Welcome to the JMU Lab School!
The Laboratory School for Innovation & Career Exploration is an exciting partnership between James Madison University (JMU), Rockingham County Public Schools (RCPS), and Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC). Our goal is to provide high school students with a hands-on, real-world learning experience that inspires curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
At the JMU Lab School, students in grades 9–12 explore an innovative, project-based learning environment. We follow the same Virginia Department of Education standards as traditional classrooms—but here, learning comes to life through real-world problem solving, collaboration, and community connections.
Our curriculum is:
- Interdisciplinary – connecting subjects in meaningful ways
- Place-based – rooted in our local community and environment
- Problem-based – focused on solving real challenges
- Collaborative – students learn and grow together
This approach helps students see how what they learn in school applies to life beyond the classroom—and prepares them for college, careers, and the future.
Where You’ll Find Us
As of the 2025–2026 school year, the JMU Lab School is offered in the following Rockingham County high schools:
