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Tuesday’s Riverhead school district budget vote: What you need to know
Residents of the Riverhead Central School District will vote Tuesday on whether to approve a $201.4 million operating budget for the 2024-25 school year. The budget proposes spending $9.4 million more than the current school year’s operating budget — a roughly 5% increase. The budget requires raising the school district’s current tax levy by 3.34% — the maximum allowable under the school district’s tax levy cap — to generate an additional $3.48 million from property taxes.
Riverhead teachers union decries town effort to help charter school find new site for high school
Riverhead changing its laws to help the Riverhead Charter School site a new high school is the “biggest threat” facing Riverhead schools, the school district’s teacher’s union president said last night, as town officials consider allowing private schools to be developed in more areas around town.
Moriches Elementary's Own Nicolle Ranieri Honored as Suffolk's Top Elementary Science Teacher
Nicolle Ranieri, a STEM teacher at Moriches Elementary School, has been named the Suffolk County Elementary Science Teacher of the Year for 2024. The Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) awarded her this honor in recognition of her contributions to science education. The award ceremony will take place at the STANYS annual dinner on May 22.
Riverhead Schools Shine Again with National Music Education Award
The Riverhead Central School District has been awarded the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation for the second year in a row. This national award, given for 25 years, recognizes districts committed to comprehensive music education for all students.
Plain Talk: A graduation message
It’s hard to believe that we are in the midst of another college graduation season. As an educator, I have valued my time teaching college and graduate students. Since the pandemic, educating college students has changed radically. Their academic skills could be stronger, as well as their critical thinking and analytical writing skills. However, I have still found them open to new ideas and broader perspectives on their view of the world. Like many of my colleagues, I am concerned about their tendency towards isolation and their disconnectedness from their peers.
Local Talent Spotlight: William Floyd Seniors Commit to Future in Arts and Music
The William Floyd Fine Arts Department recently held a signing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its senior class. Led by Dr. Amy Mason Sckipp, the event acknowledged students who plan to continue their education in music and the arts. The ceremony was conducted in the school's Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library, with family, friends, and educators in attendance.
Local High School Students Explore Historic Vanderbilt Mansion for Career Skills
Students from William Floyd High School's Carpentry Academy and Architecture classes recently visited the Vanderbilt Museum and Mansion. This visit was part of their Career and Technical Education program, focusing on historical architecture and carpentry skills.
Local Pride: William Floyd High Girls' Lacrosse Heads to Playoffs Again
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team has qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year under head coach Nicole Alesi. They finished the regular season with a 12-2 record in Division I, earning the No. 4 seed in the Section XI Division I playoff bracket. They will host the No. 5 seed, Connetquot, at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex next Tuesday.
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