WALES CAMPUS HOLDS ANNUAL FINE ARTS DAY!!! Wales and Explore students explored their creativity today in all facets of the arts, with activities in music, dance, juggling, drawing, and more!!! Walking through the building, one could hear everything from drums, singing, and cheers, to laughter and conversation! It was wonderful to watch students find their talents. Thank you to everyone who made this amazing day possible, and thank you Rachel Schultz for the great photos!
JR LASERS BASEBALL GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER!!! When: Saturday August 3rd, 2024 at Western Lakes Golf Club. Register by July 4th to be entered to win a foursome: http://kmbaseball.golfgenius.com.
Where: Western Lakes Golf Club
Time: 12:00 - Registration & Range
1:30 - Shotgun Start
6:30 - Social Hour w/ Live Music, Silent Auction & Raffle
7:30 - Saz's Buffet Dinner
Cost: $130 All Day OR $50 Dinner Only
This is our largest fundraiser of the year, providing team equipment!
KM SHOWCASE DRAWS LARGE CROWD!! We were thrilled when more than 100 families took time to attend the KM Showcase this year. We will continue to learn from the experience and expand this annual event! Thank you to the presenters for providing over 50 exhibits from all of our KM schools, clubs, teams, and activities. The demonstrations from computer science, Makerspace, robotics, and digital design were really engaging, and the art gallery of student work was impressive. We also want to thank our community partners: Avid Jewelry, Chick-fil-A, Culver's, Dockhounds, Mama Ds, MDs, and Pizza Guy for the generous contributions to our gift bags and prize drawing. Winners were drawn and notified yesterday and we have some very happy recipients!
KM ELEMENTARY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!! The theme was a night in Paris and more than 340 people were in attendance! There were lots of great activities including crafts, games, and of course the dance itself!! Thank you to Amanda Gill for organizing this fantastic event; to Chris Otto for DJing; and to the many KMHS students who volunteered.
IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THE KM SHOWCASE IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY!!!! PLEASE JOIN US NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT (2/21) FROM 5:30-7PM @KMHS!!! We have had so many exciting developments as the event gets closer. Many local businesses have provided raffle items and we have gift bags for students who attend. There will also be some great demonstrations in mountain biking, robotics, tech ed, design, MakerSpace, and many other areas. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools. Get a personalized tour and learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! We will have more than 30 athletic teams, clubs & activities presenting RSVP NOW to our Google form, or feel free to show up the night of the event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
KM EXPLORE DELIVERS VALENTINES TO KMHS STUDENTS!!!! Explore students made over 1200 Valentines and delivered them to every student, and a lot of staff members, at the high school today. It was really cute watching them get caught up in the act of giving as they shared their creations. The KMHS students appreciated the kind gesture and enjoyed the candy treats. Stay tuned for a Capturing KM video on this wonderful act of kindness!
KM EXPLORE BUILDS DOMES FOR OUTDOOR LEARNING!!!! Using grant money Mrs. Shaver received from a Kohl Fellowship, the Pioneers built an outside dome that will allow all of Wales’ campus to learn outside - even in the winter. The Pioneers presented at the Village Town Hall to get permission, then they built it. The dome will be used for small group instruction, reading, meetings, conferences, and lots of other learning opportunities.
KM TOTALS UP A BIG WIN AT THE MATH 24 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT!!!! All twelve of our students did amazingly well and represented KM in a way that made us proud!
5th Grade (back row): Aaron S., Evan G. (3rd place), Emmie D., Hadley B. (2nd place), Easton J. (5th place), and Landen B. 4th Grade (front row): Sawyer T. (4th place), Logan R., Zane O. (3rd place), Aiden H. (1st place), Parker H., and Owen W. (2nd place). KM brought home 7 out of the 12 trophies.
ANNUAL LOVE BEING A LASER SALE AT LASER LOCKER FEB 15-29!!! Get some great KM Gear during this fantastic sale! SPEND $25-$49 - SAVE $5, SPEND $50-$74 - SAVE $10, SPEND $75 - $125 SAVE $15, SPEND OVER $125 - SAVE $20. SALE DAYS: Thursday, February 15: Noon – 4:00pm, Friday, February 16: Noon – 4:00pm, Wednesday, February 21: 4:00pm – 7:30pm, Thursday, February 22: Noon – 4:00pm. Stop in during the KM Showcase with extended hours until 7:30 pm!!
WISCONSIN SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!! Take a moment to thank your driver! According to the Wisconsin School Bus Association, “In Wisconsin, there are more than 12,000 school bus drivers that safely transport more than 400,000 students to and from school, traveling nearly 144 million miles a year." KMSD appreciates our partners at Dousman Transport Company!
FEBRUARY 15TH IS NATIONAL SRO DAY!!!! Our student resource officers, Officer Sonenberg and Officer Catania, are a huge part of our KM Family. They are also an instrumental force in maintaining school safety, culture and structure. Both have been involved in important initiatives to protect students from online predators, bullying, and harmful substances. We are so grateful for their presence in our schools! Please give them a pat on the back Thursday!!
KM GLOBAL HOSTS PARENTS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16TH 6-8PM!!! Make those dinner reservations and start planning something special for Valentine's Day! This annual fundraiser provides a night of fun for kids ages 5-11 while giving parents a little time to celebrate too! Global students will provide games, crafts, and snacks. This is a great opportunity for kids to play with classmates and make new friends. All proceeds are being donated to the Women's Center of Waukesha. $15 (includes crafts and snacks) Contact Chase Messmann at messcha@kmsd.edu with any questions or register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8U7SpWclljf4RJULxLruMOMy2SRfYsjCFLVXf8dlsslBqvQ/viewform
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 3rd ANNUAL SHOOT FOR A CURE!!! Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 1:00 – 2:30pm at Kettle Moraine High School / West Gym. Led by Kettle Moraine Varsity Coach Brian Richert, the KM Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams will host a skills and drills clinic for 3-8th grade boys and girls. This event will include fun games and drills for all-level players. This is a fundraiser to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization devoted to funding critical research to treat and cure blood cancers. The KM Varsity teams are doing their part to support this cause – and all proceeds of this event will go directly to LLS Wisconsin. Suggested donation amount is $25, which can be paid online click here. or at the event. To sign up now for the Shoot for a Cure, click here https://forms.gle/34a61tuZVpcv6SvT8
KM OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS MONDAY 2/5!!! If you are interested in enrolling in the Kettle Moraine School District, it is important to know that we accept students from all over the region (and 6-12 students from all over the state through our virtual charter). If you are looking for an award-winning, top-tier educational experience, consider the many choices at KMSD. We have five elementary schools (including a K-5 charter), a state-of-the-art middle school, and an amazing high school with pathways for every student (including five charter schools that allow them to pursue their interests). Learn more at the KM SHOWCASE on 2/21 @KMHS from 5:30-7pm. It is our most comprehensive event to learn more about the many options in the Kettle Moraine School District. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including a broad range of career pathways and educational choices. Watch video tours of our elementary and middle schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on our many athletic teams, clubs & activities! Participate in interactive games and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the great things that are happening in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform. If you'd like additional information please visit our website at www.kmsd.edu. For enrollment information, contact Kristi Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu or visit www.kmsd.edu/enroll.
KMMS BAND, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR STUDENTS TOUR KM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS!!!! This great activity allows elementary students to see the various groups perform and learn more about participating in music themselves when they get to middle school. It was facilitated by Mrs. Kuehn), Mrs. Weber, Mr. Martin & Mrs. Hassemer. We love activities that bring KM students of all ages together!
KM EXPLORE INFORMATION NIGHT WILL BE HELD TONIGHT AT 6PM!! We expect the roads will be fine by mid-day and the Information Night will go on! This event is a great opportunity for families interested in learning more about Explore. This presentation will explain our free public charter. It will also allow you to see our school and multi-age classrooms. There will also be a "See It Live" event on Thursday Jan. 25th at 10:00 am where interested families can observe classrooms during school hours. For more information on enrollment or KM Explore, visit these links!
ADVANCE TICKET SALES OPPORTUNITY!! We will be promoting this in conjunction with the DockHounds next month, but wanted to give our KM Community advance options to purchase tickets. KM Day at the DockHounds will be May 22, 2024 at 6:35 pm. Join us as the Lake Country DockHounds take on the Milwaukee Milkmen at WBC Park. This will be a fun night to celebrate with your KM Community, show your support, and watch a great game against Milwaukee! For every ticket sold, $3 will be donated back to the district. As extra incentive, KM, Arrowhead, and Oconomowoc will be competing for an additional $1/ticket by selling the most tickets through the link below for their respective night. Get your tickets now!!! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Kettlemoraine
STELLMACHER NAMED WASBO SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE YEAR!!!
KM CFO John Stellmacher was awarded Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) 2024 School Business Manager of the Year today at their State Convention. The ceremony, held at the Milwaukee Hilton, drew school superintendents and business managers from across the state. A former WASBO President, and critical advocate for educational funding, Stellmacher has been a leader in Wisconsin education. Stellmacher is a frequent presenter at both WASBO and WASB conferences. He mentors countless business managers and provides instrumental support to the Southeast Wisconsin Schools Alliance (SWSA), advising on fiscal solvency and providing quality education efficiently.
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – 2/21 FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. It is our most comprehensive event to learn more about the many options in the Kettle Moraine School District. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including a broad range of career pathways and educational choices. Watch video tours of our Elementary and Middle Schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the great things that are happening in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
KMSD RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!!!!!
New registrations for RESIDENTS start today, January 18th, 2024. New Student Registration should not be confused with the annual registration that occurs every summer for students who completed the previous year at a KMSD school. Back-to-school registration for existing students can be found within Campus Parent Portal accounts beginning late July. For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu or go to our enrollment page at https://district.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll.
Registration for NON RESIDENTS will open February 5th, 2024 on DPI's website: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment.
For more information on open enrollment contact Jenny Godin at jenny@kmsd.edu. There is also extensive enrollment information and links on our website at https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll.
