Riverhead CSD

RIVERHEAD HIGH SCHOOL'S DWAYNE MORGAN CAPTURES SECOND PLACE IN 400-METER HURDLES AT NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Riverhead High School senior Dwayne Morgan capped his historic season and high school career with a second-place finish in the boys 400-meter hurdles at the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Dwayne placed third in the 400-meter hurdles in the New York State Class A portion of the championships, earning all-state honors and qualifying for the Federation Finals, which combined athletes from classes A, B and C, as well as from Catholic schools. Competing against the top athletes from across New York State, Dwayne finished in an impressive second place. He ran a personal best time of 53.90 seconds, which also set a new school record.

Dwayne Morgan qualified for the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships following his victory at the Section XI Outdoor Track and Field State Qualifier Meet, claiming the Suffolk County title in the boys 400-meter hurdles with a then-school record time of 54.37 seconds.

To learn more about Dwayne and his accomplishments, read the full article: https://www.riverhead.net/riverhead-high-schools-dwayne-morgan-captures-second-place-in-400-meter-hurdles-at-new-york-state-championships/.

TRAILBLAZING PASTOR AND RIVERHEAD ALUMNA REV. CYNTHIA LIGGON LEADS 39TH ANNUAL RIVERHEAD CAP 'SAY NO TO DRUGS' MARCH AT PULASKI STREET SCHOOL

Pulaski Street School recently hosted the 39th annual Riverhead Community Awareness Program, Inc. (CAP) Say NO to Drugs March, with the goals of preventing substance abuse, educating the community, and promoting healthy decision-making. This year’s march was led by Reverend Cynthia Liggon, the first female senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Riverhead.

The Say NO to Drugs March began in front of Pulaski Street School and united Pulaski fifth- and sixth-grade students, Riverhead High School peer leaders, Riverhead Central School District administrators, faculty, and staff, Riverhead CAP, elected officials, community organizations, and families. Following the march, a ceremony was held on the steps of Pulaski, during which speakers delivered remarks to inspire students.

The winners of Pulaski Street School and Riverhead CAP’s art contest were also announced: sixth grader Brynn Welch and fifth grader Diana Camacho Vasquez. This year’s theme was “Healthy Choices Help Me Reach Goals.” After the ceremony, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1742 served a picnic lunch to students and guests.

To learn more about this meaningful event, read the full article: https://www.riverhead.net/trailblazing-pastor-and-riverhead-alumna-rev-cynthia-liggon-leads-39th-annual-riverhead-cap-say-no-to-drugs-march-at-pulaski-street-school/.

RIVERHEAD HIGH SCHOOL, COMMUNITY PARTNERS PREPARE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOR SAFE AND FUN PROM AND GRADUATION SEASON

As excitement builds for Riverhead High School’s senior prom, the Riverhead Central School District partnered with Riverhead Community Awareness Program, Inc. (CAP), Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC), and the Riverhead Police Department for its annual pre-prom safety meetings to prepare students and families for the night of festivities. Since 2017, the coalition has worked together to encourage safe celebrations during prom, as well as the greater graduation season, by informing Riverhead students and families of the health implications and legal consequences of underage drinking and drug use.

In order to purchase prom tickets, students and their parents or guardians were required to attend one of two meetings. The district and its community partners welcomed 514 students, parents, and guardians for these crucial sessions supporting healthy decision making and aiming to prevent youth substance use during this celebratory season. With the financial support of PBMC and Riverhead CAP, each student in attendance received a gift bag, and two free prom tickets were raffled off at each meeting.

To learn more, read the full article: https://www.riverhead.net/riverhead-high-school-community-partners-prepare-students-and-families-for-safe-and-fun-prom-and-graduation-season/.

RIVERHEAD HOSTS ANNUAL NIGHT OF STRINGS CONCERT

Please join us on June 4th at 6:30 p.m. in Riverhead High School’s Charles Cardona Auditorium for our annual Night of Strings concert. This special performance will feature all of our district orchestras and culminate in an exciting finale you will not want to miss!

RIVERHEAD’S MADISON MARSHAK PLACES SECOND AT GIRLS GOLF COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

Riverhead High School sophomore girls golfer Madison Marshak recently captured second place at the 36-hole Suffolk County championship tournament. She shot a tournament-best 77 at Pine Hills Golf and Country Club and solidified a second-place finish to earn another trip to the state championship tournament. Last season, Madison and class of 2025 graduate Angelina Gust became the first Riverhead girls golfers to qualify for the state tournament.