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James River High School seeks to provide our youth with the knowledge and skills that are essential for successful living in an increasingly dynamic, technological, and global society.

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April 2026 Breakfast and Lunch Menus
03/30/2026
April 2026 Breakfast and Lunch Menus
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2025 - 2026 Teacher of the Year
10/27/2025
Congratulations to Mrs. Chelsea Asbury, James River High School's 2025 - 2026 Teacher of the Year!
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Order Your River Rat T-Shirt
04/08/2025
Please follow the link to order your River Rat t-shirt!
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School Board Meeting Notice ~ May 14, 2026
04/10/2026
Please see the enclosed notice for information regarding a regular school board meeting that will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
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2027-2028 Draft Calendar
Public Feedback: Draft 2027-28 Calendar
04/09/2026
The draft 2027-28 school calendar and feedback form are now available for public review and comment! Thank you for taking a moment to review the proposed calendar and offer feedback. The form will remain open through Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:59PM.
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Superintendent Newsletter: 03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Happy Spring... well, almost! As we kick off the last quarter of the 2025-26 school year, Dr. Womack has prepared a newsletter for the community. From kindergarten enrollment to the Senior Career Summit, there's something for everyone. Be sure to check out the family nature scavenger hunt at the end!
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BCPS 2025-2026 Calendar (REVISED March 12, 2026)
Calendar Revision - April 21, 2026
03/13/2026
Several BCPS schools serve as polling locations and will be used for the upcoming proposed amendment special election on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The School Board approved a revision to the academic calendar to designate this day as a teacher workday.
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Vaccination Clinics: Spring 2026
03/03/2026
Information is being sent by the high schools to all families of current 11th grade students with information about immunization requirements for 12th grade. To assist our families, the BCPS Health Services Dept. has scheduled immunization clinics in April. Select 'Read more' for additional information:
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