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
Written by Chiara Perkins On February 18, students enrolled in Chinese classes in the Upper School received an unexpected yet thrilling opportunity: a last-minute field trip to watch Ne Zha 2 in theaters. Organized and led by Upper School Chinese teacher Ms. Shang, the trip to AMC Port Chester was a rare chance for students to immerse themselves in Chinese culture through one of the … Continue reading Trip to the Movies with Upper School Chinese Classes
Written by Isa Pierry On February 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, the Jewish Community Circle (JCC) will be hosting its first Shabbat, a weekly holiday that celebrates Saturday as the Jewish day of rest. Hosted by student leaders Maya Maymin ‘27, Alexandra Steyn ‘27, and Chase Talpins ‘27 and faculty advisors Dr. Levey, Ms. Klarfeld, and Dr. Katz, this Shabbat aims at uniting the … Continue reading First On Campus Shabbat
Written by Izzy Bernie On Friday, January 10, RCDS students were swept away by the thunderous energy of Taiko drumming as the Omny Taiko group performed at the annual Leibman Concert. This yearly event, generously sponsored by the Leibman Family, brings a unique cultural or artistic group to the school each year, and this year’s selection did not disappoint. Taiko, a traditional Japanese drumming art … Continue reading Omny Taiko Takes Center Stage
Written by Kayla Parameswaran Performing at an arena as famous as the Barclays Center might seem like an impossible dream for many high school students, but for sophomore Haley Millowitz ‘27 and junior Alice Rikkers ‘26, along with their fellow Wildscats, it became a thrilling reality. Representing Rye Country Day School by singing the national anthem, Millowitz and Rikkers reflected on the preparation, challenges, and … Continue reading The WildScats Take on Barclays Center
Written By: Izzy Bernie, Sadie Kolodner, Chiara Perkins On November 23, the Athletic Center was transformed into Gotham City, setting the stage for a Batman-themed Fall Formal, where students from all grades celebrated the season in style. Hosted by the 12th-grade student government and supported by administration and faculty members, this year’s event combined decorations, music, and a touch of superhero flair to create an … Continue reading Fall Formal Recap
Written By: Daphné Panie This year’s Junior-Senior Challenge was an engaging and fun event. This annual tradition consisted of a series of challenges in which upperclassmen fought against each other before a winning grade was declared at the end of the day. The ultimate goal of the challenge was to foster “camaraderie within the grades,” said Selena Zhang ‘26, and an opportunity for “some good-natured … Continue reading Junior-Senior Challenge
Written By: Lillian Pereira The rows of books lining the room. The smell of popcorn and pretzels packing the gym. The sounds of excited shoppers, looking to get their holiday gifts early. With all of this around, one can only be in one place: the Holiday Boutique and Book Fair. A Parent Association tradition that has developed since the 1970s, this year’s festivities, co-chaired by … Continue reading Big Fun at the Book Fair
RYE CROP 