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!
As we have entered the Spring season, we have also entered the season of standardized testing. Already we have had the Juniors complete the ACT and the Sophomores complete the Wisconsin Forward Social Studies exam.
This Friday, April 4, the Freshmen will be taking the PreACT and all other students will have a virtual day.
Next Friday, April 11, the Sophomores will be doing the same procedure.
Please make sure that students are present for testing days and on time to school. We cannot admit latecomers into the testing sessions. Any missed test will mean that students will need to make them up during another regular school day.
Please monitor your child’s attendance as we move into the final quarter of the school year. Statistics show that approximately two-thirds of class failures result from chronic absenteeism, which is defined as missing more than 10% of classes. If your child has missed more than five days of school this semester, they would fall into that category. Also please keep in mind that a student exceeding 20 absences in a class in a semester forfeits credit for that course.
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
Order your yearbook now for $60.00 before the upcoming price increases!
April 1 – $63.00
May 1 – $65.00
May 1 – $65.00
You can order a yearbook for your student online through JMC or send your order and payment to the school office in a clearly marked envelope.
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
NEW!
Game Day Schedule this Week:
Monday: Softball at Indian Trail Academy 4:30 pm
Tuesday: Baseball at Delavan-Darien 4:45 pm JV Baseball at Delavan-Darien 4:45 pm
Wednesday: Baseball vs Racine Horlick (Home) 4:30 pm; JV Baseball vs Racine Horlick (Home) 4:30 pm; Softball vs Wilmot (Home) 4:30 pm; Girls Soccer vs Heritage Christian (Home) 6:30 pm
Thursday: Track and Field at Lake Forest Academy 3:45 pm
Friday: Baseball at Racine Park 4:30 pm; Girls Soccer vs Racine Horlick (Home) 6:30 pm
Now that our Fall and Winter Sports Seasons are over, we would like to thank all the volunteers who made our events run smoothly. Your help and time were greatly appreciated. Thanks again on behalf of Racine Lutheran High School and our student athletes.
Vaping and smoking at high school events are always prohibited.
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
Meet UW-Madison Information Session
Learn more about attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison! The closest one to us will be held at the Kenosha Northside Public Library on April 14 at 6:00pm. Meet Madison will feature a presentation with information about academics, student life, financial aid, and the admissions process. Guests will also have the opportunity to ask a UW–Madison representative their questions. Any interested high school students and family members are welcome to Register & Attend. Visit the website for more information and to register: https://apps.admissions.wisc.edu/visitbucky/meetwi.php.
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!!
NEW!
RCC Caddie Program
Students looking for a rewarding summer job to keep active, build life skills, and put money in their pocket should consider being a caddie for the Racine Country Club. Plan to attend their Informational Meeting to be held on May 7 – space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, see their website at: https://racinecountryclub.com/about/caddie_program.
Summer Trades Academy
WRTP Big Step is offering their 2025 Racine Summer Trades Academy during the week of June 23-27 from 8am-2pm. This weeklong academy will expose students to various career options in the construction skilled trades. It will include fieldtrips to contractor facilities, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Students should contact Milton for more information at mchitatariso@wrtp.org and to sign up.
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