TOMORROW NIGHT IS OUR HOMECOMING GAME. We'd like to see our stands packed with KM colors! In fact, we are calling tomorrow Official Gold and Navy Day. National Childhood Cancer Month is also underway and it is being honored with a gold ribbon. As a special promotion, Mr. Bestor's Leadership Class will be selling gold pom poms at the game for $5 and donating all proceeds to cancer research! So stop in the Laser Locker for some KM gear and make sure to get your pom poms. Let's hope for a big victory over Waukesha North and childhood cancer! GO LASERS!!!!
KMSD held its first World Cafe today with more than 65 participants and team members in attendance. This conversation with community members, parents, students, and staff will inform our strategic vision for the next 3-5 years. The discussion centered around four main questions for the district 1) What do you value most about KMSD? 2) Imagine 3-5 years from now. What do you hope KMSD looks like? 3) If you could change one thing, what would it be? What would you like more of, less of, or new? 4) Based on these discussions, what do you hope the strategic plan prioritizes? Our virtual World Cafe will take place Tuesday evening and will follow the same format. A community survey was also sent out via postcard. If you have not yet participated in this survey, we urge you to do so by 10/2. Your voice is an important part of this process! If you would like to learn more, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/spt. Thank you to everyone who has participated. We appreciate your time and engagement!
Play it Forward for KM 3rd Annual Doubles Tournament – Saturday, October 7, 2023. Brought to you by the Kettle Moraine Tennis Association and Dale's Home Selling Team. REGISTER NOW! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPwYRi3lVy9i49PgRClYp2Z5PWLn4rNjHD7Pck2P4lVHgC9A/viewform. Limited spots available and pre-registration is required. Flash Sale – 50% off for students!
The Kettle Moraine School District has five 2024 National Merit Semifinalists (left to right) Brayden Sikorski (HS), Penelope Whiteside (HS^2), Audra Chesny (HS^2), Ethan Onsager (HS^2), Nimai Mehta (HS^2). We are so excited about their accomplishment and look forward to learning more about their plans moving forward!
SIGN UP FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc5Hjvhph3TpiTpKtMi1J8CkrR8NnD523MvFwMrGPxvOCU3Q/viewform. All Kettle Moraine School District Clubs and Activities are encouraged to sign up and participate in the 2023 Homecoming Parade. When: Friday September 29, Parade begins at 5:15 Where: Line up at 4:30 in the KMHS Athletic Entrance Parking Lot (south side) Please contact Kelsee Stellpflug with any questions at stellpflugk@kmsd.edu
Two HS^2 Students Earned Perfect Scores on the Advanced Placement® (AP) Research Exam. Lexi Strickland and Anna Sueflohn were among 357 students (out of more than 30,000 nationwide) to earn this distinction. Their extraordinary accomplishments highlight the ongoing efforts to support academic excellence in the Kettle Moraine School District. They also speak to the incredible learning environment provided by our High School of Health Sciences, which was recently named the best high school in Wisconsin by US News. We are so proud of Lexi, Anna, and all of our AP students and teachers. AP courses and exams provide opportunities to take college-level courses, and earn college credits and placements, while still in high school. We will be featuring an interview with Lexi and Anna in tomorrow's Laser Focused, so watch your "in-box" to learn more about the wonderful things that are happening at KM!
The Waukesha Freeman shared a really nice article this morning on our upgraded facilities! The article featured quotes from our naming sponsors, coaches, and an overview of the project from CFO, John Stellmacher. We are incredibly proud of this project and the fiscal and logistical planning that went into it. We look forward to sharing additional updates as we complete upgrades to our spring sport venues. We cannot thank the entire KM Community enough for their support during this process! https://waukeshafreeman-wi.newsmemory.com/?publink=056c34e17_134ad2d
FALL BLOOD DRIVE RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Sign up at
https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/259962, call 877-232-4376, or use the QR code! 30 available spots! Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Save time and fill out your health screener here: https://www.versiti.org/ways-to-give/versipass.
Donate and receive these “spooktacular” Versiti Halloween socks, while supplies last. Donate and go to China Lights Lantern Wonderland! Use promo code VST23 online to receive $3.00 off general admission.
Coach Mack and three KM Seniors (Drew Wagner, Noah Hait, and Jonathan Ksobiech) were recently interviewed on Brew City Sports Tonight presented by Pick N Save. Listen to the full episode below:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-brew-city-sports-tonight-71034433/episode/varsity-blitz-high-school-sports-show-presented-by-your-local-pick-n-save-stores---full-show---992023-122863860?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false
YOUTH NIGHT for KMHS Varsity Soccer has changed to 9/28. All youth who wear their soccer jersey will get into the game for free and prizes will be given out during the game.
The KMMS Makerspace, is a physical and virtual environment based out of theLibrary and facilitated by Ms. Ottenad. The space brings individuals together to create, invent, and explore using a variety of tools, materials, and technologies. These spaces are designed to foster hands-on learning, creativity, and problem-solving. Our Makerspace can take various forms, from dedicated physical workshops with 3D printers, and electronics, to virtual platforms where students can collaborate on digital projects and coding. Makerspaces provide many benefits for our students with important ties to curriculum, mental health, student engagement, and career readiness:
Curriculum Integration: STEAM education that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into hands-on projects.
Cross-Disciplinary Learning: Allowing students to apply skills from various subjects to real-world projects.
Mental Health: Reducing anxiety by allowing students to engage in hands-on, creative activities provide a form of relaxation and an escape from academic pressures.
Sense of Achievement: Completing projects boosts self-esteem and confidence by illustrating tangible results from their efforts.
Student Engagement: Makerspaces tap into students' intrinsic motivation by allowing them to pursue their interests and passions.
Real-World Relevance: Hands-on projects in Makerspaces have real-world applications that improve student engagement in their learning.
Career Readiness: Students learn practical skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork, which are highly valued in the job market.
Exposure to Emerging Technologies: These spaces incorporate cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, coding, and circuitry, preparing students for careers in fields like engineering, computer science, and design.
Entrepreneurship: Enabling students to prototype and develop their ideas prepares students to thrive in innovation-driven industries.
September 29 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Campus
KMMPA Homecoming Chili/Mac & Cheese Dinner – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Attention parents!  Kettle Moraine Music Parents is once again hosting the Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Dinner on September 29th from 4pm - 7pm at the KM High School cafeteria. This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and 100% of the proceeds go directly back to supporting music programs in KMSD.  We need your help to make this year's event successful.  Please sign up at this link.  We look forward to seeing you on Sept 29th. Questions? You can reach us at kmmpaboard@gmail.com
Ms. Vodenlich took her Outdoor Adventure & Games class paddle boarding Tuesday. KM photo contributor, Mike Brickl, snapped some images of the students having fun out on the water, learning new skills, and getting a workout!
The KM High School Best Buddies had an amazing Culver's Cares night this week. The support from the KM Community and Laser families was incredible. Thank you to all who came out to support us, and a special thank you to Culver's for being such a great partner to our district!
KM Drama Club is proud to announce the 2023 Student-Directed One Act Festival on stage in the Auditorium next weekend! For just $5 you get 3 great shows fully directed by fellow KM students and featuring the performance talents of 25 more! 7 pm at the KMHS Auditorium Friday 9/22 and Saturday 9/23. Tickets will be available at the door. We guarantee you will laugh and maybe even cry. Don't miss it!
The Kettle Moraine Tennis Association has partnered with KMSD and Three Pillars to build our new tennis complex and pavilion. This state-of-the-art facility replaces courts with cracking surfaces that were no longer safe for play. The new facilities offer 10 tennis courts, allowing KM Varsity and JV programs to practice together, host matches, and attract community tournaments. The courts also offer 18 pickle ball courts that are generating significant use from community members, including Three Pillars residents. This wonderful complex will serve our district and community for many years to come!
The facility cost $2.2 million. KMTA and KMSD are generating revenue through community leagues, private lessons, and other events to financially support these costs. KMTA is also in the process of completing a pavilion which will be funded through private donations and they are actively seeking your financial support. To learn more about the facilities and how your contribution will be used, contact kimtheodorakis@gmail.com.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we make KM a premier institution in all areas!
The Kettle Moraine School District has five 2024 National Merit Semifinalists. We are so excited about their accomplishment and look forward to learning more about their plans moving forward!
Brayden Sikorski - KMHS,
Audra Chesny - HS^2,
Nimai Mehta - HS^2,
Ethan Onsager - HS^2,
Penelope Whiteside - HS^2
Learn Spanish through KM Community Ed!
We have courses for all a number of age levels, including adults.
Youth (virtual): https://5il.co/24qxe
Youth at Cushing: https://5il.co/24qxf
Middle School (virtual): https://5il.co/24qxg
Adult Classes: https://5il.co/24qxh
SIGN UP FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE! All Kettle Moraine School District Clubs and Activities are encouraged to sign up and participate in the 2023 Homecoming Parade.
When: Friday September 29, Parade begins at 5:15
Where: Line up at 4:30 in the KMHS Athletic Entrance Parking Lot (south side)
Please contact Kelsee Stellpflug with any questions at stellpflugk@kmsd.edu
NAVIGATING DIGITAL SAFETY: 2.0 EMPOWERING PARENTS TO PROTECT YOUTH ONLINE. Hosted by Kettle Moraine School District and Gals Institute, LLC.
Introducing the 2.0 Version of Digital Safety where we will provide: A deeper dig into the physical, emotional, and social impacts of excessive time spent on devices and social media. Various aspects of digital safety, providing you with: Practical tips and strategies. Informative videos, illustrating real-life scenarios and offering expert advice on digital safety. Strategies to ensure the well-being of your children online. SIGN UP NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-digital-safety-20-empowering-parents-to-protect-youth-online-tickets-706865562927?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Presented by: Deanna Marincic LCSW, Psychotherapist, Owner of Gals Institute
Date: Monday, October 16th, 2023
Location: Kettle Moraine High School Library
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
