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Character Ed., Respect for Diversity, and Safety
       
          

Related Link: Presentation by Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Nancy Carney concerning the above programs:
Character Ed., Respect and Safety

"Simple words, childhood words, and you've heard it since childhood . . . do the right thing, even when you get no credit for it, even if you get hurt by doing the right thing. Do the right thing when no one is watching
or will ever know about it.
                      You will always know." 
     Toni Morison

District's Mission Statement
“The mission of the Riverhead Central School District is to inspire and academically empower all students to become tomorrow’s leaders by: developing their unique gifts and potential; providing an environment that fosters integrity, creativity, and respect; and, ensuring that our students become successful, contributing citizens in a global community."


District's Health Statement

Letter Concerning MRSA Infections
From Dr. Diane B. Scricca, Superintendent of Schools

(October 29, 2007) On Monday, October 29th the district received notification that two Riverhead Central School District students were diagnosed as having a MRSA staph infection. These students are being successfully treated with proper antibiotics that combat MRSA. MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a kind of staph infection that is resistant to some commonly used antibiotics, although other antibiotics are effective. Staph is passed from person to person through direct contact with skin or with contaminated items.

The Riverhead school district has been aggressive in dealing with this health concern both before and after learning of these cases. Our team of administrators, school nurses, director of facilities, and athletic director has been meeting to review preventative efforts and cleaning protocols. We have consulted with the NYS Department of Health, other agencies, and our school physician. >MORE

Related Links: Additional information of MSRA may be found below or at www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools


Health Notices

Preventive Cleaning Practices

(October 23, 2007) In light of the recent news reports of antibiotic-resistant staph infections, please be advised the Riverhead Central School District has reviewed the cleaning practices as a precaution to further reduce the possibility of a member of the school community becoming infected.
We currently clean the bathrooms, locker rooms, weight room, wrestling mats and other "high touch surfaces" with the Johnson cleaning product, Virex. Virex is a one step quanternary disinfectant cleaner which meets the OSHA BloodBorne pathogen standards for HBV and HIV. It also kills micro-organisms, including MRSA, which has been linked to the recent news reports of staph infections. >MORE