Re-Enrollment is Now Open

for the 2025-2026 School Year

From the Pen of

Rabbi Boruch Perton,

Head of School

Dear Parents,

I hope this message finds you well.

This school year, we celebrated “A Year of Excellence,” welcoming 30 new families, launching a hands-on, conversational Hebrew curriculum, and introducing the Arbel family as our energetic Shlichim (visiting educators from Israel).

We expanded immersive learning experiences like School in the Woods and community connections, strengthened campus security, introduced dynamic enhancements in Early Childhood, and expanded our music program - all reflecting our commitment to growth, innovation, and Jewish values.

Building on this year's momentum, we are thrilled to introduce next year's theme: 

CELEBRATING A YEAR OF STEAM!

2025-2026: Celebrating a Year of STEAM

A Year of STEAM is an initiative where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics blend seamlessly with Judaic learning. We are delighted to welcome André Van Vuuren as our incoming STEAM Coordinator. With extensive teaching experience in mathematics and science at various international schools, Mr. André brings our students a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm, and a passion for hands-on learning. He will also be guiding students in science fairs and other regional competitions, inspiring them to think critically and push their creative boundaries. 

Exciting Enhancements Across Grades

Early Childhood

EC WONDER LAB

Next year, EC students will participate in age-appropriate, hands-on science workshops that relate to the Creative Curriculum theme of the week. With the help of Mr. André, teachers will guide preschoolers in exciting scientific discoveries!  

EC CHARACTER EDUCATION

Social-emotional learning rooted in Jewish values is at the heart of our EC program. Students will learn skills necessary to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive relationships in a nurturing environment.

 Through immersive experiences, early Hebrew, Judaics, math, and science exposure, music, movement, and the Creative Curriculum, our youngest learners will continue to explore and discover. 

Lower School

DISCOVERY DEN

Lower School students will participate in biweekly visits to the STEAM lab, where they will engage in hands-on, inquiry-based workshops led by Mr. André. These interactive sessions will deepen their understanding of scientific concepts, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster a love for discovery and innovation.

STEAM POWER HOUR

On Tuesdays, lower school students will dive into deeper learning by selecting an additional specialized elective in science, music, or visual arts, allowing them to further explore their passions beyond the standard curricula.

TRILINGUAL EDUCATION

Conversational Hebrew learning will continue to be enriched by our Shlichim, and Spanish language has been added to ensure trilingual fluency.

Middle School

STEAM POWER HOUR

Each Wednesday, middle schoolers will choose an additional specialized elective to explore deeper learning in their choice of  science and engineering, technology, arts, and mathematics.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Students will have monthly opportunities for off-campus, experiential learning. Some of these trips include School in the Woods, a Civil Rights Trip to Atlanta, and an immersive Jewish Charleston tour, where students can explore the rich heritage and lasting impact of Jewish life in our city.

GUITAR INSTRUCTION

Middle school will learn guitar with Samantha Kirshtein, our talented music teacher and AHA graduate with two albums on Spotify!

EVEN MORE

TO COME IN 2025-2026

Come as you are -

All are welcome here!

Addlestone Hebrew Academy is Charleston’s Jewish Community Day School, embracing families from all backgrounds. I invite you to come as you are - you are welcome here. We nurture Jewish identity, instill values of kindness and respect, and celebrate diversity in all its forms, continuing to invite rabbis and community members from all spans of the denominational spectrum into our school.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road, Jr. Production 

We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Charleston Symphony, bringing live performances to our school and enriching our music program.

Next year, every student - from Tiny Tots to 8th Grade - will take center stage in our school-wide production of Follow the Yellow Brick Road!

Expanded Student Support

We are thrilled to welcome Alex Hense, our new School Counselor to the Student Support Services Team. With a Master’s in School Counseling and over 10 years of school counseling experience, Ms. Hense will be available to support our students' social-emotional well-being further.

Transparent Pricing - All-inclusive tuition* no surprise fees

In terms of pricing, we’ve listened to our families, and we are making it easier than ever to plan for the year ahead. We are working to keep costs manageable with a tuition increase kept to just 3%. Include in ONE tuition fee are trip and programming fees, building and grounds fees (including technology, parking tag, and facilities upkeep). You won’t be asked for additional funds for field trips, activities, or special programs (*excluding Lion’s Den and afterschool enrichment) throughout the school year. Tuition also includes the security fee to cover one full-time armed guard, safety-filmed windows, and to conduct regular fire and lockdown drills to keep our students safe.

MARCH 14: DEADLINE TO REGISTER

At AHA, we check every box:
✅ Exceptional Academics
✅ Jewish Values & Culture
✅ English, Spanish & Hebrew
✅ STEAM Enrichment
✅ Music, Art, & Outdoor Learning
✅ Up-Front Pricing with No Surprise Fees
✅ Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation

Now is the time to re-register and save on registration fees! 

 The deadline to register is Friday, March 14.  We are committed to ensuring that every Jewish child can access the benefits of an Addlestone education. Our tuition assistance program has been revamped to make the process easier than ever.

Have questions

about enrollment?

Addlestone Hebrew Academy - Charleston's Jewish Community Day School

1675 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston, South Carolina 29407