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
NEW!
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! During this Christmas season, I hope you can take time to celebrate the greatest gift, our Lord and Savior Jesus, by joining in worship services. You are always welcome at our Lutheran association congregations.
- 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.
NEW!
National Honor Society is hosting Finals Study Day TODAY beginning right after school and ending at 4:45. Please be sure all students are picked up by 4:45 PM. Students attending this event must spend their time studying quietly. A list of rooms will be posted indicating where they should go for each class. They may split their time between different rooms, but no one should be lingering in the hallways. Some teachers will be here to help. Every room will have NHS tutors who can help you. Otherwise, they may study on their own or quietly with a group of friends. No more than 20 students will be allowed in each room and no more than 40 in the Learning Center. If a student leaves the building, they should not plan to come back. There will be no re-entry. We hope they will use this awesome opportunity to prepare for finals. Please contact Mrs. Michael at emichael@racinelutheran.org if you have any questions.
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!
FROM THE ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT
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!
*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.
*For Tuesday Night’s December 17th Boys Basketball Game, we are still in need of these positions being filled: 1 Gate Admission Worker from 3:45 – 5:15pm; 1 Scoreboard Operator at 4:00pm; 1 Scorebook Keeper at 4:00pm; 2 Gate Admission Workers from 5:15 – 6:30pm; 1 Scoreboard Operator at 5:15pm; 1 Scorebook Keeper at 5:15pm; 2 Gate Admission Workers from 6:30 – 7:45pm. If you can help us fill these positions to help make our event run smoothly that would be much appreciated.
*For Friday Night’s December 20th Boys Basketball Game, we are still in need of these positions being filled: 2 Concession Workers from 4:00 – 5:30 pm; 1 Scoreboard Operator at 4:00pm; 1 Scoreboard Operator at 5:15pm; 1 Concession Worker 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.
*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
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.
NEW!
Lutheran Counseling and Family Services
believes that being healthy physically, mentally and emotionally is key to a long, happy life! LCFS is currently accepting new patients and offering a limited number of in-school appointments to students during the school day. To determine if counseling would be beneficial, please contact Mrs. Juga or Mrs. Charpentier or call the LCFS In-School Coordinator directly at 414-536-8333. or more information, see: https://lcfswi.org/
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
