Kindergarten Open House Discover why James River Day School is the best place for curious, playful, and caring Kindergartners! ALERT
Book Fair Begins! (September 24, 2026) The Book Fair begins next week. Sharing the love of reading as a community and with your family on family night has a profound impact on how much your child will grow as a reader.Click the title to read more.
Important Updates (September 17, 2026) It was so great to see so many families at the Fall Family Picnic. Thank you to the Parents Association for organizing this event and to all the volunteers who supported it. Click the title to read more about the Conference Day and the testing of our notification system.
Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences (September 10, 2026) Conferences are taking place earlier this school year as an opportunity for parents to partner with homeroom teachers and advisors to develop a plan for the year before grades and academics begin to ramp up.Click the title to read more.
Cardinal Character & Academic Excellence (September 3, 2026) Our eighth graders are challenged in their biggest role to set the example of what it means to live into our Cardinal Character. In addition to character, JRDS is strongly committed to academic excellence, including reading. Click the title to read more.
Kicking Off A New School Year (August 27, 2026) From our youngest Cardinals in kindergarten to our oldest in 8th grade, this year has started with joy, positive energy, and deep curiosity for what the year will bring.Click the title to read more.
Happy Summer! We had our final farewell for our eighth graders at graduation, which is always a bittersweet moment. We are so proud of our eighth graders and look forward to hearing of their future successes in high school and beyond!
Celebrating Success and the Future Ahead We look forward to celebrating all of our students’ successes throughout the year and planning for the next year ahead.
Highlighting the Arts at JRDS We are so proud of our musicians, actors, and artists who explore and showcase their talents here at James River Day School.