Season in Review: Varsity Football’s Biggest Plays

Written By: Sadie Kolodner With their last game on October 31st against Poly Prep Country Day School, the Rye Country Day School Varsity Football Team concluded an outstanding season! The 2025-2026 football team was led by Captains Will Hawkey ‘27, Hank Brown ‘27, Milin Torgalkar ‘26, and Charlie Pearle ‘26, guiding the Wildcats through a total of nine games. At the start of the season, … Continue reading Season in Review: Varsity Football’s Biggest Plays

Clue Delivers a Clever and Captivating Fall Production

Written By: Alexandra Steyn This year’s fall play, Clue, dazzled the Black Box with mystery, intrigue, and nonstop laughs. Through three performances—two evenings with the principal cast and one matinee with the understudies—Clue was a resounding success. The opening night, November 7, brought in a near-sold-out audience, and the seats of the Black Box were packed for the following two performances on November 8. Inspired … Continue reading Clue Delivers a Clever and Captivating Fall Production

Music Students Shine at NYSSMA

Written By: Sahana Bhat Music is an important part of the culture at RCDS, and many students express their talents and passion through choir, band, or orchestra. One of the many ways that the Music Department nurtures and develops the confidence and skills of students, The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) offers an opportunity for music students to showcase their talents. By participating … Continue reading Music Students Shine at NYSSMA

Thanksgiving Traditions

Written By: Helena Pierry As November draws to a close, Thanksgiving and its joyful festivities are on everyone’s mind. The traditions that appear every year are what make this holiday so special. Whether someone is eating turkey with their family, decorating their house with fall decorations, or having a nice dinner with friends, the upcoming five-day break offers a chance to pause and give thanks.  … Continue reading Thanksgiving Traditions

Curran Brings His Best to RCDS Athletics

Written By: George Brown “To me, high school sports are the most exciting thing in the world.” Rye Country Day School’s new athletic director, Tom Curran, is exactly where he wants to be, and it shows. From the day he arrived on the RCDS campus, Curran has been a constant presence on the fields, by the courts, and in the hallways.  As a student and … Continue reading Curran Brings His Best to RCDS Athletics

Parking Problems or Traffic, Tension, and Tardiness

Written By: Izzy Bernie At Rye Country Day School, avoiding traffic in the morning does not stop on Grandview Avenue. By 8:20 am, the RCDS parking lots and drop-off circles have turned into a miniature traffic jam. With juniors hoping to park in the senior lot and the endless line of cars, finding a space and making it to House on time can feel like … Continue reading Parking Problems or Traffic, Tension, and Tardiness

Student Government Goals

Written By: Makayla Wolins As the school year gets into full swing, student government (StuGo) is hard at work making improvements to daily life at RCDS. From adding a froyo topping station to installing a drink vending machine in the athletics center, student government members across all grades are full of determination and fresh ideas. Senior class president, Selena Zhang ’26, is dedicated to improving … Continue reading Student Government Goals

Inking Their Way Through October 

Written By: Madeleine Stokes It’s that time of year again: the season changes, the air gets colder, the leaves turn a sunset of colors, and all we want to do all day is stay at home with a candle burning. However, the start of October always brings about the official start of school, when workloads begin to increase and tests arise for every subject. So, … Continue reading Inking Their Way Through October 

Celebrating Latine Heratige

Written By: Sophia Maldonado Each year, from September 15th to October 15th, people around the world celebrate Latine Heritage month. This month of celebration gives schools across the country the opportunity to honor cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinos. Here at Rye Country Day School, this celebration goes beyond decorations or announcements; it creates spaces for education, connection, and pride in identity.  Assistant … Continue reading Celebrating Latine Heratige

An Aix-ceptional Exchange Program

Written By: Sophia Shen The end of October marks two long-awaited RCDS events: Halloween and the welcoming of thirteen students from La Nativité to the Rye Country Day campus. Starting October 24th, several RCDS Upper Schoolers will be hosting students traveling across the ocean from Aix-en-Provence, France. Their trip to the United States is part of a larger Rye Country Day language exchange program, rebooted … Continue reading An Aix-ceptional Exchange Program