Written By: Izzy Bernie When the Class of 2020 graduated from Rye Country Day School, they missed out on the milestone traditions that mark the end of one’s RCDS career due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these events include the Blue and Gold Dinner, where students are welcomed into the alumni community, the senior barbecue, and prom. On Friday, October 17, RCDS hosted a makeup … Continue reading Five Years Later Class of 2020 Prom Returns
Written By: Isabella Liu As the school year reaches its busiest stretch, inboxes fill with event announcements and shifting schedules—but one recent message stood out: details about the 2025 Student Action Summit. It will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the Cohen Center. This summit will bring together students from across Westchester and neighboring areas to explore … Continue reading Student Action Summit 2025
Written By: Georgina Murphy If this past October you were harassed by Upper School students to finish the food on your plate—don’t worry, that was just the Just Food Club running their annual Food Waste Challenge! This fall marks the Just Food Club’s second Annual Food Waste Challenge across the lower, middle, and upper school divisions. According to statistics collected by the Just Food Club, … Continue reading No Food Left Behind
Written By: Chloe Schwalbe and Olivia Prather This winter and holiday season, families are celebrating with traditions, decorations, and, most importantly, food. During the cold season, food can be a source of warmth, comfort, and a way to bring people together. Each family has their own, unique recipes for the food they enjoy during the holidays, and oftentimes, it will be the same year after … Continue reading Family Recipes for Holiday and Winter Food
Written By: Molly Hart Saturday, November 15, high school students from various Fairchester private schools gathered for the annual Saturday Summit on Social Justice (SSSJ), a day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and community building around pressing social issues. Designed to engage young people interested in advocacy and change-making, the summit offers workshops, discussions, and affinity spaces that empower students to explore their ability to make … Continue reading Teens Take on Justice at SSSJ
Written By: Makayla Wolins and Nina Krishnan With the upcoming book fair this month, many students around the school are excited for its return. Students have shared that they look forward to the food, shopping, and excellent variety of books. Last year, Mackenzie Kearns ‘29 loved the food, especially the popcorn chicken and brownies. Many other students have also mentioned that they loved the delicious … Continue reading Holiday Boutique and Book Fair Fun
Written By: Makayla Wolins As the school year gets into full swing, student government (StuGo) is hard at work making improvements to daily life at RCDS. From adding a froyo topping station to installing a drink vending machine in the athletics center, student government members across all grades are full of determination and fresh ideas. Senior class president, Selena Zhang ’26, is dedicated to improving … Continue reading Student Government Goals
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: 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
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