Written By: George Brown “To me, high school sports are the most exciting thing in the world.” Rye Country Day School’s new athletic director, Tom Curran, is exactly where he wants to be, and it shows. From the day he arrived on the RCDS campus, Curran has been a constant presence on the fields, by the courts, and in the hallways. As a student and … Continue reading Curran Brings His Best to RCDS Athletics
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
Written By: Georgina Murphy In order to celebrate and showcase RCDS students’ summers of hardwork, dedication, and community service, RCDS hosted their annual Community Engagement Fellowship Symposium on September 30. The Community Engagement Fellowship (CEF), which was founded eleven years ago, started as an E.E. Ford Grant, given to RCDS in order for students to try and create sustainable and effective projects with a local … Continue reading Community Engagement Fellowship Symposium
Written By: Daphné Panie This year, the fall play is Clue, a murder mystery-comedy inspired by the well-known board game of the same name. The show is set in a large mansion near Washington, DC. The six guests arrive, and it is revealed that they are all being blackmailed by the host. Soon after, the host is discovered dead and so begins a series of … Continue reading The Fall Play: Clue
Written By: Zara Khemlani Each fall, the Activities Fair marks one of the most energetic traditions in the Upper School. Taking place in early September, the fair gives every club at Rye Country Day the chance to showcase their clubs and invite new members to join. Although it is only half an hour, the Activities Fair is a tradition that many students look forward to. … Continue reading RCDS Clubs Come Alive at the Activities Fair
Written By: Alexandra Steyn School is in full swing, and to cap off the exciting changes this year, we have a new Upper School administration. Ms. Heath, the Assistant Upper School Principal for the past two years, has stepped up as Interim Principal, and Mr. Heintz has moved from 10th Grade Dean to Interim Assistant Principal. Ms. Heath and Mr. Heintz recently shared their hopes … Continue reading New Year, New Leaders
Written By: Georgina Murphy Whether she is volunteering at SET, running Community Meetings, teaching in the life skills classroom, or simply brightening your day, Nola Coady ‘26 is truly a force to be reckoned with. Coady, the 25-26 school year’s student body class president, and 24-25 school year’s vice student body president, is an avid and dedicated member of the RCDS community. Coady says that … Continue reading Livin’ La Vida Nola
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