Kettle Moraine School District

CAMP INVENTION!!! SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY! This program is presented in partnership with the Kettle Moraine School District Community Education office. Registration is limited to only students of Kettle Moraine School District. Camp Invention is open to rising K - 6th graders, with campers grouped by grade. It will be held at Cushing Elementary School July 27 - 31 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The cost is $310 before the discount (Save $25 with code FUN25 if you book by March 31st). Register at INVENT.ORG/CISAVE.

BLESSINGS IN A BOX!!! Leah in 8th grade Design and Build class at Kettle Moraine Middle School designed and built a "Blessing Box". Students were challenged to find a community partner to help for their capstone projects and Leah chose to install the Blessing Box at Mount Mary College. Leah's product acts as a pantry for staff and students to donate to and take from when needed. Her design incorporates Mount Mary colors and blue angel imagery. This project is a great example of Leah's kind heart, persistence, and excellent STEM skills. Photo by Jen Janviere.

THIS WEEK - DISCOVER CUSHING - BE A STAR!!! New to the Cushing community or thinking about enrolling at Cushing Elementary? We’d love to meet you! Join us for an informal tour and information night on Wednesday, March 4 at 5PM. This is a relaxed, welcoming opportunity to: Explore our school and see our learning spaces up close. Ask questions about Cushing and the upcoming school year. Meet our staff and start building connections before school begins. Whether your child is already enrolled or you’re just beginning to explore what makes Cushing such a special place, we can’t wait to welcome you and share our school community with you. RSVP today to let us know you’re coming at www.kmsd.edu/cushing-rsvp. We hope to see you there!

KM LASERS FAST PITCH!!! Join the Kettle Moraine Lasers Fast Pitch Softball Family!
Ready to hit the diamond as the weather warms up? The Kettle Moraine Lasers Fast Pitch Softball Club is looking for a few more players to round out our 2026 rosters! We have limited immediate openings on our U8 team (players born Sept 2016 – Aug 2018) and one final spot on our U10 older team (players born Sept 2014 – Aug 2015). Whether your U8 daughter is playing fast pitch softball for the first time, or your daughter is looking to take her game to the next level, our program focuses on fundamental development and a positive team experience. Please visit kmlfc.com to register for a tryout or email us directly at kmfastpitch1@gmail.com for more information. After registering a club member we will reach out to discuss next steps. See you on the diamond!

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER WEEK!!! Thank you to our social workers for all of the amazing support you provide our students and families.

FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS!!! March 13th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Dousman Elementary, KM will be holding a free preschool screening facilitated by the District's Early Childhood Team. Children participate in a variety of play-based activities to assess communication, gross and fine motor skills, social/ emotional development, and pre-academic skills. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's development, or simply want to gain a better understanding of how they are doing, Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7AWbvjzEH7xAWxKEdy00MibPc0hZomIPGwxX-OEc1bL6AgQ/viewform or contact Sarai Wittig wittigs@kmsd.edu with questions. This is a great opportunity to determine if your child would qualify for early childhood services in the district.

JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING KMHS CAMPUS INFO NIGHT!!! Join us for upcoming information nights to explore the exceptional options available on the KMHS Campus. No other district in the state offers five unique high schools on one connected campus. KMHS offers a wide range of courses and career pathways, including IT, health sciences, culinary arts, construction, architecture, the arts, and more. 

WALES CAMPUS PTO NIGHT OUT AT ELLAS MARCH 19TH 3-9PM!!!

WALES/EXPLORE PTO FUNDRAISER TONIGHT AT TEXAS ROADHOUSE!!! Support Wales Elementary Campus PTO by presenting this flyer to the Waukesha, WI location from 3-9PM and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Wales Elementary Campus PTO!

ALL ELEMENTARY EVENT SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW!!!! We are conducting a survey of elementary families to determine their interest in All Elementary Events prior to the coming school year. Participating in events at other elementary schools gives students and families the opportunity to visit our campuses, connect with new friends, and learn more about the many programs and experiences our district offers. Our PTOs are partnering with district administration to plan shared events for all elementary families. This survey will help us understand interest and gather feedback on ways we can bring our school communities together and support a smooth, positive transition for 2026–27. Please complete the survey by 2/27 at https://forms.gle/ELWv8WQcTZ9huypa9.

KM COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW!! Our planning team is making wonderful progress on the new Community Center at the Magee Campus and will start offering programming for the 2026-27 school year. As part of this process, we are looking for input from our KM Community on offerings and schedules that most appeal to you. Please visit: kmsd.edu/ccsurvey to complete the Community Center survey by February 27th. This survey is open to everyone, residents and non-residents of all ages, who may be interested in utilizing the Community Center. Pre-school, senior and adult programming are an important part of this planning, so please share this link with family and friends who do not currently have children in school. Community vitality thrives when learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. At Kettle Moraine, we see education as a lifelong journey—one that is enriched by recreation, connection, and shared experiences across generations. By intentionally designing programs that meet real community needs, we are creating spaces where learning feels natural, accessible, and welcoming. That belief is shaping the vision for the new KM Community Center at the Magee Campus.

HELLO GIRLS KM PERFORM MUSICAL!!! February 26 - 28th at 7pm and March 1 at 2pm in the KMHS Prism Arts Center. Before women were allowed to fight, they fought to be heard. Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance presents The HELLO GIRLS, a powerful new American musical based on the true story of America’s first women soldiers - WWI telephone operators whose service went unrecognized for decades. This is an inspiring true story of courage, service, and voices that changed history. Tickets on sale now: kmsd.booktix.com.

KMHS BEST BUDDIES IS SPREADING THE WORD!!! Spread the Word is a Special Olympics campaign focused on promoting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Formerly known as "Spread the Word to End the Word," it evolved to focus on creating inclusive environments in schools, workplaces, and communities. The campaign urges people to pledge respect and take action against exclusion.

BOOSTER CLUB BASKET RAFFLE!!! Support KMHS Booster Club!We have many amazing baskets, you can purchase tickets for. Each ticket is $20. You can purchase multiple tickets per basket if you would like. This is a virtual raffle and you do not need to be present to win a basket. Tickets will be available until April 3rd. Winners will be drawn on April 8th and contacted to come pick up their basket. Purchase your tickets now! https://givebutter.com/kmhs-booster-club-basket-raffle-2026-skghr6

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM MARCH 4TH AT 6PM!!! Meet the candidates for the Kettle Moraine School District school board race which will be decided on April 7th. Jay Crouse (incumbent), Amy Richards (incumbent), and Katie Grillaert (challenger) will answer questions and share their vision for education with the KM Community.

GRAB SOME GEAR FROM THE LASER LOCKER!!! Get your spirit wear for the girls and boys basketball playoffs on Friday and state wrestling tournament this weekend in Madison!

INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE!!! Spend the day looking for treasures and get a jump on the rummage sale season! KM varsity dance will be holding an indoor rummage sale March 6-8 from 9am-3pm at Brandybrook Community Center. They will be accepting cash and Venmo and all proceeds will go to the varsity dance team.

MONDAY TO BECOME ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL AT KMHS!!! We are pleased to announce that Jeremy Monday, current principal of Dousman Elementary School, has been appointed as one of two Associate Principals at Kettle Moraine High School. He will fill an existing position beginning in July 2026. Monday brings nearly 30 years of experience in education. He has led Dousman Elementary School for the past 12 years. Monday holds a Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (grades 6–12) and a Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. He also earned his Principal license and Curriculum & Instruction Director license from Alverno University.

KM SELECTS NEW SROs!!! KM Kettle Moraine is pleased to welcome two dedicated professionals as our new Student Resource Officers. James Briesemeister joins us following 25 years with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department. During his career, he proudly served on the Tactical Enforcement Unit, Motor Unit, and Honor Guard, and completed Crisis Intervention, Tactical EMS, and Active Shooter Training. After filling in for Jamie, he shared that stepping into the School Resource Officer role was an easy decision, having been impressed by his interactions with KM students and staff at the high school, sporting events, prom, and parades. He looks forward to beginning this new chapter with the Kettle Moraine community. Deputy Briesemeister is married, has a teenage son, and coaches youth sports. Joining him is Jesus Rosa, who has been with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department since 2020. He served one year as a correctional officer before becoming a road deputy in 2021. As a SWAT team negotiator with Crisis Intervention Training, Officer Rosa brings strong communication skills and a thoughtful approach to de-escalation and conflict resolution. He also serves as a Spanish translator for his department, helping connect with a broader community of families. A wrestling coach, he is passionate about mentoring youth and promoting discipline, respect, and teamwork. Officer Rosa shared that he is proud to bring these experiences together to help create a safe, supportive, and positive school environment for KM. We also extend our gratitude to Deputy Jamie Soneberg, who will retire July 1, and congratulate Alyssa Cattani on her promotion to Lieutenant. Officer Rosa has been serving in the role on an interim basis during this transition. Please join us in welcoming Officers Briesemeister and Rosa to Kettle Moraine.