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.

HEADLINES

Students hug JR the Cardinal at James River Day School.

Optimism

$Wacky-Loud-Tacky Thursday of James River Day School\'s Spirit Week$

Spirit Week & More

Grandparents & Friends Day 2024

Grandparents & Friends Day was Wonderful!

grandparent reading to first grade

An Exciting Week

February 29, 2024

4th graders during a recent lesson at James River Day School

Finding Joy

February 22, 2024

Students wearing their smiles and JRDS sweatshirts.

Parenting These Days

February 8, 2024

Student at James River Day School working on an experiment

As February Begins

February 1, 2024

James River Day School 4th graders working together

VAIS Heads Conference

January 25, 2024

student reading in the greenhouse

January Growth

January 18, 2024

Kindness and Spirit Club decorated our sidewalks with encouraging messages

Upcoming Events

January 11, 2024

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