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!
Racine Gymnastics Center is searching for student volunteers to help with the State of Wisconsin Championship Meet for USA Gymnastics at the Franklin Sports Complex (6000 W Ryan Rd, Franklin, WI 53132) the weekend of March 28-30. There will be around 1,200 gymnasts from across Wisconsin in town for this competition. There will be many different opportunities where volunteers could be utilized, from setting up the gym equipment (great for football players or students with the ability to lift 50lbs or more), to admissions, event timing, and handing out medals during the award ceremony. Any students or parents interested in helping please contact Mr. Block.
Our transportation company, First Student, is preparing to launch a new parent app, FirstView 1.0, on Friday, Feb. 28. Once the new app launches, the current app, FirstView Classic, will no longer contain accurate information and will be turned off.
How this will impact families:
- Parents will need to download the new app and re-register using District Code T1P2F, their child’s student ID number and child’s last name.
The new app will allow parents and staff to better monitor student transportation and provide better communication.
The district and First Student will begin communicating this information to families later this week and will continue communicating with families until the switch occurs on Feb. 28.
If you have any questions, please contact transportation.department@rusd.org.
The 2025-26 School Year Calendar is attached. The dates are subject to change and are always updated on our online school calendar. View Calendar.
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.
2025 RLHS Yearbook Order Alert
Students and parents agree: Racine Lutheran has a great yearbook. Every student really would like to have a yearbook, and it is something they will treasure for a lifetime. This is a one-of-a-kind full-color publication filled with over two-thousand pictures. The Citadel contains 160 pages of photo memories of all students, teachers, friends, teams, activities, classes, and special events — all put together with care through hundreds of hours of work by the publications staff. Almost every student orders a yearbook, so don’t be left out. This is really A YEAR TO REMEMBER, and the yearbook records all the school year’s memories for you.
There usually are no extra copies available, since we can only order the number of books that are prepaid. If you want a 2025 RLHS YEARBOOK, you must order one.
Please send your order and payment to the school office, OR You can order securely ONLINE on our school website.
- Go to your JMC Parent Portal.
- Select Tuition/Fees on the left, then Purchase Items in the blue box at the top.
- Scroll down and choose Yearbook to place your order. You are not able to make purchases from a phone, so you must login using a computer. Be careful to only click Submit once.
The cost of the yearbook is $60. Please order soon. ORDER BY FEBRUARY 15 TO AVOID AN ANTICIPATED PRICE INCREASE from the publisher due to rise in shipping and other costs. Last date to order is May 10. Yearbooks arrive after the end of the school year, but we need to give the publisher our final number of books. Request a yearbook gift certificate if you would like to make this a gift! If you have questions, please email jporter@racinelutheran.org. Hopefully you will enjoy your yearbook, the 2025 Citadel, for many years to come.
RLHS VOLUNTEER/FAMILY SERVICE HOURS
NEW!
Volunteers Needed – Earn Service Hours!
Need volunteer hours? The RLHS Thrift Shop needs your help with their seasonal store changeover! Join us on Saturday, March 1 (4:00–6:30 PM) and/or Sunday, March 2 (1:00–5:00 PM) to lend a hand. This is a great opportunity to serve and support our school. Please call Pat Hellenberg at 262-498-8851 if you can help!
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.
NEW!
FROM THE WOODSHOP
With the warm weather coming soon, this might be a good time to check your windows and doors for damaged screens. Mr. Henderson’s Home Repair Class is willing to fix them for you for just the cost of materials. Small screens $10 Larger $15-$20 (patio size). This is a great opportunity for both you and our students! Please bring your screens to school by March 14 (Be sure to label them with your name)
FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE
NEW!
*The Spring Sports Parent Meeting will be held, Monday, March 10th at 7:00pm in the New Gym.
For this week’s home basketball game on Thursday, we still have plenty of volunteer spots to fill. If you can help us fill these positions to make our events run smoothly that would be much appreciated. Just sign up at https://signup.com/go/qXRdBOU
It is time to get ready for Spring Sports! Athletes cannot begin participation in practice until students are registered for their sport. To get a registration card, all the following must be turned in to the Athletic Office.
Participation requirements – Athletes cannot begin participation in practices until students are registered for their sport. In order to get a registration card, all the following must be turned in to the Athletic Office:
- 1) A physical exam is required of all student-athletes for the first and third year of high school participation. OR
- 1a) An alternate year card is required of all student-athletes for the second and fourth year of high school participation.
- 2) Sign and return the Lutheran High Athletics Agreement and the Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information and Acknowledgement Form which includes the Lutheran High Athletics Policies, WIAA Policies, the Metro Classic Conference Sportsmanship guidelines, the Ascension All Saints Athletic Training Consent for Care and Treatment, and student/parent concussion information. Please read the Athletic Handbook prior to signing this form.
- 3) Pay Participation Fee – These fees are used to offset some of the cost for transportation, officials, and equipment. The participation fee is $150 per season with a cap of $450 per year for a family (Boys volleyball and girls tennis co-op: $200 made out to St. Catherine’s). This fee does not cover the cost of hats, socks, etc. All forms can be found on the Racine Lutheran website at RacineLutheran.org. Click “Athletics” and print out the appropriate forms. All forms need to be turned in once per school year.
AGAIN, PLAYERS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE UNTIL ALL FORMS AND FEES HAVE BEEN TURNED IN TO THE ATHLETIC OFFICE.
*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!
Course Selection for 2025-26 School Year is underway! Juniors, Sophomores & Freshmen are encouraged to complete their selection sheets and turn them in to their Counselor this week – due February 27! The Course Description Booklet is available on our school website.
TWO New Offerings are coming for 2025-26 School Year! Beginning with the Class of 2026, students will have the option to work toward and earn both an Academic Honors Diploma and/or a STEM Endorsement. Each of these options have unique requirements that will enhance their transcript and reward our high achieving students! More details are available in the Course Description Booklet.
JUNIORS
Sign up Now to enroll in one of Gateway’s High School Academies for next year! These let you get a jump on your college career while you’re still a senior in high school. Explore programs in Criminal Justice, Firefighting/EMS, Nursing, Pre-Health Professions, SMART Manufacturing, Automotive, Aviation, Heavy Duty Diesel, Carpentry, and Welding. See Mrs. Juga for your application while there are still openings. Academy information can be found at https://www.gtc.edu/admissions/audience/high-school-students/high-school-academies.
Seniors!
Keep applying for those $cholarships – watch the due dates – each one is different. Please continue checking the Guidance Office Google Classroom for dozens of $cholarship opportunities – new ones are added often!
Senior Parents!
Did you know that your students have access to dozens of $cholarship opportunities in the Guidance Office Google Classroom! Remind them to keep applying!!
Summer Youth Employment
Racine County offers a Summer Jobs Program during the summer for 8 weeks, from June 16 – August 8. This is a paid program where the youth will gain work experience, soft skills training, mentorship and more. Students aged 15-18 are encouraged to apply by the application deadline of March 28 at their website: https://www.racinecounty.com/departments/summer-youth-employment-program/youth-workers.
Trades Hiring Event coming up March 5
All students are invited to a Trades Hiring Event being held at Franklin High School on Wednesday, March 5, from 5-7pm in their cafeteria. Graduating Seniors looking for full-time work should bring a resume and come dressed for success to engage with potential employers.
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