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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.

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.

Speakers give Riverhead 4th graders a lesson in the value of education and veterinarians

by Mar 19, 2025
Riverhead 4th graders from the school district’s elementary schools took a short field trip on Wednesday to the high school, where they learned about the importance of education and veterinary medicine from two guest speakers.

A new school year begins. Here’s some of what’s new in the Riverhead school district this year.

by Sep 7, 2023
Riverhead Central School District welcomed new and returning students back to school Wednesday. 

Makerspaces launched in all Riverhead schools, as educators aim to enhance early STEM learning

by Feb 6, 2023
There's a makerspace in each of Riverhead's seven school buildings now — workshop-like environments where students tinker, create, invent and build things, developing skills in STEM fields.

Riley Avenue Elementary School hosts its first-ever Thanksgiving parade

by Nov 25, 2019
Riley Avenue students held the school's first-ever Thanksgiving Parade Nov. 25, marching through the halls with colorful balloons modeled after the giant balloons in the Macy's parade on Thanksgiving Day.

Fall fun at Riley Avenue family festival

by Oct 26, 2018
Photos: Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrated autumn with a fun family festival last Friday afternoon.

Riley Avenue School students participate in ‘Leadership Day’ activities, Feb 7

by Feb 18, 2018
Some Riley Avenue School students participated in 'Leadership Day' activities demonstrating skills they had acquired through the pilot program initiative, such as public speaking, eye contact and data tracking.

Riverhead students take on the Great Kindness Challenge

by Feb 1, 2018
Students at Riley Avenue, Roanake and Phillips Avenue Schools took part in the Great Kindness Challange, a weeklong event geared toward teaching them how to show kindness to friends, family and others.

Riley Avenue librarian/media specialist wins grant

by May 26, 2016
Riley Avenue library/media specialist Amelia Estevez-Creedon was awarded a $500 grant. The money will go towards supporting the school library's social studies initiatives.