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
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
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