By Chloe Schwalbe From popular new releases to old favorites, what students choose to watch and read reveals their interests and how they spend their free time. Over the summer, students enjoyed their break from school by watching entertaining movies, TV shows, and reading books. However, to answer the question of what, exactly, these motion pictures and books were, students with various interests were interviewed … Continue reading Summer Reads and Binge-Watches
By Zara Khemlani After years of watching previous graduating classes enjoy long-standing senior traditions, the Class of 2027 is looking forward to experiencing the events that will make their final year at Rye Country Day School so memorable. Whether it be one of the traditions that kicked off the school year, including the pre-season barbecue, car painting, white dresses, the block party, senior sunrise, and … Continue reading Senior Traditions on the Horizon
By Olivia Prather As students return to campus, the halls are filled with diverse outfits, fashion, accessories, and more. But what makes this year’s fashion different from the past? How are students dressing for the 2026-2027 school year to be their most confident, successful, and comfortable selves? The first notable facet of back-to-school fashion is the transition from backpacks to shoulder bags, specifically the resurgence … Continue reading Back-to-School Fashion Trends
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
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
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
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
By: Audrey Demong and Makayla Wolins Senior Spoons is one of the most exciting events for seniors. This game pits seniors against each other in a series of interesting challenges, as the seniors compete to be the winner of Senior Spoons. At the beginning of the game, every senior is assigned a “target” who they can only get out if the target is seen without … Continue reading Senior Spoons Shenanigans
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
By Sadie Kolodner With the end of the school year closing in, the Rye Country Day Boys Varsity Tennis team took to the courts in full swing. Led by Coach Shea and Coach Solem alongside captains Darren Wong ‘26 and Lincoln Feng ‘26, the team had a record breaking season. Unfortunately, the team did not get the chance to go on their yearly pre-season trip, … Continue reading BVT Served Up Success
