Written By: Sophia Shen Dear Freshmen, Welcome to high school! As you begin your journey in Pinkham, I’m sure you have questions. Freshman year can be scary for everyone. The good news is that people are willing to help, as long as you ask for it. With that in mind, I’d like to offer a few pieces of advice. Try something new The best way … Continue reading Advice for Freshmen
Written By: Sadie Kolodner and Chiara Perkins From June 12 to 22, seventeen students, accompanied by Mr. Leath, Mr. Murray, and Ms. Linderoth, embarked on an unforgettable journey through Peru, exploring the Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, and the historic city of Cusco. Starting in Lima, the group flew to Iquitos, where they boarded boats to navigate the Amazon River, spotting wildlife such as sloths, dolphins, … Continue reading Adventures in the Amazon and Andes
Written By: Tia Agarwal Independent Studies are a special opportunity open to juniors and seniors to study topics beyond the “breadth or depth of the RCDS curriculum” (RCDS 25-26 Curriculum Guide). In practice, this might mean continuing a topic after its offerings in RCDS have ended. For example, Nola Coady ‘26’s independent study “Reading and Analysing Gabriel García Márquez’s Cien Años de Soledad” is a … Continue reading Beyond Academics: Independent Studies
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
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
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
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
Written by Isa Pierry Following the productions of The Addams Family two years ago and Into the Woods last winter, this year’s musical Head Over Heels did not disappoint. With lyrics taken from the 80s band The Go-Go’s, the production was infused with infectious and electric tunes that had the audience dancing in their seats. The musical’s opening night, on February 21, welcomed a crowded … Continue reading Falling Head Over Heels for the Winter Musical
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