News
Opponents of charter school expansion rally outside Town Hall before meeting Tuesday night
Opponents of Riverhead Charter School’s plan to build a new high school on Sound Avenue turned out in force for a rally outside Riverhead Town Hall prior to the Town Board meeting Tuesday night, despite the charter school’s announcement Tuesday morning that it had decided to abandon the plan.
News
Facing stiff opposition, Riverhead Charter School drops plans for Sound Avenue farmland
The Riverhead Charter School is withdrawing its bid to buy the Sound Avenue acreage after stiff opposition and intense debate, including “direct attacks on our students,” affected charter school students’ “psychological safety,” according to Riverhead Charter School Board President David Edwards. The board’s “resolve to find a new space” for its growing school “stands firm,” he said.
Letters
Riverhead Charter School board president: We will look elsewhere to build new high school
"Due to the direct attacks on our students, which have threatened their psychological safety, we are making the tough decision to withdraw our bid on Potato Acres."
Government
Charter school advocates and opponents clash over expansion plans at Town Board meeting
A standing-room-only crowd packed the Town Board meeting room Wednesday night to voice opinions opinion for and against the Riverhead Charter School’s plans for a new high school on Sound Avenue in Northville.
Government
Charter school superintendent fields community’s questions on Sound Avenue high school proposal
Riverhead Charter School Superintendent Raymond Ankrum spoke at the Greater Jamesport Civic Association's meeting, held via Zoom Saturday, to discuss the charter school's plans for a proposed new high school on Sound Avenue.
Government
Residents organize against Riverhead Charter School plan for new high school on Sound Avenue
Some residents have started to organize against a plan by the Riverhead Charter School to build a new high school in Northville, which can only happen if the Riverhead Town Board grants a necessary special permit.
Breaking News
Cops: Calverton boy, 14, charged with making threat against Riverhead Charter High School
A Calverton teen was arrested late last night after making a threat on social media against the Riverhead Charter High School, Riverhead Town Police said in a press release this morning.
News
Riverhead Charter School purchasing Northville properties for construction of new high school, athletic fields
The Riverhead Charter School is purchasing 71-acres of property in Northville, setting the stage for the construction of a new high school building and athletic fields, according to the school’s superintendent.
Community News
International art project ‘Pinwheels for Peace’ returns to Riverhead Charter School
Riverhead Charter School third-graders made pinwheels for display outside the school as part of the international Pinwheels for Peace project.
News
Riverhead Charter School granted expansion to grade 12, with 46% increase in enrollment limit over next five school years
Riverhead Charter School gained approval from the NYS Board of Regents Monday to expand to grade 12. The school also had its enrollment limit increased from 850 to 1,244 students over the next five school years.