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.
Summer at JRDS
- Summer Enrichments
- Summer Day Camp
Summer at JRDS

James River Day School offers many options for summer 2025 that your child is sure to enjoy: week-long camps, our 8-week day camp, and more.

James River Day School Home

Curiosity moves us forward.

Our Mission

James River Day School cultivates intellectual curiosity

and strength of character in a joyful community.

Students at James River Day School worked together to prepare for a robotics competition.

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Exciting Times and Trying New Things

February 6, 2025

Second graders learn about measurement.

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2025-2026 Calendar Released

January 30, 2025

Four James River Day School students auditioned for VBODA All-District Band.

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Perseverance Pays!

January 23, 2025

JRDS and VES partnered to bring author Lenore Skenazy to Lynchburg.

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January 2025 Brings Winter and Lenore Skenazy to Lynchburg!

January 16, 2025

Upcoming Events

Feb 28

Trimester 2 Ends

Feb 28

Hall of States

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Mar 7

Grandparents & Friends Day

Mar 7

All-School Dismissal

Time: 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Mar 14

MS JRO Event

Mar 14

Professional Day - NO Classes

Mar 15

MS JRO Event

Mar 17

Spring Break - NO School

Mar 18

Spring Break - NO School

Mar 19

Spring Break - NO School

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About Us

7:1 Student Teacher Ratio
Spanish instruction: K through 8
100% of students have public-speaking experience
Over $350,000 in tuition assistance given each year
Art, music, & P.E. are part of the core curriculum
Community service & leadership opportunities at every grade level
60-70 minutes of recess each day in K-4