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‘Together, We Are More’: Riverhead celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at the high school

by Nov 11, 2026
Riverhead's third annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration brought the community together Tuesday night to honor the traditions and culture of the countries represented by its students, families and staff.

Riverhead school district workers accuse facilities director of making offensive racial remarks, retaliation

by Nov 10, 2026
Three Buildings and Grounds employees accuse the Riverhead Central School District director of facilities of racially offensive remarks, intimidation and retaliation, the workers said.

Riverhead sophomore Wes Kujawski qualifies for state golf championship

by Nov 6, 2026
Riverhead High School sophomore Wes Kujawski qualified for the state boys golf championship in June after finishing sixth in the Suffolk County boys individual championship tournament.

Riverhead trumpeter selected for NYSSMA All-State Symphonic Band

by Nov 6, 2026
Riverhead High School junior Hilda Espana earned a perfect score on her All-State trumpet solo and was selected for the state symphonic band.

Crowd fills Riverhead school board hearing to oppose charter school renewal

by Oct 29, 2026
State lawmakers, teachers union leaders and parents packed a Riverhead school board hearing Wednesday night to urge New York education officials to reject Riverhead Charter School's five-year renewal.

Blue Masques bring Carrie: The Musical to the Riverhead High School stage this weekend

by Oct 29, 2026
The Riverhead High School Blue Masques will stage Carrie: The Musical Thursday, Friday and Sunday at the high school. Photos and preview.

Riverhead boys cross country wins first league title in 13 years

by Oct 24, 2026
The undefeated Riverhead High School boys cross country team captured its first league championship in 13 years.

Riverhead schools adopt AI policy, accept clean audit at Oct. 14 meeting

by Oct 21, 2026
The Riverhead Board of Education approved an artificial intelligence policy Oct. 14 that sets expectations for student use, requires supervisor approval for staff and bars confidential district information from generative AI systems.

67 Riverhead H.S. students and grads earn AP Scholar honors

by Oct 20, 2026
Sixty-seven Riverhead High School students and recent graduates earned AP Scholar awards for their performance on Advanced Placement exams, including 12 who also earned the AP Capstone Diploma.

Riverhead students recognize school board members for their service

by Oct 19, 2026
Riverhead students recognized Board of Education members for their service during the board’s Oct. 14 meeting, with presentations highlighting their involvement in schools and support for student programs.