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 community. The School plans to use the grant to construct, implement, and integrate a four-year Public Purpose curriculum that incorporates … Continue reading A Grant with a (Public) Purpose

SCOPE: Student-Centered Outreach, Partnership, and Enrichment

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