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
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.
Graduation is a ticketed event. Tickets for spectators have been distributed to Seniors. There is no general admission available for the graduation ceremony.
Graduation practice is Wednesday, May 14 at 8:45. It is important for all seniors to be in attendance at that time.
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!
*WIAA Tournament Games
This week, the Girls Soccer and Baseball teams will receive details for their upcoming tournament games, including dates, times, and locations. Stay tuned for more information!
Softball has earned the #2 seed in their regional and will host Brookfield Academy or Kenosha St. Joe’s on Tuesday, May 27 at 4:30 PM at Island Park.
Track & Field will compete in the Regional Meet at Wisconsin Lutheran College on Tuesday, May 27 at 3:30 PM.
Boys Golf will participate in their Regional Tournament at Ives Grove Golf Course on Tuesday, May 27 starting at 9:00 AM.
Boys Tennis will compete in their Subsectional at Westosha Central on Tuesday, May 27 beginning at 9:00 AM.
Let’s come out and support all of our student-athletes as they wrap up their seasons with these exciting competitions!
*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
NEW!
SENIORS
Please make sure Mrs. Juga knows where to send your Final Transcript – these will be sent to your Colleges & Universities in early June.
JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES
Interested in taking Dual-credit courses with either Concordia University Wisconsin or Grand Canyon University in the fall should confirm with Mrs. Juga which courses they are registered for. Information about applications and courses is available through the Guidance Office Google Classroom.
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.