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Islanders mascot Sparky visits Riverhead on the eve of ‘P.S. I Love You Day’ with an important message for students

by Feb 13, 2025
On the agenda at today's assembly: learning about the importance of making smart decisions, eating healthy, staying active and treating each other with compassion. Also on the agenda: laughs and fun as the kids enjoyed games and activities with Sparky.

Lessons in heroism: the life—and death—of Riverhead’s Medal of Honor recipient

by Oct 13, 2024
Sixth-graders who filled the Pulaski Street auditorium sat in total silence as speakers brought to life the story of an ordinary young man from Riverhead whose extraordinary valor in combat in Vietnam saved his fellow soldiers’ lives at the expense of his own.

Flag Day celebration marks the 247th birthday of the Stars and Stripes

by Jun 14, 2024
Pulaski Street School celebrated the 247th anniversary of the Continental Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States of America on June 14, 1777.

Perseverance pays off for Wading River boy, 10, winner of 2023 Bandits Championship

by Oct 3, 2023
Meet Reid Halpin. This 10-year-old race car driver came back from a hard crash at Waterford Speedbowl in 2021 to earn the 2023 Bandits championship Sunday at Riverhead Raceway.

Juneteenth through the eyes of young slaves in 1865: East End Voter Coalition celebrates annual essay contest winners at Pulaski Street...

by Jun 12, 2023
The East End Voter Coalition announced this year's contest winners during a celebration at Pulaski Street School on June 2. Aurora Scott, Gabriella Beck and Sara Martinez Acosta earned top honors. Read the winning essays here.

History of school district property comes to life for students, as marker is placed at the old fair grounds site in...

by May 16, 2023
On the land where Pulaski Street school and most of the school district’s athletic fields now sit, horses once trotted around a race track, Babe Ruth and Satchel Paige both played ball, and Teddy Roosevelt once campaigned to be governor of New York.

Off to see the wizard: Riverhead students stage ‘The Land of Oz’ — with a Pulaski Street twist

by May 10, 2023
“The Land of Oz: Pulaski Edition,”  an original adaptation of the beloved classic, takes the stage Friday at 5 p.m. at the Pulaski Street School’s auditorium. Photos.

Pulaski Street School hosts ‘stuff-a-bus’ donation drive for Ukraine this month

by Mar 3, 2023
Pulaski Street School is hosting a “stuff-a-bus” donation drive to collect necessities for the people affected by the war in Ukraine.

Pulaski Street School and East End Voter Coalition celebrate Juneteenth with annual essay contest

by Jun 19, 2022
Pulaski Street School and the East End Voter Coalition celebrated Juneteenth Friday with a presentation of the winning essays in the annual Juneteenth essay contest.

Students and community march against drugs in 35th annual Riverhead CAP event

by Jun 11, 2022
The Riverhead CAP “Say No to Drugs” march returned to downtown Riverhead Friday morning after a two-year pandemic hiatus, welcomed back by perfect spring weather and hundreds of enthusiastic participants and spectators.