Kettle Moraine School District

DECA SHINES AT CONFERENCE!!! Members of the Kettle Moraine High School DECA chapter joined more than 1,600 students from across Wisconsin at the annual association Career Development Conference, held February 22–26 at The Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. Several students earned top honors at the state level: Malachi Beyerlein – Entrepreneurship Series, State Champion, Elizabeth Kolp – Quick Serve Restaurant Management, State Champion, Sawyer Vogds – Principles of Hospitality & Tourism, 4th Place, Georgia Boland & Ella DiPalma – Sports & Entertainment Team Decision Making, 4th Place, Mirabelle Derrig & Gianna Sanicola – Hospitality & Tourism Team Decision Making, 5th Place, Alyssa Nadolski – Principles of Entrepreneurship, 6th Place. These outstanding students will advance to international competition at the DECA International Career Development Conference, April 25–28, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. DECA’s competitive events align with national standards in marketing, business management, finance, and hospitality. More than 150 business professionals evaluated students through role-plays, case studies, and presentations, providing authentic, real-world feedback. “I couldn’t be more proud of this group,” said Jeff Ksobiech, DECA Advisor at KMHS. “They put in the work, they challenge themselves, and they truly support one another.” Congratulations to these future business leaders.

KM WRAP CARE FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR!!! Available On Site Child Care is available at each of our KM elementary schools through Wisconsin Youth Company. Registration for the 2026-2027 school year will open in mid-April. Families can join our email list from our website receive updates. This on-site before and after school care program is available from 6:30am to the start of school and after school from 12:15 until 6:00pm. Morning wrap around care (from 6:30am until 12:45pm) is also available for 4K students who attend the afternoon 4K section. Contact Wisconsin Youth Company at 262-547-8770, info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org, or visit .wisconsinyouthcompany.org/school-year for more information. 4K fees will be available on their website by the end of this week and before and after school fees later this month. Tuition assistance is also available to families that apply for it.

MAGEE DOUSMAN FRIENDSHIP GAME NIGHT!!! March 11, 5:00pm to 6:00pm at Dousman Elementary's Frog Alley. Multiple stations with board games, card games and "bring your own" games will be provided to encourage connections with new KM families and friends. Also, meet the new Principal of Dousman and Director of KM Explore Justin Nies, Ph.D. RSVP to baalked@kmsd.edu!

SIGN UP NOW FOR LASER SPORTS PERFORMANCE!!! KM Athletes who are passionate about their sports and fitness are encouraged to sign up for this course. Formerly Complete Fitness, this six-week class is geared toward student-athletes who are looking to continue development of mechanics necessary for all athletics. Participants can expect to work on their speed/agility, core strength, explosive power, and mental toughness. Student athletes who are passionate about their sports (any sports are welcome) and dedicated to becoming better athletes are the perfect fit for this program. Athletes of any ability level are welcome. Workouts will be tailored and individualized to meet the needs of all participants. Participants are required to dress appropriately and wear appropriate athletic shoes. Please register based on your 2025/26 grade level, Summer Academy is a continuation of the current school year.
New schedule and groupings for Summer 2026: High School grades 8-11: 7AM-9:08AM Course C1048A OR 8AM-10:16AM Course C1048B. Middle School grades 6-7: 10:16AM-11:25AM Course C1048 (period 3). Upper Elementary grades 4-5: 11:25AM-12:35PM Course B1079 (period 4). Registration starts March 16th Visit page 6 of the SummerAcademy guide at kmsd.edu/sa.

SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE GUIDE IS ONLINE!!! 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. Courses are available to open enrollment students too. Check out courses NOW at kmsd.edu/SA!

DISCOVER CUSHING TONIGHT - 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!

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM TONIGHT 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.

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.