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
Please note our summer office hours through August 1, Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.
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!
Congratulations to Dominic Marani!
Dominic Marani has made Racine Lutheran history by being named the Metro Classic Conference Player of the Year in Singles—the first RLHS tennis player ever to receive this honor. He capped off an incredible season by winning the Conference Singles Title at the Metro Classic Conference Tournament, another first for our school.
Well done, Dominic, on your record-setting achievements and for representing Racine Lutheran with excellence on and off the court!
Congratulations to Bryce Austin on his outstanding 6th place finish in the High Jump at the State Tournament! Bryce achieved a personal record with an incredible jump of 6 feet, 6 inches. Remarkably, only the State Champion recorded a higher jump in the entire competition. Way to go, Bryce!
*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.
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!
SENIOR GRADUATES
Please make sure Mrs. Juga knows where to send your Final Transcript – these are ready to be sent to your Colleges & Universities.
NEW JUNIORS and SENIORS
Interested in taking ONLINE Dual-credit courses with either Concordia University Wisconsin or Grand Canyon University are responsible for submitting their application to the program of their choice. Once registered, please confirm with Mrs. Juga which courses you will be taking. Information about applications and courses is available through the Guidance Office Google Classroom.
Free online college-level courses are being offered this summer to upcoming Juniors & Seniors! This is a limited-time program for high schoolers who enjoy self-paced learning and want to get a head start on earning transferable college credits. See Sophia Learning for more information at: https://freehs.sophia.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
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.
Please contact Mrs. Duchac rduchac@RacineLutheran.org if you have any questions.