SCORE SOME KM GEAR AT THE LASER LOCKER THIS MONTH!!!
EVEN MORE HOMECOMING PARADE!!! We are so fortunate to have wonderful volunteer photographers like Roger Olson and Mike Brickl who attend our KM events and share their beautiful work with us. Thanks Roger for this installment of parade photos!
HOMECOMING GAME!!! Special thanks to Roger Olson for sharing these amazing photos from the field prior to the game!
YOUTH GIRLS BASKETBALL CONCESSIONS MANAGER NEEDED!!! Kettle Moraine is looking for a reliable, organized individual to serve as Concessions Manager for LCGBA league days. This is a paid Kettle Moraine School District employee position, not a volunteer role. Applicants must be 16+ and pass a general employment background check. This could be a great opportunity for a high school student with a strong sense of responsibility, an interest in business or involvement in DECA, as well as an adult looking for a part-time opportunity. The position pays $16/hour and requires availability from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. on Nov. 8, Nov. 22, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, Jan. 17, Jan. 24 and Feb. 7, along with some weekday time to prepare for league days and coordinate with the KM Booster Club.
The Concessions Manager will work directly with LCGBA League Director Amber Finger and will be responsible for ordering and maintaining food and beverage inventory, coordinating volunteer sign-ups and tracking volunteer hours, maintaining accurate cash and credit card records, preparing and serving food, and learning to operate equipment such as the slushie maker, pizza oven, popcorn machine, hot dog steamer and coffee makers. A key part of the role is managing volunteers on game days by communicating with new volunteers, assigning roles and helping ensure the concessions area runs smoothly throughout the day. This is a great opportunity for the right person to develop valuable communication, organization and leadership skills while gaining hands-on experience in a busy business operation.
The Concessions Manager will work directly with LCGBA League Director Amber Finger and will be responsible for ordering and maintaining food and beverage inventory, coordinating volunteer sign-ups and tracking volunteer hours, maintaining accurate cash and credit card records, preparing and serving food, and learning to operate equipment such as the slushie maker, pizza oven, popcorn machine, hot dog steamer and coffee makers. A key part of the role is managing volunteers on game days by communicating with new volunteers, assigning roles and helping ensure the concessions area runs smoothly throughout the day. This is a great opportunity for the right person to develop valuable communication, organization and leadership skills while gaining hands-on experience in a busy business operation.
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK!!! Thank you to all of the Dousman Transport staff and our KM drop off and pick up supervisors for the incredible work you do to keep our students safe.
KMMS CROSS COUNTRY!!! The kids competed in the rain earlier in the week and brought the thunder! A great time was had by all.
MORE PARADE PHOTOS!!! Thanks to Mike Brickl for the amazing photos of the Homecoming parade and for always being so generous with his time and talent!
HOMECOMING PARADE!!! Thank you to our KM Community for coming out in full force tonight for homecoming. The crowd was amazing and we so appreciate all of the parents, club advisors, coaches, and volunteers who helped to supervise this perfect night. GO LASERS!!!!!
TRAILBLAZER INDUCTION!!! Three Kettle Moraine graduates were inducted into the Trailblazer Hall of Fame, recognizing alumni who exemplify excellence and impact.
Dr. Mary Lynn Roth Hook ’75 has dedicated her nursing career to improving patient care through research, evidence-based practice and innovation, sharing her work nationally and internationally.
Heather Nelson ’87 is President and CEO of Spring Bank, where she has helped finance more than 100 startups and countless small businesses while mentoring entrepreneurs and women in business.
Robert “Bob” Winter ’93 is an entrepreneur, world traveler and endurance athlete who has explored more than 110 countries and completed all six Abbott World Marathon Majors.
We are proud to celebrate these exceptional alumni and their lasting impact and appreciate the advice they provided our students.
Dr. Mary Lynn Roth Hook ’75 has dedicated her nursing career to improving patient care through research, evidence-based practice and innovation, sharing her work nationally and internationally.
Heather Nelson ’87 is President and CEO of Spring Bank, where she has helped finance more than 100 startups and countless small businesses while mentoring entrepreneurs and women in business.
Robert “Bob” Winter ’93 is an entrepreneur, world traveler and endurance athlete who has explored more than 110 countries and completed all six Abbott World Marathon Majors.
We are proud to celebrate these exceptional alumni and their lasting impact and appreciate the advice they provided our students.
HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN!!! King Nico Yttre and Queen Mia Gray were crowned today at the pep rally! We also had our totals for the week's festivities and the Seniors came out on top!
TODDLER DAY!!! On Thursday, October 15, the Kettle Moraine High School Child Development class hosted a Toddler Daycare Simulation, welcoming local parents and their toddlers into the classroom for an immersive learning experience. High school students designed and facilitated hands-on activities aligned with the four primary areas of childhood development: social/emotional, language, physical, and intellectual. The event was a tremendous success, offering students a valuable opportunity to apply their coursework in a practical, real-world setting.
CLASSROOM CENTERSTAGE IS BACK!!! KM Perform's Classroom Centerstage Season 2 Lineup is ready! Produced by KM Perform students, each episode will be published directly to our YouTube channel. Subscribe today to catch every release: https://www.youtube.com/@KMPerformStudios
KMMS BEST BUDDIES PUMPKIN PAINTING!!! Best Buddies had a fantastic Thursday afternoon painting pumpkins! Special thanks to our KMHS Best Buddies for coming to help out, and to Cozy Nook Farm for providing the pumpkins for our 3rd consecutive year. We love our local community partners!
CUSHING CELEBRATES HOMECOMING!!! Cushing students got into the HOCO spirit with dress up days this week. Monday was PJ & Stuffie Day. Tuesday was Match with a Friend Day. Wednesday was Teacher/Student Swap Day, and today was Anything But a Backpack Day. Tomorrow EVERYONE will be sporting their KM colors!
YOUTH GIRLS FOOTBALL CLOSES FIRST SEASON!!! Kettle Moraine girls in 5th–8th grades took part in our first-ever Youth Girls Flag Football program this season, with 43 girls competing across three teams. Kettle Moraine joined Pewaukee, Muskego and Mukwonago for a season of competition, teamwork and fun. Congratulations to all of the girls, and thank you to the coaches and families who helped create this new opportunity. We look forward to offering Youth Girls Flag Football again next year!
SENIORS TAKE POWDERPUFF CHAMPIONSHIP!! After beating the Freshman, the Senior girls edged past the Sophomores 20-14 in a battle for the Powderpuff Championship. The Seniors were pretty salty about their loss last year and came in with attitude. Captain Laser also made his first appearance! Watch for a Capturing KM Video later today in our Laser Focused Newsletter email for interviews with the players, coaches, and officials. Special thanks to Mike Brickl for the fantastic photos!!
DALE ZABEL MIDWEST FACILITY DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR!!! Congratulations to Kettle Moraine’s Dale Zabel, who has been named the 2026 Midwest Facility Director of the Year! This award recognizes an exceptional school facilities leader whose vision, dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence make a lasting difference for students, staff, and the community. Dale’s leadership in creating safe, efficient, and supportive learning environments—and his focus on both day-to-day operations and long-term planning—has made a meaningful impact throughout Kettle Moraine. We are proud to see Dale recognized for the leadership and dedication he brings to Kettle Moraine every day.
RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR KM DECA FOOD DRIVE!!! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Kettle Moraine community, KM DECA collected and donated a record-breaking 10,631 pounds of food to the Waukesha County Food Pantry on October 13, 2026!
This incredible accomplishment would not have been possible without the support of our students, families, staff, and community members who came together to make a difference. Whether you donated food, helped spread the word, or volunteered your time, THANK YOU!
These donations will help provide much-needed food to individuals and families throughout Waukesha County.
We are incredibly proud of our KM DECA students for their hard work and dedication, but even more grateful to be part of a community that continues to show up for others.
10,631 pounds of food. One amazing community. Thank you, Kettle Moraine!
This incredible accomplishment would not have been possible without the support of our students, families, staff, and community members who came together to make a difference. Whether you donated food, helped spread the word, or volunteered your time, THANK YOU!
These donations will help provide much-needed food to individuals and families throughout Waukesha County.
We are incredibly proud of our KM DECA students for their hard work and dedication, but even more grateful to be part of a community that continues to show up for others.
10,631 pounds of food. One amazing community. Thank you, Kettle Moraine!
SIGN UP FOR LYBA BASKETBALL GRADES 1-8!!! Registration is open for the 26-27 Youth Recreational basketball season. All students in grades 1-8 are welcome. The season begins in December and concludes in February. Grades 3-8 will practice one night per week with Saturday morning games and will be followed by a season ending tournament. Grades 1-2 will meet on Saturday mornings for one hour with practice and game play. Our emphasis will be on knowledge and execution of basketball skills, rules, sportsmanship, fair play and attitude. Eight foot baskets will be used. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ Deadline is next Friday, October 23. Enrollment is not allowed past this date.
JEREMY STRUSS WINS SHINING STAR AWARD!!! Congratulations to Kettle Moraine School District Finance Director Jeremy Struss, recipient of the 2026 Mike Roshar WASBO Shining Star Award! Presented by the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO), the award recognizes outstanding contributions to the school business profession through leadership, collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. Jeremy was recognized for his commitment to sharing his expertise and developing innovative solutions, including budget dashboards that help turn complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for district leaders. He also shares his knowledge through WASBO presentations, mentorship, and regional involvement, helping colleagues strengthen their own practices. Watch Jeremy's recognition video: https://youtu.be/Lyj_xsSu0Do
