Year: 2026

School News

A Spring of Public Purpose

By: Lila Al-Omoush This spring, the Rye Country Day Public Purpose program has brought students, faculty members, and families together through the Walk-A-Thon and the Blood Drive, while also preparing for the upcoming Community Dinner. Although each event looks different, all three are rooted in the RCDS ideal of “Not for Self, but for Service,” ultimately giving students opportunities to support causes beyond themselves and … Continue reading A Spring of Public Purpose

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School News

A Memorable Spring Concert

Sahana Bhat Held on the last day of April, the Upper School Spring Music Concert was an incredible presentation by the talented and dedicated RCDS musicians across ensembles. The program featured performances from Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, String Orchestra, Honors Choir, WildScats, and Concert Choir.  The annual tradition marked the final spring concert led by Band Director John Hager and Assistant Band Director John Ragusa. … Continue reading A Memorable Spring Concert

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School News

Students Take to the Polls

By Olivia Prather With posters filling the walls and students campaigning across grade levels, this year’s Student Government elections turned the school into a hub of excitement and anticipation. On April 14, Declarations of Candidacy became available for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who intended to run for Student Government. Students were required  to obtain ten signatures from their peers to be able to officially … Continue reading Students Take to the Polls

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Campus Life

Hacky Sack Takes Over the School

By: Izzy Bernie Hacky Sack has recently experienced a major resurgence online and at schools across the country, with videos of crowded circles and impressive tricks spreading across social media. To no surprise, this trend has made its way to Rye Country Day School’s campus, where students can be found playing the game during passing periods, lunch, and free blocks daily.  Ironically, this well-known game … Continue reading Hacky Sack Takes Over the School

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Campus Life

April Showers Bring May Flowers

By Olivia Pierry The blooming flowers and chirping birds indicate the bleak and bitter winter is finally over. With this change of seasons, the activities of RCDS students shift as well.  Zara Khemlani ‘27 talks about her favorite parks that come alive in the spring, highlighting the Rye Nature Center and the Edith Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. She states how she and her … Continue reading April Showers Bring May Flowers

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Sports

Success Behind Every Swing

By: Kayla Rosen The Rye Country Day School Girls’ Varsity Tennis team put together an outstanding season, combining determination, strong team chemistry, and steady improvement throughout the spring. Over spring break, the team traveled to Hilton Head Island, where they trained with professional coaches and strengthened both their skills and their bond as a team. The lessons they learned there helped lay the foundation for … Continue reading Success Behind Every Swing

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Features

Ms. Linderoth: Environmental Powerhouse

Daphné Panié As Earth Day is approaching, one teacher has all the spotlights on her: Ms. Linderoth. In addition to teaching AP Environmental Science and Marine Ecology and acting as the Director of Sustainability, she holds many roles and is constantly planning events and programming for all grades, from Kindergarten to 12th Grade, to celebrate the Earth and the environment. Whether she is supervising the … Continue reading Ms. Linderoth: Environmental Powerhouse

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Features

Liu’s Lasting Legacy

By Jolie Robinson Xindi Liu ‘26 is a familiar name, whether you’re in the band room, the dance studio, at robotics competitions, or even reading Moffly Media’s “Darien’s Top 10 Teens to Watch.” The RCDS community has seen Liu on stage as the captain of the Cedar Street Dance Company and leader of the Dance With a Purpose Club. Her contemporary ballet solos are often … Continue reading Liu’s Lasting Legacy

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