Shoreham-Wading River superintendent Gerard Poole proposed a plan to board members Monday that would repurpose district spaces to create a new fitness center at the high school. (more…)
Education
A self-driving boat built by two Riverhead High School seniors earned them a place among the top five contestants in second annual Long Island High School Engineering Design Challenge. READ
Roanoke Avenue Elementary School third-graders found themselves in the spotlight last Tuesday after a nonprofit asked for their feedback on a nationwide movement.
The nonprofit Let Grow filmed an unscripted promotional video in the Roanoke Avenue cafeteria as six students were interviewed by fellow third-grader Maya Sadeli-Weidner. The organization trains kids to be “flexible, creative problem-solvers” through alternative learning programs, according to its website. READ
Approximately 275 police incidents were documented on Riverhead Central School District property in the 2018-19 academic year, according to district officials. (more…)
In a split vote, the Riverhead Board of Education on Tuesday named Greg Meyer as its president and Brian Connelly as its vice president for the 2019-2020 school year. (more…)
Riverhead school district officials approved a $112,000 project that will repair and replace a portion of roofing at Aquebogue Elementary School. (more…)
Shoreham-Wading River High School students can expect to attend classes in a refurbished building this fall. READ
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When fellow classmates heard that Katlynn McGivney had been named salutatorian of Shoreham-Wading River High School’s Class of 2019, she said their reaction was generally the same: First, a congratulations, followed by a request for a shoutout in her commencement speech. READ