Schools
Community News
A celebration of history and culture, and a call to overcome modern tribalism
The Riverhead school district's Black History Month program Thursday featured dance, music, history, poetry and a compelling keynote speech. Photos.
Community News
Roanoke Avenue Elementary School students celebrate P.S. I Love You Day all week long
Roanoke Avenue Elementary School students delivered 400 valentines to the Westhampton Care Center Thursday as part of a P.S. I Love You Day weeklong event.
Community News
Riverhead chef Jerry Dicecco hosts middle school French club culinary field trip
Chef Jerry Dicecco hosted the Riverhead Middle School French Club for a culinary field trip, serving up frog legs, escargot, moules-frites and crème brûlée to 8th graders.
Board of Education
School district business official: Audit issues were fixed before comptroller report was released
Business official says financial “guardrails” slipped in 2022–23, leading to audit findings; problems were corrected in 2023–24.
News
Riverhead High School students walk out to protest ICE
More than 200 Riverhead High School students walked out during eighth period Friday to protest ICE and deportation policies.
Community News
Riverhead H.S. athletes honored for academic excellence
Riverheadl’s fall sports teams and athletes were honored for their exceptional academic performance, as recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
Board of Education
State audit faults Riverhead schools for weak financial oversight in 2022–2024
Comptroller audit cites late and inaccurate reports, weak controls and millions moved without required review in Riverhead schools, 2022–24.
Community News
Spreading Christmas cheer to kids in need: local toy drives collect hundreds of toys
Christmas will be brighter for kids at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School, thanks to the efforts of local residents, spearheaded by Riverhead Highway Superintendent Mike Zaleski.
Community News
‘Outstanding’ again: Riverhead NJROTC eyes repeat Distinguished Unit honor
Riverhead High School’s NJROTC unit earned an “outstanding” rating at its Area Manager’s Inspection as enrollment surges to 179 cadets. Photo gallery.
Schools
Distraction-free schools law brings more focus, student engagement to Riverhead classrooms
Riverhead teachers and students say New York’s bell-to-bell cellphone ban is cutting distractions and bringing more focus to class.
