A New Plan for Growth
Excerpt from Denise Civiletti's article on our schools in the News Review
July 21, 2005
The district will choose between building a new, centrally located high school, coupled with renovating and expanding existing school buildings, or building at least one new elementary school and expanding the other existing facilities. . . More <

State Audit Clears Riverhead Schools
Excerpt from Karla Schuster's article on our schools in Newsday
April 27, 2005
The audit, conducted by state Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi's office, did not find evidence of wrongdoing in the district's spending on administrative expenses such as credit cards, meals, travel and cell phones. "I commend the Riverhead school district for keeping administrative expenses in check and for quickly addressing the areas where auditors found room for improvement," Hevesi said in a prepared statement. More <

What to Do After School
Excerpt from Amanda Drower's article on our schools in the News Review
In the Middle
After-school activities are a great way to spend your time. They help keep kids off the streets and/or out of the house. They prevent kids from being lazy and just playing video games. There are many things kids can do after school, such as clubs, sports, and even extra help. More <

Community News-Aquebogue...
Excerpt from Mary Allen's article on our schools in the News Review
Aquebogue Elementary School is very pleased to announce the combination of Family Reading Night with the school's 75th birthday celebration, to be held on April 7 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Due to space limitations, only current Aquebogue students and their parents may attend. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be many great stories, old Aquebogue school memorabilia, all topped off by refreshments at the end of the evening. There will be more information as the date draws closer. Past students and staff are asked to contact the school at 369-6779 or 369-5423 to share fond memories. You may also e-mail them to Ava Robinson at ava.robinson@riverhead.net. Mrs. Robinson has been teaching computer at Aquebogue for over 18 years and is truly dedicated. She relayed to me that she is so proud of all of her students. (February 24, 2005)
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Community News-Riverhead...
Excerpt from Kathy Berezny's article on our schools in the News Review
The RHS Key Club held its first annual talent show last Friday evening at Vail-Levitt Theater. (February 24, 2005)
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Community News-Flanders, Riverside...
Excerpt from Tanya Doherty's article on our schools in the News Review
Phillips Avenue Elementary School news: The chinese auction is on April 8. Thank you to the following readers who graciously donated baskets and gifts this week: Mrs. Froelich, the Fishers and Thelma Velys. We are still accepting new gifts and baskets. Call me and I'll either pick them up or arrange for you to drop them off. All proceeds will be going to the playground fund. PAPA thanks everyone who has donated so far.

The children at Phillips Avenue will be holding a Black History Month celebration soon. They've been busy practicing for their recital. When I know the exact date I'll let you know. Last year's assembly was terrific. (February 24, 2005)
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Community News-Calverton, Wading River...
Excerpt from Cheryl Pellis' article on our schools in the News Review
Riley Avenue Elementary School students just finished a five-month-long character-education program by delivering 10 gift baskets for babies born at Central Suffolk Hospital. Each basket contained blankets and hats and other baby items. Many of the items were made on a knitting jenny, an old-fashioned Irish loom, with which the children made about 25 hats. Help was also given by Riverhead Free Library's Knitting Club and Riley parents and faculty members. What a nice way to welcome new babies to the community; after all, some of them are likely to be part of the Riley "family" someday!

Riley Avenue School is closed for vacation this week, but coming up on March 2, the artist in residence will be David Biedrzycki, an illustrator. He illustrates books about boats and the alphabet. Some of his titles are: The Boat Alphabet Book, Underwater Counting and The Freshwater Alphabet book. So, welcome to David. And on March 3, art work of some of Riley's children will be displayed at the Parrish Art Museum. The children whose work has been selected will go to the museum to view the exhibit that day. Congratulations to all who have the honor of having their work presented. (February 24, 2005)
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Community News-Flanders, Riverside...
Excerpt from Tanya Doherty's article on our schools in the News Review
Phillips Avenue Elementary School news: The chinese auction is on April 8. Thank you to the following readers who graciously donated baskets and gifts this week: Mrs. Froelich, the Fishers and Thelma Velys. We are still accepting new gifts and baskets. Call me and I'll either pick them up or arrange for you to drop them off. All proceeds will be going to the playground fund. PAPA thanks everyone who has donated so far.

The children at Phillips Avenue will be holding a Black History Month celebration soon. They've been busy practicing for their recital. When I know the exact date I'll let you know. Last year's assembly was terrific. (December 16, 2004)
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Civic Person of the Year...
Excerpt from Carolyn Thorenz's article on our schools in the News Review
When Kathy Berezny isn't tending to school board concerns, she's probably fulfilling her duties as treasurer ofthe RHS PTO and PTO Executive Council, or maybe she's . . . (January, 2005)
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How does $15 million sound?...
Excerpt from Tim Gannon's article on our schools in the News Review
Broadwater officials this week said a payment in lieu of taxes agreement would likely provide Riverhead School District with about $10 million per year and Riverhead Town about $2.4 million per year. . . . . (December 23, 2004)
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Tax exempt, somewhere...
Excerpt from Tim Gannon's article on our schools in the News Review
If the state is going to pay taxes on all the land it owns in Putnam County, why doesn't it do the same here?. . . . (December 23, 2004)
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New assistant superintendent hired...
Excerpt from Carolyn Thorenz's article on our schools in the News Review
Riverhead School District, continuing its efforts to fill interim administrative positions, has hired a new assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. Nancy Carney of Springs in East Hampton Town will be filling the post left vacant in August by Peggy Staib. She will start work on Jan. 2. (December 9, 2004)
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Her life with the Stones...
Excerpt from Carolyn Thorenz's article on our schools in the News Review
Her teenage years read like a rock-and-rol fairy tale, but for Phyllis Holt, a nurse at Riverhead Middle School, it's just her life. . . . (December 2, 2004)
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Panel: Send $5.6 B to NYC...
Excerpt from Tim Gannon's and Carolyn Thorenz's article on our schools in the News Review
A court-appointed panel reported this week that New York City schools need billions of dollars in aid, but the panel made no recommendations for school aid changes outside the city. . . . (December 2, 2004)
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State audit is under way...
Excerpt from Carolyn Thorenz on our schools in the News Review
Auditors from the New York State Comptroller's Office arrived at Riverhead School District this week to begin an examination of administrative expenses. . . . . (November 21, 2004)
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They should be talking...
Excerpt from editorial on our schools in the News Review
It's troubling that the Riverhead Central School District has to plan for the future in near darkness. . . . (November 7, 2004)
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A winner across the board...
Excerpt from Mary Ellen Pereira's article on our schools in Newsday
Allyson Bunch, a freshman at Riverhead High School, was the first-place overall winner of the New York State Junior Classical League Academic Test. The weekend event was at Binghamton University last summer, and seventh- through 12th-graders competed in.... . . (November 7, 2004)
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The Benefits of Getting Good Grades...
Excerpt from Stephen Feller's article on our schools in Suffolk Life
A program at Riverhead High School which rewards students for good grades, good attendance and good behavior in class with discounts and free products is now mounting. . . (November 3, 2004)
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Flanders zone change may affect schools...
Excerpt from Carolyn Thorenz's article on our schools in the News Review
Southampton residents trying to be neighborly warned the Riverhead school board of zoning changes that could have major impact on the district. . . (November 4, 2004)
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Out of space and money...
Excerpt from Carolyn Thorenz's article on our schools in the News Review
The yearly income of households in Riverhead School District is a cool $98,000. At least that's what NY State says. . . (September, 2004)
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