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Making History: Humanities Department Gets a New Name

Written By: Lillian Pereira While still in the process of being confirmed by the greater Curriculum Council, it is in all likelihood that the Humanities department will be changing its name to the “History and Social Sciences” department. This change comes in response to the 2024-2025 Department Review, the school’s decade-annual review of each of its departments by a professional outside source, in which it … Continue reading Making History: Humanities Department Gets a New Name

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Where Does the School Budget Go?

Written By: Mia Herz and Sophia Shen This year’s Rye Country Day School Annual Giving Challenge reached a new record amassing $4.27 million from 1,172 donors. Each year, the Annual Giving Challenge encourages current families,  grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, and friends to support RCDS by donating money. The Giving Challenge, which supports Annual Giving efforts, contributes to funding the academic support and development … Continue reading Where Does the School Budget Go?

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SET-ting Up For Success

Written By: Daphné Panié One of the main programs organized by RCDS’s Public Purpose team is the Saturday Enrichment Program, also known as SET. It is a tuition-free student-led program for members of nearby communities (both adults and children) to learn English when it is not their first language. SET is a weekly program, taking place every Saturday, where students improve their reading, writing, and … Continue reading SET-ting Up For Success

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Five Years Later Class of 2020 Prom Returns

Written By: Izzy Bernie When the Class of 2020 graduated from Rye Country Day School, they missed out on the milestone traditions that mark the end of one’s RCDS career due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these events include the Blue and Gold Dinner, where students are welcomed into the alumni community, the senior barbecue, and prom. On Friday, October 17, RCDS hosted a makeup … Continue reading Five Years Later Class of 2020 Prom Returns

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Student Action Summit 2025

Written By: Isabella Liu As the school year reaches its busiest stretch, inboxes fill with event announcements and shifting schedules—but one recent message stood out: details about the 2025 Student Action Summit. It will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Cohen Center. This summit will bring together students from across Westchester and neighboring areas to explore … Continue reading Student Action Summit 2025

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No Food Left Behind

Written By: Georgina Murphy If this past October you were harassed by Upper School students to finish the food on your plate—don’t worry, that was just the Just Food Club running their annual Food Waste Challenge! This fall marks the Just Food Club’s second Annual Food Waste Challenge across the lower, middle, and upper school divisions. According to statistics collected by the Just Food Club, … Continue reading No Food Left Behind

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Family Recipes for Holiday and Winter Food 

Written By: Chloe Schwalbe and Olivia Prather  This winter and holiday season, families are celebrating with traditions, decorations, and, most importantly, food. During the cold season, food can be a source of warmth, comfort, and a way to bring people together. Each family has their own, unique recipes for the food they enjoy during the holidays, and oftentimes, it will be the same year after … Continue reading Family Recipes for Holiday and Winter Food 

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Teens Take on Justice at SSSJ

Written By: Molly Hart Saturday, November 15, high school students from various Fairchester private schools gathered for the annual Saturday Summit on Social Justice (SSSJ), a day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and community building around pressing social issues. Designed to engage young people interested in advocacy and change-making, the summit offers workshops, discussions, and affinity spaces that empower students to explore their ability to make … Continue reading Teens Take on Justice at SSSJ

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Holiday Boutique and Book Fair Fun

Written By: Makayla Wolins and Nina Krishnan With the upcoming book fair this month, many students around the school are excited for its return. Students have shared that  they look forward to the food, shopping, and excellent variety of books. Last year, Mackenzie Kearns ‘29 loved the food, especially the popcorn chicken and brownies. Many other students have also mentioned that they loved the delicious … Continue reading Holiday Boutique and Book Fair Fun

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