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.

Fall Season Off to a Winning Start

Our Cardinals have started the fall season with great enthusiasm and success!

Our 5th/6th Grade Girls' Volleyball team started the ball rolling by beating the Lynchburg Home School Association Patriots on September 6.

Our Cross Country team competed in the Knights Crossing XC Invitational in Salem on Saturday, Sept. 9. The girls placed 14th out of 26 and the boys placed 17th out of 32. James River was the only school with fifth graders. Our future looks bright indeed!

Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Cardinals swept Timberlake Christian in soccer and volleyball. Soccer rolled to a 5-1 victory. Felix Lopez Valentine scored three, while Sawyer Tatum and Luke Meadows added one each.

In volleyball, our 5th/6th Grade Girls' Volleyball team won their match in three very exciting games. The 7th/8th Grade Girls' Volleyball team also won in two games. Both matches were very competitive.

The 7th/8th Grade Soccer team dominated Holy Cross Wednesday, Sept. 13, with a final score of 5-0. Sawyer Tatom scored twice with Clark Watts, Luke Meadows, and Felix Lopex Valentine each adding one goal apiece.

GO CARDINALS!