Grandparents/Special Elders

Heilicher encourages students' grandparents and special, grandparent-generation friends to become involved in their education and the rich family life of our school.

Yom Dor L’Dor Event
(Grandparents and Special Persons Day)

This event is just for students and their grandparents or grandparent-generation guests. Two events provide a chance to visit the classroom, share wisdom, and contribute life experiences to the next generation’s learning process. Our next event will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. 

Throughout the year, grandparents also have the opportunity to:

• View photos online of grandchildren at Heilicher.
• Attend all-school assemblies and other special events (this year, all events are virtual). View the School Calendar
• Participate in Heilicher committees, as interest and time permits.
• Receive The Heilicher Magazine, our semi-annual print newsletter.
• Donate philanthropically to Heilicher.

We welcome your involvement in the life of Heilicher!

For information on ways to get involved, contact the Heilicher main office at 952.381.3500.

Roots & Wings E-newsletter
A Heilicher Update for Grandparents

Roots and Wings is an email newsletter created just for Heilicher grandparents to provide a window into your grandchild(ren)'s school life, and inspire you to get even more involved in the Heilicher school community. If you do not already receive Roots and Wings, please click on the Quick Links (above and to the right) to be added to our email list.

Read the latest Roots & Wings

Heilicher in a Word

In March 2022, Heilicher hosted a parent town hall where we premiered a short video featuring students describing Heilicher, themselves, and more — in just a word. The video is a great snapshot of the Heilicher experience.

Watch Heilicher in a word

Heilicher Special Elder Mr. Harold Smith (z"l)

Heilicher special elder and friend of the school, Mr. Harold Smith (z"l) shared his collection of Judaica with Heilicher middle school students at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

The Dor l'Dor Circle recognizes all grandparents & alumni grandparents who have made a financial donation to support Heilicher. Annual Fund contributions, Annual Benefit donations, directed gifts, and tribute gifts all help to ensure that Heilicher can continue academic excellence and Jewish learning. We are proud of the robust philanthropic support from our grandparent body. The following Dor L’Dor Circle list includes all grandparents and alumni grandparents who gave to Heilicher during the 2022-23 school year.