Art by Allison
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… Continue reading Art by Allison
Wieman Makes History Again
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… Continue reading Wieman Makes History Again
The Road to Driver’s Ed
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… Continue reading The Road to Driver’s Ed
Why Do We Need Physical Textbooks?
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,… Continue reading Why Do We Need Physical Textbooks?
Navigating the Rise of AI at RCDS
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… Continue reading Navigating the Rise of AI at RCDS
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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading Where Does the School Budget Go?
East Campus Developments
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… Continue reading East Campus Developments
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