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Riverhead High School revives its long-dormant mock trial team, and students get a taste of what it’s like inside a courtroom

by Mar 6, 2023
The program gives students an opportunity to build public-speaking skills, while learning about courts and the law.

From classroom to bookshelf: Riverhead teacher authors book about his pioneering course on the Black experience in America

by Feb 20, 2023
The Riverhead High School teacher who started a new class last school year to discuss the experiences of Black people in America has written a book about the class and his experience teaching it.

Riverhead students medal in three events during regional Science Olympiad competition

by Feb 16, 2023
Students from Riverhead High School won three medals last month competing in this year’s regional Science Olympiad tournament. 

Riverhead’s graduation rates drop slightly overall in 2022, but rise for certain groups

by Feb 3, 2023
Riverhead High School’s four-year graduation rate dropped slightly in 2022 to 81%, below the state average of 87%, while the graduation rate for English language learners jumped from 49% in 2021 to 59% in 2022.

Riverhead High School, looking to improve grad rates, to begin night school program next month

by Jan 26, 2023
Riverhead High School will begin a night school program next month to allow students who have dropped out to complete their degree on an evening schedule.

Riverhead High School senior named one of Long Island’s top 25 boys track and field athletes

by Jan 21, 2023
Riverhead High School senior Angelo Confort was named one of Newsday's top 25 boys track and field athletes on Long Island.

Riverhead High School to offer 10 new courses next year, while eliminating or modifying 8 others; course changes also coming to...

by Jan 18, 2023
Riverhead High School will offer 10 new courses next year, while eliminating or modifying eight current course offerings. Here's a rundown of the plan unveiled at last week's school board meeting. Similar changes are in the works for the middle school.

Fifty-four Riverhead High School students named AP Scholars

by Nov 28, 2022
Fifty-four Riverhead High School students have been named AP Scholars, and three earned national recognition by the College Board for their scores on the PSAT/NMSQT exam in 2021.

Blue Masques present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ this weekend

by Nov 3, 2022
The Riverhead High School Blue Masques will present the cult-classic musical “Little Shop of Horrors” this weekend. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Riverhead High School auditorium.

Student charged with menacing after incident at Riverhead High School Friday

by Nov 1, 2022
A Riverhead High School student was arrested in a menacing charge after an incident at the high school Friday.
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