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Learning and Leadership Through SCOPE

By Valentina Platt-Higgins One of the most popular after school programs organized by RCDS is the Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment (SCOPE) program, which runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 PM – 5:15 PM. SCOPE partners with three middle schools in Port Chester: JFK, Thomas A. Edison, and Park Avenue. The program runs from January through February to teach 4th and 5th graders. This … Continue reading Learning and Leadership Through SCOPE

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SiSTEM Strengthens Community Science Education

By Olivia Prather SiSTEM is a STEM-based afterschool program at RCDS which takes place every week during the winter season Tuesdays and Thursdays. RCDS highschoolers, passionate about helping their community, teach lessons to elementary school students to bolster their STEM education. RCDS partners with elementary public schools in the Port Chester district. The program began after Winter Break and ended on Tuesday, February 10. There … Continue reading SiSTEM Strengthens Community Science Education

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Revolutionary Performances in the PAC

Alexandra Steyn This year’s musical Les Misérables shone on the Dunn Performing Arts Center stage. An adapted, sung-through stage version of Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name, Les Misérables featured a cast of 27 students and performed for three consecutive nights. It opened on Thursday, February 5 at 5 p.m., followed by two packed evening performances at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Traversing … Continue reading Revolutionary Performances in the PAC

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Wrestling’s Close-Knit Season

By Daphné Panié The RCDS Varsity Wrestling team has had an amazing season despite its small size and large number of underclassmen. Led by Harry Moss ‘26 and Joseph Rafferty ‘26, the team has grown tremendously throughout the season.  On February 7th, the team competed in the NYSAIS championship. Multiple Wildcat wrestlers placed in the top five of their respective weight categories, and Kenji Clark … Continue reading Wrestling’s Close-Knit Season

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Boys squash

Maya Chachra      The RCDS Boys Squash team is putting together one of the strongest seasons in their program’s history. Despite battling multiple injuries and a younger roster, they have delivered standout performances against some of the top-ranked teams in the country.     Captain Winn Metrailler ‘26 shared, “The team’s most memorable result came in a thrilling 4–3 victory over FAA rival Hopkins,” adding, “The match came … Continue reading Boys squash

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Girls Varsity Squash Serving Up Success 

By Olivia Pierry With only a few weeks remaining until their season reaches an end, the RCDS Girls Varsity Squash team reflects on their goals, accomplishments, memories, and aspirations for both the upcoming and distant future.  Captain Yana Thukral ‘26 states that from the beginning of the season, the team has “gotten a lot closer, not just in our dynamic, but we’ve all improved significantly. … Continue reading Girls Varsity Squash Serving Up Success 

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Tracking the Season to Its Close

Lila Al-Omoush The RCDS Boys’ and Girls’ Indoor Track Team had an impressive season, breaking school records, hitting Personal Records (PRs), and leaving it all on the track in every race. Coach Anderson describes the 2025-2026 season as “going really well. With numerous accomplishments, the athletes should be proud.” The boys’ school record breakers include Marshall Brown ‘28, who broke the 800 record with an … Continue reading Tracking the Season to Its Close

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Fight to the Last Touch: Varsity Fencing

Camila Reyna The RCDS Varsity Fencing team has been securing win after win throughout the winter season! Not only has the team been winning meets, but they also saw great success at the Independent School Fencing League Individuals tournament, which took place on January 24th, 2026. During this tournament, fencers initially started in a pool where they fenced multiple 5-point bouts. After pools concluded, participants … Continue reading Fight to the Last Touch: Varsity Fencing

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Girls’ Varsity Basketball’s Season of Comebacks

By Helena Pierry With the approach of the spring season, it is a great time to reflect on all the success and bonding that occurred with the winter sports teams. The RCDS Girls Varsity Basketball team was able to build meaningful connections while improving their basketball skills. The team had a great season with 10 wins and 4 loses.  Their successful season has had its … Continue reading Girls’ Varsity Basketball’s Season of Comebacks

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