2024-25 Annual Giving Challenge
The RCDS Annual Giving Challenge raised $4.26 MILLION from 1,173 DONORS, unlocking $300,000 in challenge grants and SHATTERING PREVIOUS CHALLENGE RECORDS for both funds raised and participation!
Notably, four grades reached 100% parent/guardian participation (Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 3). They will be receiving celebratory pizza parties!
We are EXTREMELY GRATEFUL to the entire RCDS community. This challenge was an inspiring example of the power our connection as members of the extended Wildcat family! Current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty/staff, and friends joined together to participate, and their collective commitment enabled us to achieve truly outstanding results! Thank you!
Heartfelt thanks to…
- The RCDS Annual Giving Committee led by Chairs Jennifer Kherani P'30, P'32, David Kurd P'29, P'36, and Blair Endresen Metrailler '96, P'26, P'30.
- The Senior Gift Committee led by Chairs Jeanne Fogel P'21, P'25 and Shami Kini P'22, P'25.
- The Alumni Executive Board, led by President Nicole Jackson Fanjul '02, P'33.
- The Faculty and Staff Committee, who helped achieve a remarkable 99% employee participation rate—A NEW CHALLENGE RECORD FOR FACULTY/STAFF PARTICIPATION!
- The RCDS Board of Trustees for their 100% participation in the Annual Giving Challenge and their dedication to the School.
Congratulations, Wildcats!
Missed the challenge but still want to support the RCDS Annual Fund? Make a gift!
Questions? Contact advancement@ryecountryday.org or (914) 925-4524.
2024-25 Annual Giving Committee
Jennifer Kherani P’30, P’32, Chair
David Kurd P’29, P’36, Chair
Blair Endresen Metrailler ‘96, P’26, P’30, Chair
Jessica Anderson P'27
Katelin Berkowitz P'34, P'36
Christine Blehle P'34
Rebecca Brown P'27, P'29, P'32
Lynelle Chang P'30, P'34, P'37
Erin Chin P'29, P'31
Joselynn Chua P'26, P'30
Virginia Cocke P'32, P'35, P'37
Trisha Estill P'26, P'28, P'29
Joyce Guo P'29
Kristen Harvey P'24, P'27
Brian Hayes P'36, P'38
Sharon Grossman Herzog '93, P'24, P'26, P'30
David Javitch '94, P'28, P'31
Ashley Lee McGrail '98, P'30, P'35
Jennifer Ely Mellet '94 P'33, P'33
Leigh Endresen Morrison '02, P'31, P'34
Julia Morrow P'26, P'28, P'31
Michael O'Mary P'28, P'32, P'37
Anne Pierog P'30, P'34
Lolita Platt-Higgins P'29, P'31
Laura Rosenthal P'32
Elizabeth Shah-Hosseini P'26, P'32
Stephanie Stern P'27, P'31
Lindsay Thompson P'33, P'34, P'36
Kimberly Williams Wilkes '02, P'36
2024-25 Senior Gift Committee
Jeanne Fogel P'21, P'25, Chair
Shami Kini P'22, P'25, Chair
Wendy Block P'18, P'22, P'25
Nina Cheigh P'20, P'23, P'25
Jackie Emmet P'25
Angela Gasparro P'20, P'25
Leigh Geller P'20, P'22, P'25
Alison Hinds-Pearl P'25
Stephanie Hirshberg P'19, P'22, P'25
Sarah Murphy P'21, P'25, P'28
Lynn Slovin P'25, P'28
Sarah Smith P'25, P'26, P'28, P'31
2024-25 Employee Annual Giving Committee
Ginny Black P'03
Gil Castagna
Sandy Castagna
Karen Cosgrove
Genevieve Gaubron
Ted Heintz P'25, P'27
Donald Kyle '81
Kyle Mitschele
Janis Orzan
Jenny Smith
Current Parent Participation
Alumni Leaderboard
Current Faculty/Staff Participation
Board of Trustees Participation
Your Contributions to the Annual Giving Challenge Help Support
Academic Programs
RCDS remains committed to teaching students to think critically, problem solve, and collaborate effectively in our ever-changing and complex world.
Faculty/Staff Recruitment & Retention
RCDS employs 236 dedicated faculty and staff members who support the daily education and operation of the School.
Facility Enhancements
The Campus Master Plan is envisioning larger classroom sizes, the construction of additional facilities, reimagining meeting/collaborative spaces, and more.
Financial Aid
$7.4 million in financial aid is being distributed to families for 2024-25
Community & Enrichment Programs
An RCDS education provides students with the experiences they need to uncover their maximum potential so that they can contribute most meaningfully to the world.
Technology Upgrades
RCDS continues to work to keep its technology up-to-date for the community.