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!
Applications for the Spring 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
- February 13 – No School, Professional Development Day
- February 16 – No School, President’s Day
FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Attention Current RLHS 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Families: Re-enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year opens February 2! Please review the attached document for important details on the re-enrollment process for both Private Pay and Racine Parental Choice Program (RPCP) students.
SENIORS
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.
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!
Here are volunteer spots that still need to be filled for this week
Tuesday February 10th: Concessions – 2 people from 5:15 – 7:00pm, Admission Gate – 1 person from 6:30 – 7:45pm
Saturday February 14th: Admission Gate – 1 person from 12:30 – 2:00pm; Scoreboard – 1 person at 12:45pm; Scorebook – 1 person at 12:45pm; Admission Gate – 1 person from 2:00 – 3:30pm; Scorebook – 1 person at 2:15pm; Concessions – 1 person from 2:30 – 4:00pm; Admission Gate – 2 people from 3:30 – 4:45pm; Concessions – 3 people from 4:00 – 5:30pm. To sign up, just follow this link: Winter Sign Up.
Just a reminder to our students who are attending games, all students should show their school ID when checking in at the Admission Gate. If you do not have your school ID, you will need to wait at the Admission Gate until the Game Manager can verify that you are a Racine Lutheran Student. Martin Luther and Racine St. Catherine’s also has the policy that all students entering their events must have a school ID including their opponents schools. So please keep your school ID on you when attending Athletic Events.
It is time to get ready for Spring 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:
- A physical exam is required of all student-athletes for the first and third year of high school participation. OR
- An alternate year card is required of all student-athletes for the second and fourth year of high school participation.
- Sign and return the Lutheran High Athletics Agreement 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.
- 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.
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 is required.
Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
- Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: Winter Sign Up.
- Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
- 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 me and I 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!
Seniors – keep applying for those $cholarships
Watch the due dates – each one is different. Please continue checking the Guidance Office Google Classroom for dozens of scholarship opportunities – new ones are added often!
Senior Parents!
Did you know that your students have access to dozens of $cholarship opportunities in the Guidance Office Google Classroom! Remind them to keep applying!!
Concordia University St. Paul offers Direct Admission for ALL RLHS graduates
This new Direct Admission Program guarantees admission to all graduates of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) high schools into any of CSP’s undergraduate programs, both on campus and online, effective immediately for Fall 2026 enrollment. See Mrs. Juga for more information.
Student Exchange Opportunity in Japan – INFO MEETING TUESDAY 2/10
The Racine Sister City Planning Commission is offering opportunities for high school students to travel to Oiso, Japan and stay with a host family during summer break of 2026. Learn more at their informational meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30pm in the Community Room at the Racine Public Library. For more information, contact sistercity@cityofracine.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.
As required by DPI, we are providing you with the access to the current report cards, as well as education options in our area. The report cards are attached. Here are the links.
