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.

Events

May 8 Mon
- Lacrosse Awards 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  Upcoming Events
May 10 Wed
- 4th-Grade Parent Meeting about Transition to MS 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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- Board Meeting 7 PM – 8 PM
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May 11 Thu
- 8th Grade Trip to WAEL 5/11/2023 – 5/12/2023
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- K/1 Play for Parents 6 PM – 6:30 PM
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May 12 Fri
- 8th Grade Trip to WAEL 5/11/2023 – 5/12/2023
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May 17 Wed
- 5th-Grade Parent Meeting about Math & Brown-Bag Lunch 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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May 18 Thu
- 4th Gr Play 6 PM – 6:45 PM
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May 22 Mon
- MS Spring Concert 7 PM – 9 PM
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May 24 Wed
- 8th Grade Exams
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- 8th Grade Exams - Mathematics
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May 25 Thu
- 8th Grade Exams - World Languages
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May 26 Fri
- 8th Grade Exams - Earth Science
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May 29 Mon
- NO School - Memorial Day
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May 30 Tue
- 8th Grade Field Trip to Riveredge Park & Blackwater Creek
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May 31 Wed
- 8th Grade Field Trip to the James River in Buchanan
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- Grades 5-7 Field Trip Day
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- K-4 Field Day
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- 5th Grade Field Trip to Luray & New Market 7 AM – 5 PM
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Calendars

Upcoming Events
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5th/6th Girls' Lacrosse
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