KM BASEBALL COMMUNITY NIGHT AT DOCKHOUNDS STADIUM!! The Lasers take on Arrowhead May 13 for Community/Youth Night at 7 pm. The rest of the 2024 Kettle Moraine Lasers Baseball Schedule is available at: https://www.classic8conference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?cwellOnly=1&G5statusflag=view&schoolname=&school_id=3&G5button=13&G5genie=98&vw_schoolyear=1&vw_agl=1-1-19%2C1-1-223%2C1-1-18%2C&manual_access=1&s=03
HELP US MEET OUR GOALS AND SAVE LIVES!! Blood drives are critical to maintaining the necessary supplies for area hospitals. Sign up to give now and you will be entered to win a pontoon boat! Reserve your spot onine: https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261977
KM GLOBAL STUDENT RAISES MONEY FOR UKRAINE!!
Jack Curty, a competitive fencer at Ataba Fencing Club and KM Global senior, would like to invite you to his Senior Capstone, Fencing for Ukraine. At KM Global, each senior is required to conduct a capstone project which is a student-led community service project that aims to raise money for either a local or global purpose. For Jack's capstone, he decided to use his love of fencing to support the millions of families displaced by the war in Ukraine. All proceeds will go to the charity organization CARE, which sends support directly into Ukraine and neighboring countries in the form of food, medical supplies, humanitarian aid packages and more.
Dietmar Schultke spoke to KMMS students about his firsthand experience living behind the Iron Curtain, his longing for freedom, and his exhilaration when the Berlin Wall finally fell. He explained how he realized, at their age, that he was living under a fascist regime in East Germany and how they controlled all of the information he received. Schultke, now residing in reunified Germany, found his way to Kettle Moraine Middle School thanks to two sixth-graders, Avery G. and Faye M. Intrigued by his research on the fall of the Berlin Wall, they discovered a lecture he had given at a German museum on YouTube. Through a Google Meet online call, the girls interviewed Schultke for their National History Day project, which ultimately led to his visit to the U.S. and his talk at the middle school. The girls' documentary, which includes Mr. Schultke, focuses on a single rock ‘n’ roll concert that inspired the young East Germans to challenge the government and bring down the wall. Their video, one of three at a regional competition, will be competing at the state level in Madison on April 20th.
Good Luck at the Special Olympics Max!
Max Stritzel, a KMHS 12th grader, along with KM alumni Michael Graef and Max Brim, will compete in the Special Olympics State Basketball game this weekend at UW Oshkosh.
Have fun and good luck!
SPRING LASER LOCKER CLEARANCE SALE!!!! Stop by the Laser Locker to score some fantastic KM gear at great prices.
$5 T-shirts
$10 Screen-Printed Sweatshirts
$25 Embroidered and Appliqued Sweatshirts
$25 Specialty Apparel
$15 Hats
Check our website for hours at kmsd.edu/laserlocker!
ADVANCED BASKETBALL 3RD-11TH GRADERS – NEW SUMMER ACADEMY COURSE FOR 2024!! This advanced basketball course will focus on offensive/
defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions. KM coaching staff and varsity players will instruct students in station work and one-on-one instruction. Prior basketball experience is required. This course will run all six weeks of Summer Academy. Please sign up based on your current grade level. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Scott Voigt or Mr. Brad Bestor at voigts@kmsd.edu or bestorb@kmsd.edu.
VISIT kmsd.edu/sa for more information or to register for classes!
Grade 9-11 Period 1 Course Code: C1030A-1
Grade 3-5 Period 2 Course Code: B1070A-2
Grade 6-8 Period 3 Course Code: C1030A-3
SHREDDING FUNDRAISER!!! The UPS Store in Delafield, along with Wild Birds Unlimited, Albrecht's Sentry, Waukesha State Bank, Sport Clips Delafield and Chick-fil-A, will be hosting a fundraising event in support of the Kettle Moraine High School Booster Club on Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Nagawaukee Shopping Center parking lot. Participants may drop off 10 lbs. of shredding at no cost. Each additional pound of shredding may be accepted with a minimum $1.50 per pound suggested donation. We can shred office paper and file folders. We cannot shred cardboard, plastics, hazardous materials, CDs/DVDs, x-rays, common trash, magnetic media, computers & accessories. Please join us for this fun-filled local event!
GLOBAL ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR!!! KM Global will be hosting an artisan craft fair at Kettle Moraine High School on Saturday, May 18th! This capstone project is a cornerstone of Global's learning. Students get the opportunity to build a community event to benefit a local organization. 100% of the proceeds from this event (from vendor fees, donations, food truck partnerships, etc.) will be donated to our friends at the Hunger Task Force. The market will start at 9:00am and end at 12:00pm in the KM high school parking lot. Join us to shop all of these wonderful products!
Sign up to be a vendor or make a donation: https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2400
STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT WHERE TO ENROLL? 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 at the top and get started. Remember, the open enrollment window closes on 4/30. It is important to apply and secure a spot before it re-opens in summer, as enrollment is first-come, first-served and some choices may not be available!
ENROLL IN KM 4 AND 5K NOW!!! The open enrollment window closes on 4/30 and it is important to apply and secure a spot before it re-opens in summer, as enrollment is first-come, first-served. 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. Kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine school district is truly a magical experience and we have many wonderful options to meet the needs of young learners and their busy families. Our 4/5K programming builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning and connects families to our school district. 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.
HYGIENE DRIVE AT KM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS!!! The KM Junior Optimist Club is holding a hygiene drive at all KM Elementary Schools from April 8-19 Items collected will be donated to Lake Country Caring in Hartland. Please donate any unopened hygiene products. Donations can be dropped off in the bins near the front office of each elementary school.
KM BASEBALL SPECIAL EVENTS AT DOCKHOUND'S STADIUM!! The Lasers take on Hartford Union HS this Thursday, April 4 at 7 pm at WBC Park (Dockhounds Stadium). Come cheer on the Lasers at a top-tier venue! We will have a couple of other games at the stadium later in the season, so save the date:
May 13 – Community/Youth Night, 7 pm vs Arrowhead at WBC Park (Dockhounds Stadium).
May 23 – Senior Night, 7 pm vs Waukesha North at WBC Park (Dockhounds Stadium)
2024 Kettle Moraine Lasers Baseball Schedule: https://www.classic8conference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?cwellOnly=1&G5statusflag=view&schoolname=&school_id=3&G5button=13&G5genie=98&vw_schoolyear=1&vw_agl=1-1-19%2C1-1-223%2C1-1-18%2C&manual_access=1&s=03
KM BASEBALL RANKED SECOND IN STATE!! The Preseason Power 25 Countdown has KM leading the Classic 8 for 2024 as the No. 2-ranked team in the state, They mention the amount of talent coming back and an impressive 2023 record. KM has depth and strong players in each position, including pitching, which was another factor in the ranking. Read the full article at: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/WI/preseason-power-25-countdown--no.-2-kettle-moraine?r=%2Fwisconsin%2Fnews
SHREDDING FUNDRAISER!!! The UPS Store in Delafield, along with several other sponsors, will be hosting a fundraising event in support of the Kettle Moraine High School Booster Club on Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Nagawaukee Shopping Center Parking Lot. Participants may drop off 10 lbs. of shredding at no cost. Each additional pound of shredding may be accepted with a minimum $1.50 per pound suggested donation. We can shred office paper and file folders. We cannot shred cardboard, plastics, hazardous materials, CDs/DVDs, x-rays, common trash, magnetic media, computers & accessories.
HELP US MEET OUR GOALS AND SAVE LIVES!! Blood drives are critical to maintaining the necessary supplies for area hospitals. Sign up to give now and you will be entered to win a pontoon boat! https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261977
KM TRACK GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER!!! Join us May 11th – Individual and corporate participation welcome. Register now https://track.golfgenius.com/pages/4680283 or get additional information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0XBgbWyjdIuLKWqzXpQAQuukZN5R9qk7RzN2b4FGfw/edit. The first 20 people get two free raffle tickets and the next 20 get one! To donate, please contact: Kevin Yarbrough at yarbroughk@kmsd.edu
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!! Several foreign exchange students need host families for the 24/25 school year at KMHS. We have two girls, Freiya, 15, from Germany and Karen, 16, from Chile. We also have Malte 15, a boy from Germany. Their families pay all expenses and provide their medical insurance. They speak English and want to learn about America. Please help them realize their dream, Contact Carrie asap for information at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com.
NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME!!!! Mr. Kaldhusdal is one of only five teachers from across the United States to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame for the class of 2024. Ironically, two came from southeast Wisconsin. Terry learned of the honor during a surprise announcement at Kettle Moraine Middle School. The event was attended by his current sixth grade students, the forensic team he advises, and many colleagues and friends from throughout his time in education. Former students Emma Manion and Krin Blegen, both in HS^2, spoke eloquently about how he has supported their growth, made them critical thinkers, inspired them to become better citizens, and instilled a pattern of lifelong learning. Look for more information soon in an upcoming Laser Focused and Capturing KM Video!
SAVE THE DATE FOR HONK – A Musical Tale of "The Ugly Duckling!" Since it first hatched in 1993, Stiles & Drewe's musical, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. With its bouncing score and universal story, this touching musical with plenty of heart will captivate audiences of all ages. Ticket Information: Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12, Students (through grade 12): $12 Purchase Tickets Online: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82531. All seats are reserved. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby one hour prior to performance start time. Please note: In-person ticket sales will be cash or check only. Patrons wishing to purchase via credit card will be directed to the online purchasing site. Performance Dates: April 25-27th 7:00PM. April 28 2:00 PM
