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News From Rye Country Day
Amelia was featured in the Storm King Poetry Festival and Sasha Received a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Rye Country Day School's commitment to strength of character means acknowledging that it is not enough to be 'not racist'; we must be anti-racist; we must be upstanders.
The evening included moving remarks from Headmaster School Nelson, President of the Alumni Association Scott Weiss '96, senior-nominated keynote speaker Dr. David Lehner, and a few surprise guests!
Thirteen purpose-driven students participated in 24-hour run-a-thon and donated the proceeds to help people in need during the coronavirus pandemic
Tackling the environmental issue of plastics in the ocean, the Makeathon provided students with a "hands-on, fast-paced, collaborative design thinking exercise."
In a letter to RCDS families, Headmaster Scott Nelson shared important updates on the School's planning for 2020-21.
As the school year nears its conclusion, Rye Country Day students are excited to share their culminating creative work!
Chiamaka Nwakeze '06 will speak to the Class of 2020 as we honor them for their many accomplishments during our virtual Graduation ceremony.
Check out Spot, the robot 'dog' that is helping remind people in Singapore to maintain a safe social distance!
Aldo was selected from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding national finalists.
Updates
The Rye Country Day School campus is currently closed. Students and faculty are completing school work remotely through our distance learning program, RCDS@home. Although offices on campus are closed, our administrative teams are working remotely, and we are here to help!
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Lower School Principal, Barbara Shea
Middle School Principal, Meredith deChabert
Mission and Signature Initiatives
Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, college preparatory school dedicated to providing students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. In a nurturing and supportive environment, we offer a challenging program that stimulates individuals to achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We are actively committed to diversity. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community. Our goal is to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world.
Mission and Philosophy
Nurturing, responsive, rigorous, and affirming.
Educational Technology
Technology is a pervasive force in education today, touching every aspect of a student’s learning journey.
Health & Wellness
A balanced and healthy lifestyle is vital.
Character, Leadership, & Ethics
Who do I want to be? How do I want to live?
Diversity and Inclusion
Our mission states: "We are actively committed to diversity."
Global Studies
Students develop a deep understanding of other perspectives and of themselves.
The Institute for Innovative Teaching and Learning
How might we continue to evolve and innovate in order to provide an excellent education that prepares students for the future?
Public Purpose
Our motto: "Not for Self, but for Service."
S.T.E.A.M.
Using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to design solutions.
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Sustainability
We seek to foster understanding of the world around us and to promote moral responsibility as citizens of the planet.
