By: Izzy Bernie Hacky Sack has recently experienced a major resurgence online and at schools across the country, with videos of crowded circles and impressive tricks spreading across social media. To no surprise, this trend has made its way to Rye Country Day School’s campus, where students can be found playing the game during passing periods, lunch, and free blocks daily. Ironically, this well-known game … Continue reading Hacky Sack Takes Over the School
By: Audrey Demong and Makayla Wolins Senior Spoons is one of the most exciting events for seniors. This game pits seniors against each other in a series of interesting challenges, as the seniors compete to be the winner of Senior Spoons. At the beginning of the game, every senior is assigned a “target” who they can only get out if the target is seen without … Continue reading Senior Spoons Shenanigans
By Olivia Pierry The blooming flowers and chirping birds indicate the bleak and bitter winter is finally over. With this change of seasons, the activities of RCDS students shift as well. Zara Khemlani ‘27 talks about her favorite parks that come alive in the spring, highlighting the Rye Nature Center and the Edith Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. She states how she and her … Continue reading April Showers Bring May Flowers
By Sadie Kolodner With the end of the school year closing in, the Rye Country Day Boys Varsity Tennis team took to the courts in full swing. Led by Coach Shea and Coach Solem alongside captains Darren Wong ‘26 and Lincoln Feng ‘26, the team had a record breaking season. Unfortunately, the team did not get the chance to go on their yearly pre-season trip, … Continue reading BVT Served Up Success
By: Kayla Rosen The Rye Country Day School Girls’ Varsity Tennis team put together an outstanding season, combining determination, strong team chemistry, and steady improvement throughout the spring. Over spring break, the team traveled to Hilton Head Island, where they trained with professional coaches and strengthened both their skills and their bond as a team. The lessons they learned there helped lay the foundation for … Continue reading Success Behind Every Swing
Daphné Panié As Earth Day is approaching, one teacher has all the spotlights on her: Ms. Linderoth. In addition to teaching AP Environmental Science and Marine Ecology and acting as the Director of Sustainability, she holds many roles and is constantly planning events and programming for all grades, from Kindergarten to 12th Grade, to celebrate the Earth and the environment. Whether she is supervising the … Continue reading Ms. Linderoth: Environmental Powerhouse
By Jolie Robinson Xindi Liu ‘26 is a familiar name, whether you’re in the band room, the dance studio, at robotics competitions, or even reading Moffly Media’s “Darien’s Top 10 Teens to Watch.” The RCDS community has seen Liu on stage as the captain of the Cedar Street Dance Company and leader of the Dance With a Purpose Club. Her contemporary ballet solos are often … Continue reading Liu’s Lasting Legacy
By Georgina Murphy Even though the 2025-2026 school year is coming to an end, course selection for the 26-27 school year is only beginning. For next year, the Humanities Department has a multitude of exciting changes, opportunities, and courses in store. The first fundamental change is that starting next year, the Humanities Department will no longer be called the Humanities Department, but will instead be … Continue reading Exciting Changes for the Humanities Department Ahead
By Alexandra Steyn The Public Purpose program has an exciting few years planned. Last year, Rye Country Day School was awarded the prestigious Educational Leadership Grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation. The grant of $250,000 must be matched by funds raised from the RCDS community. The School plans to use the grant to construct, implement, and integrate a four-year Public Purpose curriculum that incorporates … Continue reading A Grant with a (Public) Purpose
Camila Reyna With the spring breeze comes a special time at RCDS: course selection. Each year, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors speak with their advisors, college counselors, and teachers in regards to what classes fit them best for the upcoming school year. This year’s course offerings are especially unique: multiple new classes have been added in the Humanities (soon to be History and Social Sciences) Department … Continue reading Serving Up Seminars: Moving Beyond APs
