Written By: Mia Herz Last year, students Renna and Yana Thukral ‘26 traded the familiar Rye Country Day School classroom for one in Europe. Through School Year Abroad (SYA), an immersive study abroad program for high school students, Renna studied in Zaragoza, Spain, while Yana settled in Viterbo, Italy. For Renna, one of the highlights was a trip to Sevilla, a lively city she described … Continue reading Reflections on a Year Abroad
Written by Daphne Panie The Girls’ Golf team is off to a great season start, constantly seeking to improve and bringing optimism and joy to each practice. Despite having a smaller team this year, the team shrank from eight to six players, the team’s commitment to shine in matches and progress throughout the season is striking. This smaller community of golfers allows them to form … Continue reading Girls’ Golf Season
Written by Mia Herz As students stepped into school on February 13th, they were welcomed by pink, red, and heart-shaped decorations in the main hallway of the Pinkham building. Amidst the Valentine’s Day excitement, tables filled with wrapped and decorated books stood as part of one of Rye Country Day School’s most beloved traditions–Blind Date with a Book. 200 to 300 books were covered in … Continue reading Blind Date with a Book
Written by Sophia Shen As the school day comes to an end for Rye Country Day Upper School students, several students step back into the classroom as teachers, creating a world of engagement for younger students from neighboring school districts. Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment (SCOPE) is one of Rye Country Day’s many public-purpose programs designed to support the nearby community. On Mondays and Wednesdays … Continue reading SCOPE: Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment
Written by Mia Herz On Wednesday, January 15, the Drama and Dance students got the unique opportunity to travel to New York City and attend a Broadway performance. This year, the students were able to see Maybe Happy Ending, a performance set in the future in Seoul, Korea. The play follows outdated robots as they come to understand loneliness and strive for a connection in … Continue reading Exploring the World of Theater as RCDS students see Broadway’s Maybe Happy Ending
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?
Written By: Mia Herz If you happened to be in New York City on Sunday, November 3rd you might have caught a glimpse of Ms. Farrell, the beloved Science Department Chair and teacher at Rye Country Day School, running the NYC Marathon. To highlight Ms. Farrell’s impressive feat, The Rye Crop is shining a faculty spotlight on her this month For Ms. Farrell, the path … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight on Ms. Farrell
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