Home - The Rumson Country Day School Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. We Learn For Life We Know Our Students We Set Students Up for Success We Practice The Four Pillars We Value Tradition Our motto, “Vitae Disce,” Latin for “Learn for Life” inspires lifelong learning and develops an exceptional academic foundation students apply far beyond RCDS. Potential is recognized and encouraged by faculty genuinely committed to each RCDS student’s growth and wellbeing. RCDS lays the foundation for future success. Gator graduates excel and thrive at their chosen high schools, colleges, and beyond. Kind, Honest, Responsible, and Respectful are core values students and adults model each day. Time-tested traditions like our Class Plays, Family-Style Dining, Class Day Ceremony, and more instill belonging and strengthen community. Choose a preschool where children are supported & curiosity is nurtured. Watch your child develop skills & knowledge that will last them a lifetime. Discover a middle school where kindness reigns & learning never hits a ceiling. We hear it all the time. Alumni who spend their formative years at The Rumson Country Day School attribute their achievements and success to RCDS. That’s because Gator grads are among the most academically prepared, and leadership-oriented students in their chosen high schools. When they enter college, alums continue to rely on the RCDS foundation that taught them how to think critically and act with integrity. Lessons instilled at RCDS inform alumni careers, relationships, and service to others. Follow our students’ journeys after graduation. ALUMNI STORIES Choosing a school for your child at any point in their education is a big decision and weighing various options can be overwhelming at times. If you're starting to entertain the private school option, we're here to help! Guided by Tracey Wetmore of the RCDS Admissions Office, we’ve compiled tips and information to demystify the application process, provide an overview of what to expect, and help you plan in our Parents' Go To Guide To Private Schools. Download your FREE copy today. Get The Guide Featured News Faculty Q&A's Alumni News RCDS Announces Capital Campaign: Our Best Endeavor READ FULL STORY about RCDS Announces Capital Campaign: Our Best Endeavor Q&A with Phi Beta Kappa Honoree Noelle LeLand ’16 READ FULL STORY about Q&A with Phi Beta Kappa Honoree Noelle LeLand ’16 Deeper Dive with Upper School English & Math Teacher Karen Sandoz READ FULL STORY about Deeper Dive with Upper School English & Math Teacher Karen Sandoz Model UN Team Shines at Conference, Bringing Home Seven Awards READ FULL STORY about Model UN Team Shines at Conference, Bringing Home Seven Awards A Deeper Dive with Upper School Science Teacher Mrs. Champeau READ FULL STORY about A Deeper Dive with Upper School Science Teacher Mrs. Champeau 8th Grader Sparks Real-Life Change with New York Times Open Letter READ FULL STORY about 8th Grader Sparks Real-Life Change with New York Times Open Letter A Deeper Dive with Mrs. Palmieri READ FULL STORY about A Deeper Dive with Mrs. Palmieri A Deeper Dive with Mrs. Parker READ FULL STORY about A Deeper Dive with Mrs. Parker A Deeper Dive with Ms. Prendergast READ FULL STORY about A Deeper Dive with Ms. Prendergast A Deeper Dive with Mrs. Diehl READ FULL STORY about A Deeper Dive with Mrs. Diehl A Deeper Dive with Mr. Young READ FULL STORY about A Deeper Dive with Mr. Young A Deeper Dive with Ms. Fichtner READ FULL STORY about A Deeper Dive with Ms. Fichtner A Deeper Dive with Phi Beta Kappa Nicole Molnar ’15 READ FULL STORY about A Deeper Dive with Phi Beta Kappa Nicole Molnar ’15 RCDS Celebrates Alumni Connections with Memorable Events READ FULL STORY about RCDS Celebrates Alumni Connections with Memorable Events RCDS Alumnus Engages Youth in Understanding Importance of Philanthropy READ FULL STORY about RCDS Alumnus Engages Youth in Understanding Importance of Philanthropy RCDS Honors Phi Beta Kappa Inductee Claire Caroli ’13 READ FULL STORY about RCDS Honors Phi Beta Kappa Inductee Claire Caroli ’13 RCDS Honors Alumni with School Holiday READ FULL STORY about RCDS Honors Alumni with School Holiday RCDS Celebrates 60+ Known Graduates Inducted to The Phi Beta Kappa Society READ FULL STORY about RCDS Celebrates 60+ Known Graduates Inducted to The Phi Beta Kappa Society Required