Happy New Year, Rye Country Day!
Our tradition of Grade 1 wishing us a happy January 1 continues. Happy New Year, Wildcats! We cannot wait to see what 2026 brings! See you soon!
Recent News
![RCDS Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768599329/ryecountry/qoqdes2hz5o7pb3pqxt1/11626MLKprogramming-PACGuestSpeaker1291.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768599329/ryecountry/qoqdes2hz5o7pb3pqxt1/11626MLKprogramming-PACGuestSpeaker1291.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768599329/ryecountry/qoqdes2hz5o7pb3pqxt1/11626MLKprogramming-PACGuestSpeaker1291.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768599329/ryecountry/qoqdes2hz5o7pb3pqxt1/11626MLKprogramming-PACGuestSpeaker1291.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768599329/ryecountry/qoqdes2hz5o7pb3pqxt1/11626MLKprogramming-PACGuestSpeaker1291.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768599329/ryecountry/qoqdes2hz5o7pb3pqxt1/11626MLKprogramming-PACGuestSpeaker1291.jpg","width":2200}])
Students in every division attended a meaningful assembly highlighting the themes of courage, service, and compassion.
![Caiden Howard ’27 Receives New York State Sportswriter Association All-State Second Team Honors, Alex Vlasto ’28 Earns Honorable Mention]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768589998/ryecountry/ub7iljltlt6zladkrm6k/1926NYSSWAFootballAll-State3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768589998/ryecountry/ub7iljltlt6zladkrm6k/1926NYSSWAFootballAll-State3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768589998/ryecountry/ub7iljltlt6zladkrm6k/1926NYSSWAFootballAll-State3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768589998/ryecountry/ub7iljltlt6zladkrm6k/1926NYSSWAFootballAll-State3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768589998/ryecountry/ub7iljltlt6zladkrm6k/1926NYSSWAFootballAll-State3.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768589998/ryecountry/ub7iljltlt6zladkrm6k/1926NYSSWAFootballAll-State3.png","width":1800}])
Caiden Howard ’27 was named to the NYSSWA All-State Second Team Defense and Alex Vlasto ’28 was named a Linebacker Honorable Mention.
![Parsons Dance Perform at RCDS as Part of the Strong Visiting Artists Program Concert Series]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768573694/ryecountry/iumaywmtsqxugtxcuxzh/1825LSStrongFamilyDancePerformance525.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768573694/ryecountry/iumaywmtsqxugtxcuxzh/1825LSStrongFamilyDancePerformance525.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768573694/ryecountry/iumaywmtsqxugtxcuxzh/1825LSStrongFamilyDancePerformance525.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768573694/ryecountry/iumaywmtsqxugtxcuxzh/1825LSStrongFamilyDancePerformance525.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768573694/ryecountry/iumaywmtsqxugtxcuxzh/1825LSStrongFamilyDancePerformance525.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768573694/ryecountry/iumaywmtsqxugtxcuxzh/1825LSStrongFamilyDancePerformance525.jpg","width":2200}])
Students experienced a world-class dance performance, observing firsthand the athleticism, precision, and expressive artistry of Parsons Dance.
![10 RCDS Student-Athletes Commit to NCAA Programs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768507327/ryecountry/xp6bpf1pdz3btqpprzak/11526CollegeAthleteCelebration.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768507327/ryecountry/xp6bpf1pdz3btqpprzak/11526CollegeAthleteCelebration.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768507327/ryecountry/xp6bpf1pdz3btqpprzak/11526CollegeAthleteCelebration.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768507327/ryecountry/xp6bpf1pdz3btqpprzak/11526CollegeAthleteCelebration.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768507327/ryecountry/xp6bpf1pdz3btqpprzak/11526CollegeAthleteCelebration.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768507327/ryecountry/xp6bpf1pdz3btqpprzak/11526CollegeAthleteCelebration.png","width":1800}])
Congratulations to these Wildcats on continuing their athletic careers in college.
![Lower School Art Show Opens With Interactive Reception]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768422089/ryecountry/h6oqdhshxofqb5zwxima/LSArtShowReception121125_080921.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768422089/ryecountry/h6oqdhshxofqb5zwxima/LSArtShowReception121125_080921.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768422089/ryecountry/h6oqdhshxofqb5zwxima/LSArtShowReception121125_080921.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768422089/ryecountry/h6oqdhshxofqb5zwxima/LSArtShowReception121125_080921.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768422089/ryecountry/h6oqdhshxofqb5zwxima/LSArtShowReception121125_080921.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768422089/ryecountry/h6oqdhshxofqb5zwxima/LSArtShowReception121125_080921.jpg","width":2200}])
The art show opened on December 11 and will be on display through February 12.