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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.
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.
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.
Speakers opposing private schools on industrial land dominate comp plan hearing
Opposition to allowing private schools in industrial districts dominated Monday night’s public hearing on Riverhead’s draft comprehensive plan update, with many speakers taking aim at a change that would expand the Riverhead Charter School’s options for locating a new high school. More than a dozen people, including...
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.
Catch 'Footloose: Youth Edition' at William Floyd Middle School This Weekend
\'Footloose: Youth Edition\' will be performed at William Floyd Middle School on May 10 and 11, 2024. This production is a collaboration between OCEAN Arts, the Community Library Friends of the Arts, and the William Floyd School District, featuring middle school students. The premiere is on Friday at 7 pm, with two more shows on Saturday at 1 pm and 7 pm.
WFHS Career Café Connects Local Students with Industry Experts
At William Floyd High School, the Business Department recently held its annual Career Café. This event connected nearly 300 students from grades 10 to 12 with professionals from over 80 different fields, including technology, healthcare, law, and engineering. The Career Café allowed students to explore various career options and receive advice from industry experts.
Riverhead Charter School seeks permit for portable classrooms at high school, as it works to find permanent home for larger facility
Riverhead Charter School’s application to site three portable buildings at the charter high school site on Sound Avenue will be scheduled for a public hearing, members of the Riverhead Town Board agreed Thursday during a work session meeting with charter school representatives. But the decision came only after board...
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