverhead students head back to school this week, Superintendent Bob Hagan says his second year begins with a deeper understanding of the district, its schools and the community.

Riverhead Town Board, school district clash over who pays for school resource officers

by Aug 28, 2026
Days before the first day of school, the town and the Riverhead school district remain at odds over funding for two uniformed police officers in the secondary schools.

Pulaski students launch ‘Riverhead Air Force’ win honors at L.I. Drone Competition

by Jul 28, 2026
The 'Riverhead Air Force' drone racing team formed by Pulaski Street School's makerspace club competed in a competition in Seaford.

Murphy, Redmond elected to lead school board: July 1 meeting wrap-up

by Jul 8, 2026
Riverhead school board elected new officers, approved consultant agreements and heard parent concerns over Riley child care.

Riverhead H.S. celebrates the Class of 2026

by Jun 27, 2026
Riverhead High School celebrated the more than 400 graduates Friday evening at McKillop Field during commencement for the Class of 2026.

Riley Avenue Elementary celebrates ‘Old Glory’ at June 15 Flag Day event

by Jun 23, 2026
Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrated “Old Glory” with the school’s annual Flag Day ceremony and concert on June 15.

Riverhead school board June 3 meeting wrap

by Jun 5, 2026
The Riverhead school board approved more than $1 million in repair reserve spending, several administrative appointments and two new eighth-grade honors courses Wednesday night.

Riverhead’s ’25-’26 Suffolk Zone Awards recipients

by Jun 4, 2026
Riverhead High School seniors Adriana Martinez and Dillon Zaleski have received the 2025–2026 New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Suffolk Zone Awards.

Riverhead school budget passes 52.8% to 47.2%

by May 19, 2026
Riverhead Central School District voters approved the 2026-2027 operating budget  Tuesday by a vote of 944 to 841.

Riverhead school district budget vote, trustee election takes place Tuesday: preview

by May 18, 2026
Riverhead school district voters will weigh in on the proposed $218.88 million 2026-2027 budget vote and choose four trustees from a field of five candidates.