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Riverhead High School

Riverhead High School is a four-year high school with approximately 1480 students in grades 9 through 12. Principal: David Wicks, 631-369-6723 700 Harrison Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 School website.

Riverhead High School announces Top 20 in the Class of 2026

by Apr 20, 2026
Congratulations to the top 20 students of the Riverhead High School Class of 2026.

Riverhead’s girls wrestling team makes history in just two seasons

by Apr 2, 2026
In just two seasons, Riverhead’s girls wrestling program has produced county champions, state qualifiers and an undefeated team.

‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ takes the stage at Riverhead High School Thursday-Sunday

by Mar 25, 2026
The Blue Masques' production of 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' is on stage at Riverhead H.S. Thursday-Saturday at p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Riverhead art students create 16-panel portrait of the dancer Katherine Dunham

by Mar 25, 2026
Riverhead High School art students created a 16-panel portrait of the trailblazing modern dancer Katherine Dunham for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Portrait Project. 

Riverhead senior althetes commit to colleges

by Mar 4, 2026
Eight Riverhead High School seniors were honored yesterday during the school's annual spring signing day for senior athletes. Photos.

A celebration of history and culture, and a call to overcome modern tribalism

by Feb 15, 2026
The Riverhead school district's Black History Month program Thursday featured dance, music, history, poetry and a compelling keynote speech. Photos.

Riverhead High School students walk out to protest ICE

by Jan 16, 2026
More than 200 Riverhead High School students walked out during eighth period Friday to protest ICE and deportation policies.

Riverhead H.S. athletes honored for academic excellence

by Jan 5, 2026
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.

‘Outstanding’ again: Riverhead NJROTC eyes repeat Distinguished Unit honor

by Dec 11, 2025
Riverhead High School’s NJROTC unit earned an “outstanding” rating at its Area Manager’s Inspection as enrollment surges to 179 cadets. Photo gallery.

Cultural pride on display at Riverhead High School’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

by Nov 8, 2025
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.