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Riverhead school board adopts $218.88 million budget proposal; public hearing set for May 6

by Apr 3, 2026
The Riverhead school board adopted a $218.88 million proposed budget Wednesday and set a May 6 hearing. The budget vote and board election take place May 19.

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.

NWS warns about black ice during morning commute; Riverhead schools, town government announce 2-hour delayed opening

by Dec 14, 2025
The Riverhead Central School District and town offices will have a two-hour delayed opening Monday morning. The National Weather Service warned motorists of black ice overnight and during morning commute.

Aquebogue Elementary School staffers honored for quick action to aid injured student

by Oct 29, 2025
A fourth-grader was 'significantly injured' during a tag football game at Aquebogue Elementary School this month, and school staff quickly came to his aid.

Meet Riverhead’s new superintendent of schools, Bob Hagan

by Apr 10, 2025
Bob Hagan, 51, of Rocky Point, is currently the assistant superintendent for human resources in the Longwood Central School District, a position he’s held since September 2020. He has 26 years experience as an educator, with the last 18 in administration.

Riverhead schools, town offices will have 2-hour delayed opening Wednesday morning

by Feb 11, 2025
Riverhead schools will have a two-hour delayed opening tomorrow morning due to inclement weather. All before-school activities are canceled,

Hochul vetoes bill requiring school district, union reps on industrial development agency boards

by Dec 27, 2024
Legislation requiring industrial development agencies to have school district and labor union representatives on their governing boards was vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week. 

Riverhead’s assistant superintendents Koerner and Galati taking incentive to retire as of June 30

by May 21, 2024
Breaking: Two Riverhead Central School District top administrators will leave the district at the end of next month, according to an agreement set for a vote at tonight’s special school board meeting.

State legislators reject Hochul’s education aid changes, propose tax hikes on wealthy earners

by Mar 19, 2024
The New York State Legislature is pushing back on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal, introducing alternative plans that would raise taxes on wealthy earners and increase funding for schools across the state. 

Riverhead school district proposes eliminating 38 full-time teaching positions, business official says

by Mar 13, 2024
The Riverhead school district needs to eliminate roughly 38 full-time equivalent teaching positions next year, according to the district’s business official.