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Football: Longwood shuts down Waves, 36-0

by Oct 12, 2025
The Waves (0-5) look to put their first "w" on the board at their homecoming game next Saturday against Patchogue-Medford (2-3).

Blue Waves field hockey: photos

by Oct 12, 2025
The Blue Waves took on undefeated Sachem East in Division I varsity field hockey on Riverhead's home turf Friday. Photo gallery.

Riverhead High School Homecoming Parade

by Oct 11, 2025
Riverhead High School's 2025 homecoming parade steps off on East Avenue at 12 noon, continues west on Main Street to Osborn Avenue...

Blue Waves varsity girls soccer photos

by Oct 10, 2025
The Blue Waves varsity girls soccer team took on the undefeated East Hampton Bonackers yesterday in Riverhead.

Riverhead High School saxophonist named to All-State Symphonic Band

by Sep 16, 2025
Riverhead High School senior Christian Seymour has been named to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Symphonic Band. 

Riverhead’s Lindsay Lindenbaum wins Suffolk County health education teacher of the year

by Aug 14, 2025
Riverhead High School teacher Lindsay Lindenbaum has been named Suffolk County’s 2025 High School Health Education Teacher of the Year by the state's professional organization for health and physical education educators. 

‘I really thought it was too late’: Riverhead’s North Star Academy made graduation possible

by Jul 30, 2025
Emily Gonzalez was on the verge of dropping out of Riverhead High School. Then North Star Academy stepped in. With support, structure, and determination, she not only graduated — she’s now working in the school district.

Riverhead schools honored for music education excellence for third year in a row

by Jul 29, 2025
For the third consecutive year, the Riverhead Central School District has been recognized as one of the best communities in the nation for music education by a leading music industry trade group. 

Riverhead Athletic Club seeks nominations for new hall of fame

by Jul 16, 2025
The Riverhead Athletic Club is accepting nominations for a new hall of fame that will honor former student-athletes, coaches and other exceptional individuals that have contributed significantly to the school district’s athletic programs.

From rebuilding to championships: Riverhead athletics director Brian Sacks reflects on nearly a decade of leadership

by Jul 3, 2025
Brian Sacks, Riverhead schools’ athletics director, is leaving after almost a decade leading the Blue Waves. His proudest accomplishment was fostering “the pride and the love from the players for the school and for the athletic community.”