The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School

From early childhood through Grade 12 Hillel cultivates and inspires students’ interests and talents to prepare them for college admission. Founded in the 1970s and built upon an inspirational vision and a profound commitment to community Hillel is one of the largest Jewish community day schools in the nation.

Hillel not only prepares students for higher education but also helps develop individual character. The carefully balanced program is designed to cultivate children’s moral intellectual spiritual aesthetic and physical qualities through a rigorous curriculum religious and cultural experiences competitive athletics comprehensive service learning and enrichment opportunities.

Hillel prioritizes critical independent and creative thought and expression in the classroom and has high expectations for its students – expectations they are challenged to meet everyday. Hillel students a unique program: a superior academic education a solid preparation for college opportunities to explore special interests and develop leadership skills and an enduring Jewish identity.

Extending hands to local service projects as well as communities afar Hillel students fulfill their roles as members of the next generation on campus at home and in the global village reinforcing the concept of tikun olam making the world a better place. Leadership experiences instill ambition and drive in Hillel students so they may reach their greatest potential and discover their individuality and talents within.

Hillel is further enhanced by a commitment to serve all families who seek a rich Jewish education for their children. Diversity is a key component of the school’s unique environment. Members of the school community come from across the globe including the United States Europe Latin America Israel and Africa and are of many denominations within Judaism. Today the school offers financial support to nearly 25 percent of its student body. Hillel’s celebration of diversity makes it a place where students learn not only from their teachers but also from each other speaking to the very soul of the school’s mission.

Hillel is about educational excellence. Nationally recognized programs and leadership demonstrate how academics are strengthened by traditional values and a vibrant community that deepen Hillel students’ commitment to Judaism the Jewish people and the State of Israel and prepare them to become knowledgeable responsible adults.

Everyday on campus and in the classroom Hillel preserves tradition through innovation. Hillel truly opens doors to opportunity for children. Hallways are paths to academic achievement creative development and spiritual growth. Drawing upon a rich history these are all outcomes from Hillel’s ultimate goal to provide children with the finest Jewish educational experience. At Hillel a sense of belonging nurtures minds souls and hearts…encouraging the lifelong learning and leadership that continuity requires.