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Riverhead Central School District

Riverhead H.S. celebrates the Class of 2026

by Jun 27, 2026
Riverhead High School celebrated the more than 400 graduates Friday evening at McKillop Field during commencement for the Class of 2026.

Riley Avenue Elementary celebrates ‘Old Glory’ at June 15 Flag Day event

by Jun 23, 2026
Riley Avenue Elementary School celebrated “Old Glory” with the school’s annual Flag Day ceremony and concert on June 15.

Meet Roanoke’s new principal, Jessica Farmer 

by May 9, 2026
A conversation with Jessica Farmer, the next principal of Roanoke Avenue Elementary School.

School district business official: Audit issues were fixed before comptroller report was released

by Jan 22, 2026
Business official says financial “guardrails” slipped in 2022–23, leading to audit findings; problems were corrected in 2023–24.

State audit faults Riverhead schools for weak financial oversight in 2022–2024

by Dec 16, 2025
Comptroller audit cites late and inaccurate reports, weak controls and millions moved without required review in Riverhead schools, 2022–24.

Distraction-free schools law brings more focus, student engagement to Riverhead classrooms

by Dec 10, 2025
Riverhead teachers and students say New York’s bell-to-bell cellphone ban is cutting distractions and bringing more focus to class.

Riverhead school district set to begin $26M capital improvement project funded by energy cost savings

by Nov 20, 2025
Riverhead’s $26 million energy performance contract includes 34 separate upgrades across eight schools and is expected to save about $27 million over the 18-year term of the agreement.

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.

Ex-NFL player Ethan Greenidge, Riverhead CAP team up for donation to Phillips Avenue Elementary

by Sep 12, 2025
Phillips Avenue Elementary School received $5,000 to purchase new school supplies, thanks to the generosity of Riverhead CAP President Brian Stark and former NFL player and Riverhead Blue Waves football star Ethan Greenidge.

A big change ahead for students this fall: a bell-to-bell ban on smartphone use during school day

by Aug 20, 2025
There’s a big change for students going back to school this year: a bell-to-bell ban on the use of personal smartphones in school buildings and on school grounds during the school day.