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
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
