Parent Council

Pit bosses, roulette wheels, blackjack tables and poker tournaments are a sure bet to be a great time.  Volunteers help to organize event logistics, sell sponsorships and tickets. All funds directly benefit Parent Council to help support the various curriculum enhancements and experiences that we provide for our students as well as our faculty and staff. This event takes place every other year. There will not be a Casino Night for the 23-24 school year. 

Come and visit our School Store located in Riker Hall. The store offers various school supplies, Gator gear, and assorted gift items. The inventory is constantly changing and so it is one of the most beloved spots in the school where you will find the children before the morning bell. All proceeds benefit Parent Council.

Gator Bash is an annual RCDS tradition that focuses not only on fundraising but “friendraising” as well. This year, Parent Council will host the Gator Bash on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. It’s an evening not to be missed. Volunteers are needed to help with décor, ticket sales, auction, and logistics.

Gator Cup is a "friendraising" event that kicks off the school year and builds community. A day of friendly competition, events include golf, tennis, paddle, or pickleball, follow by happy hour at Navesink Country Club. All levels welcome for athletic events! This year's Gator Cup will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Please note this year's event is an afternoon event into early evening rather than morning as in years past.

Gator spirit is a yearlong initiative to foster and create camaraderie and support within our school community. Whether it's a school sport, the Book Fair or providing community service at Whale of a Sale, gator spirit is something we like to bring every single day to school, so what better way to show support than with homemade treats, soft pretzels, and most importantly, Gator cheer!  At selected school events, find the Gator Spirit team selling treats, making signs, and supporting our Gators in all their activities throughout the year. 

The GWUS is a wonderful way to provide uniforms for our children at a fraction of the prices. As children grow out of sizes, parents donate items to the Gently Worn Uniform Store, which are then sold to our greater school community. The GWUS has designated sale days throughout the year, but parents can also visit the GWUS by contacting our parent volunteers at gwus@rcds.org to set up an appointment. 

Parent Council takes Halloween to a new Spooktacular level with its annual Halloween Party for children in Nursery through 4^th grade. Blake Gymnasium is completely transformed over three days to become a kid-friendly Halloween scene. Join us as we host a DJ, a face painting booth, a mad scientist station, arts and crafts, carnival games, and tasty treats! This year's Halloween Party takes place on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Shop Dine Local is a campaign within RCDS to support locally owned restaurants, stores, and other businesses within our community. A few days a year, RCDS parents will be asked to “shop and dine locally” at varying local establishments who have signed up. A portion of the proceeds during these days will be gifted to RCDS to support our school. Remember to say “RCDS Shop Dine Local” at checkout! 

This is a team of hardworking individuals that really help support our pillar of kindness and find opportunities to incorporate service learning into the every day lives of our students. Volunteers can help with one single project or can help with the umbrella of projects that the Kindness Committee heads, which include Coat Drives, Food Drives, the Giving Tree, and other community service initiatives.

Dance with your Darling and Boogie with your Boy are two special evenings for parents to spend with their daughters and sons. All parent figures are welcome to accompany your child including a grandparent, uncle/aunt, or other significant role model. Dance with your Darling takes place on Friday, February 9, 2024 and Boogie with you Boy takes place on Friday, March 1, 2024.

While we are thankful for our faculty and staff every day of the year, we like to show them just how special they are during a week in May. Teacher giveaways, raffles, and scrumptious meals are just a few ways we try to show our appreciation. Volunteers are always needed to bake and organize for these fun events. This year's appreciation luncheon will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 and the appreciation breakfast will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Each spring The Rumson Country Day School hosts its Annual Rummage Sale, popularly known as “Whale of a Sale”. One of the most important fundraisers at RCDS, the sale raises proceeds devoted to the tuition assistance program in addition to benefiting other local charities. A true group effort, the entire RCDS community works together to collect, sort and display an impressive collection of donated items – from boutique treasures to household and family necessities that excite hundreds of local shoppers. This year's Whale of a Sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20, 2024.

Speaker Series is a series of in-person presentations that Parent Council funds and initiates to share informative and inspirational dialogue with our parents and students. Parent council invites speakers such as authors, athletes, and industry experts to share their thoughts and experience pertaining to an array of current affairs and topics. This spring we will be welcoming acclaimed author Rosalind Wiseman.  Ms. Wiseman is best known as the author of Queen Bees & Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World, which is now in its third edition, and Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World.