Written by Colin Lauri The culture of RCDS is very simple: excellence, especially in the realm of academics. Students are expected to maintain great grades in a rigorous course load of 6, 7, or even 8 work-bearing classes at a time. Sounds like a lot, right? Now throw in the countless extra-curricular activities students have to manage as well. Sports, both in and outside of … Continue reading Moving Tests: A Moment of Empathy
Written by Blake James “Hey, Mr. Worrall, did everyone take the test today? I have a question about number four,” I asked. “No,” Mr. Worrall replied, “Something like seven kids haven’t taken it yet.” RCDS states on its website that its mission is to “offer a challenging program that stimulates individuals to achieve their maximum potential.” Yet, this current program contains a significant flaw: moving … Continue reading Moving Tests: A Shortcut That’s Holding Us Back
Written By: Zara Khemlani On the Rye Country Day School campus, a new anaerobic digester, nicknamed ZEUS, will help turn student and faculty food waste into a fertilizer called “Soil Sauce.” ZEUS stands for Zero Emission Upcycling System, and the school is partnering with Ecotone Renewables, an agriculture service based in Pennsylvania, to maintain the composter. The company’s initiative is to “Empower Sustainable Communities” and … Continue reading Rye Country Day School’s New Sustainability Initiative: ZEUS
Written by Lila Al-Omoush and Aarshia Pandey As the Rye Country Day School (RCDS) Indoor Track Team continues its impressive season, they showcase remarkable strength across every competition. With one of their largest teams ever competing in 15 different events, the Wildcats are constantly pushing their limits and setting their sights on NYSAIS and state championships. A key element of the team’s success lies in … Continue reading Indoor Track Postseason Report
Written by Daphne Panie As the winter season ends, the Girls Varsity Squash team is heading to Nationals in Philadelphia. With more wins than losses this season, the team secured an overall strong score, improving throughout the winter months. Despite heartbreaking defeats against GA and Sacred Heart, the team is determined to do well in the nationals this weekend. Melanie Asness, one of the captains … Continue reading Girls Squash Postseason Report
Written by Abigail Smith The girls’ basketball team had an electric season this year, filled with thrilling victories and remarkable growth. Their hard work and determination set the tone for a season of firsts, making this season one to remember. The team set the tone early by winning the Columbia Prep Tournament. “Over the past two years, we’ve been building and developing the team, so … Continue reading Girls Basketball Victorious in Best Season Yet
Written by Ryan Shurgin On Friday, February 7, the Wildcats made the long trek to the Louis Astorino Ice Arena for a challenging matchup against the Hamden Hall Hornets. A few weeks earlier, the two teams faced off at Rye Country Day’s rink in front of a packed house to fuel the Wildcats throughout the game. This time, the atmosphere was completely different, with little … Continue reading Boys Hockey Triumphs in 2024 FAA Championship Rematch
Written by Sadie Kolodner As Valentine’s Day rolls around, so does Rollback’s annual candygram fundraiser. This fundraiser was started to not only raise money and support Rollback as a club, but as a fun way to engage the whole RCDS community. Rollback, our student-run sports film club, is led by Brody Mackey ‘25 and Willow Edwards ‘25. Their mission is to highlight and film our … Continue reading Rollback’s Candygram Fundraiser
Written by Alexandra Steyn On February 1st and 2nd, 16 schools convened on Rye Country Day School’s campus to take part in the 2025 Young Physicists Tournament (YPT). Rye Country Day’s YPT Team, which meets 4 Z blocks per cycle, started preparing for the tournament last April, after returning from a triumphant 2024 tournament where they won first place. The tournament requires each team to … Continue reading Young Physicists Tournament 2025 Review
Written by Mia Herz As students stepped into school on February 13th, they were welcomed by pink, red, and heart-shaped decorations in the main hallway of the Pinkham building. Amidst the Valentine’s Day excitement, tables filled with wrapped and decorated books stood as part of one of Rye Country Day School’s most beloved traditions–Blind Date with a Book. 200 to 300 books were covered in … Continue reading Blind Date with a Book
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