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

Sep 1 Fri
- No School - Labor Day Weekend
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Sep 4 Mon
- No School - Labor Day Weekend
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Sep 7 Thu
- Back-to-School Night 6:30 PM – 8 PM
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Sep 13 Wed
- Fall Sports Picture Day
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- Board Meeting 7 PM – 8 PM
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Sep 18 Mon
- School Picture Day
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Sep 20 Wed
- Thrivers Parent Book Club (Registration Required) 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Taylor Media Center, James River Day School)
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- Thrivers Parent Book Club (Registration Required) 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Taylor Media Center, James River Day School)
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Sep 22 Fri
- Thrivers Parent Book Club (registration required) 12 PM – 1 PM (Taylor Media Center, James River Day School)
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Sep 25 Mon
- Fall Fun Explorations (registration required) 3 PM – 4:15 PM
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Sep 29 Fri
- 5th-Grade Parent Lunch 12 PM – 1 PM (Taylor Media Center, James River Day School)
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- Fall Family Picnic 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Calendars

Upcoming Events
5th Grade Deadlines
6th Grade Deadlines
7th Grade Deadlines
8th Grade Deadlines
5th/6th Girls' Lacrosse
5th/6th Boys' Lacrosse
7th/8th Boys' Lacrosse

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