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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.
Board of Education
Riverhead school district set to begin $26M capital improvement project funded by energy cost savings
Riverhead’s $26 million energy performance contract includes 34 separate upgrades across eight schools and is expected to save about $27 million over the 18-year term of the agreement.
Community News
Riverhead kids say a big ‘thank you’ to local veterans at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School
Students at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School got a chance to say thank you to local veterans today and speak with them about their service to our country. Photos.
Community News
Cultural pride on display at Riverhead High School’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Hispanic heritage and culture took the spotlight at Riverhead High School last night, where the community gathered to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with traditional food, dance, and music honoring Hispanic and Latino contributions to American history and culture. Photos.
Community News
‘Buddy bench’ reminds students of the power of friendship
“I often remind my students that we never truly know the battles others may be facing—whether at home or within—so it is important to simply be kind,” Pulaski Street School counselor Jen Boese said.
Riverhead High School
Riverhead holds town-wide fall cleanup
Riverhead High School Key Club participated in the town-wide fall cleanup on Nov. 1 by cleaning up along the Peconic Riverfront.
Football
Riverhead ends winless football season with scoreless loss to Bay Shore: photos
The Blue Waves closed the books on a winless varsity football season Saturday with a home field loss to Bay Shore.
Community News
Disney’s ‘Descendants- The Musical’ opens at Riverhead High School Thursday evening
Disney's "Descendants- The Musical" is on stage at Riverhead High School Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. Dress rehearsal photo slideshow.
