Written By: Izzy Bernie At Rye Country Day School, avoiding traffic in the morning does not stop on Grandview Avenue. By 8:20 am, the RCDS parking lots and drop-off circles have turned into a miniature traffic jam. With juniors hoping to park in the senior lot and the endless line of cars, finding a space and making it to House on time can feel like … Continue reading Parking Problems or Traffic, Tension, and Tardiness
Written By: Camila Reyna Wildcat Weekend took place this year on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, and included many fun and spirited activities. Leading up to this exciting weekend, students in Lower, Middle, and Upper School are invited to participate in Spirit Week. During Spirit Week, which is organized by the Spirit Representatives, students dress up every day of the week according to … Continue reading Celebrating Wildcat Weekend
Written By: Zara Khemlani Each fall, the Activities Fair marks one of the most energetic traditions in the Upper School. Taking place in early September, the fair gives every club at Rye Country Day the chance to showcase their clubs and invite new members to join. Although it is only half an hour, the Activities Fair is a tradition that many students look forward to. … Continue reading RCDS Clubs Come Alive at the Activities Fair
Written By: Alexandra Steyn This year’s student government is up and running, consistently injecting energy and fun into daily school life and taking on any challenges or issues presented by students. Emily Cheigh ’25 leads the charge as Student Body President, with Nola Coady ’26 backing her up as Student Body Vice President. Together, these two advise individual grades’ student governments on projects, set the … Continue reading A Deep Dive Into Student Government
Written By: Amelie Goacher Rye Country Day School is one of several institutions that choose not to calculate or report a grade point average (GPA) for their students. This decision is rooted in the school’s philosophy of emphasizing holistic growth, individuality, and personal academic journeys rather than distilling a student’s achievements into a single numerical value. This approach offers both advantages and challenges, particularly when … Continue reading No GPA, No Problem: How RCDS Redefines Success
Written By: Zara Khemlani Last month, the Rye Country Day School Debate Team held their first conference with a mix of private and independent schools, and a few independent debaters. In all, there were about 250 individuals who came together to make this event possible, and 144 students who participated in the debate. Isa Pierry ‘25 and Amelie Goacher ‘25 are the captains of the … Continue reading Debate Competition Recap
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