Written By: Teegan Kurd One person has been controlling the lights in the PAC and Cohen Center for nearly 20 years. Mr. Robinson, the School’s favorite light designer, is marking an incredible milestone in 2026: two decades at RCDS. As an undergraduate student, Mr. Robinson studied graphic design, but the world of lighting design came naturally to him. “It felt very similar to graphic design, … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Mr. Robinson
Written By: Camila Reyna Wildcat Weekend took place this year on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, and included many fun and spirited activities. Leading up to this exciting weekend, students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School are invited to participate in Spirit Week. During Spirit Week, which is organized by the Spirit Representatives, students dress up every day of the week according to … Continue reading Celebrating Wildcat Weekend
Written By: Georgina Murphy In order to celebrate and showcase RCDS students’ summers of hardwork, dedication, and community service, RCDS hosted their annual Community Engagement Fellowship Symposium on September 30. The Community Engagement Fellowship (CEF), which was founded eleven years ago, started as an E.E. Ford Grant, given to RCDS in order for students to try and create sustainable and effective projects with a local … Continue reading Community Engagement Fellowship Symposium
Written By: Daphné Panie This year, the fall play is Clue, a murder mystery-comedy inspired by the well-known board game of the same name. The show is set in a large mansion near Washington, DC. The six guests arrive, and it is revealed that they are all being blackmailed by the host. Soon after, the host is discovered dead and so begins a series of … Continue reading The Fall Play: Clue
Written By: Zara Khemlani Each fall, the Activities Fair marks one of the most energetic traditions in the Upper School. Taking place in early September, the fair gives every club at Rye Country Day the chance to showcase their clubs and invite new members to join. Although it is only half an hour, the Activities Fair is a tradition that many students look forward to. … Continue reading RCDS Clubs Come Alive at the Activities Fair
Written By: Alexandra Steyn School is in full swing, and to cap off the exciting changes this year, we have a new Upper School administration. Ms. Heath, the Assistant Upper School Principal for the past two years, has stepped up as Interim Principal, and Mr. Heintz has moved from 10th Grade Dean to Interim Assistant Principal. Ms. Heath and Mr. Heintz recently shared their hopes … Continue reading New Year, New Leaders
Written By: Georgina Murphy Whether she is volunteering at SET, running Community Meetings, teaching in the life skills classroom, or simply brightening your day, Nola Coady ‘26 is truly a force to be reckoned with. Coady, the 25-26 school year’s student body class president, and 24-25 school year’s vice student body president, is an avid and dedicated member of the RCDS community. Coady says that … Continue reading Livin’ La Vida Nola
Written By: Camila Reyna The Varsity Cross Country season is in full swing, and the runners are doing amazing in their races. The team’s success has been no surprise, as they have been working hard in practice to improve continuously. A typical practice will start with a warm-up, followed by dynamics, during which the team can bond and talk to each other while stretching. Stretches … Continue reading Crossing the Finish Line
Written By: Anna O’Mary More than halfway through the fall season, the Rye Country Day School Varsity Football team has made an effort to not just compete but succeed. Currently holding a 4-1 record, their success can be credited to a determined mindset many of the players held going into preseason. With the foundation of double sessions and multiple scheduled lifts throughout the last two … Continue reading Football Team Tackles Success
Written By: Abigail Smith Rye Country Day’s Varsity Volleyball team has started to find its rhythm. Under first-year Head Coach Guilherme Lima, whom the team refers to as Coach G, the Wildcats are leaning into a simple formula: pass, serve, and communicate, all while keeping the energy high. This team looks sharper each week, believing their best volleyball games are still ahead. From the start … Continue reading Varsity Volleyball Eyes FAA Playoff Spot
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