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Ex-NFL player Ethan Greenidge, Riverhead CAP team up for donation to Phillips Avenue Elementary
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.
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Riverhead’s Lindsay Lindenbaum wins Suffolk County health education teacher of the year
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.
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Riverhead joins forces with Southampton for youth police academy
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.
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‘I really thought it was too late’: Riverhead’s North Star Academy made graduation possible
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.
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Riverhead schools honored for music education excellence for third year in a row
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.
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Riverhead Rotary awards $105,500 in scholarships to 15 graduating seniors
The Rotary Club of Riverhead awarded scholarships totaling $105,500 to 15 college-bound Riverhead High School graduating seniors this year.
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Riverhead Athletic Club seeks nominations for new hall of fame
The Riverhead Athletic Club is accepting nominations for a new hall of fame that will honor former student-athletes, coaches and other exceptional individuals that have contributed significantly to the school district’s athletic programs.
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From rebuilding to championships: Riverhead athletics director Brian Sacks reflects on nearly a decade of leadership
Brian Sacks, Riverhead schools’ athletics director, is leaving after almost a decade leading the Blue Waves. His proudest accomplishment was fostering “the pride and the love from the players for the school and for the athletic community.”
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Riverhead celebrates the Class of 2025
Highlights and photos from Riverhead High School's Class of 2025 graduation ceremony Friday night, a ceremony filled many emotional moments and much joy.
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An end of an era: David Enos retires after 27 years as Riley Avenue principal
Riley Avenue Elementary School Principal David Enos is retiring this month after 27 years leading the Calverton elementary school. "There was something here that was obviously special,” he said, reflecting on his tenure.
