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
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
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
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
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