CERTIFIED BABYSITTERS ARE COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!!! Over 40 students became certified babysitters through Summer Academy classes designed to teach them the fundamentals of safely caring for young children. Congratulations to our newest babysitters!
KM STUDENT EARNS EAGLE SCOUT!!! Charlie Dickenson IV has earned his Eagle Scout rank at the age of 13 (among the youngest 2% among only 6% of Scouts who earn this rank). This multiyear journey is one of the most involved and transformative experiences a young person can have. During his eight year experience, Charlie has completed first aid, CPR/AED, and wilderness first aid certification. He has taken the challenging National Youth Leadership Training (pack and paddle) course and uses the techniques learned to lead his Troop; led his Troop as Chaplain’s Aide, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. He has given over 135 hours of service. to his community. He has also developed resilience by hiking 222 miles, camping 92 nights in all conditions, and earning 46 merit badges. Charlie’s Eagle Scout service project planned, organized, and led a team to remove boulders and build much-needed stairs at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, allowing for safer care of injured wild animals. His goal setting and time management skills have prepared him for high school and achieving his goal of attending West Point Military Academy (class of 2032).
BECOME A KM SPONSOR!!!! SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS WHILE PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS! We have space available at all of our venues and would love to partner with you. Sign up & secure your spot at kmsd.edu/sponsor or contact Ryan Tomczyk at 262-968-6200 ext. 4066 or tomczykr@kmsd.edu.
STILL EXPLORING ENROLLMENT OPTIONS? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KM? SCHEDULE A TOUR!!! We offer custom tours at all of our schools, and they are a great way for potential students and their families to explore the many wonderful options we offer academically, culturally, athletically, and socially! So visit our website at www.kmsd.edu and click the tour button, or if you are ready to commit to KM, click the enroll button to get started.
ENROLL IN KM 4 AND 5K NOW!!! The open enrollment window has reopened and it is important to apply and secure a spot. We also need district residents to enroll in 4K so we can meet your choice of schools and accommodate wrap care requests. There is no need to enroll in KM 5K if your child was in KM 4K this year. Get started now at www.kmsd.edu/enroll. To explore options and learn more about each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, contact 4K Director Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
SPECIAL GUEST AT SUMMER ACADEMY TRACK!!! Keegan Lodes joined us to demonstrate hurdle technique to summer academy students. It was a wonderful learning opportunity to see a talented athlete in action. Thank you Keegan for being such a valuable contributor to our KM Community!
YOUTH SOCCER CAMP!! KM Women's Soccer Program is hosting a youth soccer camp for girls going into grades 3 through 8. The camp will be Wednesday August 14th from 1-4pm and cost $40 per student. Please sign up with the classmunity link:
https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2518
Any questions please email Coach Kapitan at kapitank@kmsd.edu
LOW-COST HEART SCREENING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!! Kai11 Save A Heart Mission + Who We Play For is offering $25 screenings to all 10-25 year olds in Waukesha County on August 13th at 1721 Northview Rd. Waukesha WI. Register at www.whoweplayfor.org/wisconsin-waukesha. Please review the attached flyer. It is critical to test your graduating seniors before leaving for college, and to monitor your teenager and young adult, as many conditions present at this age. This year’s EKG/ECG event offers a contest for the schools! For every student registered with a completed EKG/ECG screening on August 13th, your school will receive one raffle ticket. The more students registered the better your schools odds to win. Drawing will be held on August 30th and the winning school will be notified the following week to schedule their free AED plus wall unit delivery. For additional information, contact Megan Ramspott 262-757-5970 or spottfamily@wi.rr.com. This organization was founded in honor of *Kai Lermer, a healthy student athlete of Waukesha North HS, who died at the age of 16 while playing basketball at a local park in April 2019. Kai suffered a heart attack as a result of an undiagnosed heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. A simple ECG/EKG test could have caught this abnormality.
CULVER'S CARES WAS A BLAST!!! The turnout was wonderful at Best Buddies Culver's Cares event. Thank you to the Milazzo family for being so supportive of KM programs!
SUMMER ACADEMY MOVIN ON TO KINDERGARTEN!!! Our youngest SA learners had a wonderful time celebrating the 4th of July with a parade through the school in the costumes they created in class.
KETTLE MORAINE FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TRYOUTS FOR AGES 8-16!!! JULY 22nd 5:00 - 6:30 pm at KMHS Adonis Field (see flyer for specific times by age). Scan the QR code or go to https://lasersfastpitch.sportngin.com/register/form/740913099?_gl=1*12g4x9s*_ga*MTEyMzU2MjE4My4xNjQ1NjIxNjk3*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxNjc0MjkzMS4zOC4xLjE3MTY3NDQxNTIuMC4wLjA.#_ga=2.216899284.333853677.1716742932-1123562183.1645621697 to register. Please contact Matt at matt.budiac@gmail.com with questions.
CULVER'S CARES FOR BEST BUDDIES TONIGHT!!! Stop in and help us raise funds for these amazing kids!
KM ROBOTICS TEAM WIN!!!! Laser Robotics took 1st place in the Laser Lights Off Season Event. They won the event in the 1st seat alliance with Hilltoppers, from Marquette University & Divine Savior Holy Angels, MORE Robotics, from Milwaukee.
CULVER'S CARES NIGHT!!! Best Buddies will be having a Culver's Cares night at the Wales Culver's on Tuesday, July 9th from 4-7.
TRACK AND FIELD MINI CAMP!!! Learn by Doing Track & Field Mini-Clinic - Grades 5-8 (grade just completed) July 16 and 17, 5:15-6:30pm at the KMHS Foot & Ankle Associates Track at Culver’s Stadium. Fee is $25. Register by July 12 at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation. Try all the different events that Track & Field has to offer… sprints, hurdles, shot put, discus, high jump, long and triple jump. Instructed by the coaches and members of your award winning KMHS Varsity track team that includes Conference, Regional and Sectional Champions, KM top-10 record holders, a USATF All-American and some of the 28 teammates who competed at State in June! Come be a part of a growing legacy of Track & Field at KM!
SUMMER ACADEMY IS ON TRACK!! Students in track and field are learning the fundamentals and developing their skills through this popular class.
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY AWARDS!!! Two KM students won the bronze medal at an international history competition at the University of Maryland. Krin B. and Emma M., both of HS^2, earned this distinction with their documentary, "The Repeal of the Fairness Doctrine: An Irreversible Turning Point in American Media," arguing that the 1987 repeal of the Fairness Doctrine was a pivotal event in American media. The doctrine had been the subject of national debates about its constitutionality, and its repeal marked a significant shift allowing media to become unregulated and manipulated by outside interests. They earned top honors from a group of nearly 500,000 students from multiple continents, with 2,500 students advancing to the national level. Avery G. and Faye M., of KMMS won the state competition in the junior group documentary category in April with their documentary, "Bruce Springsteen's Historic Concert in East Berlin on July 19, 1988." They claimed that this concert was a significant catalyst for cultural and societal rebellion, contributing to the collapse of the Berlin Wall. It was one of several turning points that toppled a government, ended the Cold War, and transformed the global landscape. NHS involves presenting a process paper, bibliography, documentaries and being interviewed by a panel of judges, including professors, historians, and legislators. This completes a year-long project for these students. Mational History Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!
NINE ATHLETES NAMED ACADEMIC ALL STATE FOR TRACK!!! The following athletes' names have been submitted to WISTCA for Academic All-State in Track & Field: Grey Rumohr, Amelia Derrig, Taylor Ford, Bri Binagi, Claire Miller, Anna Sueflohn, Julia Oteman, Alison Abhold, and Hasely Schulz. The criteria to be an Academic All-State in Track & Field is as follows: varsity letter winner, cumulative GPA of 3.75, and senior status.
OUTSTANDING SOLOISTS!!! Nine high school students earned Outstanding Soloist Awards for Jazz along with a 4th Place finish for KMHS Jazz Ensemble One at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival. Our KMHS Jazz Ensemble 1, Jazz Ensemble 2, and Jazz Combo traveled to Eau Claire to perform and compete in the 59th Eau Claire Jazz Festival. Students performed and sight read for judges, received feedback on their performances, participated in masterclasses lead by masters in the field of jazz and jazz educators, listened to other high school jazz ensembles and combos perform, and attended a gala concert featuring the Grammy Nominated UWEC Jazz Ensemble 1 and guest artists Lewis Nash and Sean Jones. Jazz Combo finished in 7th place, and Jazz Ensemble 1 finished 1.5 points out of a top three finish despite it being their first time entering a festival in the competitive division in over a decade. Our students excelled not only in their ensemble playing, but also as soloists. Outstanding Soloist Awards were earned by: Jazz Combo Musicians Ryan Keller (saxophone), Brady Lammert (piano), and Riley Peil (trombone), Jazz 2 Musicians Elliott Mattson (clarinet), Ainsley Leuwerke (trumpet), and Grant Steineke (bass), Jazz 1 Musicians Emma Zielinski (clarinet), Riley Peil (trombone), and Brady Lammert (piano). Of special note, Riley Peil and Brady Lammert both earned two Outstanding Soloist Awards. One for their performances in Jazz Combo, and one for their performances in Jazz Ensemble 1.
GOLF ACADEMIC ALL STATE!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the following student-athletes from Kettle Moraine have been recognized as 2024 Academic All-State honorees: Spencer Stuke, Caden Jurci, Nick Kacsur, and Graham Hoffe. Students are submitted by member coaches of the GCAW and must meet the following criteria to be considered for this great award: The student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. The student-athlete must have participated in at least 75% of their team's varsity competitions during the 2024 season. The student-athlete must be in good standing regarding athletic and school codes of conduct at their participating schools
The student-athlete must be either a sophomore, junior, or senior.
