Written by Camila Reyna English: Dr. Katz: Caucasia by Danzy Senna Mr. Cerpa: The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins Dr. Freitas: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga Ms. Tinsley: Paradise by Toni Morrison Math: Mr. Chapnick: The Chosen by Chaim Potok Humanities: Mr. Turner: Origin Story by David Christian Science: Mr. Hirsch: The Age of Spiritual Machines by Ray Kurzweil Comp. Sci: Mr. Cruté: Artemis … Continue reading Faculty Book Recommendations
Written by Sophia Shen As the school day comes to an end for Rye Country Day Upper School students, several students step back into the classroom as teachers, creating a world of engagement for younger students from neighboring school districts. Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment (SCOPE) is one of Rye Country Day’s many public-purpose programs designed to support the nearby community. On Mondays and Wednesdays … Continue reading SCOPE: Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment
Written by Alexandra Steyn Honors math classes at RCDS are notoriously difficult. On any given day, you may see a group of students huddled together, poring over a page of a math textbook or anxiously working through a challenging homework problem. Higher-level science classes, such as AP Physics or AP Chemistry, teach difficult concepts and material as well. As Upper School students—especially upperclassmen—navigate the formidable … Continue reading Addressing Gender Imbalance in STEM Courses at RCDS: Finding Support Systems to Equality
Written by Isa Pierry Leader of both the Art Club and Sustainable Fashion Club, senior Sophia Lynch is no stranger to the arts. Over the past four years at Rye Country Day School, Lynch has continued to grow and develop this interest, specifically in fashion design, through the classes and extracurriculars she undertakes. Lynch’s passion developed naturally. She recounts how she started knitting and crocheting … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Sew-phia Lynch
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: Alexandra Steyn This year’s student government is up and running, consistently injecting energy and fun into daily school life and taking on any challenges or issues presented by students. Emily Cheigh ’25 leads the charge as Student Body President, with Nola Coady ’26 backing her up as Student Body Vice President. Together, these two advise individual grades’ student governments on projects, set the … Continue reading A Deep Dive Into Student Government
Written By: Amelie Goacher Rye Country Day School is one of several institutions that choose not to calculate or report a grade point average (GPA) for their students. This decision is rooted in the school’s philosophy of emphasizing holistic growth, individuality, and personal academic journeys rather than distilling a student’s achievements into a single numerical value. This approach offers both advantages and challenges, particularly when … Continue reading No GPA, No Problem: How RCDS Redefines Success
Written By: Zara Khemlani Last month, the Rye Country Day School Debate Team held their first conference with a mix of private and independent schools, and a few independent debaters. In all, there were about 250 individuals who came together to make this event possible, and 144 students who participated in the debate. Isa Pierry ‘25 and Amelie Goacher ‘25 are the captains of the … Continue reading Debate Competition Recap
Written By: Mia Herz and Sophia Shen Rye Country Day School recently held a community assembly focused on dialogue, aiming to prepare students for respectful and thoughtful conversations ahead of the presidential election just four days later. Despite the importance of the topic, a significant number of students chose not to attend, raising the question: why are RCDS students skipping assemblies? The gathering was intended … Continue reading RCDS’s Missing Connections – Why are RCDS Students Skipping Assemblies?
Written By: Miles Dinger As election season came to an end, former President Donald Trump recaptured the White House with decisive victories in every swing state. The Republican Party continued their gains with resounding majorities in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Because of the historic nature of this election, the well-informed students of Rye Country Day School were able to form their … Continue reading Election Follow Up
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