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.

HEADLINES

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Closing

Nov. 14, 2019

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Closing

Second graders and their teacher Margaret Daniel enjoy the new story center in the Taylor Media Center.

November 7, 2019

2018-2019 Annual Report Released
Thank you all for your support!

The Halloween Parade circled the drive at Carrington Field House. Note the very believable satyr; wow, Mr. O!

October 31, 2019

photo of yard sale at James River Day School

October 24, 2019

School Community & Annual Yard Sale

Middle school teachers at a professional day activity.

October 17, 2019

Making Time for Professional Development

parent-teacher partnership graphic

October 10, 2019

The Importance of the Parent-Teacher Partnership

Middle school and lower school teachers look forward to partnering with parents during conferences.

October 3, 2019

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Head of School Peter York addresses parents during Back to School Night.

September 26, 2019

Mr. York Addresses Parents at
Back to School Night

Faculty members and safety patrol members help students into cars during afternoon carpool.

September 19, 2019

Safety First at Carpool Time

Students show off new Promethean Board.

September 5, 2019

Good News from the Taylor Media Center

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