SETting High Expectations

Written By: Sadie Kolodner Girls volleyball is already making a strong impression both on and off the court this season. The 2025-2026 season marks Rye Country Day School’s fourth year having a volleyball team. Whether or not you have seen the team’s high energy levels and fun spirit days, get ready for a thrilling season full of excitement and Wildcat spirit.  Preseason, beginning on August … Continue reading SETting High Expectations

Racing Towards a New Season

Written By: Izzy Bernie As the fall season kicks off, the Rye Country Day School Cross Country team is hitting the ground running—literally. After a summer of independent training, the athletes reunited for preseason, building momentum for their season ahead. The captains and runners emphasize the team is already showing the spirit and determination that defines the program.  “I think something all the captains are … Continue reading Racing Towards a New Season

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 entering 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

Girls Varsity Soccer Preview

Written By: Zara Khemlani The Girl’s Varsity Soccer Team is off to a strong start this season with three wins and a tie under their belt. After winning their opening scrimmage, the team tied their first match against Portledge and went on to win games against Marymount and the French American School. With many seniors graduating last year, the team is very young; seven of … Continue reading Girls Varsity Soccer Preview

Looking to Regain 

Written By: Sophia Shen As the school year gets underway, be sure to keep an eye out for the Rye Country Day Field Hockey team. Varsity field hockey is off to an incredible and promising start, opening the season with wins against Greenwich Country Day School (3-0), Riverdale Country School (6-0), and Hopkins School (7-0). Led by captains Clare Keating ‘26 and Dylan Fenyes ‘26, … Continue reading Looking to Regain 

Summer Work: Yea or Nay?

Written By: Alexandra Steyn Summer: Lounging by the pool. Grilling hot dogs and hamburgers. Watching fireworks. No school—wait, scratch that. At Rye Country Day, summer often includes something else: summer work. Summer work is an unavoidable part of the summer. A requirement for most classes, it is meant to be completed in the last month before school starts. It takes on a variety of forms. … Continue reading Summer Work: Yea or Nay?

The Formalities of the Dress Code

Written By: Lillian Pereira Among all the changes introduced this year by the Rye Country Day School administration, few have generated as much controversy, or as many conversations as the rewriting of the dress code. as the rewriting of the dress code. Since 2020, when COVID-19 prompted looser enforcement, the dress code of Rye Country Day has remained somewhat relaxed, banning only the basics that … Continue reading The Formalities of the Dress Code

Hallway Runway: Back-to-school trends

Written By: Chiara Perkins ‘28 The hallways this autumn are full of variety, with students blending different aesthetics into their daily outfits. From trendy and polished outfits to casual and classic styles, campus fashion reflects both individuality and popular trends.   “I get most of my style inspiration from Pinterest and Tiktok,” notes Eva Juarez-Lace ‘28. “I love colors like brown, red, and butter yellow—and lately … Continue reading Hallway Runway: Back-to-school trends

Earth Day Preview

Written By: Izzy Bernie On Tuesday, April 22, people around the world will celebrate Earth Day—a global holiday dedicated to showing support for environmental protection. At RCDS, this means students can look forward to the annual Earth Day Fair, taking place from 1 to 3 p.m. This year, Earth Day’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet. calling for people to unite around renewable energy to … Continue reading Earth Day Preview