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.
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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.
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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.

Head Lines Take-Over: Let's Celebrate Mr. York

Since Pete is busy with rehearsals for kids on the nature trail

(he's a Hooverville resident), his team decided to take over Head Lines! While he's "out of the room" so to speak, we wanted to ask for your help in giving Mr. York a great send-off!

Donate to help name the nature trail in Pete's honor. We have received a $12,500 matching gift to help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 for this. Each dollar donated between April 12 and April 30 (up to that amount) will be matched, effectively doubling your impact.

Then share your memories, anecdotes, and well wishes which will be included in the celebration. Go to https://jrds.school/apps/pages/york-nature-trail to donate or share your memories of Pete's years at James River. Please send these by April 30. If you have photos of Mr. York to share, use the "Write a Tribute" link to submit them.