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
SWD students had a great time visiting the Meyers Electic Farm and interacting with the donkeys Rudy and Roxie and the horses.
Thank you, Meyers Electric, INC., for a great day!
THE KM SHOWCASE IS TOMORROW NIGHT – PLEASE JOIN US!!! We have some incredible donations from local businesses. Thank you to Avid Jewelry for donating a stunning KM signet ring that will be given to one lucky winner. The Dockhounds donated a prize package for two to catch a game sporting some great swag! We will also be giving away fantastic gift packages from Pizza Guy, Mama D's, and MDs. Chick-fil-A, Culvers, and Pizza Guy provided individual gift items to be inserted in the more than 100 gift bags to be handed out to students who attend! We will also have demonstrations in mountain biking, robotics, tech ed, design, MakerSpace, and many other areas. You can talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools. Take a personalized tour to learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! There will be more than 30 athletic teams, clubs & activities presenting! RSVP NOW to our Google form, or feel free to show up the night of the event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
CUSHING STUDENTS ENJOY NEW EXPERIENCES AT DISCOVERY WORLD!!! Third grade students visited Discovery World in Milwaukee. Many students hadn't been there before and it was an amazing learning experience for everyone. They had a great time exploring the many exhibits, sparking curiosity, and improving understanding of key concepts. Building background knowledge is one of our goals this year, so this field trip was a perfect opportunity for hands-on learning!
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE THE KETTLE MORAINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER!!! Grab your wayfarers, cuff your jeans, tease your hair, and pop your collar for our 80s Dance Party! Plan to dance the night away while raising money for a great cause! This event will also feature a fabulous silent auction and raffle, cash bar, Pudgies food truck for purchase, DJ and delicious desserts made by KMHS culinary art students. All proceeds support the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF), which provides grants to teachers for educational classroom projects, and scholarships to students. Early bird tickets are $40 per person / $80 per couple until March 15. After that they will be $50 per person / $100 per couple. KM teacher and staff tickets are $25. https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2404. We also have sponsorship opportunities available and are looking for silent and live auction items. Please contact Jen Baumann (jen02jd@hotmail.com) or Heather Coufal (heathercoufal@aol.com) for more information.
IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THE KM SHOWCASE IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY!!!! PLEASE JOIN US NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT (2/21) FROM 5:30-7PM @KMHS!!! We have had so many exciting developments as the event gets closer. Many local businesses have provided raffle items and we have gift bags for students who attend. There will also be some great demonstrations in mountain biking, robotics, tech ed, design, MakerSpace, and many other areas. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools. Get a personalized tour and learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! We will have more than 30 athletic teams, clubs & activities presenting RSVP NOW to our Google form, or feel free to show up the night of the event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
KM EXPLORE DELIVERS VALENTINES TO KMHS STUDENTS!!!! Explore students made over 1200 Valentines and delivered them to every student, and a lot of staff members, at the high school today. It was really cute watching them get caught up in the act of giving as they shared their creations. The KMHS students appreciated the kind gesture and enjoyed the candy treats. Stay tuned for a Capturing KM video on this wonderful act of kindness!
KM PERFORM STUDENT IS RUNNER UP IN NEW YORK TIMES STUDENT REVIEW CONTEST!!!! The New York Time's Ninth Annual Student Review Contest invited students age 13-19 to try their hand at being a magazine critic, by submitting reviews on things that were popular in 2023. They received over 3,200 submissions from students all over the world. Kaylin Spindler of KM Perform wrote and submitted a review entitled “Plot Twist: Meg’s a Villain! How Lydia the Bard Nailed This Disney Song Rewrite.” Her fantastic original review earned her runner up status in a contest with only nine winners!
To learn more about this amazing achievement read the full article on their website: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/learning/the-winners-of-our-ninth-annual-student-review-contest.html.
KM EXPLORE BUILDS DOMES FOR OUTDOOR LEARNING!!!! Using grant money Mrs. Shaver received from a Kohl Fellowship, the Pioneers built an outside dome that will allow all of Wales’ campus to learn outside - even in the winter. The Pioneers presented at the Village Town Hall to get permission, then they built it. The dome will be used for small group instruction, reading, meetings, conferences, and lots of other learning opportunities.
KMMS BAND CONCERTS!!! On February 12th and 13th the KMMS Band Program held their annual Pops Concerts featuring the 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands. We are proud of the amazing growth of these musicians since the start of the school year and how much they have learned!
PROM DRESS FUNDRAISER FOR BEST BUDDIES!!!! Purchase (or donate) a slightly used dress on March 9th from 10am - 1pm at Kettle Moraine High School. To donate, please drop off your prom dresses by March 6th at the KMHS front office. To attend the sale, enter at the athletic entrance and you will be directed to the gym where the shop will be set up. Cash and credit are accepted. Contact Christina Plasil plasilc@kmsd.edu for additional questions.
KM TOTALS UP A BIG WIN AT THE MATH 24 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT!!!! All twelve of our students did amazingly well and represented KM in a way that made us proud!
5th Grade (back row): Aaron S., Evan G. (3rd place), Emmie D., Hadley B. (2nd place), Easton J. (5th place), and Landen B. 4th Grade (front row): Sawyer T. (4th place), Logan R., Zane O. (3rd place), Aiden H. (1st place), Parker H., and Owen W. (2nd place). KM brought home 7 out of the 12 trophies.
2024 WSME SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL! 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 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D48A5A72DA7F94-47596730-2024#/. Questions? Contact KM Music Parents at kmmpaboard@gmail.com
ANNUAL LOVE BEING A LASER SALE AT LASER LOCKER FEB 15-29!!! Get some great KM Gear during this fantastic sale! SPEND $25-$49 - SAVE $5, SPEND $50-$74 - SAVE $10, SPEND $75 - $125 SAVE $15, SPEND OVER $125 - SAVE $20. SALE DAYS: Thursday, February 15: Noon – 4:00pm, Friday, February 16: Noon – 4:00pm, Wednesday, February 21: 4:00pm – 7:30pm, Thursday, February 22: Noon – 4:00pm. Stop in during the KM Showcase with extended hours until 7:30 pm!!
KM SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER WITH PIZZA GUY!!! Wednesday February 21st, Pizza Guy in Wales will donate 25% of all orders taken between 3-7pm to Kettle Moraine High School! This includes pick-ups and deliveries! No need to show any flyer for KMHS - all sales are eligible! Visit the showcase and order your pizza to be delivered or picked up before or after the big event.
