Kettle Moraine School District

WALES 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS CREATE STOP-MOTION VIDEO!!! Wales' fourth and fifth grade graders explored the technique of stop-motion video as part of an artist's presentation by James Barany on Fine Arts Day. The students video is available to view at https://vimeo.com/1055637799/f2b268ff0b?ts=0&share=copy.

KMMS CHARITABLE BAND CONCERT RAISES MONEY FOR HAWS AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! Kettle Moraine Middle School band students donated $762.95 to HAWS! The project was led by 7th Grade students who researched different charities and nonprofits and decided to dedicate their winter performances to HAWS. Students were visited by the mobile outreach unit from HAWS, allowing them to present their donation and learn more about the impact their efforts will have. Thank you to everyone who donated. Remember, the best gift is adoption! Please consider adopting a new pet from HAWS https://hawspets.org/adoptable-pets/.

KM PERFORM FILM-FOCUSED STUDENTS WIN BEST OF TEEN AT WPL FILM FESTIVAL!!! The students competed with their original, self-produced film, Doom Scroll, winning top honors! We are incredibly proud of these amazing young writers, directors, cinematographers, editors, actors, and musicians. Special thanks to Scott Curty for acting as artist in residence on this project and providing the equipment and guidance required to bring it to fruition. Congratulations to Joe Tzougros, Talis Pomeroy, Zoe Oakland, Anika Oakland, Luca Kalman, Rayna Kavalauskas, Lillie Anderson, Norah Reddington, Jayden Dietrich, Aiden Winter and Mr. Callies on this achievement. Stay tuned for an upcoming Capturing KM with interviews and highlights from the entire cast and crew!

CHRIS YOUNG IS NEW BOYS GOLF COACH!!! Chris, a PGA Professional, is the General Manager at Fairways of Woodside. He played golf throughout high school, which inspired a love for the game that has driven his career. Chris is excited to bring that experience and enthusiasm to the KM boys team. He particularly enjoys mentoring golfers to develop their technique and share in the daily improvement that comes from those efforts. Chris and his family recently moved to Dousman and look forward to being part of the KM Community. "We are beyond delighted to hire Chris Young as our next head boys golf coach," said AD Ryan Tomczyk. "We are lucky to have found a quality candidate with an extensive background in the sport of golf." Tomczyk added that "what really stood out when meeting Coach Young was his optimism and vision for the program. We are excited for the future of KM golf, and believe Coach Young is an individual that our student-athletes will gravitate toward for positive instruction!"

KM GIRLS AND BOYS SKI TEAMS HEADED TO STATE!!! Both teams qualified for state again this year and will head to Mt. LaCrosse this weekend for the State Championship, which will be held Sunday and Monday. The event will be live streamed at explorelacrosse.com/wialpinechamps. Congrats to the following athletes who will be competing: Monica Wawrzyn (3rd place at sectionals, 1st team all conference), Allison Belt (all conference honorable mention), Gemma Rechcygl, Addie Fennig, Sophie Johnson (all conference honorable mention), Zuma Effland, Elizabeth Spence, Owen Fennig (all conference honorable mention), Theo Johnson, Wesley Whiteside, Finn Thompson, Auggie Spence, Jack Armstrong and Will Janakoski!!

Roman Thompson has been nominated for the Box Out Sports Athlete of the Week on WisSports.net. Vote here: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1331099. Roman Thompson, Kettle Moraine Thompson and the Kettle Moraine boys basketball team continued its perfect season this past week, winning three more games to improve to 19-0 on the year. The Lasers are quite clearly on a mission and Thompson is locked in here in February. In a 66-50 win over Muskego, the NCAA Division III UW-Eau Claire commit had just nine points. From there, he owned the week. Thompson had his first 30-point game in a 74-54 win over Catholic Memorial, finishing with a career high 32 in the victory. The 6-5 senior wing then showed out in a 73-62 win over Nicolet playing in the Deer District Prep Showcase at the Fiserv Forum. Two days after setting a career high in points scored, Thompson topped that by going for 34 in the win over the ranked Knights. Great work Roman!

KM BOYS BASKETBALL REMAINS UNDEFEATED AFTER PREP SHOWCASE APPEARANCE!!! The boys won a hard-fought victory against Nicolet, 72-62, on Friday night at Fiserv Forum. It was a great opportunity for them to play in a large venue and they definitely showed up. Roman Thompson was awarded player of the game with his third stellar performance of the week.

ELEMENTARY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE NEXT WEEK!! SIGN UP NOW https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Padan295DA02dVO2VR41b6pB71TkTT8PkHpPfZj3w4I/viewform?edit_requested=true!!! KMSD Elementary Luau Daddy-Daughter Dance February 15th at KMHS East Gym and West Commons 4-6PM!! $10 per person. All proceeds go to Key Club. Bring a father-like figure and have a fun night of socializing, crafts, and dancing with DJ Otto!

KM GLOBAL AWARD-WINNING AND PUBLISHED WRITERS!!! FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. The contest is for grades 7-12 and requires students to submit An essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. 10th grade: 1st place Elizabeth Kolp, 3rd place Elia Gallagher 11th grade: 2nd place Audrey Gohschalk 12th grade: 1st place Alaina Martin, 3rd place Zaela Schlissel.

LASER LADIES OF STEM!!! Each year, Kettle Moraine Middle School holds an event for girls who are interested in STEM. The event, overseen by Denise Olson, organizes students into groups and assigns a task. The girls then select their materials and devise and build a system to attain that result as effectively as possible. At the end, their projects are tested to see which group obtained the best result. The event is a lot of fun, and it is wonderful to watch these young ladies working together to solve a problem. Watch for an upcoming Capturing KM on Laser Ladies of STEM!

KMMS FORENSICS!!! The KM Forensics team, where students speak with confidence and conviction, competed at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa. The team took home 13 medals. Six Lasers were awarded Gold Medals, including Jolie K., Anabelle G., Taylor A., Elsa K., Kassidy W., and Kristen M. Riley S. Emma M. and Jules H. secured Silver Medals, while Cass N., Ellen D. and Grey L. earned a Bronze Medal. 25 students received State qualifying scores, but best of all, every team member improved. Their sights are now set on the next meet in Slinger, Wisconsin.

BIG FISH MUSICAL!!! March 6-8, 7pm and March 9, 2pm. Tickets are available here https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/campus_musical/purchase-tickets?authuser=0. BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him. BIG FISH is an extraordinary Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.

KMEF FUNDRAISER!!! Friday, April 11th 7pm-10pm at Revere’s Wells Street Tavern, Delafield. Order your tickets or table sponsorships at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2688 to enjoy a night out with friends and support KM students and teachers! We'll have fun music, a fabulous silent auction and ra les, appetizers, cash bar, wine pull and plenty of camaraderie. All proceeds support the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF), which provides scholarships to students and grants to teachers for education classroom projects. Early bird tickets (until March 15) are $40 per person / $80 per couple. KM teachers and staff are FREE! After March 15, tickets will be $50 per person / $100 per couple. Promote your business - sponsorships available! $500 Gold Sponsorship - Includes 4 tickets, signage and announcements at the event, and acknowledgement on the KM website and KMEF social media. $250 Silver Sponsorship - Includes 2 tickets, signage and announcements at the event, and acknowledgement on the KM website and KMEF social media. Auction items from local businesses are also appreciated! Please reach out to Erin Kraak at erinkraak@gmail.com with questions.

KM SHOWCASE COMING SOON!!!! FEBRUARY 19TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Watch video tours of our other Schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the many choices in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW with our Google form https://forms.gle/WWntVNiXTHGWSbMu9.

CAPTURING KM!!! KM boys basketball remains undefeated, after a solid win over Catholic Memorial. They head to Fiserv Forum next for the Deer District Prep Showcase on February 8th, featuring ten of the state's top teams. The Lasers earned the primetime 6pm spot vs. Nicolet. Participating schools get access to a special ticket offer of $12 per ticket. Get more information in this weeks Laser Focused: https://laserfocused.edurooms.com/engage/kettle-moraine-school-district/newsletters/laser-focused-1-7-25

PERFORM PARTICIPATING IN FILM FESTIVAL MONDAY NIGHT!!! KM Perform film students will present their film Doom Scroll, directed by Joe Tzougros, at a film festival on February 10th at Town Cinema in Watertown from 5-9. Doom Scroll will play around 5:30-6. It's free to attend and they will have snacks, drinks, and treats for sale. 

KM AT FISERV FORUM TOMORROW NIGHT!!! Tickets are still available for the Deer District Prep Showcase February 8th at Fiserv Forum featuring ten of the state's top teams. The Lasers earned the primetime 6pm spot vs. Nicolet. Participating schools get access to a special ticket offer of $12 per ticket at https://am.ticketmaster.com/bucks/buy/Deer_District_Prep_Showcase_Groups?promocode=S0VUVExFTU9SQUlORQ==. The goal is for each school to sell a minimum of 500 tickets. Tickets gain access to games for the entire day. Click here https://zaleskisports.com/schedule/ for the livestream link on February 8th!

RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED PLASTIC AT KMHS!!! Getting rid of all of the plastic bags, wraps, shipping materials, water bottles, and containers you've been holding onto is a win for you, KMHS, and the environment! KMECO's challenge goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic in a year. If the goal is achieved, NexTrex will send our school a bench made from recycled materials!!! Three bins have been placed throughout the school with one right inside the building just beyond the front lobby entrance. KMECO believes #KMNation can rise to the challenge to help keep plastic waste out of landfills and create something functional in the process. They are always looking for new ways to make a positive impact on our environment and to make our school even more sustainable. If you have any questions or want more information please contact Grayson Sikorski sikogra@kmsd.edu or go to the NexTrex website.

SOFTBALL FAN SHIRTS!!! KM softball is currently offering t shirts to help fund their expenses for the upcoming season. Order your shirt now to support these amazing young ladies! https://forms.gle/LYRd8C2RMvwoWEQY6

WINTER SIGNING DAY!!!! 13 KM students signed with colleges to compete in athletics. They are as follows: Volleyball - Katie Brisk, Softball - Sarah Marcheske, Tennis - Josie Sueflohn, Soccer - Ian Daubert, Cross Country and Track - Isaac Kirbly, Track and Field – Kegan Lodes, Lacrosse - Logan Chavez, Football - Nolan Roehl, Grayson Laurich, Dylan Portz, Tanek Wankowski, Patrick Rock, and Jake Spellman. Congratulations to all of these talented student athletes!