Building Connections Through Competition

Written By: Izzy Bernie House Cup, a yearlong tradition started in 2021 by faculty members and students after COVID-19, has quickly become a highlight of the school year. The competition fosters unity throughout the Upper School and sparks friendly rivalry, as houses battle against each other to claim the winning title, bragging rights, and their homeroom’s name engraved on a plaque. Freshmen and new students … Continue reading Building Connections Through Competition

Bringing Comedy to the Stage

Written By: Alexandra Steyn and Lily Leand Rehearsals for the Upper School fall play are in full swing as the cast prepares for their two performances. The Drama Department first planned to produce The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the Tony award-winning stage adaptation of the novel by Mark Haddon. However, difficulties surrounding licensing resulted in a switch to The Veri**on Play, … Continue reading Bringing Comedy to the Stage

Food and Culture in Language Classes

Written By: Alexa Chua The Modern Languages program at RCDS reaches beyond simply teaching the language; it provides students with a rich learning experience that cultivates an appreciation for not only the language but the culture. In the past few years, students in Chinese, French, and Spanish classes have engaged with culture through the preparation of food. Chinese This September, Upper School Chinese classes prepared … Continue reading Food and Culture in Language Classes

Election Climate

Written By: Mia Hertz and Isabela Pierry “Harris or Trump?” “What did you think about the debate?” “Are you voting?” These questions have been common around the halls of Rye Country Day in recent weeks. With the Presidential election fast approaching on November 5th, 2024, it is almost impossible to avoid these discussions from zipping around the student body. It is no secret that this … Continue reading Election Climate

Cross Country Midseason Report

Written by Selena Zhang With fall setting in and October in full swing, the heart of the cross country season is finally here. Over the past couple of weeks, the RCDS Cross Country team has been training hard and their results reflect their efforts. Putting in the work both in the fitness center, striding along the paths of East Campus, and powering through the hills … Continue reading Cross Country Midseason Report

Boys Soccer Midseason Report

Written by Camila Reyna The Boys Varsity Soccer team is off to a great start! So far, they have beaten French American School, Hamden Hall, and Browning School, and have been working hard and playing well. Coach Andrei encourages players to “think, think, think, three times,” highlighting the mental aspect of soccer as players have to “figure out the best option” when passing and organizing … Continue reading Boys Soccer Midseason Report