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.
NEW!
Join us in Welcoming our new Theology teacher Mr. Arntson!
I was born and raised in Duluth, MN. After graduating from Concordia Saint Paul, I served as a DCE in Merrill, WI for four years where I met my wife, Julia. We’re excited to be expecting our first baby this July. I am excited to share my passion for Scripture with the students of Racine and encourage them in their devotion and faith lives. As a DCE, I have always enjoyed engaging with youth where they’re at and helping them answer their questions about faith, life, and the Bible. Outside of work, my wife and I love to be outdoors, going hiking, kayaking, and camping. We also spend time reading and painting.
NEW!
JOB OPPORTUNITY!
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), RACINE, WI – CHURCH SECRETARY OPENING
Part-Time Job Opening: Church Secretary needed Grace Lutheran Church in Racine to perform general clerical tasks, answer phone calls/messages, order office supplies, prepare the weekly and seasonal service bulletins, prepare wedding and funeral service booklets as needed, announcements and insert, correspondence, communicate with church bookkeeper and heads of boards, maintain congregation database. Hours available up to 16 hours per week.
Please attach a cover letter and resume if interested to Grace’s head elder, Steven Vargas, Email-(sleger1@wi.rr.com) and phone 262-902-4177.
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
*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.
NEW!
*Important Dates to Remember
July 31st – Fall Parents Sports Meeting
August 5th – Football Practice Begins
August 11th – Girls Golf Practice Begins
August 12th – Girls Tennis Practice Begins
August 18th – Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, and Boys Soccer Practice Begins
*It is time to get ready for Fall 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 year that their physical is in good standing.
- 2) Sign and return the Lutheran High Athletics Agreement Form 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. 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.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please reach out to Mr. Shaffer at sshaffer@racinelutheran.org Once again, all of these forms are online at Athletic Registration Forms.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
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.
