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
Written By: Georgina Murphy On October 24th during Community Forum, Harry Moss ‘26 gave a speech to the Upper School on the importance of debate and rhetoric and its connection to this year’s theme of courage. Moss has always recognized the value of surrounding yourself with opinions that differ from your own and the importance of debate. However, after attending Reason and Rationality, a summer … Continue reading Chasing Courage at Community Forum and Beyond
Written By: Maya Chachra Before he’s even graduated, Xavier Perkins is already stepping into the world of quantum computing and blockchain innovation—two fields shaping the future of technology. What really stands out is his current project outside of school, He noted, “Right now I am currently interning at NYU’s Center for Quantum Information Physics. I am researching superconducting qubits, which are the basic units of … Continue reading Xavier Perkins: A Qu(bit) Above the Rest
Written By Georgina Murphy By day, he’s a science teacher; by night, he writes musicals, records albums, has attended over 1,200 concerts, and ponders the life of Charles Darwin. Upper School science teacher Mr. Michael Hirsch has always had a strong passion for music and science, and while many fail to see the similarities between the two disciplines, Hirsch views science and music not as … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Mr Hirsch
Written By: Emily Hau The Pinkham building is the heart of daily life at RCDS. From morning classes to afternoon study sessions to hangouts with friends, the building is always buzzing with activity. Soon, Pinkham will be entering a new era. Ms. Macaffer, the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations, has high hopes for the upcoming Pinkham remodel. Ms. Macaffer was a student … Continue reading Pinkham Refresh
Written By: Chaim Sciamma Every semester, RCDS students voice strong opinions about their classes. Criticisms range from whether a teacher explained concepts clearly, to how reasonable the workload was, to if course materials actually helped them learn. Some students believe the school should make an effort to formally collect these opinions. Many colleges and high schools use evaluation forms to guide curriculum decisions and help … Continue reading Considering Course Evaluations
