August and September are traditionally when students, parents and teachers scramble to stock up on school supplies for the year ahead.
But by March, most of those stockpiles have run low and teachers may find themselves dipping into their own wallets to provide supplies for their students.
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Southampton Police said a 16-year-old male was shot in one of his feet and suffered non-life-threatening injuries in this morning’s shooting incident in Riverside. (more…)
The Riverhead Central School District wants to update the cafeteria at the Phillips Avenue Elementary School next year by adding a walk-in freezer. READ
With the cold winter weather not letting up much, a warm bowl of soup is the perfect dinner on any night. But on Thursday, a hot bowl of soup will fill not only your stomach, but also meet a need by raising money for a local food pantry.
My name is Mildred Nash and I’m a cook here at Riverhead Central School District. I’ve been here for 28 years.
My normal day is coming in, me and the girls, at 7 a.m. and we start off with getting breakfast together, getting our crates out, and preparing breakfast early in the morning. READ
Like most younger sisters, Tarahji Langhorn wanted to follow in the footsteps of her older sibling.
When 12-year-old Envy Moore became a member of The Butterfly Effect Project, it wasn’t long before Tarahji, 6, joined her. (more…)
Tammi Michaelson, literacy coach at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School, starts the day by chiming a bell over the loudspeaker and leading a “take five” exercise, which encourages students to focus on the present moment and clear their minds. One mindful message recently was “a little progress each day adds up to big results.” READ
#RiverheadKindness: The Great Kindness Challenge 2017 from Riverhead CAP on Vimeo.
How many acts of kindness can you perform in one week?
Students at two Riverhead elementary schools are inviting members of the public to participate in the Great Kindness Challenge starting Monday. Anyone who participates should post a photo on social media using the hashtag #RiverheadKindness. READ