Pinkham Refresh

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

Considering Course Evaluations

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

Making History: Humanities Department Gets a New Name

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

Where Does the School Budget Go?

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?