Education Archives - Riverhead News Review

06.05.2020 Education

Budget preview: Ten candidates vying for three spots on Riverhead’s BOE

In May, the Riverhead Board of Education adopted a $147 million spending plan, which represents a 1.87% increase over the current $145 million revised budget for this school year....

06.02.2020 News

Riverhead senior’s college admission, athletic scholarship rescinded after racist social media post

Marquette University has rescinded its offer of admission and an athletics scholarship to a Riverhead High School senior after she posted a racist message on Snapchat related to the...

05.29.2020 Columns

Guest Spot: Post-pandemic, let’s change the way we assess students for good

It seems that our goals from before the pandemic are now a distant past, as teachers and leaders begin to tackle yet another challenge brought on by COVID-19 –...

05.22.2020 Multimedia

Celebrating Riverhead’s Class of 2020 with drive-through parade: Photos

A message written on the back of a pickup truck cautioned motorists to “Stay back 6 feet.” Another vehicle featured a sign that read “Honk for me! I’m a...

05.22.2020 Education

Distance learning brings opportunity, but officials say it’s no substitute for the classroom

“Good morning, boys and girls!” Under normal circumstances, principals Bryan Miltenberg and Gary Karlson begin each morning at Aquebogue Elementary School with this greeting to students. Those greetings have...

Discover

More in Education

05.21.2020 COVID-19

Cuomo: Schools should begin planning for fall reopening

Distance learning is set to continue for summer school programs, but school districts should begin to plan for a potential fall reopening, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced during a press...

05.18.2020 COVID-19

Riverhead announces plans for multiple graduation ceremonies

Though the coronavirus pandemic has pushed commencement ceremonies online, Riverhead graduates won’t be deprived of the chance to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas in-person. During a...

05.14.2020 News

SWR school board adopts $77.2M budget; incumbents running unopposed

The Shoreham-Wading River school board met remotely last week to adopt a $77.2 million budget that has seen revisions in light of the coronavirus pandemic. In March, officials were...

05.14.2020 COVID-19

College seniors deal with virtual graduations, uncertain job market from pandemic

For many students, the highlight of their college life is walking across a stage in front of their classmates, family and friends to receive a diploma they have spent...

05.12.2020 COVID-19

Riverhead BOE adopts $147 million budget, outlines reductions in light of pandemic

During a virtual meeting Tuesday, the Riverhead school board adopted a budget for the 2020-2021 school year. The $147 million spending plan reflects a 1.87% spending increase over last...

05.11.2020 News

Nine candidates seek spots on Riverhead Board of Education

Nine candidates are seeking three open seats on the Riverhead Board of Education this year. Incumbents Christopher Dorr and Therese Zuhoski are both seeking re-election, while longtime board member...

05.08.2020 COVID-19

Virtual graduation to be held June 26 for Riverhead’s Class of 2020

Plans have been set to hold a virtual graduation for Riverhead High School seniors this year, but Superintendent Aurelia Henriquez vowed that it would not replace an in-person ceremony...

05.08.2020 COVID-19

North Fork school officials grapple with uncertain times in education

Since mid-March, the prospect of students and educators returning to the classrooms during the current academic year has grown less and less likely with each passing week. An unprecedented...

05.05.2020 COVID-19

Riverhead to honor senior class with drive-through celebration

Update: The school district has changed the time of the May 22 event to 6:30-8 p.m. Administrators in the Riverhead Central School District are thinking of unique ways to...

05.02.2020 COVID-19

School budget votes will be held via mail on June 9

An executive order issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Friday has set school board elections and budget votes for Tuesday, June 9. The election will be conducted entirely via mail,...

Covering the pandemic

Explore Our Site

Properties

Education