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 is meant to give guidance in a less formal setting by having older peers offer advice and lead lessons, which … Continue reading The Inside Scoop on Life Skills

Boys Varsity Tennis

Written by Zara Khemlani This spring, the Rye Country Day School’s Boys Varsity Tennis Team has been gearing up for a thrilling and competitive season. In early March, the team went on an intensive training trip in Hilton Head, South Carolina, where they practiced for seven hours per day. Guided by Coach Shea, Coach Smith, and captains Darren Wong ‘26, Lincoln Feng ‘26, and Francisco … Continue reading Boys Varsity Tennis

RCDS’s Missing Connections – Why are RCDS Students Skipping Assemblies?

Written By: Mia Herz and Sophia Shen Rye Country Day School recently held a community assembly focused on dialogue, aiming to prepare students for respectful and thoughtful conversations ahead of the presidential election just four days later. Despite the importance of the topic, a significant number of students chose not to attend, raising the question: why are RCDS students skipping assemblies? The gathering was intended … Continue reading RCDS’s Missing Connections – Why are RCDS Students Skipping Assemblies?