Written By Molly Hart Why does Latine Heritage Month start on September 15 instead of on the first of the month? The beginning of the month-long celebration correlates with the liberation of several Latin-American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, with Mexico, Chile, and Belize gaining theirs just the day after on the 16th. Similarly to the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) … Continue reading Club Spotlight: HLCC
What is your role at RCDS? “I actually joined RCDS as the Associate Director of Content & Storytelling within the Marketing & Communications (MarComm) department! I’ve loved writing for as long as I can remember. I could always write something better than I could say it! So much so, that I went on to study Media, Communication, and Public Relations in college. I feel really … Continue reading Q&A with Ms. Catalano, Associate Director of Content & Storytelling
Written By Emily Hau Hank Brown is one of the friendliest faces on the RCDS campus. Whether it be his positive energy at community meetings, his leadership on the football field, or his energizing speech at the past Opening Ceremony, Brown is always building the RCDS community. At RCDS, Brown has been an exceptionally active student. He is heavily involved in SET as a Classroom … Continue reading This Year’s Study Body President has a Hankering for Leadership
Written By Olivia Pierry While the weather may still feel like summer, the end of August symbolizes the beginning of the 2026-2027 Rye Country Day school. For some, that may look like attending practice every morning; for others, it may mean finalizing summer work; and for those on the robotics team, it means attending robotics preseason. Led by faculty advisors Mr. Cruté and Ms. Rosell … Continue reading Building for the Robotics Season
Written By Zara Khemlani The Girls’ Varsity Volleyball team has started off the season undefeated, with two 3-0 victories against both Albany Academy and the Long Island Lutheran High School. Led by Coach Guilherme Vieira Lima and Coach Jacob Childress, the team is looking forward to an exciting and eventful fall season. When reflecting on pre-season, Captain Maleah Dunkley ‘27 shared the importance of the … Continue reading A Spike in the Right Direction
Written By Tommy Pisacano Wildcat Football is back and the RCDS Boys’ Varsity Football Team, led by Coach John Calandros, is looking to build upon a strong previous campaign, finishing with a 6-2 overall record and going 4-1 in MIFL games. Having lost Milin Torgalker ‘26, Charlie Pearle ‘26, Adriel Appiah-Gyassi ‘26, and Will Hawkey ‘27, this maturing Wildcat roster is looking to forge their … Continue reading Boys’ Football Season Preview
By Sadie Kolodner Starting at the end of August, the once-deserted fields became full of cleats and laughter as the Varsity Girls’ Soccer team (GVS) started their season. Preseason, which lasted from August 24th to September 7th, serves as a great time for Rye Country Day sports teams to get acclimated to being back on campus. Players bond both with teammates who they missed over … Continue reading Kicking Into a New Season
By Kayla Rosen Coming off a NYSAIS championship season, RCDS field hockey is looking to continue its success this fall with a mix of experienced leaders and younger players ready to step into larger roles. Four Wildcats have already received preseason recognition. Bailey Donovan ‘27, Greta Leslie ‘27, C.C. Liu ‘28, and Alexandra Lund ‘28 were named to the 2026 Lohud Elite 11 Field Hockey … Continue reading Field Hockey Eyes Another Championship Run
By: Makayla Wolins As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly evolve and change the educational landscape, RCDS continues to explore the ongoing question of how it should be used. In certain aspects, AI can be a very useful tool. AI can assist with analyzing data, studying, and explaining complicated concepts. However, the use of AI can also be exploited. It can be used as a … Continue reading AI in the Classroom: Finding a Balance
By Helena Pierry August transitions to September, and the new school year is marked by orientation trips where new connections are formed. 9th, 10th, and 11th graders all took part in trips where they were able to meet new people and strengthen their connections with classmates. This year, 9th graders spent Thursday, September 10th on campus doing orientation activities, such as sharing trees, where students … Continue reading Beyond the Classroom: RCDS Field Trips
