Schools
Board of Education
Riverhead school board lowers Regents exam weight in final grades to 10%
Riverhead students’ Regents exams will now count for 10% of their course grade average — down from 20% in previous years — under a new policy amendment adopted by the school board on Tuesday.
Board of Education
Riverhead schools, non-instructional employees OK 5-year labor deal
The Riverhead Central School District and the union representing its non-instructional employees have reached a five-year deal on a labor contract retroactive to the current school year extending through July 2029.
Board of Education
Riverhead school board member Brian Connelly resigns mid-term
Long-time Riverhead Board of Education member and former president Brian Connelly resigned last week in the middle of his term. Connelly had been absent from most school board meetings this school year.
Community News
With heart and horsepower, student-led car show rallies community for Unified Sports
Car show organized by Riverhead High senior Daniel Carty raised $2,500 for Unified Sports. His love of cars and heart for others brought the community together. Photos.
Community News
Update: Riverhead High School’s car show postponed to Sunday due to weather forecast
Riverhead High School senior Daniel Carty is organizing the June 1 car show to benefit the high school’s Special Olympics program.
Community News
Riverhead Blue Masques nab Judges’ Choice Award for ‘Something Rotten!’ and 23 nominations in Teeny Award
The Riverhead High School Blue Masques received 23 nominations and the Judges’ Choice Award for its production of “Something Rotten!” ahead of the 23nd annual East End Arts Teeny Awards ceremony.
Board of Education
Riverhead school budget passes 56% to 44%
Riverhead school district voters approved a $211.4 million operating budget for the coming school year Tuesday by a vote of 1,004 to 793.
Board of Education
Vote on $211 million Riverhead school budget will take place Tuesday at the high school
Riverhead Central School District voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a $211.4 million spending plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Riverhead High School gym.
Community News
New booster club for Riverhead student-athletes to hold first fundraiser Friday
The Riverhead Athletic Club, a newly-formed booster club to support Riverhead Central School District’s sports teams, is holding its inaugural fundraiser on Friday.
Board of Education
Riverhead school budget plan cuts three admin roles in 2025–2026 budget
The roles of executive director of elementary education, director of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and director of humanities are all being cut in the 2025-2026 budget, Interim Superintendent Cheryl Pedisich said.
