Festival Chorus Hits All the Notes

Written By: Kayla Rosen and Lila Al-Omoush Every winter, the Festival Chorus brings together singers from across generations for a powerful musical experience. Held at Rye Presbyterian Church, the concert unites the Upper School Choir with parents, alumni, faculty, and community members of all ages. Rehearsing and performing side by side creates a sense of connection that extends beyond the school itself. After the performance, … Continue reading Festival Chorus Hits All the Notes

Winter Choreography Showcase 

Written By: Makayla Wolins The winter choreography showcase took place on November 19th and consisted of dance pieces choreographed by RCDS students. The dances exhibited creativity, perseverance, and expression. Performers and audiences alike enjoyed the show. Mr. Fearon, the new Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher, is thrilled for a great year of dance. He really enjoyed getting to know the Cedar Street Dance Company … Continue reading Winter Choreography Showcase 

Les Misérables Sets the Stage for Success

Written By: Helena Pierry Every year, Rye Country Day produces a winter musical, providing an opportunity for friends to gather and watch their classmates showcase their talents. This year, the chosen musical is Les Misérables. Taking place in 19th century France, Les Misérables is a musical that follows Jean Valjean’s life after being released from 19 years in prison. Valjean goes on a journey to … Continue reading Les Misérables Sets the Stage for Success

Lighting up the Dance Floor at the Fall Formal

Written By: Maddie Stokes and Aarshia Pandey On November 22, 2025, Rye Country Day hosted its second annual Fall Formal for Upper School students. The formal was orchestrated by faculty members, including Mr. Kyle, and Student Body President Nola Coady ‘26. This year, the theme was chosen as Masquerade by the high school students. Despite the formal being a new tradition, it has already become … Continue reading Lighting up the Dance Floor at the Fall Formal

Five Years Later Class of 2020 Prom Returns

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

Student Action Summit 2025

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

No Food Left Behind

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

Family Recipes for Holiday and Winter Food 

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 

Teens Take on Justice at SSSJ

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

Holiday Boutique and Book Fair Fun

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