Riverhead Central School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

RCSD is a suburban school district with 8 schools. The first day of school is September 3. The district's official motto is 'Integrity, Creativity, Respect,' and its mascot is Rippy the Riptide, representing the Blue Waves athletic teams. The calendar sets aside 2 additional days (May 27–May 28) that may be used as weather makeup days if needed. This calendar includes 1 professional development day, 16 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Also known as RCSD.

Schools in Riverhead Central School District

AQUEBOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Elementary)
PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL (Elementary)
PULASKI STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Middle)
RILEY AVENUE SCHOOL (Elementary)
RIVERHEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Middle)
RIVERHEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (High)
ROANOKE AVENUE SCHOOL (Elementary)
SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE (High)

Riverhead Central School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-09-01 — Superintendent's Conference Day — School Closed (closed)
2026-09-02 — Professional Development Day — School Closed (closed)
2026-09-03 — First Day of School for Students (in session)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day — School Closed (closed)
2026-09-21 — Yom Kippur — School Closed (closed)
2026-10-12 — Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day — School Closed (closed)
2026-11-03 — Election Day / Professional Development Day — School Closed (closed)
2026-11-11 — Veterans Day — School Closed (closed)
2026-11-25 to 2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Recess — School Closed (closed)
2026-11-24 — Emergency Early Release Drill (partial)
2026-12-21 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Recess — School Closed (closed)
2027-01-18 — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — School Closed (closed)
2027-02-15 to 2027-02-19 — Mid-Winter Recess — School Closed (closed)
2027-03-26 — Easter Recess — School Closed (closed)
2027-04-19 to 2027-04-23 — Spring Recess — School Closed (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day (closed)
2027-06-18 — Juneteenth — School Closed (closed)
2027-06-25 — Last Day of School (Half Day) (partial)
2027-06-25 — High School Graduation, 5:30 pm (in session)

K–6 students

2026-11-30 — K–6 Parent–Teacher Conferences — Half Day for K–6 Students (partial)
2026-12-01 — K–6 Parent–Teacher Conferences — Half Day for K–6 Students (partial)
2027-06-23 — Half Day for K–6 Students (partial)
2027-06-24 — Half Day for K–6 Students (partial)

Riverhead Middle School

2027-01-26 — MS Mid-Terms (1/2 day for students) (partial)
2027-01-27 — MS Mid-Terms (1/2 day for students) (partial)
2027-01-28 — MS Mid-Terms (1/2 day for students) (partial)
2027-01-29 — MS Mid-Terms (1/2 day for students) (partial)
2027-06-15 — MS Final Exams (1/2 Day for Students Only) (partial)
2027-06-16 — MS Final Exams (1/2 Day for Students Only) (partial)
2027-06-17 — MS Final Exams (1/2 Day for Students Only) (partial)
2027-06-18 — MS Final Exams (1/2 Day for Students Only) (partial)
2027-06-21 — MS Final Exams (1/2 Day for Students Only) (partial)
2027-06-22 — MS Final Exams (1/2 Day for Students Only) (partial)

Riverhead High School

2027-01-26 to 2027-01-29 — HS Regents Exams (in session)
2027-06-15 to 2027-06-25 — HS Regents Exam (in session)

All schools

2027-05-27 — Emergency Closing Contingency Day (closed)
2027-05-28 — Emergency Closing Contingency Day (closed)

All schools

2027-05-18 — Budget Vote — See page 22 for Voting Information (in session)