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Riverhead Rotary awards $105,500 in scholarships to 15 graduating seniors

by Jul 24, 2025
The Rotary Club of Riverhead awarded scholarships totaling $105,500 to 15 college-bound Riverhead High School graduating seniors this year.

Riverhead Athletic Club seeks nominations for new hall of fame

by Jul 16, 2025
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.

From rebuilding to championships: Riverhead athletics director Brian Sacks reflects on nearly a decade of leadership

by Jul 3, 2025
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.”

Riverhead celebrates the Class of 2025

by Jun 28, 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.

An end of an era: David Enos retires after 27 years as Riley Avenue principal

by Jun 19, 2025
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.

Pulaski Street School celebrates Juneteenth with annual essay contest

by Jun 18, 2025
Pulaski Street Intermediate School celebrated Juneteenth on Wednesday by announcing the winners of its annual essay contest for fifth-graders. Read the winning essays.

With heart and horsepower, student-led car show rallies community for Unified Sports

by Jun 2, 2025
Car show organized by Riverhead High senior Daniel Carty raised $2,500 for Unified Sports. His love of cars and heart for others brought the community together. Photos.

Update: Riverhead High School’s car show postponed to Sunday due to weather forecast

by May 27, 2025
Riverhead High School senior Daniel Carty is organizing the June 1 car show to benefit the high school’s Special Olympics program.

Riverhead Blue Masques nab Judges’ Choice Award for ‘Something Rotten!’ and 23 nominations in Teeny Award

by May 21, 2025
The Riverhead High School Blue Masques received 23 nominations and the Judges’ Choice Award for its production of “Something Rotten!” ahead of the 23nd annual East End Arts Teeny Awards ceremony. 

New booster club for Riverhead student-athletes to hold first fundraiser Friday

by May 13, 2025
The Riverhead Athletic Club, a newly-formed booster club to support Riverhead Central School District’s sports teams, is holding its inaugural fundraiser on Friday.