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

Jan 6 Mon
- Classes Resume
  Upcoming Events
Jan 11 Sat
- Middle School District Band Auditions
  Upcoming Events
Jan 12 Sun
- Joint Parent Education Event with VES Featuring Lenore Skenazy 4 PM – 5 PM
  Upcoming Events
Jan 15 Wed
- 8th-Grade Exams
  Upcoming Events
Jan 16 Thu
- 8th-Grade Exams
  Upcoming Events
Jan 17 Fri
- 8th-Grade Exams
  Upcoming Events
- Semester 1 Ends
  Upcoming Events
Jan 20 Mon
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)
  Upcoming Events
Jan 25 Sat
- JRO Auditions
  Upcoming Events
Jan 28 Tue
- 4th Grade Winter Recital 6 PM – 6:45 PM
  Upcoming Events
Jan 29 Wed
- Winter Conferences - No Classes
  Upcoming Events

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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