Riverhead School District Welcomes New Superintendent

The Riverhead Central School District is welcoming a new superintendent. Share your thoughts with Patch.

Riverhead Students Create 'Blue Waves' Bandanas For Dogs

The kids will compete in the Chamber of Commerce’s “Chamber Tank" event, styled after the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” the district says.

Riverhead Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Riverhead area high schools have done so far.

Riverhead Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Suffolk County.

LI School District Celebrates Dr. Seuss

The Shoreham-Wading River School District celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday. What do you think of the decision not to publish 6 of his books?

Shoreham-Wading Senior A National Merit Scholarship Finalist

The Merit Scholarship award is based on abilities, skills, and accomplishments, the school district says.

Riverhead Comes Together To 'Adopt' High School Seniors

"Let’s pull together and show these students that they matter, we care, and this community has not forgotten about them."

5th Grade Singing Meteorologist Delights LI Radio Listeners

WBLI radio listeners on Long Island got a weather forecast with a musical twist provided by a talented Wading River fifth-grader recently.

1st Annual Holiday Lights Trail Dazzling In Riverhead

Don't miss a single one of the beautifully illuminated houses. See the full map of the Riverhead Holiday Village Trail here.

Student Presents Research To Brookhaven National Laboratory

His presentation will pave the way to sharing his groundbreaking scientific research on an even wider scale, school district says.

Student, Staffers Test Positive For Coronavirus In Riverhead

One elementary school will remain closed until Nov. 30 due to the "high number of close contacts," district says.

Teacher Tests Positive For Coronavirus In Riverhead

A teacher at the Pulaski Street School has tested positive for the coronavirus, district officials said.

Senior Semifinalist In 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program

Congratulations to Daniel Julian!

Riverhead Elementary School Evacuated After Bomb Threat: Police

The bomb threat was called in Thursday morning, police say.

2 Riverhead Teachers Test Positive For Coronavirus: District

The district was already closed to in-person learning through November 4 after transportation employees tested positive, district says.

Riverhead Schools Will Remain Closed Through November 3

With "many" new transportation employees quarantined after positive coronavirus tests last week, schools won't open again until Nov. 4.

Riverhead Schools Slated To Open Monday After Coronavirus Closure

After a number of employees in the transportation district tested positive, the district was closed Friday.

Veteran Custodian Gets Heartfelt Good-Bye From Students

Jimmy Dean was given a heartwarming farewell by students and staff at the Pulaski Street Elementary School.

Staff Member At Riverhead School Tests Positive For COVID

A total of 29 students who were in contact with the instructional staff member may have to quarantine, district says.

Hate Mail With Racist Slurs Sent To School Superintendent

"Resign or you will suffer if you won't leave," the letter said to Aurelia Henriquez read. "We hate your kind."

Residents Vote Down Riverhead School District Budget For 2nd Time

The Riverhead district will now operate under a contingency budget, with sports, clubs, musical performances, and other offerings slashed.

Riverhead Board Of Education Adopts Contingency Budget

The Riverhead school district was 1 of 3 on LI to vote down budget; contingency budget slashes athletics, clubs, musicals, literacy, more.

Riverhead School Supe Resigns Over 'Irreconcilable Differences'

She submitted her resignation based upon "certain irreconcilable differences and in the best interests of her family," a release said.

Riverhead School District's Budget Fails

See which of the 10 candidates vying for three open seats on the Riverhead school district's board of education won the race.

Riverhead Honors Seniors With Drive-Thru Celebration

Share your photos, videos of Riverhead's drive-thru celebration of high school seniors with Patch.

Riverhead Hosts Drive-Thru Tribute To Class Of 2020

"“It is so important to pay tribute to these students who are missing their senior year."

Top 20 Students Of 2020 Named By Riverhead High School

Some good news! Riverhead High School has named its Top 20 students for 2020. Congratulations to all for your dedication and hard work.

Teachers Send Video With Messages Of Love To Kids: 'We Miss You'

"They are in our hearts, and we are there for them — even in hard times. Whatever we can do for them, we will do, even from a distance."

No Coronavirus: Shoreham-Wading River School District Reopens

"Tuesday, March 10 will be a normal school day for all of our district and we look forward to seeing our students and staff."

Possible Coronavirus Exposure Shuts Shoreham-Wading River Schools

BREAKING: Kids were being sent home Monday morning after parents received a robocall about coronavirus.

Riverhead's Class Of 2020 Val, Sal Named

Congratulations to valedictorian Christina Yakaboski and salutatorian Zachary White!

Public Votes Down Proposed $96.5M Riverhead School Bond

How do you feel about the bond being voted down? Share your thoughts here.

Public Weighs In On Proposed $96.5M Riverhead School Bond Tuesday

Where do you stand on the proposed bond? Do you support or oppose the funding for repairs and renovations in the school district?

Riverhead Community Bond Forums Planned

If you have questions about the proposed $96.5M bond resolution, forums are planned to discuss the issues.

Union Reps Head To LI To Rally For $31M Owed In State Aid

"The truth is that our district is in dire need of funding to help us address the growing needs of students."

Crowd Rallies To Demand $31M In Riverhead State Aid

"If the money doesn't come to us, we're going to go and get it."

High School Football Champs Honored By Hometown

Congratulations to the Shoreham-Wading River varsity football team!

Students Remember Boy Scout, 12, Killed In DWI Crash

Beautiful: A fellow Boy Scout wrote a speech about his friend’s hopes, dreams, and accomplishments; students made red ribbons for Andrew.

Riverhead Rallies To Advocate For Fair Share Of School Funding

"It is our hope that this rally will get our voices heard at the state level.”

Community Asked To Vote On $96.5M School Capital Improvement Plan

Plans include fund repairs and renovations to the Riverhead school district. A vote will be held on Feb. 25.