Year: 2026

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Chasing Courage at Community Forum and Beyond

Written By: Georgina Murphy On October 24th during Community Forum, Harry Moss ‘26 gave a speech to the Upper School on the importance of debate and rhetoric and its connection to this year’s theme of courage. Moss has always recognized the value of surrounding yourself with opinions that differ from your own and the importance of debate. However, after attending Reason and Rationality, a summer … Continue reading Chasing Courage at Community Forum and Beyond

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Features

Xavier Perkins: A Qu(bit) Above the Rest

Written By: Maya Chachra Before he’s even graduated, Xavier Perkins is already stepping into the world of quantum computing and blockchain innovation—two fields shaping the future of technology. What really stands out is his current project outside of school, He noted, “Right now I am currently interning at NYU’s Center for Quantum Information Physics. I am researching superconducting qubits, which are the basic units of … Continue reading Xavier Perkins: A Qu(bit) Above the Rest

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Faculty Spotlight: Mr Hirsch

Written By Georgina Murphy By day, he’s a science teacher; by night, he writes musicals, records albums, has attended over 1,200 concerts, and ponders the life of Charles Darwin. Upper School science teacher Mr. Michael Hirsch has always had a strong passion for music and science, and while many fail to see the similarities between the two disciplines, Hirsch views science and music not as … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Mr Hirsch

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School News

Pinkham Refresh

Written By: Emily Hau The Pinkham building is the heart of daily life at RCDS. From morning classes to afternoon study sessions to hangouts with friends, the building is always buzzing with activity. Soon, Pinkham will be entering a new era. Ms. Macaffer, the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations, has high hopes for the upcoming Pinkham remodel. Ms. Macaffer was a student … Continue reading Pinkham Refresh

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Considering Course Evaluations

Written By: Chaim Sciamma Every semester, RCDS students voice strong opinions about their classes. Criticisms range from whether a teacher explained concepts clearly, to how reasonable the workload was, to if course materials actually helped them learn. Some students believe the school should make an effort to formally collect these opinions. Many colleges and high schools use evaluation forms to guide curriculum decisions and help … Continue reading Considering Course Evaluations

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Making History: Humanities Department Gets a New Name

Written By: Lillian Pereira While still in the process of being confirmed by the greater Curriculum Council, it is in all likelihood that the Humanities department will be changing its name to the “History and Social Sciences” department. This change comes in response to the 2024-2025 Department Review, the school’s decade-annual review of each of its departments by a professional outside source, in which it … Continue reading Making History: Humanities Department Gets a New Name

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Where Does the School Budget Go?

Written By: Mia Herz and Sophia Shen This year’s Rye Country Day School Annual Giving Challenge reached a new record amassing $4.27 million from 1,172 donors. Each year, the Annual Giving Challenge encourages current families,  grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, and friends to support RCDS by donating money. The Giving Challenge, which supports Annual Giving efforts, contributes to funding the academic support and development … Continue reading Where Does the School Budget Go?

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SET-ting Up For Success

Written By: Daphné Panié One of the main programs organized by RCDS’s Public Purpose team is the Saturday Enrichment Program, also known as SET. It is a tuition-free student-led program for members of nearby communities (both adults and children) to learn English when it is not their first language. SET is a weekly program, taking place every Saturday, where students improve their reading, writing, and … Continue reading SET-ting Up For Success

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Five Years Later Class of 2020 Prom Returns

Written By: Izzy Bernie When the Class of 2020 graduated from Rye Country Day School, they missed out on the milestone traditions that mark the end of one’s RCDS career due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these events include the Blue and Gold Dinner, where students are welcomed into the alumni community, the senior barbecue, and prom. On Friday, October 17, RCDS hosted a makeup … Continue reading Five Years Later Class of 2020 Prom Returns

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