About
About

Learn more about James River Day School, our mission, and our educational philosophy. Our school, our faculty and staff, our Board, and our community are dedicated to constantly and consistently building a school program where we cherish and challenge our students in an environment of academic excellence.
Admissions
Admissions

Learn more about the difference James River will make in your child's education. Visit these pages and make arrangements to visit the school; there's no better way to see for yourself the impact of a James River education.
Programs
Programs

The advantages of the K-8 model provide an incomparable foundation for learners and the entirety of our programming is built around a single question -- "What is best for the child?" Children flourish at James River because they are supported as students and as persons. They are given the tools for lifelong learning and the tools of good character to function well in society, leaving it better than they found it.
Giving
Giving

James River Day School has relied on the support of our community since its founding. Partnerships with parents, grandparents, trustees, faculty and staff, alumni families, alumni, friends, and corporations have made it possible to provide our students with an unparalleled educational experience. Gifts to the Cardinal Annual Fund provide valuable operating support for all our programs.
Community
Community

James River Day School is a vital community of lifelong learners of all ages. Parents, students, alumni, and alumni families can find lots of information in this section.
The Bird Bash
Summer Programs
- Summer Enrichments
- Summer Day Camp
Summer Programs

Join the summer fun at James River Day School! There are many opportunities for engaging enrichments (rising K through 8th grade), and James River offers our 8-week Summer Day Camp for kids in rising first grade through age 12.

July 26, 2017

Summer is always an interesting time for schools and their students. During the school year the hallways and classrooms are alive with the sounds of learning, of friendships, of discovery. During the summer all of those things happen outside of school--at camp, traveling with family, and even in the chapters of a good book. The teachers and I are excited to welcome students back to school in August and hear all about their adventures.

If you have come by school in recent weeks, you will have noticed the new building and playground are rapidly shaping up for the start of school -- the sounds of drilling, hammering, and excavating indicate great things ahead. Exploring the new spaces will make the start of the school year extra exciting for all of us. What an amazing time to be part of the JRDS community!

Of course, there are other happenings at school, too. Since early July I have been in school getting ready for the year ahead. Mr. York, Ms. Horner, and many others have been helping me settle in and start learning everything I need to know to help get the school year off to a great start. I have been lucky to meet many students and parents over the summer, and I eagerly anticipate seeing everyone back at school in August.

Until then, enjoy summer and whatever adventures unfold.

Mr. Twadell