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!
Attendance matters! A number of students are accumulating several absences and tardies already. A reminder of the school policy that a student will lose credit for a class on the 20th absence of the semester (extenuating medical circumstances excepted) regardless if they have a passing grade or not. Also, our updated tardy policy is listed here:
It is a matter of courtesy to teachers that students are on time and come to order when the bell rings. Chronic tardy issues may result in detention after the 8th unexcused tardy of each semester of the school year. Additional detentions may be required after the 14th and 20th tardy of the semester. 25 tardies in a semester may result in an in-school suspension, and 30 may result in an out of school suspension. Any tardies beyond 30 in a semester may result in loss of course credit or expulsion.
Applications for the Fall Cohort of the STEM Research Program are open!
Led by researchers at MIT, Caltech, and Stanford, the STEM Research Program introduces ambitious students like you to the cutting edge of your scientific field of interest. You’ll work 1-on-1 with a PhD mentor and create an independent research project.
Explore cool topics like astrophysics, quantum mechanics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, robotic control, game theory, genetic engineering, and many more!
Timeline:
- Week 1: Introduction to your mentor and align on a topic
- Week 2-4: Explore the topic and identify the research question
- Week 5-9: Compose research paper with 1-1 support from research mentor
- Week 10-12: Complete final edits and submit the paper for final evaluation
Complete this application to be considered for participation and receive more information. We look forward to working on interesting science with you!
NEW!
Dates to Remember
September 20th is the Homecoming Dance, purchase tickets on GoFan App.
October 9th is Picture Make-up Day.
RLHS VOLUNTEER/FAMILY SERVICE HOURS
Harvest Fair – Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 1, when RLHS hosts its annual Harvest Fair! This fun-filled day features bakery items, crafts, fresh produce, homemade canned goods, household treasures, plants, antiques, unique collectibles, books, toys, gifts, and so much more—all organized by our wonderful RLHS volunteers. Lunch and snacks will be available, and a variety of outside vendors will join us with even more great finds.
We need many hands to make this event a success! If you’d like to get involved, please join us at the planning meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
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 ADMISSIONS OFFICE
FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE
NEW!
Here are the spots that still need to be filled for this week:
Thursday September 11th Volleyball Game: (1 person) Scoreboard JV Game at 4:45pm;, (1person) Volleyball Libero Tracker JV at 4:45;, (1 person) Volleyball Libero Tracker JV2 at 4:45pm, (4 people) Line Judges for JV2 and JV game at 4:45pm, (2 people) Line Judge for Varsity game at 6:15pm; (1 person) Volleyball Scorebook Varsity at 6:15pm; (1 person) Volleyball Scoreboard Varsity at 6:15pm. To sign up, just follow this link: Fall Volunteer Sign Up.
Tickets for Fall Sports are on sale now on the GoFan App.
*Digital Ticketing – We will be using GoFan which is linked with the WIAA. All Tickets for Fall Events for Football and Volleyball are ready to be purchased. To Purchase a ticket, you can download the GoFan App on your phone, create an account, and then search for Racine Lutheran. You can purchase individual games or you can purchase a pass. We have two different pass options available. A pass just for the Fall Sports Events or a Pass for the Entire School Year. With each pass, you can purchase an Individual, Family of 2, or a Family of 4 pass. All passes are good for our Home Athletic Events Only. With Digital Ticketing, we will be joining Dominican, Martin Luther, and St. Thomas More using GoFan. One nice feature of GoFan is that our competitions against these schools will appear on our site, even if the games are played at their school. Shoreland Lutheran and Racine St. Catherine’s are still currently using Hometown Ticketing. Kenosha St. Joe’s and The Prairie School are still using cash admission. For our students, they will show their student ID for admission to a game. They do not need to purchase a ticket. Student ID’s are also starting to be required by other schools, so students please keep your Student ID on you when attending Athletic Events. For anyone with a Conference Pass, Future Crusader Pass, or an Adult Crusader Pass, you will just show your pass at the door also. Anyone else with you will need a ticket unless the pass is good for more than one person.
*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.
*We need lots of parental help during Fall season! Please check out the new link to sign up to volunteer. We still have spots to fill for this Fall’s events!
Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: Fall Volunteer Sign Up.
We’re using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.
Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
- 1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: Fall Volunteer Sign Up.
- 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
- 3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Mr. Shaffer, and he can sign you up manually.
*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.
*Our spirit wear page is on the school website. Look for the spirit wear link on our website. There will be a code at the top of the page for the latest deal for the week.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
NEW!
College Fairs are Coming Up!
- The National College Fair will be in Milwaukee THIS weekend, on Sunday, September 14th from 11-2pm at State Fair Park. More info is available at: https://www.nacacattend.org/fairs.
- The Wisconsin Education Fair is hosting several events this fall, the closest of which is at Carthage College on Tuesday, October 7th from 9am-11am. For a list of schools and more details, go to their website: https://www.wefs.org/.
- The Christian College Fair will also be in our area this fall, the closest to us will be on Monday, October 6th at Kenosha Christian Life School. More information at: https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/college-fairs?state=Wisconsin.
- (Note: Pre-Registration for any of these Fairs is Highly Recommended for your own convenience!)
College Planning Resources: It’s never too early to start planning for college! Here are some of Mrs. Juga’s favorite online resources offering tips for both students and parents (articles, blogs, videos, podcasts, etc.) related to college readiness:
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.
