Admissions Welcome – Rocky Hill Country Day School

welcome

James Pinkham

Director of Enrollment Management
jpinkham@rockyhill.org
ext. 104

Welcome to Rocky Hill Country Day School. We are a community of students and faculty from Nursery to 12th grade. We prioritize hands-on experiential learning opportunities and taking advantage of our expansive waterfront campus. Learning at Rocky Hill Country Day is meaningful and purposeful. Each day our students actively engage in real-world problem solving and critical thinking, a process that will equip Mariners to succeed and impact a complex world.

We invite you to reach out and come to visit us here on campus. The first step is to inquire about this vibrant community and the unique ways that we support our students. Explore our website and social media accounts to learn more about what we do daily to “think outside” and learn together.

Welcome to Rocky Hill Country Day School. We are a community of students and faculty from Nursery to 12th grade. We prioritize hands-on experiential learning opportunities and taking advantage of our expansive waterfront campus. Learning at Rocky Hill Country Day is meaningful and purposeful. Each day our students actively engage in real-world problem solving and critical thinking, a process that will equip Mariners to succeed and impact a complex world.

We invite you to reach out and come to visit us here on campus. The first step is to inquire about this vibrant community and the unique ways that we support our students. Explore our website and social media accounts to learn more about what we do daily to “think outside” and learn together.

275

N–12 Students

12

Average Class Size

17

Athletic Championships

34

Cities and Towns our students call home

What Makes Us Unique

OUR PEOPLE

Award-winning
Faculty

OUR CAMPUS

Waterfront campus on the shores of Narragansett Bay!

OUR PROGRAMS

Top-performing Academic, Art, and Athletic programs

Upcoming Events

Meet a Mariner

Join Us for a tour of #RHCD campus and find out what a Rocky Hill education can offer your student.

Open House

Come explore our inspiring academic programs, tour our beautiful waterfront campus, and meet with our dedicated faculty and staff.

Family Partnership Series

Designed to introduce families to some of the important work that we are doing with our students at RHCD.

Our Students:

RHCD students think expansively,
try new things, and achieve wider
possibilities!

Our Mission – Inspiring each other to discover
our full selves and use our wisdom for good!
– drives all that we do

Our Mission – Inspiring each other to discover
our full selves and use our wisdom for good!
– drives all that we do

Every Day

rockyhillcountryday

There are few things as special as a musical perfo

There are few things as special as a musical performance by our Mariners, and this number on Grandfriends Day was one of our favorites from our Lower Schoolers!

Our music department has been working tirelessly this season to bring so many wonderful performances, including our Lower School and Middle School Winter Concert THIS Thursday, December 7th! Join us at 6pm in the Campbell Center for performances by Lower School Chorus (all students in grades 3,4,5), Fifth Grade Band, Middle School Chorus, Middle School Band, and Middle School String Ensemble.

Come celebrate the musical accomplishments of our Rocky Hill Country Day School students!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #rhcdarts

Yesterday, Kristin Mitchell and Charlie Laurent go

Yesterday, Kristin Mitchell and Charlie Laurent got to visit our friends at WPRI to talk about all of the exciting things we have in the works on our beautiful historic property! Make sure you're following @HopelandsbytheBay on Instagram to see our new Rhode Show segment when it airs, and to be the first to find out about what exciting things are happening this month at HBTB!

Over the past two years, Hopelands by the Bay has been honored to host intimate events, including weddings, bridal showers, chamber events and more. Most recently, we held the Hasbro Children's Heroes Ball where we were able to bring over 800 attendees to campus to support their mission for youth mental health. All proceeds from Hopelands by the Bay rentals go directly to support RHCD student experiences and programs. Please visit https://hopelandsbythebay.com/ for more information.

Students in Ms. Sutherland's Honors Biology class

Students in Ms. Sutherland's Honors Biology class tested the effect of the enzyme lactase on the composition of various milks as part of their macromolecules unit! 🥛

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside

This morning, Wenley Ferguson of @savethebayri met

This morning, Wenley Ferguson of @savethebayri met with the 7th grade students on the marsh, and talked about the restoration work that is taking place on our campus salt marsh. Ongoing salt marsh restoration at RHCD will improve draining in the marsh, allowing plants to flourish and giving the marsh the opportunity to keep up with rising sea levels.

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside

Recognizing the connection between academic succes

Recognizing the connection between academic success and social-emotional growth, we incorporate health and wellness education into our students’ daily lives by providing students with mindfulness practices, team building activities, and physical and health education that follows the Rhode Island Physical Education Framework. By participating in team and community building exercises, and focusing on healthy eating and exercise habits, students are more prepared to develop lifelong strategies for healthier living.

Here are some photos of our Middle Schoolers getting outside and moving during our recent Middle School Flag Football tournament! 🏈

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside

At RHCD, we encourage students and faculty to take

At RHCD, we encourage students and faculty to take brain breaks throughout the day. Brain breaks are quick, structured breaks using physical movement, mindfulness exercises, or sensory activities, and give both students and faculty the opportunity to help their brains shift focus and return ready to learn and work. Our 4th graders like to take their brain breaks outdoors, or do some personal reading when the weather doesn't allow for it!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside

Before Thanksgiving Break, Miss Viola and Mr. Jame

Before Thanksgiving Break, Miss Viola and Mr. James got together to show the 7th grade one way in which math and music intertwine. In an exercise similar to the hit show 'Name That Tune', students had to use their knowledge of music note frequencies and ratios alongside strategies for solving proportions to determine the notes of an unnamed song. Then, after finishing the math, each group would hear the notes that they found played on the guitar and try to figure out what the song was!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself

Save the date! Our Lower School and Middle School

Save the date! Our Lower School and Middle School Winter Concert is on Thursday, December 7 at 6pm in the Campbell Center.

Join is for performances by:
Lower School Chorus (all students in grades 3,4,5)
Fifth Grade Band
Middle School Chorus
Middle School Band
Middle School String Ensemble

Come celebrate the musical accomplishments of our Rocky Hill Country Day School students!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #rhcdarts

Michael J. and Sophia H. were among a handful of R

Michael J. and Sophia H. were among a handful of RHCD students that auditioned for All-State Music Ensembles this month, and we have had three students accepted into the Junior and Senior divisions! The honored students are Sophia H. (All-State Junior Treble Chorus), Michael J. (All-State Junior Mixed Chorus), and Ezra T. (Junior All-State Band). These students will perform with other highly accomplished music students in Rhode Island at the All-State Music Festival in Providence in March. Congratulation on your musical accomplishments, Mariners!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #rhcdarts

In music class, 4th graders learned some of the fo

In music class, 4th graders learned some of the foundations of playing the ukulele! Our music department loves to introduce new instruments in class, because learning to play an instrument provides students the opportunity to practice, listen to feedback, make adjustments, and see positive changes. 🎶

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #grandfriendsday #rhcdarts

It's #GivingTuesday! There are many wonderful loca

It's #GivingTuesday! There are many wonderful local and national organizations that work tirelessly to inspire minds and transform lives, and that is exactly what we strive to do each day at RHCD. Today, please consider contributing to the Rocky Hill Fund, where your donation will make an immediate impact on today's students. Your monetary support fuels our mission to inspire each other to discover our full selves and use our wisdom for good, and any size gift is one of importance: https://hubs.li/Q01tsVFg0

Can't give a gift today but are looking for other ways to support Rocky Hill? Spread the word! Share this post, follow our social media channels, and tell your friends, family, and community why you love RHCD!

Last week, we celebrated some of the special peopl

Last week, we celebrated some of the special people in our Lower Schoolers' lives on Grandfriends Day. This tradition brings our students' loved ones together on campus for a morning of fun and community. Our visitors got to explore our classrooms, tour our beautiful campus, and enjoy a few song prepared by our students in music class!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #grandfriendsday

Welcome back to campus, Mariners! We hope that eve

Welcome back to campus, Mariners! We hope that everyone had a happy and restful long weekend, and that all faculty have recovered – both physically and emotionally – from last week's students vs. faculty flag football game! 🏈

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself

Today is Native American Heritage Day, and we woul

Today is Native American Heritage Day, and we would like to acknowledge the significant contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and continue to make, to the establishment and growth of the United States. We are grateful for the Indigenous peoples who are a part of and connected to our Mariner Community.

Thank you Ju'elle W., Prefect '24, for sharing with our community a contemporary Native American dance during our last all-school meeting!

#NativeAmericanHeritageDay

Instagram post 17856665589067931

Instagram post 17856665589067931

Load More... Follow on Instagram

rockyhillcountryday

Yesterday, Kristin Mitchell and Charlie Laurent go

Yesterday, Kristin Mitchell and Charlie Laurent got to visit our friends at WPRI to talk about all of the exciting things we have in the works on our beautiful historic property! Make sure you're following @HopelandsbytheBay on Instagram to see our new Rhode Show segment when it airs, and to be the first to find out about what exciting things are happening this month at HBTB!

Over the past two years, Hopelands by the Bay has been honored to host intimate events, including weddings, bridal showers, chamber events and more. Most recently, we held the Hasbro Children's Heroes Ball where we were able to bring over 800 attendees to campus to support their mission for youth mental health. All proceeds from Hopelands by the Bay rentals go directly to support RHCD student experiences and programs. Please visit https://hopelandsbythebay.com/ for more information.

Students in Ms. Sutherland's Honors Biology class

Students in Ms. Sutherland's Honors Biology class tested the effect of the enzyme lactase on the composition of various milks as part of their macromolecules unit! 🥛

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside

This morning, Wenley Ferguson of @savethebayri met

This morning, Wenley Ferguson of @savethebayri met with the 7th grade students on the marsh, and talked about the restoration work that is taking place on our campus salt marsh. Ongoing salt marsh restoration at RHCD will improve draining in the marsh, allowing plants to flourish and giving the marsh the opportunity to keep up with rising sea levels.

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside

Recognizing the connection between academic succes

Recognizing the connection between academic success and social-emotional growth, we incorporate health and wellness education into our students’ daily lives by providing students with mindfulness practices, team building activities, and physical and health education that follows the Rhode Island Physical Education Framework. By participating in team and community building exercises, and focusing on healthy eating and exercise habits, students are more prepared to develop lifelong strategies for healthier living.

Here are some photos of our Middle Schoolers getting outside and moving during our recent Middle School Flag Football tournament! 🏈

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside

At RHCD, we encourage students and faculty to take

At RHCD, we encourage students and faculty to take brain breaks throughout the day. Brain breaks are quick, structured breaks using physical movement, mindfulness exercises, or sensory activities, and give both students and faculty the opportunity to help their brains shift focus and return ready to learn and work. Our 4th graders like to take their brain breaks outdoors, or do some personal reading when the weather doesn't allow for it!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside

Before Thanksgiving Break, Miss Viola and Mr. Jame

Before Thanksgiving Break, Miss Viola and Mr. James got together to show the 7th grade one way in which math and music intertwine. In an exercise similar to the hit show 'Name That Tune', students had to use their knowledge of music note frequencies and ratios alongside strategies for solving proportions to determine the notes of an unnamed song. Then, after finishing the math, each group would hear the notes that they found played on the guitar and try to figure out what the song was!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself

Save the date! Our Lower School and Middle School

Save the date! Our Lower School and Middle School Winter Concert is on Thursday, December 7 at 6pm in the Campbell Center.

Join is for performances by:
Lower School Chorus (all students in grades 3,4,5)
Fifth Grade Band
Middle School Chorus
Middle School Band
Middle School String Ensemble

Come celebrate the musical accomplishments of our Rocky Hill Country Day School students!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #rhcdarts

Michael J. and Sophia H. were among a handful of R

Michael J. and Sophia H. were among a handful of RHCD students that auditioned for All-State Music Ensembles this month, and we have had three students accepted into the Junior and Senior divisions! The honored students are Sophia H. (All-State Junior Treble Chorus), Michael J. (All-State Junior Mixed Chorus), and Ezra T. (Junior All-State Band). These students will perform with other highly accomplished music students in Rhode Island at the All-State Music Festival in Providence in March. Congratulation on your musical accomplishments, Mariners!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #rhcdarts

In music class, 4th graders learned some of the fo

In music class, 4th graders learned some of the foundations of playing the ukulele! Our music department loves to introduce new instruments in class, because learning to play an instrument provides students the opportunity to practice, listen to feedback, make adjustments, and see positive changes. 🎶

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #grandfriendsday #rhcdarts

It's #GivingTuesday! There are many wonderful loca

It's #GivingTuesday! There are many wonderful local and national organizations that work tirelessly to inspire minds and transform lives, and that is exactly what we strive to do each day at RHCD. Today, please consider contributing to the Rocky Hill Fund, where your donation will make an immediate impact on today's students. Your monetary support fuels our mission to inspire each other to discover our full selves and use our wisdom for good, and any size gift is one of importance: https://hubs.li/Q01tsVFg0

Can't give a gift today but are looking for other ways to support Rocky Hill? Spread the word! Share this post, follow our social media channels, and tell your friends, family, and community why you love RHCD!

Last week, we celebrated some of the special peopl

Last week, we celebrated some of the special people in our Lower Schoolers' lives on Grandfriends Day. This tradition brings our students' loved ones together on campus for a morning of fun and community. Our visitors got to explore our classrooms, tour our beautiful campus, and enjoy a few song prepared by our students in music class!

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself #grandfriendsday

Welcome back to campus, Mariners! We hope that eve

Welcome back to campus, Mariners! We hope that everyone had a happy and restful long weekend, and that all faculty have recovered – both physically and emotionally – from last week's students vs. faculty flag football game! 🏈

#rockyhillcountrydayschool #rhcd #independentschool #riprivateschool #potowomutri #eastgreenwichri #thinkoutside #knowthyself

Today is Native American Heritage Day, and we woul

Today is Native American Heritage Day, and we would like to acknowledge the significant contributions Indigenous peoples have made, and continue to make, to the establishment and growth of the United States. We are grateful for the Indigenous peoples who are a part of and connected to our Mariner Community.

Thank you Ju'elle W., Prefect '24, for sharing with our community a contemporary Native American dance during our last all-school meeting!

#NativeAmericanHeritageDay

Instagram post 17856665589067931

Instagram post 17856665589067931

The Rocky Hill Country Day Campus is closed for th

The Rocky Hill Country Day Campus is closed for the remainder of the week as we observe the Thanksgiving holiday. We will see you all on Monday!

Follow on Instagram

Twitter feed is not available at the moment.

Rocky Hill Country Day School is a Nursery to Grade 12 independent school accredited by the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE).

School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM – 3:20 PM
Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 3:20 PM

Extended Day | Preschool-5th Grade
Afternoon: 3:20-5:30 p.m.

After School Programs | PreK-8th Grade
3:20 p.m. (end times vary)

Rocky Hill Country Day School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty and staff, the operation of programs, and the governance of the School be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

Rocky Hill Country Day School | 530 Ives Road | East Greenwich, RI 02818 | 401.884.9070

Rocky Hill Country Day School | 530 Ives Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818 | 401.884.9070