Sailing Into the Season

By: Lila Al-Omoush The Rye Country Day School Sailing Team has had a strong and competitive season so far, marked by teamwork, growth, and impressive performances on the water, even after only one race. Led by captains Frank Zingg ‘26 and Sara Komaroff ‘27, the team has built a positive culture founded on collaboration and healthy competition. “The team is really great,” said Maddie Stokes … Continue reading Sailing Into the Season

BVT Prepares to Serve Up Success 

By Winston Krow As Spring arrives, the Rye Country Day School Boys’ Varsity Tennis Team is geared up for an exciting season. Led by captains Lincoln Feng “26 and Darren Wong “26, the boys have their sights set on the FAA championship.  After many intense practices instructed by coach Tim Shea, the team felt prepared and excited for their season opener against Masters School. On … Continue reading BVT Prepares to Serve Up Success 

Girls’ Varsity Tennis Serves Up a Promising Season

By Helena Pierry With flowers beginning to bloom, it is a clear indication that spring has arrived. Alongside the arrival of spring, a new sports season has begun, with many different teams building new connections and improving their skills together. The Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team is excited for the upcoming season, where they show promising skills. Captains Maggie Ben-Meir ‘26 and Nina Bortner ‘26 are … Continue reading Girls’ Varsity Tennis Serves Up a Promising Season

The Wait is Over! April Absurdity is Back.

By: Ross Kantor Spring has arrived at Rye Country Day School, and with it, comes one of the most talked about and anticipated events on campus. April Absurdity, the school’s own March Madness-style bracket basketball competition, is back. The format is straightforward: teams of four or five students, each required to have at least one member of the opposite gender on the team, compete in … Continue reading The Wait is Over! April Absurdity is Back.

Snapshots of Spring Break

By Olivia Pierry As the RCDS community returns to campus from their two-week March break, many individuals tell their stories of adventure and relaxation from their time off.  Ms. Previti, Upper School English teacher, reflects on a milestone she completed over break: learning to rollerskate. When she wasn’t practicing rollerskating, she was relaxing by watching TV. The Pitt, a series where the emergency room meets … Continue reading Snapshots of Spring Break

More than Just Food: Club Spotlight

By Lillian Pereira At first, one might think that the Just Food club is an excuse to eat food during club time. However, that could not be farther from the truth. The Just Food club, while often offering treats to its members, is focused on combating food insecurity in our community. In Westchester County, 8% of the population, or around 79,000 individuals, rely on SNAP … Continue reading More than Just Food: Club Spotlight

Dominique Dominates the Stage

By Jacob Fisch Dominique Alvarez ‘26 is a well-known name on and off stage, delivering stellar performances in any role she takes on. Students probably recognize Alvarez from her most recent showstopping performance as Éponine in the Upper School production of Les Misérables. She has a history of bringing amazing talent to the Drama Department, having previously appeared as Mopsa in Head Over Heels (2025) … Continue reading Dominique Dominates the Stage

Mr. Cerpa Turns Life Into Poetry With New Book The Palace

By Mia Herz This January, Upper School English Teacher and 11th Grade Dean, Mr. Cerpa published his newest book The Palace. It follows the journey of a family from Puerto Rico to America and then as they move north through the United States. The book exists in both a real and mythological landscape. He explains there is a literal Puerto Rico and a New York, … Continue reading Mr. Cerpa Turns Life Into Poetry With New Book The Palace

What Students Should Know About Scheduling 

Izzy Bernie As the new semester begins, many students have made schedule changes. What is really going on behind the scenes? Upper School Classics Department Chair and Latin teacher Dr. Danziger shares trends in scheduling, popular electives, and what students might misunderstand about the process of course selection for the new grading period.  While the average class size for this semester is still being finalized, … Continue reading What Students Should Know About Scheduling 

March Assessments on the Horizon

By Chloe Schwalbe  With the first semester having come to an end, March Assessments are now right around the corner. Each year in the Upper School, final exams are held in early March for students’ year-long academic classes and honors English seminars. However, for the 2026 March Assessments, there are more changes and resources that both students and parents should be aware of.  Although Upper … Continue reading March Assessments on the Horizon