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.

Parents Association

We have a very active Parents Association (PA) and encourage all parents (and even grandparents, aunts, and uncles) to participate. Please contact the individual PA officers with questions or suggestions (the school directory is available by signing into the FACTS/RenWeb Family Portal). Support the PA and Boosters here. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact the PA via email.

2026-2027 Parents Association Executive Board

President

Nykia Glover

VP & President-Elect

Whitney Ratajczak

Treasurer

Andrew Deppensmith

Corresponding Secretary

Heather Huften

Recording Secretary

Suzanna Davies

Parent Education Coordinator

Meredith Whetsell

Sr. Volunteer Coordinator

Courtney Greco

Jr. Volunteer Coordinator

Daniel Davis

Community Engagement Coord.

Jennifer Musana

Many thanks to our parent volunteers! You make so much possible that would otherwise be impossible.