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.

News & Announcements

Music teacher Leigh Berkley accompanies the students in the holiday sing-a-long.

December 19, 2018

Happy Holidays from James River!

picture of female cardinal

Athletic Practices Today (1/29) Cancelled

Due to potentially icy road conditions, practices are cancelled today, and we're keeping an eye on the weather for tomorrow's Parent-Teacher Conferences.

photo of middle school math class

December 13, 2018

What is differentiated instruction?

JRDS Operating on a 2-Hour Delay on

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Cardinals in the snow.

JRDS Closed Monday

January 14, 2019

Hanging of the Greens

Cardinal Buddies make ornaments together.

November 29, 2018

greeting loved ones

November 15, 2018

Thankful Hearts

A female cardinal perched on snow (photo credit: A. Parker)

James River will open two hours late on

Wednesday, December 12.

female cardinal in the snow

JRDS will be Closed Tomorrow,

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

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