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!
Parents and families are welcome to join us for our Honors Convocation. It will be held on Thursday, May 14 from 8:45-9:30 am.
Please make sure all fees have been paid and all textbooks, locks, and school equipment are turned in (especially Seniors). Diplomas will not be issued nor records sent if there are any outstanding obligations.
Graduation is on Saturday, May 23 at 10am. It is a ticketed event. Tickets were sent home with Seniors last week.
The schedule for the final week of school is below. Any pre-planned absences should have already been submitted and rescheduled exams worked out with teachers.
SEMESTER 2 FINALS WEEK
- Monday, May 18, 2026
- 7:20-10:30 Finals study day
- All students are welcome to attend to prepare for finals. Teachers have made requests for students who need to attend this study session.
- Buses will pick up at 10:30
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- 7:20-7:25 a.m. Announcements and Devotions
- 7:25-8:45 a.m. Period 1 Final
- 8:55-10:15 a.m. Period 2 Final
- 10:25-10:30 Closing announcements and Prayer
- 10:30-11:50 Period 3 Final
- 11:50-1:00 Food Trucks for lunch
- Buses will pick up at 1:00
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- 7:20-7:25 a.m. Announcements and Devotions
- 7:25-8:45 a.m. Period 4 Final
- 8:55-10:15 a.m. Period 5 Final
- 10:25-10:30 Closing announcements and Prayer
- 10:30-11:50 Period 6 Final
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- 7:20-7:25 a.m. Announcements and Devotions
- 7:25-8:45 a.m. Period 7 Final
- 8:55-9:00 Closing announcements and Prayer
- 9:00-10:20 Period 8 Final
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!
The Racine Lutheran Trap Team is hosting a Dine-out Fundraiser this Wednesday and Thursday with Marco’s Pizza. See the flyers for information on how to order.

Senior spring athletes need to turn in a $100 uniform deposit to Mr. Shaffer. It will be returned once the uniform is returned at the end of the season. It must be paid to receive your diploma.
Transportation – We are not able to get a school bus to transport our students to their athletic events until 5:00pm at the earliest. When spring athletic events start at 4:30pm, that makes transportation very difficult to book. If you would like to help with carpooling some of the student-athletes to their games, please contact Mr. Shaffer. Girls Soccer and Softball are the two biggest sports in spring that use carpooling to get to some away events. But every now and then JV Baseball, Baseball, and Track might need some help. Again, if you are interested and available to help us out, please contact Mr. Shaffer at sshaffer@racinelutheran.org.
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.
*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!
Dual-Credit Courses for Next Year:
Current JUNIORS and SOPHOMORES interested in taking 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 in the Guidance Office Google Classroom.
TRAVEL NEWS
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.