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Students at Riley Avenue Elementary School were thrilled by the drone technology demonstration given by Rocket Drones on Oct. 23.

Riverhead students get hands-on look at the future of drone technology

by Oct 23, 2025
Riverhead elementary schools hosted Rocket Drones on Thursday, bringing an engaging presentation on the developing world of drone technology to young students. Photos.

RHS vocalist receives All-County honors

by Oct 20, 2025
Tenor Jarell Gilliam, a junior at Riverhead High School, will perform next month in the Suffolk All-County Festival in Hauppauge.

Riverhead celebrates homecoming day

by Oct 19, 2025
Riverhead celebrating homecoming day Saturday with the annual parade up Main Street featuring class floats, the Riverhead High School marching band, the high school NJROTC, local officials, community groups and first responders.

90 Riverhead H.S. students and 2025 grads honored for AP course achievements

by Oct 17, 2025
Riverhead High School released the 2025 roster of students recognized as AP Scholars yesterday. Ninety students received recognition overall, including 51 2025 graduates, 37 12th-graders and 2 11th-graders.

Riverhead High School saxophonist named to All-State Symphonic Band

by Sep 16, 2025
Riverhead High School senior Christian Seymour has been named to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Symphonic Band. 

Ex-NFL player Ethan Greenidge, Riverhead CAP team up for donation to Phillips Avenue Elementary

by Sep 12, 2025
Phillips Avenue Elementary School received $5,000 to purchase new school supplies, thanks to the generosity of Riverhead CAP President Brian Stark and former NFL player and Riverhead Blue Waves football star Ethan Greenidge.

Riverhead’s Lindsay Lindenbaum wins Suffolk County health education teacher of the year

by Aug 14, 2025
Riverhead High School teacher Lindsay Lindenbaum has been named Suffolk County’s 2025 High School Health Education Teacher of the Year by the state's professional organization for health and physical education educators. 

Riverhead joins forces with Southampton for youth police academy

by Aug 4, 2025
Riverhead joined Southampton-area departments this year to host the East End Youth Police Academy, giving local students a glimpse into the training and discipline it takes to become a police officer.

‘I really thought it was too late’: Riverhead’s North Star Academy made graduation possible

by Jul 30, 2025
Emily Gonzalez was on the verge of dropping out of Riverhead High School. Then North Star Academy stepped in. With support, structure, and determination, she not only graduated — she’s now working in the school district.

Riverhead schools honored for music education excellence for third year in a row

by Jul 29, 2025
For the third consecutive year, the Riverhead Central School District has been recognized as one of the best communities in the nation for music education by a leading music industry trade group.