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.

Middle School Theatre

DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ONE ACT EDITION

At James River Day School, we strive to encourage our students to create, act, discover, and imagine. When our students participate in our drama productions, they learn the importance of discipline and respect, which allows them to grow.

The 2025 spring production was High School Musical: One Act Edition, which was a fabulous success. Many thanks to the actors, parents, teachers, and staff who contributed their time and talents to make this year's production a success! Stay tuned for next year's show.

Many thanks to our 2025 Cardinal Theatre Sponsors! You helped us bring the magic of theatre to our school community and our students.

Conductor: the Ashworth Family, Camp Alleghany for Girls, the Monin Family, the Koscielny Family, the Wills-Moradi Family
Principal: Lynchburg Dental Center, The Stands Family

Director: JRDS Parents Association
Executive Producer: The Gulley Family, Water Management Solutions

A scene from the most recent middle school play at James River Day School

Middle school student singing in the 2025 production at James River Day School.

Middle school student acting in a play at James River Day School.

It's that classic pie-in-the-face moment onstage during the JRDS spring theatre production.