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!
Semester 2 Final Exam Schedule
It’s May! Hooray! Please help your student finish strong, stay focused, and have good attendance these final days of the school year. As a reminder, accumulating more than 20 absences causes a student to forfeit credit for the class.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- 7:20-7:30 Announcements and Devotions
- 7:30-8:50 Period 1
- 9:00-10:20 Period 2
- 10:30-11:50 Period 3
Food trucks will be available for students to purchase lunch after the 3rd period final. Purchases for food trucks may NOT be made through JMC. Buses will arrive at 1:00.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- 7:20-7:30 Announcements and Devotions
- 7:30-8:50 Period 4
- 9:00-10:20 Period 5
- 10:30-11:50 Period 6
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- 7:20-7:30 Announcements and Devotions
- 7:30-8:50 Period 7
- 9:00-10:20 Period 8 (8th hour Study Hall/Resource students may go home, or must remain in Learning Center 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.
Seniors with exemptions may come only for the periods that they are required to be there for the Final. If they are not testing during a given period, they should be in Study Hall or leave the building. Lockers need to be cleaned out by 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22. Bus services are provided after the last final exam of each day.
Parents are invited to our Honors Convocation–Thursday, May 15 at 8:45am.
Graduation is a ticketed event. Tickets for spectators have been distributed to Seniors. There is no general admission available for the graduation ceremony.
NEW!
Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into National Honor Society on Sunday, May 4
Liliana Bueno, Max Contreras, Leah Creasy, Kailyn Falaschi, Alexis Friesema, Daniel Gaus, Albert Holewinski, Lukas Kivenas, Spencer Knoell, Isabella Lisowski, Anna Lockie, Noah Lott, Henry Niermann, Matthew Pataska, Cassandra Roche, Cole Salinas, Brandon Schmidt, Andrew Schuler, Daniel Schweitzer, Ella Smalkoski, Netheen Solano, Lindsey Voss, Jillian Widmar, Jenna Witek, and Lillian Yonkovich. Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 are invited to apply for membership in National Honor Society during the spring of their sophomore, junior, and/or senior years. Candidates must demonstrate strong character, leadership, and service. If you have any questions about NHS, please contact Mrs. Michael at emichael@racinelutheran.org.
SENIORS AND PARENTS OF SENIORS
Have you ordered your 2025 RLHS yearbook?
Every student who orders a yearbook will receive an autograph booklet in early May for friends to sign. These pages are then added to the yearbook later. Don’t put it off! Order today.
You can order ONLINE.
- Go to your JMC Parent Portal.
- Select Tuition/Fees on the left, then Purchase Items in the blue box at the top.
- Scroll down way to the bottom and choose Yearbook to place your order.
Be careful to only click Submit once.
OR
Please send your order and payment to the school office in an envelope marked with student’s name and “Yearbook.”
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
*Senior spring athletes need to turn in a $100 uniform deposit to Mr. Shaffer. It will be returned once the uniform is returned at the end of the season. It must be paid to receive your diploma.
*Just a reminder, Athletes must be in school all day to practice or participate in games.
Exceptions for school-sponsored field trips, college visits, funerals, doctor’s appointments, etc. may be granted by the Athletic Director. In the case of a doctor’s appointment, a signed release by the doctor may be required.
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
RCC Caddie Program
Students interested in experiential learning opportunities in the fields of education, social services, healthcare, human resources, or special education are encouraged to consider working with Sonnenberg ABA Consultants. More information is on their website: https://www.sonnenbergllc.com/ See Mrs. Juga with questions.
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
NEW!
Trip to Iceland
We’re thrilled to share that Racine Lutheran High School is heading to Iceland in Summer 2027, and we’d love for your student to join us!
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.
Meeting details:
- Date: May 20
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Location: Room 209
- RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/ud8795e.
We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Please contact Mrs. Duchac rduchac@RacineLutheran.org if you have any questions.