Kicking Off New Goals

Written By: Sophia Shen As fall settles, Rye Country Day School’s fields are filled with activity, including the dynamic varsity boys’ soccer team. Boys’ soccer enters the season with endless energy and determination. After just a few weeks, the team has played two matches: a narrow 1-2 loss against Greens Farms Academy and a strong 4-1 win against Hamden Hall Country Day School. Led by … Continue reading Kicking Off New Goals

Season of the Field Hockey Sticks

Written By: Abigail Smith The Rye Country Day School Field Hockey team is on a roll with an impressive 7-2-1 record, proving that their hard work is paying off. From the very start of preseason, the team set the tone with intensity and focus, determined to build off last year’s success.  Preseason focused on building endurance and precision. Long conditioning runs, high-tempo passing drills, and … Continue reading Season of the Field Hockey Sticks

The Girls Varsity Soccer Team is Kicking it Off to a Great Season!

Written By: Sahana Bhat The RCDS Varsity Girls Soccer team kicked off their season with intensity and confidence and continues to be consistent as the season reaches its halfway point before playoffs. From the first game of the season to now, girls varsity soccer has shown that this year is about teamwork, growth, and bringing energy to every play.The team’s practices have greatly contributed to … Continue reading The Girls Varsity Soccer Team is Kicking it Off to a Great Season!

Senior Class Off-Campus Privilege

Written By: Olivia Pierry The highly anticipated and awaited senior year has finally arrived for the class of 2026. With it comes many fun traditions, one of which being off-campus privileges.  This allows seniors to leave the school at any moment of the day if they don’t have any academic commitments, such as class or community time. The only exception to the rule listed above … Continue reading Senior Class Off-Campus Privilege

Faculty Get in the Fall Spirit

Written By: Helena Pierry When the leaves change color and the world takes on a golden hue, we know autumn has arrived. With fall comes an abundance of traditions that bring communities together. Whether that be apple picking with your family and friends, watching Rye Country Day’s fall play, or participating in the school’s Halloween costume competition, fall never fails to pack up one’s schedule.  … Continue reading Faculty Get in the Fall Spirit

Revival of Wildcat Pride

Written By: Maya Chachra It’s that time of year again when excitement fills the halls and everyone is buzzing with school spirit. Fall is in full swing, and students are eager to cheer on their classmates at games, show off their Wildcat pride, and enjoy the perfect, crisp weather for football, soccer, and other fall sports. This season has already brought a surge of enthusiasm … Continue reading Revival of Wildcat Pride

RCDS’ Resident Ghost Strikes Again

Written By: Chaim Sciamma With Halloween creeping up, RCDS is once again confronted with a new wave of paranormal activity. That’s right—everyone’s least favorite ghost, Arnold, is back in town. Arnold returned from his summer home in the Hamptons earlier this month and is already terrorizing the RCDS community, leaving candy wrappers throughout the Pinkham building and dumping bags all over the alcoves. Thanks to … Continue reading RCDS’ Resident Ghost Strikes Again

Falling for Fall

Written By: Sadie Kolodner  As the leaves begin to change and the air cools, people start to cherish the last days of summer—but the colder weather brings new excitement. With winter jackets making their appearance back on the coat rack and Halloween costumes appearing around the house, the fall festivities begin. If you haven’t participated in any of the fall traditions or embraced the autumn … Continue reading Falling for Fall

No Tricks, Just Trends

Written By: Chiara Perkins As October 31st creeps closer, students prepare for a night of costumes, candy, and chaos. This sparks some questions: How do high schoolers celebrate Halloween today? Are childhood traditions fading?  For many, Halloween still revolves around candy. “I’m not really sure if chocolate counts as a candy,” said Sierra Harris ‘28, “but I would probably say Snickers or Kit-Kats are my … Continue reading No Tricks, Just Trends

New Year on the Block

Written By: Daphné Panie Last weekend, on Sunday, September 14th, the annual RCDS Block Party took place. It is a joyful and exciting event, full of music, laughter, and energy, that brings the entire RCDS community together to celebrate the start of school.  Acting as a launching point for another exciting year, it welcomes both new and returning families for an afternoon filled with food, … Continue reading New Year on the Block