Livin’ La Vida Nola

Written By: Georgina Murphy Whether she is volunteering at SET, running Community Meetings, teaching in the life skills classroom, or simply brightening your day, Nola Coady ‘26 is truly a force to be reckoned with. Coady, the 25-26 school year’s student body class president, and 24-25 school year’s vice student body president, is an avid and dedicated member of the RCDS community. Coady says that … Continue reading Livin’ La Vida Nola

The Girls Varsity Soccer Team is Kicking it Off to a Great Season!

Written By: Sahana Bhat The RCDS Varsity Girls Soccer team kicked off their season with intensity and confidence and continues to be consistent as the season reaches its halfway point before playoffs. From the first game of the season to now, girls varsity soccer has shown that this year is about teamwork, growth, and bringing energy to every play.The team’s practices have greatly contributed to … Continue reading The Girls Varsity Soccer Team is Kicking it Off to a Great Season!

A Trip to the Land of Fire and Ice

Written By: Georgina Murphy To mark the end of the 2024-2025 school year, in early June, RCDS faculty members and selected students were fortunate enough to travel all the way to Iceland for an incredible experience learning about sustainability and Iceland’s environment.  The students and faculty were in Iceland for about eight days and mainly stayed in the South, but they also took a day … Continue reading A Trip to the Land of Fire and Ice

Beyond Academics: Independent Studies

Written By: Tia Agarwal Independent Studies are a special opportunity open to juniors and seniors to study topics beyond the “breadth or depth of the RCDS curriculum” (RCDS 25-26 Curriculum Guide). In practice, this might mean continuing a topic after its offerings in RCDS have ended. For example, Nola Coady ‘26’s independent study “Reading and Analysing Gabriel García Márquez’s Cien Años de Soledad” is a … Continue reading Beyond Academics: Independent Studies

A Deep Dive Into Student Government

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

Fall Formal Recap

Written By: Izzy Bernie, Sadie Kolodner, Chiara Perkins On November 23, the Athletic Center was transformed into Gotham City, setting the stage for a Batman-themed Fall Formal, where students from all grades celebrated the season in style. Hosted by the 12th-grade student government and supported by administration and faculty members, this year’s event combined decorations, music, and a touch of superhero flair to create an … Continue reading Fall Formal Recap