The Weekly News contains both NEW! entries for this week, as well as other important information that has been provided before, but still relevant.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
- Semester 1 Final Schedules
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- 7:20-7:30 Announcements and Devotions
- 7:30-8:45 Period 1
- 8:55-10:10 Period 2
- 10:20-11:35 Period 3
- Thursday, December 19, 2024
- 7:20-7:30 Announcements and Devotions
- 7:30-8:45 Period 4
- 8:55-10:10 Period 5
- 10:20-11:35 Period 6
- Friday, December 20, 2024
- 7:20-7:30 Announcements and Devotions
- 7:30-8:45 Period 7
- 8:55-10:10 Period 8 (8th hour Study Hall/Resource students may go home, or must remain in Learning
- Center/Resource until the end of the period)
Students should remain in their classrooms for the remainder of the Final Exam. Students must be present in their Study Hall except Period 8. Eighth period students who do not go to Study Hall must leave school immediately. Students who currently have permission for late arrival 1st period may do so. Bus services are provided after the last final exam of each day.
Any student who needs to reschedule a final due to a pre-planned absence needs to make arrangements with Mr. Smith and the teacher no later than December 13.
SENIORS AND PARENTS OF SENIORS
Please click here for information about Senior Photos for the yearbook.
Cap and Gown and other Senior Swag can be purchased here.
Yearbook information
Need a good gift idea with no shopping? YEARBOOKS make great Christmas gifts! If you haven’t already ordered a 2025 RLHS yearbook, consider making it a gift for your student this Christmas.
Every student really would like to have a yearbook. It is a gift that is treasured for a lifetime. The cost of the yearbook NOW is still $60. (There will be a price increase second semester.)
The Citadel contains over 2,000 pictures, 160 pages of full-color photo memories of all students, teachers, friends, sports, activities, classes, events, and FUN — all put together through hundreds of hours of work by the publications staff for YOU.
You can order a yearbook for your student ONLINE* (instructions below) OR send your order and payment to the school office (in an envelope with student’s name and YEARBOOK written on it). The cost of the yearbook is $60.
Books are received at the end of the school year but must be purchased in advance. Students are happy and relieved to know a book has been ordered for them. Check one more thing off the “to do list” by reserving your yearbook NOW!
2024-25 is a school year never to be forgotten, and it is almost half over!
If you would like to give the 2025 RLHS yearbook as a gift for Christmas, you may print and use the attached gift certificate to give to your student this Christmas.
*To order your yearbook online –
In the JMC Parent Portal, select “Tuition/Fees” on the left and then “Purchase Items” in the blue box at the top. You can then choose Yearbook. If you are unsure if you have already purchased a yearbook, check your JMC parent portal under Tuition/Fees for your purchase history.
GRAND GALA – STUDENT DONATION
Every year we ask each student to donate at least $10 to go towards a big-ticket item to offer our guests during the Voice Auction at our annual Grand Gala (Feb.8, 2025). In the past, the combined donations have allowed us to purchase items such as a “Backyard Theater” package, Trek bikes, Cedarburg overnight getaway, a Blackstone grill, and more! Donations can be made easily and safely here, http://weblink.donorperfect.Com/StudentGrandGalaDonation, or they can be brought to the main office. Thank you in advance for your support!
The RLHS music department is thrilled to share some exciting news!
The music department is gearing up for our upcoming fundraisers, aimed at raising funds for the Spring tour to St. Louis! These events will not only help us continue our mission but also share our thriving music department with the community. We invite you to join us in making a difference. Help our students reach their goal by participating in the following fundraisers:
- World’s Finest Chocolate – Satisfy your sweet tooth and help the music students. We are selling Chocolate Bars for $2 in a variety of flavors.
- Music Socks – Great for Stocking stuffers. Available in White and purple, perfect for showing your RLHS pride. Just $20 per pair!
- Poinsettias – Every year we decorate our Lessons and Carols Concert with Poinsettias from Milaeger’s in Racine. Order one today and take one of them home after the concert. Your purchase will brighten up our stage!
- Bake Sale – After our Lessons and Carols performance, join us for the reception and purchase baked goods to celebrate our Lord and our talented musicians.
- Do you have aspirations of one day leading a band? Here’s your chance! Sleigh Ride needs a conductor and we are auctioning off the position. The baton goes to the highest bidder. Is that you?
Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to achieving our goals. We encourage you to participate, donate, and spread the word to help us succeed!
Please contact Amber Hozey with any ordering inquiries! ahozey@racinelutheran.org
Upcoming Concert: Lessons and CarolsWe are excited to announce our Lessons and Carols performance, which will be held on December 13th at RLHS. This will be an unforgettable night of music, featuring talented performers and a fantastic atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event that will not only entertain but also contribute to a meaningful cause.
- Date & Time: December 13, 2024 Middle School: 6:00pm; High school: 7:00pm
- Venue: Racine Lutheran High School 251 Luedtke Ave.
Thank You for Your Continued Support!We are so grateful for the incredible support from our community. With your help, we can continue to honor our Lord through music. Let’s make this season one to remember!
Stay tuned for more updates and details on how you can get involved. We can’t wait to see you!
FROM THE ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT
NEW!
Hello Crusader Families!
The preparation for the 2025-2026 school year is already underway, and we’re excited to welcome the future RLHS Class of 2029!
If you have a current 8th grader who plans to join the RLHS family next year, be sure to get an enrollment packet, complete and return it Mrs. Katie Fox in the Admissions Department. If you still need the enrollment forms or have questions, feel free to contact her at kfox@racinelutheran.org.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Open House in January! This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and families to learn more about RLHS. No registration is needed – just drop in and experience all that our school has to offer. Please help us spread the word!
We look forward to another amazing year as we grow our Crusader community!
RLHS VOLUNTEER/FAMILY SERVICE HOURS
Every family is expected to volunteer at least 20 hours of service each school year (July 1-June 30) to directly benefit RLHS. PLEASE NOTE- RLHS student responsibilities, commitments, and expectations that are part of a sport or club (NHS, Student Council, Student Ambassadors, team events) do not count toward the 20 RLHS service hours.
Thrift Shop Service Hours
We ask that six of those hours are spent volunteering at our Thrift Shop. The Thrift Shop is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and is looking for help during morning shifts (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and afternoon shifts (1 p.m.- 4 p.m.). Students, parents, grandparents, and friends of RLHS are needed to sort, clean, price and display merchandise and work in the store. One adult and one student, or two adults, are needed for each shift. SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS ARE ESPECIALLY NEEDED!
Schedule Service Hours with the Thrift Shop at 1222 Lathrop Ave.
To sort, clean, price and/or help with incoming donations – call Pat Hellenberg 262.498.8851. To help with checkout/cashier – call Barb Tertel 262.632.1070.
Schedule Service Hours with MORE Thrift Shop at 1228 Lathrop Ave.
Call Peggy Groth 262.498.2161 or Judy Lamers 262.321.4095.
Service Hours Bonuses
Once your family completes 20 hours, your student will receive a gift certificate for a free lunch at RLHS! Additionally, at the end of the school year, the three families with the most volunteer hours will be awarded a $50 credit to their RLHS school account, which can be applied toward various expenses such as lunch balance, athletic fee, yearbook, parking pass, and more!
Reminder!
Here is the link to log your service hours https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E4574&id=13.
FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE
Tickets for Winter Sports are on sale now on the GoFan App. Purchase a Winter Season Sports Pass or buy tickets individually for games. Some games may sell out, so purchase your tickets before they are gone and come cheer on your Crusaders.
*We need lots of parental help during Winter season!
Please check out the new link to sign up to volunteer. We still have spots to fill for this Winter’s events!
Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
- 1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/qXRdBOU
- 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
- 3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com. Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
NEW!
*For Tuesday Night’s December 10 Boys Basketball Game, we are still in the need of these positions being filled: 2 Concession Workers from 4:00 – 5:30pm, 1 person for the Scorebook at 5:15pm, 1 person for Gate Admission from 6:30 – 7:45pm, and 1 person for Concessions from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. If you can help us fill these positions to help make our event run smoothly that would be much appreciated.
*For Thursday Night’s December 12 Girls Basketball Game, we are still in need of these positions being filled: 2 Concession Workers from 5:15 – 7:00pm and 2 Concession Workers from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. If you can help us fill these positions to help make our event run smoothly that would be much appreciated.
*Racine Lutheran High School is on the NFHS Network! All home Basketball games will be livestreamed for anyone to view. Many of our away games are webcast on this platform as well. If you can’t make it to the game, or if you have out of town relatives who want to watch, go to https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ and search Racine Lutheran High School. A subscription is required.
*New Policy for our Athletic Events.
For safety reasons, no outside food or drinks will be allowed into the gymnasium during athletic events. Only food and drinks from our concession stand will be allowed.
Game Schedules
Are on the online school calendar which can be found here. Or click on the “Calendar” link on the school website. You may also sign up for notifications from the calendar site which will alert you to upcoming contests and schedule changes. Coaches contact information is also found on the calendar site.
Spirit Wear
Our spirit wear page is on the school website. Look for the spirit wear link on the top of the homepage.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
NEW!
ACT Boot Camp
All Juniors will be taking the ACT in March. Students wanting to perform their best should consider attending one of the ACT Boot Camps being offered through RUSD. Choose One of the following Saturdays: 2/15, 2/22, or 3/1. Register to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/RUSDACT2025.
FAFSA is OPEN! – The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is OPEN!!!! The first step is to create your FSA ID, which could take up to 5 days to process. To create an FSA ID, go to: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch NOTE: Both Student and Parent require their own FSA ID. More information about FAFSA can be found at: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out.
Financial Aid / FAFSA Video: Students and/or Parents interested in learning more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to watch this video about financial aid and the FAFSA form and filing process, as provided by a College Financial Aid Specialist: https://youtu.be/XEZS1g9iHlo.
TRAVEL NEWS
Trip to England, France, Belgium & Germany
Mr. Gasau will be leading a trip to Europe in June of 2026 to study World War II and Western European culture. All stakeholders (students, alumni, parents, supporters) of RLHS are invited to sign up and go on this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Please contact Mr. Gasau at ngasau@RacineLutheran.org or 262-488-3061if you have any questions.
Below is the link for the tour page.www.eftours.com/2754634ME. Please contact Mr. Gasau at ngasau@RacineLutheran.org or 262-488-3061 if you have any questions.
Trip to England, France, Belgium & Germany (see website for detailed itinerary)
- Day 1: Fly overnight to England
- Day 2: London
- Day 3: London
- Day 4: London – Portsmouth – Normandy region
- Day 5: Normandy region D
- Day 6: Normandy region – Rouen – Paris
- Day 7: Paris
- Day 8: Paris – Bastogne
- Day 9: Bastogne – Cologne – Berlin
- Day 10: Berlin
- Day 11: Depart for home
