Rye Country Day School

08/28/2026

A back-to-school message from Interim Head of School Dr. Stacey Sotirhos 💙💛⁠
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We can’t wait to welcome students back to school in less than two weeks! Our new employees are already on campus, and all faculty and staff return next week for Opening Meetings. Together, we’ll launch the 2026-27 school year guided by our all-school theme: COMPASSION.⁠
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See you soon, Wildcats!

08/28/2026

Continuing our tradition of gathering new employees on the Main Building steps for their official cohort photo!

We’re thrilled to have this outstanding group of administrators, teachers, and staff join our Wildcat family!

Read their full bios: https://www.ryecountryday.org/news/post/~board/news/post/rcds-welcomes-new-employees-to-the-2026-27-school-year

08/28/2026

On Thursday, August 27, Caiden Howard ’27 and Alex Vlasto ’28 were named to the 2026 lohud Football Elite 11. The prestigious list represents the top 11 private/independent school athletes across Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam.

Congratulations, Caiden and Alex, on this prestigious honor!

Go, Wildcats!

08/28/2026

Bailey Donovan ’27, Greta Leslie ’27, C.C. Liu ’28, and Alexandra Lund ’28, were named to the 2026 lohud Elite 11 Field Hockey Watch List, featuring nearly 100 players who are expected to be key contributors to their teams this season.

Student-athletes named to the Watch List will be considered for the lohud Elite 11 team, a preseason list aimed at recognizing the top returning players this fall in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties. The lohud Elite 11 team will be announced later this fall.

Congratulations, Bailey, Greta, C.C., and Alexandra!

Go, Wildcats!

08/27/2026

Rye Country Day’s new faculty and staff arrived on campus today for orientation! We are so happy to welcome them to the RCDS community!

08/26/2026

Hank Brown ’27, Caiden Howard ’27, and Alex Vlasto ’28, were named to the 2026 lohud Elite 11 Football Watch List, featuring over 100 players who are expected to be key contributors to their teams this season.

Student-athletes named to the Watch List will be considered for the lohud Elite 11 team, a preseason list aimed at recognizing the top returning players this fall in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties. The lohud Elite 11 team will be announced later this fall.

Congratulations, Hank, Caiden, and Alex!

Go, Wildcats!

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Preseason is officially underway, which means it’s the perfect time to stock up on spirit gear, Wildcats! The Wildcat Den will be open this Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop our new arrivals, including our Wildcats ROAR t-shirts!

The Den staff is excited to welcome you back and help you GEAR UP for the 2026–27 school year! A special shout-out to Mateo Lallemand ’29, who built a custom payment app that enables the Den to accept credit card payments in person while automatically updating inventory on the store’s website. The PA is incredibly grateful for Mateo’s hard work and ingenuity.

08/24/2026

Rye Country Day School’s Science Research Program brings learning beyond the classroom and into the field. Throughout their Upper School years, students develop original research questions, collaborate with expert mentors, and conduct meaningful scientific investigations.

They present their findings at local, regional, and national competitions and symposiums—communicating complex ideas with remarkable clarity and confidence. Summer internships at world-renowned institutions further deepen their experience, offering transformative opportunities to contribute to real-world research and explore future careers in science.

🎥▶️ Swipe to hear some of our student researchers discuss their work as part of Rye Country Day’s Science Research Program.

08/20/2026

This past spring, RCDS Upper School students presented their science projects at the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) Civic Science Student Symposium.

Under the guidance of former Director of STEAM Dr. Cathie Bischoff and Director of Sustainability Kerry Linderoth, students applied for and were awarded two microgrants each to carry out their work.

Projects covered everything from improving stormwater management and reducing food waste to exploring water quality and sustainable biodesign.

Read more here: https://www.ryecountryday.org/news/post/~board/news/post/rcds-students-present-civic-science-projects-at-celf-student-symposium