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
Summer

James River Day School provides enriching opportunities for students, both inside and outside of our community. The athletic, the artistic, the junior engineers-the child with boundless curiosity-will all find something fun among our various offerings.

Events

Jan 1 Thu
- Holiday Break
  Upcoming Events
Jan 2 Fri
- Holiday Break
  Upcoming Events
Jan 5 Mon
- Classes Resume
  Upcoming Events
Jan 10 Sat
- Middle School District Band Auditions
  Upcoming Events
Jan 19 Mon
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO School
  Upcoming Events
Jan 24 Sat
- JRO Auditions- RESCHEDULED
  Upcoming Events
Jan 27 Tue
- LIBRARY- Admissions Open House 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Taylor Media Center, James River Day School)
  Upcoming Events
Jan 28 Wed
- Winter Conferences - No Classes
  Upcoming Events

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Calendars

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