KM STUDENTS STAND OUT AT DECA STATE CONFERENCE!!! Congratulations to all of the Marketing & DECA students who competed this week at the DECA State Conference. Our team was recognized as a Gold Level chapter for community outreach and service. This year's theme has been "Experience the Difference" and KM students did just that as 14 members qualified in their competitive event areas to represent Kettle Moraine DECA and the state of Wisconsin at this year's International Conference in Anaheim California.
Lana Lampa & Amelia Derrig - International Business Plan.
Savannah Kildow & Avery Kukuk - Integrated Marketing Campaign.
Reese Albert - Independant Business plan.
Alyssa Foote & Maddie Ewald - Sales Project.
Lana Lampsa & Anneke Barnett - Entrepreneurship Team Event.
Cameron LaRoque & Sullivan Vogds - Hospitality Services Team Event.
Amelia Lephardt & Georgia Boland - Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Event.
Kendra Schwoerer - Leadership Academy.
Quite a few other students won individual awards in their event areas. Among those were two series finalists:
Eva Pluster - Apparel & Accessories Marketing.
Spencer Stuke - Entrepreneurship.
It was an amazing conference and the team is looking forward to competing in Anaheim California in late April.
STRONG DECA PERFORMANCES AT STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE!!!! Four of our five projects won awards in the first day of competition. We are looking forward to more students qualifying tomorrow during the grand awards session in individual and team events. We are very proud of these young professionals!
WHAT A FUN WAY TO LEARN FRACTIONS!!!! Cushing Elementary third graders organized a grade-wide pizzeria to gain a better understanding of fractions. They went all out with paper pizzas, checked tablecloths and some impressive moustaches! A great time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who helped with this activity.
JOIN US FOR A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF CLUE!!!! On Stage (High School Edition) | March 8 & 9 @ 7pm, March 10 @ 2pm | KMHS Auditorium. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The plot references some mature themes, similar to a PG film. Buy tickets now: http://www.our.show/kmclue! Reserved seat tickets $15 Adults/$12 Students/Seniors.
CARING IS ALWAYS ON DISPLAY AT DOUSMAN!! Check out the All-School collaborative project Mrs. Lea organized to coincide with Valentine's Day and our theme of the month which is Caring. Students worked with their buddy class to make faces on their hearts. The different colors represent the different grade levels here at Dousman. The 7 1/2 foot wide x 9 foot high heart will be on display in the front hallway across from the gym entrance for the foreseeable future.
KM IS HIRING SUMMER ACADEMY STAFF!! Our Summer Academy instructors get to explore many exciting and interesting courses with students in writing, technology, science, math, the arts, and fun topics like dinosaurs and sea life. There are even many outdoor activities and classes. Apply now on WECAN https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/195947
ROBOTICS TEAM HEADED TO STATE!!!! The State competition will be held at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) on Saturday March 2, 2024. The KM team consists of students from the KMHS campus, and a few from the middle school.
The event starts at 7am and goes till around 5:30pm at MSOE's Kern Center 1245 N Broadway, Milwaukee. We would love to see you all there to support our KM teams.
HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT!!! We currently have one student who is looking to stay with an area family as part of this wonderful cultural exchange. Paola, 17, from France, is coming to KMHS in the fall and needs a host family. She loves skiing, and tennis and is good with pets. She will pay all expenses, and has medical insurance. Paola wants to know our culture and will participate in school and family activities. She speaks English and wants to practice by living among Americans. Contact Carrie at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com today for more information.
HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT!!! We currently have one student who is looking to stay with an area family as part of this wonderful cultural exchange. Paola, 17, from France, is coming to KMHS in the fall and needs a host family. She loves skiing, and tennis and is good with pets. She will pay all expenses, and has medical insurance. Paola wants to know our culture and will participate in school and family activities. She speaks English and wants to practice by living among Americans. Contact Carrie at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com today for more information.
WALES CAMPUS HOLDS ANNUAL FINE ARTS DAY!!! Wales and Explore students explored their creativity today in all facets of the arts, with activities in music, dance, juggling, drawing, and more!!! Walking through the building, one could hear everything from drums, singing, and cheers, to laughter and conversation! It was wonderful to watch students find their talents. Thank you to everyone who made this amazing day possible, and thank you Rachel Schultz for the great photos!
KMBC ANNUAL SERVICE PROJECT!!! For the Kettle Moraine Girls Basketball Club (KMGBC) 8th Grade Community Project this year, students raised funds to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The NICU plays a vital role in caring for babies born prematurely. Both 8th grade teams worked together to create promotional materials and collect donations at our 29th annual Sweetheart Tourney, collecting a total of $1,530 which will be given to the Waukesha Memorial NICU to purchase holiday clothing for preemie family photos!
2024 WSME SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!! This is a huge event for middle school and high school musicians throughout the area. KM is hosting the event this year on Saturday, March 2nd at the High School. We need parents of middle school and high school music students to volunteer and donate items to make it a success. You can sign up at this link. Contact KM Music Parents for info.
JOIN US FOR A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF CLUE!!!! On Stage (High School Edition) | March 8 & 9 @ 7pm, March 10 @ 2pm | KMHS Auditorium. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The plot references some mature themes, similar to a PG film. Buy tickets now: http://www.our.show/kmclue! Reserved seat tickets $15 Adults/$12 Students/Seniors.
JR LASERS BASEBALL GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER!!! When: Saturday August 3rd, 2024 at Western Lakes Golf Club. Register by July 4th to be entered to win a foursome: http://kmbaseball.golfgenius.com.
Where: Western Lakes Golf Club
Time: 12:00 - Registration & Range
1:30 - Shotgun Start
6:30 - Social Hour w/ Live Music, Silent Auction & Raffle
7:30 - Saz's Buffet Dinner
Cost: $130 All Day OR $50 Dinner Only
This is our largest fundraiser of the year, providing team equipment!
KM SHOWCASE DRAWS LARGE CROWD!! We were thrilled when more than 100 families took time to attend the KM Showcase this year. We will continue to learn from the experience and expand this annual event! Thank you to the presenters for providing over 50 exhibits from all of our KM schools, clubs, teams, and activities. The demonstrations from computer science, Makerspace, robotics, and digital design were really engaging, and the art gallery of student work was impressive. We also want to thank our community partners: Avid Jewelry, Chick-fil-A, Culver's, Dockhounds, Mama Ds, MDs, and Pizza Guy for the generous contributions to our gift bags and prize drawing. Winners were drawn and notified yesterday and we have some very happy recipients!
WIAA GIRLS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL!!! The girls will play at Waunakee High School on Thursday, February 29th at 7:00pm. They do not accept cash – all ticket purchases should be made through GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/1428506?schoolId=WI19226. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door with a credit/debit card. No passes are accepted as this is a WIAA tournament event. Also, the game can be livestreamed at https://www.google.com/url?q=https://whs.waunakee.k12.wi.us/athleticsactivities/livestreams&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1708971788010785&usg=AOvVaw2Qf8sG0cOU9YvnKI39nZq_
TOMORROW CLAIRE SKATES IN VEGAS @ THE US SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Claire Masterson's Intermediate Division Synchronized Skating Team called "Wisconsin Inspire" placed 3rd in the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Conference in Wichita, KS in January.
They are now competing against teams from across the country in Las Vegas on Saturday 2/24. The team comprises skaters from the Waukesha, Madison, and Beaver Dam areas.
GOOD LUCK WISCONSIN INSPIRE!
KM ELEMENTARY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!! The theme was a night in Paris and more than 340 people were in attendance! There were lots of great activities including crafts, games, and of course the dance itself!! Thank you to Amanda Gill for organizing this fantastic event; to Chris Otto for DJing; and to the many KMHS students who volunteered.
LAX BLAST FUNDRAISER MARCH 16!!!!!! KM Lacrosse is holding their annual Lax Blast Fundraiser on March 16th. Join the fun, meet other club parents and friends and build a strong support structure and sense of family around our players so we can continue to benefit the boys and girls of KM Lacrosse. Get your tickets now and/or consider becoming a sponsor at www.kmlacrosse.com/lax-blast. This is our largest fundraiser of the year. It benefits boys and girls lacrosse players from youth through high school. Last year was a record year, allowing us to fund multiple items from new uniforms and player packs for youth players to high school girls uniforms and gloves for high school boys. We were also able to provide alternate helmets for varsity. In addition, funds raised go toward maintenance, goals, balls and other equipment.
Congrats to the following KMHS KMMO Student-Athletes on All-Conference Honorable Mention!
Nolan Lawrenz
Ethan Nappier
Eli Schwartz
Fin Yaeger
