Written By: Georgina Murphy Whether she is making art, dancing, or learning about the methodology of how authors come up with dystopian worlds, Emilia Allison ‘26 is always up to something. Allison started RCDS in 9th grade and has always loved the school and its community. One important aspect of her life that has always stayed with Allison is her passion for art. Her work … Continue reading Art by Allison
Written By: Georgina Murphy Due to Upper School Humanities Teacher Ms. Steele’s leave of absence, Mr. Wieman, who has a storied background at RCDS, has stepped in for her and is teaching her tenth and eleventh grade AP United States History classes. Wieman first started working at RCDS in 1984, teaching ninth grade World History and United States History. Throughout his 38 years of teaching … Continue reading Wieman Makes History Again
Written By: Abigail Smith For many Rye Country Day School students, learning to drive is a major step toward independence. It is what many kids look forward to when they turn sixteen. However, RCDS does not currently offer a driver’s education course. The lack of this course has raised questions about whether it was ever offered at RCDS, why it is no longer available, and … Continue reading The Road to Driver’s Ed
Written By: Chaim Sciamma For most classes at RCDS, students are required to purchase physical textbooks, despite the fact that assignments and resources are online. Physical textbooks are intended to provide a structured way to access class material, allowing for handwritten notes and highlighting; however, the cost and physical burden of using them have caused frustration among students. Physical textbooks have their benefits. They don’t … Continue reading Why Do We Need Physical Textbooks?
Written By: Daphné Panié As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly present in our everyday lives, students integrate it into their school activities in a variety of ways. AI is no longer a futuristic, unrealistic tool only seen in movies, but is becoming part of how students study, research, and complete their homework. From clarifying difficult concepts to creating presentations, AI tools are becoming omnipresent in … Continue reading Navigating the Rise of AI at RCDS
Written By: Emily Hau The Pinkham building is the heart of daily life at RCDS. From morning classes to afternoon study sessions to hangouts with friends, the building is always buzzing with activity. Soon, Pinkham will be entering a new era. Ms. Macaffer, the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations, has high hopes for the upcoming Pinkham remodel. Ms. Macaffer was a student … Continue reading Pinkham Refresh
Written By: Chaim Sciamma Every semester, RCDS students voice strong opinions about their classes. Criticisms range from whether a teacher explained concepts clearly, to how reasonable the workload was, to if course materials actually helped them learn. Some students believe the school should make an effort to formally collect these opinions. Many colleges and high schools use evaluation forms to guide curriculum decisions and help … Continue reading Considering Course Evaluations
Written By: Lillian Pereira While still in the process of being confirmed by the greater Curriculum Council, it is in all likelihood that the Humanities department will be changing its name to the “History and Social Sciences” department. This change comes in response to the 2024-2025 Department Review, the school’s decade-annual review of each of its departments by a professional outside source, in which it … Continue reading Making History: Humanities Department Gets a New Name
Written By: Mia Herz and Sophia Shen This year’s Rye Country Day School Annual Giving Challenge reached a new record amassing $4.27 million from 1,172 donors. Each year, the Annual Giving Challenge encourages current families, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, and friends to support RCDS by donating money. The Giving Challenge, which supports Annual Giving efforts, contributes to funding the academic support and development … Continue reading Where Does the School Budget Go?
Written By: Olivia Pierry In the not so distant future, the plans for East Campus, purchased three years ago, will go from merely an idea to a reality. Mr. Dunn, Head of School, states the School is currently in the process of talking to the city council about what the plans are. He says, “Our hope is to, in a year, a year and a … Continue reading East Campus Developments
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