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01.18.2021 Community

Students team up for East End Arts’ MLK Portrait Project

Students from across the East End collaborated for East End Arts’ MLK Portrait Project in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Four different portraits, each containing 16 panels,...

01.10.2021 Education

2020 Educators of the Year: Kimberly Benkert and Robert Brandi

‘Uncharted territory’ is perhaps the best way to summarize the state of education in 2020. In Riverhead, schools first shut on Friday, March 13, out of an abundance of...

01.08.2021 COVID-19

In response to rising COVID-19 cases, school officials urge community to follow guidelines

A growing number of coronavirus cases in the community has led some local school officials to renew calls for masks and social distancing. On Monday, following the holiday break,...

12.18.2020 Education

Meet the nurses protecting everyone’s health in schools during pandemic

The nurse’s office inside each school building is often a hub of activity. Students are treated for minor bumps and bruises. At times, more serious injuries like concussions or...

12.17.2020 COVID-19

Riverhead, SWR school districts to operate on two-hour delay Friday

The Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River school districs will be on a two-hour delay Friday following a snowstorm that left people digging out Thursday. Riverhead had switched to remote learning...

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12.16.2020 Education

Will your kid’s school close or go virtual, if necessary, Thursday?

UPDATE (4:15) p.m.: The Riverhead Central School District formally announced its buildings would close Thursday and students would switch to remote learning due to the potential for heavy snow...

12.15.2020 News

Carter Rubin is ‘The Voice!’ Shoreham teen, just 15, wins NBC musical competition

He did it! Carter Rubin, the Shoreham teen who captivated viewers across America with his powerful voice, charming personality and innocent smile, became the winner of the 19th season...

12.15.2020 Community

Shoreham’s Carter Rubin impresses once again in finals of ‘The Voice’ as winner to be announced Tuesday

Carter Rubin’s fate is now in the hands of America. The Shoreham-Wading River sophomore continued his stellar performance on NBC’s “The Voice” Monday night, singing a Miley Cyrus cover...

12.09.2020 Education

Riverhead BOE votes to bring back spring sports, clubs, music

Action on some old business has given Riverhead’s spring sports athletes new hope. Sports will return to the Riverhead Central School District this coming spring. COVID-19 willing, of course....

12.09.2020 News

Shoreham sensation Carter Rubin advances to finals of NBC’s ‘The Voice’

Carter Rubin is one step closer to becoming “The Voice.” The Shoreham-Wading River sophomore, whose singing brought Gwen Stefani to tears Monday night, advanced to the finals of NBC’s...

12.07.2020 News

SWR’s Carter Rubin dazzles America on NBC’s ‘The Voice’

As the crowd began to disperse from the dance floor, the disc jockey requested everyone’s attention. The bride, Jennifer Young, had just finished dancing with her husband, Joseph, as...

12.05.2020 Education

Riverhead holiday light tour shines a light on students with special needs

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many holiday customs, but driving around to view Christmas light displays is one that can still be enjoyed safely. And if it’s not already...

12.02.2020 COVID-19

Riverhead schools complete mandatory COVID-19 testing

An effort to boost COVID-19 testing in order to keep Riverhead schools open may have paid off. Interim superintendent Christine Tona announced Wednesday that the district has met its...

12.02.2020 News

SWR adjusts COVID-19 plan; positive case to no longer trigger automatic closure

The Shoreham-Wading River School District modified several COVID-19 protocols that will limit the requirements for when a building would need to close in light of a positive case. Superintendent...

12.01.2020 COVID-19

Riverhead district aims to hit 20% testing mark Tuesday; four new student cases confirmed in Monday’s testing

A total of 53 COVID-19 tests were conducted at Riverhead Central School District schools Monday following the Thanksgiving break and there were four positives, according to interim superintendent Christine...

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