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.
The Bird Bash
Summer Programs
- Summer Enrichments
- Summer Day Camp
Summer Programs

Join the summer fun at James River Day School! There are many opportunities for engaging enrichments (rising K through 8th grade), and James River offers our 8-week Summer Day Camp for kids in rising first grade through age 12.

Donor Spotlight

This week's Donor Spotlight is on fourth grade teacher, Brooke Stanley.

How long have you been part of the James River community?

I have been a fourth grade teacher at James River for the past three years. My son, Camden, also attends James River and is in first grade.

What do you like most about James River?

There are many things I love about James River. The James River community is a very close-knit community that really feels like a family. The faculty and staff, as well as the parents, have a close relationship, and we all want the best for our students. The students are a huge part of what makes James River special. They enjoy coming to school and are eager to work hard and learn new things, while having a positive attitude.

Why do you encourage others to support James River through the Cardinal Annual Fund?

From a teacher's perspective, supporting James River through the Cardinal Annual Fund is very important because it allows teachers to fund new materials in order to be able to teach in new and innovative ways. This year, more than ever, teachers are going above and beyond to make this the best experience possible for our students given the circumstances. From a parent's perspective, I wanted to donate to help make sure my child was getting the enrichment and education that is best for him. Also, donating shows the teachers that we are a "team," and we are all in this together.