Riverhead Superintendent Dr. Aurelia Henriquez sent a letter to parents discussing the potentially harmful social media challenge known as “the Momo Challenge” that has generated concern among parents across the nation in recent weeks. READ
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UPDATE (5:40 p.m.): Riverhead Town police have arrested a 16-year-old high school student for making a 911 call reporting a “possible act of violence,” according to a press release. READ
“Forward march!”
The voice of NJROTC cadet Kellia Daniels echoed through the Riverhead High School auditorium Tuesday night.
“Present colors!”
Four other cadets followed behind her, marching across the stage and presenting the color guard to honor U.S. Army Private First Class Garfield Langhorn, who died 50 years ago last week. READ
A new vaping prevention program is being piloted in Suffolk County schools, County Executive Steve Bellone announced Tuesday.
Citing an “alarming rise” in teenagers who use e-cigarettes, the program, Vape Out, will launch in four Suffolk County school districts Jan. 30. READ
Riverhead High School student body president Michael Cunningham began speaking before the Board of Education in November.
Michael, a 17-year-old senior, offers the board updates and concerns presented from a student perspective. READ
A BB gun was found in a student’s backpack at Riverhead High School last Monday.
While there were no injuries reported, according to a statement from assistant principal Sean O’Hara, it is unclear whether the BB gun was intended to be used on school property. That evening, Mr. O’Hara notified families in the district about the “important” incident. READ
Suffolk County police are investigating a shooting Sunday afternoon in Calverton that left a 23-year-old Mattituck man injured. (more…)
Downtown Riverhead was filled with school spirit Saturday afternoon as the homecoming parade marched up Main Street before the Blue Waves varsity football game against Deer Park. READ