Written By: Georgina Murphy Unsurprisingly, Rye Country Day School’s Varsity Indoor Track team has had an amazing start to the winter season. After their first few meets, girls varsity captain, Payton Richardson ‘28, has said that RCDS has been successful at pretty much all of them. Alongside Richardson, the other girls varsity captain is Jocelyn Rice ‘27. As for the boys varsity team, the captains … Continue reading Indoor Track
Written By: Camila Reyna The winter season has been going splendidly for Rye Country Day School’s Varsity Fencing team. The fencers, led by captains Ishana Kumar ‘26, Ray Cao ‘26, Cooper Wu ‘26, Leon Zhou ‘26, and Elaine Fong ‘27, along with coaches Dr. Mitschele, Mr. Rivera, Coach Early, and Coach Acevedo, have been making strides in both practices and meets. Out of their first … Continue reading On Guard for the Fencing Season
Written By: Sahana Bhat The Rye Country Day School Girls Varsity Basketball (GVBB) team kicked-off its season with a strong performance. They hold a 6-1 winning record and a well-earned Championship win at the Columbia Prep Tournament. All three senior co-captains of GVBB, Claire Jiang ‘26, Mei Macintyre ‘26, and Sahar Harris ‘26, echo similar sentiments on why they feel confident and expect to build … Continue reading Girls’ Basketball’s Strong Season Start
Written By: Izzy Bernie The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team has been steadily improving over the course of the season, showing increased confidence on the court. Led by captains Lucius Liu ‘26 and Henry Kosann ‘27, the team has placed a large emphasis on working together and translating their connectedness into stronger performances during games. “We’ve just been working towards fostering a sense of team camaraderie … Continue reading Boys’ Basketball Jumps for Success
Written By: Lillian Pereira Although the hockey rink might be cold, the Rye Country Day School Girls Varsity Hockey team has been heating up their recent season. Their current record is 6-2-1 as of January 8th. In their most exciting game to date, the Wildcat women were able to win over Portledge High School for the first time in six years in a heated 3-2 … Continue reading Heating Up the Hockey Rink
Written By: Sadie Kolodner The Rye Country Day School Boys’ Varsity Hockey team has been flying up and down the ice this season, bringing energy and enthusiasm to every game! Led by captains Richie Morrow ‘26, Paul Heintz ‘27, and Andrew Eason ‘26, the team has continued to build momentum throughout the season. The 2025-2026 season started with a game against Mamaroneck High School in … Continue reading Boys’ Ice Hockey Marks Victories
Written By: Zara Khemlani Each year, the Athletics Department at RCDS hosts the Fall Sports Awards, recognizing varsity athletes for their incredible accomplishments and dedication throughout the fall season. On Thursday, November 13th, athletes were honored with awards including All-League Honors, Coaches Awards, Wildcat Awards, and more. Several teams, including Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, and Volleyball celebrated during the evening with students, families, … Continue reading That’s a Wrap: Fall Sports Awards
Written By: Valentina Platt-Higgins, Chloe Berg, and Emma Wolff After a long winter break, students are gradually re-adapting to the school environment. But while they were enjoying vacations or catching up on rest at home, our teachers were too. Mr. Kyle, Upper School Dean, spent his winter break at home, seeing friends and family. He was excited to visit his grandchildren and to see his … Continue reading Winter Break Through Teachers’ Eyes
Written By: Chloe Schwalbe and Olivia Prather This winter and holiday season, families are celebrating with traditions, decorations, and, most importantly, food. During the colder months, food becomes a source of warmth, comfort, and a way to bring people together. Each family has their own unique recipes that reappear year after year for the food they enjoy during the holidays. Not only do family recipes … Continue reading Food for Thought This Winter
Written By: Olivia Pierry It’s that time of the year again–cinammon lingers in the air, snow flutters down, and Christmas carols play from the radio. Whether you’re snuggled up on your couch holding a steaming cup of hot chocolate while watching a feel-good movie or racing siblings down a steep, snowy hill, a magical feeling radiates in the air. Nina Krishnan ‘29 explains how she … Continue reading Celebrating the Holiday Season
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