COMMUNITY PARTNERS!!! Residents from Riverside Lodge on Three Pillars Senior Living Communities' campus in Dousman recently presented Dousman Elementary School Psychologist Brenda Sweet with 50 bookmarks for her students. "Our residents enjoyed the creativity and fun the project afforded," said Jen Graf, Three Pillars' Senior Director of Dementia Programming. "Our residents take immense joy knowing the surprise gift of hand-made bookmarks will delight children at their local elementary school. We take great pride in our partnership with Kettle Moraine School District and this is just one of a number of intergenerational initiatives we're able to collaborate on."
AUDITORIUM GRAND OPENING!!! The long-awaited grand opening of our auditorium went off perfectly despite the weather. We had a great turnout and were able to thank the many individuals, families, and businesses who made this project possible. The students performed their "greatest hits" from the year with a show that encompassed a wide variety of acts from our music and theater programs. Watch the video from this week's Laser Focused at https://vimeo.com/1049435381!
WAUKESHA TAC TRANSITION FAIR!! Wednesday March 5th from 5-7pm! Stop by for information and resources from community agencies for you and your family. There will be many agencies and vendors sharing information on the services they provide.
2025 JERRY AWARD NOMINATIONS!!! KM participates in a state-wide program through the Overture Center called "The Jerry Awards." They sent three people to review our performances and sent us critiques and the following award nominations. Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Orchestra, Outstanding Lead Performances: Josephine Byrne - Cinderella, Johnathan Doome - Jack, William Kastner - Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Edith Cramer - Little Red Riding Hood, Emma Hipp - Baker's Wife, Ireland Anderson - Witch, and Cayden Amidei - Baker. Outstanding Supporting Performance: Orlando Corchado - Rapunzel's Prince, Outstanding Direction: Shelly Hooper, Outstanding Musical Direction: Emma Milton & Kevin Erickson, Outstanding Scenic Design: Matthew Dunlap, Outstanding Lighting Design: Katrina Kyle, Outstanding Costume Design: Abigail Kean. Cayden and Joy will also be recognized as the recipients of this production's "Spirit Award."
KM EXPLORE COME SEE IT LIVE EVENT!!! Drop by the Wales Elementary Campus from 9-10 am on January 29th to visit the KM Explore Charter and learn more about our amazing staff and students. Explore focuses on meeting the individual needs of all students by creating social capital and having our staff, families, and community partners target what kids need. We foster a growth mindset where it is okay to fail or make a mistake. That’s part of the process of learning. We want students to develop the habits that are going to make them successful citizens, such as persistence, managing impulsivity, and listening with empathy and understanding. Relationships are very important and we hope to build one with you on the 29th!
INFO NIGHTS FOR KMHS CAMPUS!!! Each year, our five high schools host info nights for middle school families from within, and outside the district, to learn more about their curriculum, learning models, activities, and offerings. This is a great opportunity to meet other students, and speak with educators and administrators.
BBALL DOUBLE HEADERS!!! KM is hosting two double-headers where the Boys and Girls Basketball teams will be competing on the same night. They will take on Muskego the 4th and Catholic Memorial the 6th. Both nights present a great opportunity to see some fantastic basketball and show some Laser Spirit! Get your tickets now!!
KM PARTICIPATING IN DEER DISTRICT PREP SHOWCASE AT FISERV!!! 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. Special ticket offer $12 per ticket. The goal is for each school to sell a minimum of 500 tickets.
CONCERT FOR A CAUSE WITH HAWS!! Our 7th Grade students have chosen HAWS (hawspets.org) as our charity/non-profit of choice to raise awareness and funds in line with our mission of a “charity concert”. The students have been researching organizations in our area to support and have voted on HAWS as the top charity of choice this year. In line with the mission of using music to support a cause, we are asking families to consider donating to HAWS at the concert. Both cash and online donations will be accepted, and we will have more information about HAWS during the concert. If you are able to, we would love it if you can support the mission!
KM 4K FAIR WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!! The KM 4K Fair is a great opportunity for families to learn more about 4-year-old kindergarten at each of our elementary schools and partner providers, as well as wrap care opportunities. Watch the video from our last issue of Laser Focused https://vimeo.com/1047988710! To learn more about KM4K or register your child, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
ONE KM!!! Retail and Product Design students held a focus group with Wales Elementary 4th and 5th graders to create shirts for KMmade.com. They worked with Mrs. Racine and Mrs. Blawat to facilitate the project and students got to chose their designs. The shirts should be available at the end of the month.
SIGNING DAY!!! We held a personal signing day for Brayden Thompson this week. Brayden has committed to Missouri State for football. Congrats!
KM4K FAIR TONIGHT 5-7 PM AT DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! This is a great opportunity to learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families. The open house format features booths from each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, allowing you to find the right option for your family. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
BRING THE NOISE FOR KM BASKETBALL!!! We are hosting two double-headers in early February where both KM Boys and Girls Basketball will be competing on the same night. They will take on Muskego the 4th and Catholic Memorial the 6th. Both nights present a great opportunity for our KM Community to see some fantastic basketball and show some Laser Spirit! Let's fill the stands and make this a big week for KM! Visit https://justagame.com/clients/649b53c2dec1aXwfzr for tickets.
KM's Little Laser Cheer teams competed at the WACPC JEM State Cheer Championship this weekend. The Gold Team placed 2nd in the Lower Elementary division! The Blue Team placed 6th in the Upper Elementary Large Division!
RILEY VERTZ SELECTED AS GREEN BAY PACKERS GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE!! The Green Bay Packers nominated Vertz for her tenacity and incredible stats. Not only is Riley the team captain and leading scorer, she maintains a 3.9 GPA and is heavily involved in volunteer work. Riley, a senior, has contributed to the Laser's nearly perfect season, making them the top seed in post-season play. Each NFL club selected one player based on their outstanding on-field performance, academic achievement and community service. Riley is now in the running for the Maxwell Club/NFL National Girls Flag Football Player of the Year Award. The winner will be selected later this month and will be honored at the 88th Maxwell Awards at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta in March. “The opportunity to continue the Maxwell Club’s mission of promoting all aspects of football and amplifying the amazing efforts of young women who are pioneering the game of flag football is a great honor,” said Mark Wolpert, executive director of the Maxwell Football Club. “The players, coaches and organizations who have championed the development of the game are to be commended, and the opportunities that now exist for girls and young women will continue to grow. The support of the National Football League is a huge driver for the growth of this game and the Maxwell Football Club is excited to play a part in recognizing excellence both on and off the football field for these amazing athletes.”
KM ALUM TO RECEIVE THIRD FCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RING!! Jake Rock was the starting right guard for North Dakota State's (NSD) ‘23-‘24 season. He did not give up a single sack, earning him a top 10% ranking among FCS linemen. Jake missed the tail end of the season due to injury, but his impressive stats contributed to three Bison National Championships! A few highlights from Jake's career include: 2020-21, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner's (MVFCC) Academic Excellence Award. 2019, 2020-21, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 MVFC Honor Roll. Highlights for North Dakota State (NSD) include: 19 total national championships, 38 conference championships, and 10 NCAA Division 1 FCS National Championships between 2011 and 2024. They defeated Montana State 35 to 32 to secure this year's title. Congrats to Jake, who will receive his third ring in April!
KM4K FAIR JANUARY 15TH FROM 5-7 PM AT DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! RSVP NOW https://forms.gle/pj1GcrsaHx4YVrVTA!!! Learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families. Kettle Moraine’s 4K program strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Providing this programming to our community is an integral way to connect our youngest learners and families to our school district and prepare them for Kindergarten. The open house format features booths from each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, allowing you to find the right option for your family. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
KM4K FAIR JANUARY 15TH FROM 5-7 PM AT DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! RSVP NOW https://forms.gle/pj1GcrsaHx4YVrVTA!!! Learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families. Kettle Moraine’s 4K program strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Providing this programming to our community is an integral way to connect our youngest learners and families to our school district and prepare them for Kindergarten. The open house format features booths from each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, allowing you to find the right option for your family. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – 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
