A Spring of Public Purpose
By: Lila Al-Omoush This spring, the Rye Country Day Public Purpose program has brought students, faculty members, and families together through the Walk-A-Thon and the Blood Drive, while also preparing for the upcoming Community Dinner. Although each event looks different, all three are rooted in… Continue reading A Spring of Public Purpose
A Memorable Spring Concert
Sahana Bhat Held on the last day of April, the Upper School Spring Music Concert was an incredible presentation by the talented and dedicated RCDS musicians across ensembles. The program featured performances from Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, String Orchestra, Honors Choir, WildScats, and Concert Choir. … Continue reading A Memorable Spring Concert
Students Take to the Polls
By Olivia Prather With posters filling the walls and students campaigning across grade levels, this year’s Student Government elections turned the school into a hub of excitement and anticipation. On April 14, Declarations of Candidacy became available for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who intended… Continue reading Students Take to the Polls
Exciting Changes for the Humanities Department Ahead
By Georgina Murphy Even though the 2025-2026 school year is coming to an end, course selection for the 26-27 school year is only beginning. For next year, the Humanities Department has a multitude of exciting changes, opportunities, and courses in store. The first fundamental change… Continue reading Exciting Changes for the Humanities Department Ahead
A Grant with a (Public) Purpose
By Alexandra Steyn The Public Purpose program has an exciting few years planned. Last year, Rye Country Day School was awarded the prestigious Educational Leadership Grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation. The grant of $250,000 must be matched by funds raised from the RCDS… Continue reading A Grant with a (Public) Purpose
Serving Up Seminars: Moving Beyond APs
Camila Reyna With the spring breeze comes a special time at RCDS: course selection. Each year, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors speak with their advisors, college counselors, and teachers in regards to what classes fit them best for the upcoming school year. This year’s course offerings … Continue reading Serving Up Seminars: Moving Beyond APs
What Students Should Know About Scheduling
Izzy Bernie As the new semester begins, many students have made schedule changes. What is really going on behind the scenes? Upper School Classics Department Chair and Latin teacher Dr. Danziger shares trends in scheduling, popular electives, and what students might misunderstand about the process… Continue reading What Students Should Know About Scheduling
March Assessments on the Horizon
By Chloe Schwalbe With the first semester having come to an end, March Assessments are now right around the corner. Each year in the Upper School, final exams are held in early March for students’ year-long academic classes and honors English seminars. However, for the… Continue reading March Assessments on the Horizon
The Inside Scoop on Life Skills
By Charley Kercher & Natalie Zhu Every freshman at RCDS enters the Upper School with at least one class in common: Life Skills. Led by the Peer Leaders, this unique course supports freshmen through the beginning of a new chapter of their lives. The class… Continue reading The Inside Scoop on Life Skills
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
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