GET SOME WARM KM GEAR FOR TONIGHT'S EVENTS!!! The laser locker is open until 4pm.
FIRST WEEK OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL!!! It is always exciting to welcome students back and introduce them to a new year of learning. KMHS and KMMS students were already delving into their courses on the first day and barely looked up for photos! This year, we hope to reinforce a culture of One KM. We encourage middle and high school students to become more involved in our KM Community by attending upcoming events, joining the many clubs and athletic opportunities we offer, getting involved in volunteering, and making new friends. There is so much to experience and explore in our district!
FIRST WEEK OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!! It is always exciting to welcome students back and introduce them to a new year of learning. This year, we are really leaning into a culture of One KM. We encourage all of our KM families to explore other schools, schedule tours, meet the staff, talk with families, and attend events at each of our locations. With over 90 square miles, our district is spread out geographically, making our schools feel somewhat isolated from the broader KM Community. As students transition to new schools, whether that be another elementary for 26-27 or to middle and high school, we want them to feel confident in their surroundings. Please visit kmsd.edu/restructure to learn more about the new elementary boundaries and find upcoming events at other schools.
YOUTH CHEER CLINIC!!! Hosted by the Kettle Moraine High School Cheerleaders, the clinic will take place Tuesday September 30th and Thursday October 2nd from 5:30 - 7:00pm with check in to begin at 5:15pm each day. The performance will be at the Varsity Football game on Friday October 3rd, 2025, with check in to begin at 6:30pm at the KMHS Varsity Softball Field - Adonis Fields Softball Complex. Athletes will receive a t-shirt, poms, and bow with their registration. Admission for the Varsity Football game on Friday October 3rd will be included for the athletes registered. Please see the sign up for further details! Registration is open NOW at https://givebutter.com/vGx6NE.
MY VIEW BUS TRACKING APP AVAILABLE MID-SEPTEMBER!!! Dousman Transport has notified us that their Zonar My View bus tracking app will be available for families in mid-September. It takes some time to determine which buses will remain on a given route. Watch your email for a KM Alert next month, sharing specific instructions and log in information.
REGISTER FOR KM WRESTLING CLUB!!! Sign up now and gain valuable skills and experience https://kettlemorainewrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/481510218. All practices are held at KMHS in the wrestling room starting on November 17th for Intermediate and Advanced, regardless of grade. Beginner practices start on December 1st. Beginner Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30. Intermediate Schedule: K-4th Grade - Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30, 5th-8th Grade - Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30. Advanced Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30. Note: Monday and Wednesday practices will start with a strength & conditioning circuit before practices begins at 6:30. Contact kmwrestlingclub@gmail.com or (262) 490-1140 to learn more about which group is appropriate or ask additional questions. The conclusion of the regular season is the first week in March. Post Season: Post season will continue through Wisconsin Team and Individual Youth State wrestling tournaments during the month of March. Fall Open Mat Nights: Fall Open Mat Nights are held every Wednesday starting on September 10th in the high school wrestling room from 6:30 to 7:30, and are open to all registered wrestlers 3rd to 8th grade. We'll have a structured session available, that includes conditioning, technique, live wresting and games. The SportsEngine mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices, and can be found on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. All wrestling club information, including changes to practices and/or available tournaments, will be managed through SportsEngine.
FIRST DAY 9TH GRADE AND NEW TO KMHS!!! The KMHS Campus welcomed their incoming 9th graders and new to KM students yesterday. These early start days give 5K, 6th, 9th grade, and new to KM 6-12 students an opportunity to get acclimated and experience their first half day in smaller cohorts. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at school on Tuesday September 2nd after the Labor Day weekend!!
STOCK UP ON LASER LOCKER GEAR WHEN SCHOOL STARTS NEXT WEEK!!!
NEW KMMS TRAFFIC PATTERNS!!! During drop off/pickup times entrance is on Hwy 67 utilizing the new Laser Trail. There will be NO ENTRY to the campus from Ottawa Ave. during drop off and pick up times. Access from Ottawa Ave. will only be allowed while school is in session. The vehicle pattern keeps bus traffic and parent/guardian traffic separate for safety reasons. Student drop off and pick up for KMMS is now located by the cafeteria doors.
NEW DOUSMAN TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR!!! Drop off/pickup entrance is on Hwy 67 utilizing the new Laser Trail. There will be NO ENTRY from Ottawa Ave. during drop off and pick up times. Access from Ottawa Ave. will only be allowed while school is in session. The vehicle pattern keeps bus traffic and parent/guardian traffic separate for safety reasons. The location for parent/guardian drop off has not changed, just how you access the parking lot.
FIRST DAY OF 5K AT WALES!!! Principal Balzer greeted a very excited group of new kindergarteners yesterday as they arrived at school. These early start days give 5K, 6th, 9th grade, and new to KM 6-12 students an opportunity to get acclimated and experience their first half day in smaller cohorts. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at school on Tuesday September 2nd after the Labor Day weekend!!
ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASHES CELEBRATE ONE KM!! This year, we are encouraging all of our 4K-5 families to enjoy events at any of our elementary schools. We hope families were able to enjoy at least one of the elementary back to school bashes last night, as this is always a fun way for students to reconnect with friends and teachers and get excited about the new school year! To learn about additional upcoming events, visit kmsd.edu/restructure!
NEW STUDENTS WELCOME!!! Ruby is visiting the District Office today and helped herself to a copy of the KM Communicator. We always enjoy sharing our stories with the community. Thank you Ruby for your interest in KM!
KMHS CAMPUS STAFF MEMBERS FEATURED IN FREEMAN AS THEY PROMOTE NEW BOOK!!! Michael Weber and Brian Zeiler are releasing another delightful fantasy novel for their young readers, entitled Finish the Mission. Both authors are educators at the KMHS Campus. Michael Weber teaches high school history, creative writing, and film while Brian Zeiler teaches high school English, guided reading, creative writing, and science fiction. Pre-orders are open now, with a Fall 2025 release, at https://www.orangehatpublishing.com/product/finish-the-mission/. The book release party is on October 24th at Delafield Brewhaus, and will feature a band, food, art from the novel, and a book signing. All are welcome! Read more in the Waukesha Freeman at https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/km-teachers-turn-longtime-passion-into-ya-fantasy-novel/article_9342c5dc-1c03-5e24-9689-0f8deb12d9a8.html
ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASHES CELEBRATE ONE KM!! As the district plans to combine four elementary schools into three for the 26-27 school year, we have extended many events to all of our 4K-5 families district-wide! This will begin with our Back to School Bashes on August 27th. You can stop in at Magee and Cushing from 4:30 - 6:30pm and Dousman and Wales from 5:30-7:00pm. We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities to experience each of our KM schools, meet staff members, and make new friends! Creating pathways for students and families to transition gradually throughout the year will build confidence and ease the anxiety that often accompanies change. We also hope to cultivate a more connected KM Community and bring families together. To learn more about each of our schools, you can visit their websites using the school dropdown at kmsd.edu and use the events icon at the top of the menu to see what is happening throughout the year. We will also have a list of events for all of our schools on our restructure page at kmsd.edu/restructure!
NO SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 1ST!! 5K, 6TH GRADERS, 9TH GRADERS, AND NEW-TO-KMMS AND KMHS STUDENTS WILL HAVE A HALF DAY ON AUGUST 28TH AND NO SCHOOL ON THE 29TH! THE FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT. 2ND.
KMHS CAMPUS STAFF MEMBERS PROMOTE NEW BOOK!!! Finish the Mission by Michael Weber and Brian Zeiler are releasing another delightful fantasy novel for their young readers. Both authors are educators at the KMHS Campus. Michael Weber teaches high school history, creative writing, and film while Brian Zeiler teaches high school English, guided reading, creative writing, and science fiction. Pre-orders are open now, with a Fall 2025 release, at https://www.orangehatpublishing.com/product/finish-the-mission/. The book release party is on October 24th at Delafield Brewhaus, and will feature a band, food, art from the novel, and a book signing. All are welcome!
KMMS, KMHS NEW STUDENT AND KM 5K ORIENTATION – AUGUST 28TH!!! This is a great opportunity for all 5K, 6TH, 9TH GRADE, AND 6-12 NEW TO KM STUDENTS to better acquaint themselves, meet their teachers, and make new friends. THE FIRST FULL DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT. 2ND AND THERE IS NO SCHOOL AUG. 29TH OR SEPT. 1ST!!!
KM GIRLS GOLF RANKED 10TH IN STATE BY GOLF COACHES ASSOCIATION OF WI!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW) is the professional organization of WIAA member school golf coaches. Each year, their members vote on the most promising teams in the state. This year, KM girls made the top ten ranking for division one! The GCAW also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors.
NEW LASER LOCKER HOURS!!! STOCK UP NOW!
