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Nine years ago today (February 1, 2003), Ilan Ramon was the first Israeli astronaut and served as the payload specialist of STS-107, the fatal mission of America’s Columbia space shuttle, where he and six other crew members perished during re-entry.  May his memory be always remembered for a blessing.

The Heschel West Board of Directors is honored to announce that our school will begin in September 2011 under the name: ILAN RAMON DAY SCHOOL.   The values that Ilan Ramon cherished are ones our School holds dear – family, community, discovery, love for learning and Judaism.  Ilan Ramon represented all of these in his life as a scientist and astronaut, in the military, with his family, and as a Jew. He believed in seeking the undiscovered potential in our world, just as we at Heschel West cherish the undiscovered potential in every child.  Every day, we strive to help children reach new heights and discover hidden talents.  Therefore, only our school’s name will be changing.  We are committed to our philosophy and award-winning program, and those will, of course, remain the same.