HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!! Foreign exchange students need host families for the 26-27 school year. We have two students looking for placement: Nayra, 15, is from Andorra Spain. She enjoys cooking, gymnastics, dance, and would like to be a cheerleader. Jasper, 15, from Germany likes cross country, pets, badminton, movies, and family activities. The students' families pay all expenses and provide medical insurance. They speak English and want to learn about America. Contact Carrie asap for information at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com.
PRIDE & PREJUDICE MAY 1-3 AT PRISM ARTS CENTER!!! The KMHS 2026 Spring play is a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice! Full of distinct characters, sparkling wit and timeless romance that has never gone out of print, the story comes alive in a way old fans will love and those new to Austen will become fans. Join the story of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in the whirlwind world of the Bennet family and their friends; with definite "rom-com energy" and the fashion of Bridgerton this is a show you won't want to miss! The show runs May 1st and 2nd at 7pm and May 3rd at 2pm. Get your tickets now at https://kmstage.ludus.com.
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP TOMORROW APRIL 28TH AT 6PM!!! Join us in the KMHS library as our board members discuss school finance with State Representative Cindy Duchow. This event will be open to all residents interested in learning more about state funding, and will be followed by a regularly scheduled board meeting at 7pm.
MAGEE, WALES, EXPLORE BUCKET DRUMMING EVENT!!! Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 4:30-5:30pm at Wales Music Room & Gym. Come to Wales to bucket drum in the music room with our music teacher, Mrs. Cavanaugh! Please RSVP to schultzr@kmsd.edu.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER ACADEMY NOW!!! Course registration opens at 8am on Monday March 16th. Students will be able to choose four courses per day (with the exception of Moving on to Kindergarten). To accommodate more families and staffing demands we will again run two separate sessions lasting six weeks total. Session one will run June 15-July 24 (no classes 7/3). Students can attend the full six weeks or one session only if preferred. Session two classes will be a repeat of content and activities from session one, unless noted in the course description. We encourage new students interested in "trying" KM and meeting friends to sign up for Summer Academy. Check out courses and REGISTER NOW at kmsd.edu/SA!
CONNECT STUDENT PURSUES DANCE CAREER WHILE EXCELLING ACADEMICALLY!!! Lily Ryerson is demonstrating what it means to pursue excellence both in and out of the classroom. With remarkable balance and flexibility, she is thriving as a dancer while staying fully engaged in her academic journey through KM Connect. Our virtual academy provides the programming students need to follow their passions while maintaining a high-quality KM education, allowing Lily to focus on her dance career without compromising her future.
KM ORCHESTRA TRAVELS TO NEW YORK!!! KMHS Orchestras travelled to New York City to work with award winning conductors and watch unbeatable performances. They saw Hadestown on Broadway and watched a performance by the New York Philharmonic. Students were also able to tour the best sites in the city, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Radio City Music Hall, and many other locations! Students are looking to apply what they learned in New York to their own concert on May 12 at 7pm in the Prism Auditorium!
CONNECT STUDENT PURSUES DANCE CAREER WHILE EXCELLING ACADEMICALLY!!! Lily Ryerson is demonstrating what it means to pursue excellence both in and out of the classroom. With remarkable balance and flexibility, she is thriving as a dancer while staying fully engaged in her academic journey through KM Connect. Our virtual academy provides the programming students need to follow their passions while maintaining a high-quality KM education, allowing Lily to focus on her dance career without compromising her future.
KM AMONG BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION FOR 13TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!!! The NAMM Foundation is proud to recognize the Kettle Moraine School District as one of its 2026 Best Communities for Music Education. Now in its 27th year, the award recognizes schools and districts nationwide for their leadership in expanding equitable access to music education. KM has won this distinction 13 times! Thank you to all of our talented educators, students, and parents who support and contribute to KM's exceptional music program.
KMHS BAND WELCOMES HONOR FLIGHT!!! A small group of KMHS band students (grades 9-12) concluded a trip to Washington D.C. on Sunday. Longtime supporters of the Milwaukee-based Stars and Stripes Honor Flights, the KMHS band welcomed Wisconsin Veterans upon their arrival to Washington D.C. on Saturday morning, the band performed at Dulles International Airport for the welcome celebration. Students then greeted the Veterans (including those from the Vietnam and Korean conflicts and two Veterans from World War II) at the WWII Memorial near the Washington Monument. Two trumpet players from the US Army “Pershing’s Own” band played alongside KM band students. The band also attended a wreath-laying ceremony and the playing of 'Taps' at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Following the ceremony, the band received a private Q&A session from Staff Sergeant Wilson Childress of the Pershing's Own band and Arlington ceremonial trumpeter. Other trip highlights included a concert and military parade at the historic U.S. Marine Barracks, a visit to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum, and a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
PERFORM ECOLOGY IN ACTION!!! Jake Zuehl, a Master Naturalist from Landscapes for the Future, has joined our KM Perform Ecology in Action seminar as a Guest Artist. Over the next few weeks, he’ll be working with our 9th graders to unlock the secrets of the ecosystems right here on campus. Throughout the seminar, students will be analyzing aerial maps to see how land development impacts native plants, testing soil samples from various campus locations to sprout "hidden" seeds, and cultivating fungi. We recently kicked things off by collecting soil samples to see what’s hiding underground. So far, the microscopes have revealed a hidden world of teeny worms and tiny spiders! Thanks to Mr. Callies for sharing this story.
Community Craft Fair! The students from the Kettle Moraine Beyond 18 Transition Program are proud to announce their annual craft fair event in conjunction with many other area schools and programs. Proceeds will be used to enable students to participate in more community outings and expand their social skills. Hand-crafted by students.
When: Wednesday May 13th, 2026 from 10:00 - 1:00
Where: BrandyBrook Community Center
S11W29980 Summit Ave, Delafield, WI
Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese Food Truck will be on site for Food Purchases. Contact Leah Cuda - cudal@kmsd.edu if you have questions.
When: Wednesday May 13th, 2026 from 10:00 - 1:00
Where: BrandyBrook Community Center
S11W29980 Summit Ave, Delafield, WI
Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese Food Truck will be on site for Food Purchases. Contact Leah Cuda - cudal@kmsd.edu if you have questions.
WALES FAMILY FUN NIGHT MAY 15TH 5-6PM!!! Enjoy carnival games, cake walk, face paint, bounce house, silent auction, and more! Get your tickets now https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDjFmC1yWXIagwJPXv7pjn1GGPuDyfr3EDvJyvepmz7WJJKw/viewform?pli=1.
PROM TICKETS!!! Attention Junior & Seniors, due to student requests, ticket Sales for Prom will be extended to next week. Please stop in the Library to see Mrs. Tomczyk on Monday, April 27th or Tuesday, April 28th to purchase your prom ticket. Cost $100 (cash or check) or $103 (credit card). A reminder that a signed permission slip, located in the PROM Packet, is required to purchase a ticket. Additional copies of the PROM Packet can be picked up in the Library. Details: May 16th, at the Brookfield Conference Center, Dinner & Ice Cream Sundae Bar Included,Doors Open 6:45, Dance 7:00- 11:00
ALL ELEMENTARY EVENTS!!! As part of our restructuring, we have been encouraging elementary families to attend events at any of our schools. We have a number of fun events coming up through the end of the school year!
PERFORM CENTER STAGE!!! KM Perform welcomed Ryan McIntyre, also a KM Perform guest artist, to Classroom Centerstage this week. He makes music with a combination of tasteful, storytelling melodies and lyrics for fans of many different genres. Stay tuned after the performance for an interview with Ryan. You can watch the performance at https://youtu.be/EAvLjz1WT34?si=37YIs0XOC0V9o8QW. Thank you to Scott Curty for the photos.
KM PARENTS, PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR SCHOOL PERCEPTIONS SURVEY BY MAY 1ST!!! Each year, the Kettle Moraine School District reaches out to all staff, students, and families to better understand what is going well and where improvement is needed. Your feedback is valuable and is incorporated into our discussions and decisions. You should have received an email from School Perceptions with a specific link and access code from CUdermann@schoolperceptions.com. This survey is administered by School Perceptions, an independent education research firm, to ensure your feedback is confidential. If you have missed this communication, please check your junk mail. We hope to have all parents complete the survey to ensure their voices are heard!
MAGEE LEGACY PARTY MAY 28TH 6-9PM!!!! We hope you can join us to celebrate the legacy of Magee Elementary at a special end-of-year All School & Alumni Legacy Party on the Magee campus. The event will honor the community, and anyone who has been touched by this vibrant learning environment! The event will be May 28th from 6-9pm. and will include live music, rock wall, inflatables, activities, food trucks, fireworks, and more! For questions or to get involved in planning and volunteering, please email Mageepto1@gmail.com. We are still accepting RSVP's https://forms.gle/kUrvEcHHYqpCEEM59. Note, there will be no parking at Magee, but there will be a shuttle bus from St. Paul Parish.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY!!! Thank you to all of our administrative assistants at the school and district level for supporting our staff and students and keeping our schools running smoothly!
APRIL SHOWERS BRING CLEARANCE SALES!!! Stop into the Laser Locker from April 10 through May 28 to take advantage of low prices on T-shirts, selected sweatshirts, and clearance rack specials. Hours are on our website.
