rpcs 125th anniversary celebrations
At Roland Park Country School, we are proudly celebrating our 125th anniversary throughout the 2025-2026 school year. This milestone is a celebration of the traditions, history, and school spirit that make RPCS truly feel like home for a lifetime. Throughout the year, RPCS will host multiple events to commemorate this special year. Take a look at how we've celebrated so far, and keep an eye out for future events!
125th Celebrations
R-P-C-S Field Photo
Our K-12 students and employees made their way onto the lower turf field in their 125th anniversary t-shirts to commemorate this occasion as a community.
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Parent & Guardian Happy Hour
Cheers to 125 years! In September 2025, RPCS parents and guardians were invited to a casual happy hour in our newly renovated Athletic Multipurpose Room and terrace.
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Alumnae Art Exhibit
RPCS highlighted the artistic talents of 11 alumnae who have participated in the Alumna Artist Exhibit since 2008 at our 17th Annual Alumna Art Show in October 2025. A collection of beautiful artwork was displayed outside of the Sinex Theater in the Knott Lobby with a closing reception attended by the artists, alumnae, friends, and family.
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125 Pumpkins
125 for 125! The day before Halloween, our entire pre-k through 12th grade community came together to decorate 125 pumpkins for Roland Park Country's School's 125th anniversary.
FUN FACTS FROM THE PAST 125 YEARS
1993
The Semiquavers first sang at Camden Yards to open an Orioles game under the direction of Doug Forbes.
4
The number of campuses RPCS has called home.
1901
Our first graduate, Katherine Jones Harrison, graduated.
1919
The year our first sport, basketball, was established with a full schedule ,
2012
The Upper School STEM Institute was established this year and named The Holliday Heine STEM Institute in 2023.
1964
RPCS became the first girls’ school in Maryland to be awarded a Cum Laude chapter
2008
The year Little Reds, formerly known as Little Bears, was originally established - as a daycare facility for employees!
49
The amount of years our longest standing faculty member has been teaching!
Looking back at our Centennial celebration at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Thank you to our planning committee!
Abbey Pulcinella, P'29, P'31, Committee Chair, Director of Strategic Communications
Joan Smith, HA, GP'24, Head of School
Evelyn Zink, HA, Director of Advancement
Katy Spencer, 1993, P'36, Director of Alumnae Engagement
Ali Pitruzzella, P'20, Director of Parent Engagement & Events
Melissa Tully, P'34, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications
Cary Zink Kassouf, 1995, President of the Alumnae Association and Member of the Board of Trustees
Doug Forbes, HA
Lala Blumenfeld, 2026
Niya Cockrell, 2026
Honorary chairs: Janet Bauer Hartman, 1968 and Catherine Passano McDonnell, 1994