Heilicher meets every child where they are and develops them into confident and skilled life-long learners. Through Jewish teaching and practice, students expand their spiritual selves and internalize these important values. Through the arts and music, students are inspired to engage with the world in creative ways.
Heilicher offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where each day we practice our core value of respect for all people. Diverse perspectives are valued. We embrace diversity in family backgrounds, learning styles, and Jewish practice and belief as we encourage students to find their intellectual and creative passions and live well in a community.
Our students and alumni find success in academics and beyond. Scroll through some of their stories here.
From an early age, Rivka Buchbinder (Heilicher ’12) knew she wanted to be an educator. Her mom was a teacher, and Rivka fondly remembers the connections she had with her teachers at Heilicher.
“My Heilicher teachers really inspired me to want to teach,” Rivka said. “I want to be able to connect with students on a personal level like they did. They always made learning fun and exciting."
Heilicher alum Leah Shapiro (Heilicher ’08) is redefining debate — what it looks like, what it sounds like, and, most importantly, who can participate. She created My Voice Matters, a debate camp with programs for pre-K through tenth-grade students, with the concept that all children deserve to be heard and feel empowered to share their ideas.
Gabe Segal (Heilicher ’01) graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a master’s degree in industrial engineering and has developed a career in the financial sector.
“When it came time to decide on volunteer work, I wanted to get involved in something that had personal meaning to me,” Gabe said. “Heilicher gave me a great foundational education during an important period of my life. Giving back to the school was something I wanted to do.
Ron Garber (Heilicher ’92) and June Cheng's first child, Yael (Yaya) was born in 2015 and was diagnosed with 4H Leukodystrophy (4HL).They created the Yaya Foundation in 2018 to pursue research and treatments for children with 4HL.
Heilicher alumnus Adam Ward has taken his passion for art and learning to new levels with LEGO® bricks and a new book.
Heilicher alumnus Ronen Pink is making a difference by manufacturing face shields for local health care organizations, nursing homes, and other non profits.
Heilicher alumna Julia Birnberg has found multipe ways to merge her passion for Israel activism with her interests in business and entrepreneurship.
Zachariah and Emmanuelle Sippy are Heilicher alumni living Jewishly and making a difference in their community.
Meet Carly Joseph (Heilicher '17), who co-wrote and produced a play about a Holocaust survivor.
Heilicher alumna Lily Harris talks about her day school experience and how it positively influenced her outlook and current career in fashion design.
Heilicher alumnus Daniel Vinitsky returned to his alma mater to assist with the Grade 7/8 play.
Matan Appelbaum shares his fondest memories of Heilicher.
Tuition Assistance
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