Thank you to all those who came out for Parent-Teacher Conferences last week. We appreciate the partnership we have with you in educating your children.

November 1st – RLHS Harvest Fair (9am – 3pm).

November 3rd – Winter Sports Parent Meeting in New Gym 7pm.

If you have a current RLHS student and an incoming 8th grader for the 2026–2027 school year but were unable to attend our Fall Open House, please have your student stop by Mrs. Fox’s office in Admissions to pick up an enrollment folder to bring home.

Attention seniors and parents!!! Herff Jones is our provider for all things graduation. If you or your senior would like to purchase senior (Class of 26) apparel whether it is clothing or jewelry, Herff Jones has you covered. Below is the link to shop and purchase whatever you want. On a side note, DO NOT ORDER CAPS AND GOWNS. YOUR SENIOR WILL BE MEASURED IN SCHOOL AND WE WILL ORDER THE CAP AND GOWN.

For those who have never experienced it, the Harvest Fair has been a Lutheran High tradition for more than 70 years. Held on the first Saturday of November, the Fair features 30-40 tables and booths selling fresh produce, crafts, homemade food, bakery, antiques and collectibles, unique gifts, holiday decor, plants, jewelry, household items, needlework, books, purses, personal care items, and so much more. There is a delicious array of homemade salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts served at the snack bar or in the cafeteria.

The Fair is organized by a group of volunteers and the RLHS Ladies Guild, but the manpower is provided by dozens of volunteer parents, alumni, students, grandparents, staff, and other supporters of our school.

• Donate any of the items listed above. Drop off at school from now to 10/31. See donations needed at 2025-Needs-Letter-to-Parents.pdf.
• Many volunteers are needed on November 1 to work in all the different areas.
• Yard signs need to be put up.
• NOW — we need homemade canned goods like pickles and jam for our harvest booth. Do you know anyone who does canning who could make extra to donate? Any amount is welcome! We also are looking for fresh pickling cucumbers, beets, etc and have volunteers ready to can them.
• BAKERY — We are asking every parent/family to donate bakery for the Fair! The bakery booth is very popular and depends entirely on items donated by our RLHS family. Cookies, bars, breads, muffins, rolls, snacks, candy, or whatever is your specialty. Bring to school 10/31 or 11/1 morning.
• More VENDORS welcome!
• Come to the fair, encourage friends, and enjoy!
• Contact Krista at RLHS or email klong@racinelutheran.org to help or to ask for details.

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.

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!

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.

Call Peggy Groth 262.498.2161 or Judy Lamers 262.321.4095.

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!

Here is the link to log your service hours https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E4574&id=13.

Friday October 31 – WIAA Football Playoff Game 7pm at Pritchard Park.

Monday November 3rd – Winter Sports Meeting.

*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.

Financial Aid / FAFSA Workshop & Help: – FAFSA is now OPEN for 2026/27! Seniors and/or Parents interested in learning more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to take advantage of the FREE HELP offered by a local college. You can either watch this video presentation about financial aid and the FAFSA form and filing process, as provided by a College Financial Aid Specialist: Financial Aid Help OR… You can also sign up for one of the future live workshops on the dates listed below. These Financial Aid nights aim to help you with the financial aid process at ALL Colleges (not just Carthage). Register online to receive the Zoom link, last-minute sign-ups welcome!

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.

• 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