CELEBRATING SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK!!! Thank you to everyone who gives their time to represent their community and support education.
KM ALUM POISED FOR DRAFT POSITION!! Indiana offensive tackle, Trey Wedig, is hoping to be a Day 3 target for NFL teams during the 2025 NFL Draft which will be held in Green Bay April 24-26. At 6-7,'319 pounds, Wedig looks like an NFL player and exhibits the speed and quickness the league demands. He was invited to play in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl on Thursday, along with just under 100 premier upperclassman in college football. Prior to transferring to Indiana, Wedig played four seasons with the Badgers. He opted to leave to earn a starting spot with the Hoosiers, and has excelled in this role, attracting the attention of NFL scouts.
CAPTAIN LASER HAS THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!!! No, that isn't Santa, it is our own Captain Laser showing off his talents at Friday's girls basketball game. Ms. Lofgren's cheer team is truly exceptional!
CHILD DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS ARE ON THE MOVE!!! On December 17, Ms. Jordan's Child Development class visited Ms Braun's 4K and Ms. Peter's 5K rooms at Wales Elementary to read to the students, play games, and help with lunch and recess duty. The high school students were able to put their classroom learning into practice while learning a lot from the 4K and 5K students!
WE HAVE A WINNER!!! Voting has closed and the Prism Arts Center (PAC) has officially been named. The voting was SO CLOSE that we have opted to add "Arts Center" to the official name to incorporate the KM PAC acronym. The Prism was one of over 250 suggestions submitted for consideration and came with a scientific explanation. Lasers are strong. When reflected through a prism, the beam can take different directions, but does not fragment like typical light. The analogy also applies to our students... as we learn and grow, we may take different paths, but we remain connected to our Laser Community. As a side note, we also host a very popular Prism concert each year. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas and to the many students who voted! We are working on a new sign for the entry and are looking forward to our grand opening on January 21st. If you are interested in supporting the arts in the Kettle Moraine School District and attending our grand opening, we have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available at kmsd.edu/fa!
KM YOUTH AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER RISE TO THE TOP!!! The KM Youth & Middle School Cheer program competed this last weekend at Waukesha South in the Southside Showdown on Saturday December 14th, 2024. The Little Lasers Gold K-2 team placed 2nd, Little Lasers Blue 3-5 team placed 3rd, and KM Junior Lasers 6-8 placed 1st in their respective divisions! Great job Lasers!
PIONEERS GARDEN TO TABLE EVENT SERVES UP STUDENT LEARNING!!! This year, the Pioneers have been very interested in the school garden. They harvested crops in early fall and made “scissor salsa,” pesto, beet chips, vegetable soup, and marinara. They extended their learning by visiting the West Allis farmer’s market and learning more about fruits and vegetables. At this point, the Pioneers decided they wanted to create a “Garden to Table” meal to share with their families using what they grew in the garden. The Pioneers decided on pasta with pesto, marinara, bread sticks, salad, and desserts. They researched fall lettuce and experimented with growing lettuce in the greenhouse, outside, or under grow lights. They researched and wrote informational pieces to showcase at the dinner. With the help and guidance of Jim Rydzik from Pizza Guy, they made homemade breadsticks. They created invitations, wrote and produced commercials, and used math to determine costs. The Pioneers worked on their oral presentation skills on the night of the big event by greeting and presenting the menu to their families. They also were in charge of serving and cleaning up. It was a great night!
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.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING IS IN FULL SWING AT THE LASER LOCKER!!! Stop in for all of your KM branded gifts: Dec. 13, 17th-19th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Dec. 20 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. The Laser Locker will be closed for the holidays but will reopen in January. Happy Holidays and GO LASERS!
ART OF WRITING!!! The Art of Writing is an annual event, organized by Terry and Janet Kaldhusal, that brings students from all over the state together to explore the Milwaukee Art Museum and share their inspiration through creative works. The daylong event groups students from different schools around common interests in writing, photography, 3D art, or sketching. The museum is closed to the general public, allowing young learners to take over the venue and find their "stories" in the various works. Each student is then tasked with creating an original story, photo, or piece of art that has been inspired by something in or around the museum. This is supported by several instructional videos to help them bring their own talent and perspective to their work and to provide constructive feedback for their peers. The students will prepare final works to submit for publication over the next month. The best works will then be published in a digital book at the end of the year. We will be featuring this event as a Capturing KM video in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA!!! We had another very successful Breakfast with Santa Saturday, bringing in hundreds of visitors from our KM Community and beyond. Thank you to all of the students and staff who performed and those who facilitated this wonderful event.
GET YOUR TICKETS TO INTO THE WOODS!!! This rousing musical will be held in the remodeled KM auditorium this Thursday through Saturday December 12-14 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 15 - 2:00 PM. The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Please note: This musical contains adult themes which may not be suitable for some young audience members. Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12, Students (K-12): $12. Tickets will be available online beginning Friday, November 8th at https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/kmperformmusical/home. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby one hour prior to the performance using cash or check only. Patrons wishing to purchase via credit card will be directed to the online purchasing site.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA TODAY 8:30 to 1 PM @KMHS!!!! Enjoy a pancake breakfast and visit with Santa and his elves from 8:30-11:30am. Then, shop the free craft fair until 1pm with about 50 crafters participating. This is a great opportunity to get unique, quality, homemade gifts and decorations for the holiday season! KMSD music groups will playing holiday music throughout the morning! This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and supports our music programs. The district will also be hosting a t-shirt decorating station, so stop by to visit. We look forward to seeing everyone. Happy Holidays!
SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS!!! Our annual First Responder Feast will be held December 19th from 10 am - 1 pm in the KM High School Culinary Kitchen B20 (hallway). This brunch, provided by KM culinary students, will bring KM staff and area First Responders together to celebrate the holiday season and our long history of partnership. Culinary students will select recipes, budget their meal plan, prepare dishes, and serve brunch at stations. KM Perform students will create portraits to decorate the hallway and band students will play holiday music throughout the luncheon. The $600 fundraising goal is to support the food purchased to prepare the meal. To donate, click here https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php...! Thank you to Albrecht's Sentry for kicking off our fundraising with a $150 donation!
CULINARY IMMERSION GLOBAL FIELD TRIP!!! Northern Italy – March 2026! Join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00-7:00 pm or Thursday, January 23 from 6:00-7:00 pm in Room 231 (KM Global Discovery Room). Interested students must attend one informational session with a parent/guardian. Students must have completed or be enrolled in Foods for Life (KMHS students) and/or Travel Seminar (KM Global students) by March 2026 if they would like to attend. Join KM High School and KM Global for an extraordinary culinary journey through the heart of Italy’s gastronomic legacy on our school trip to Parma, Modena, Bologna, and Rimini! Students will have the opportunity to visit local farms, factories, and historic food markets, to learn from artisans and chefs. This trip will deepen students' appreciation of Italian culinary artistry, culture and history. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Jordan at jordanj@kmsd.edu.
GET YOUR TICKETS TO INTO THE WOODS!!! This rousing musical will be held in the remodeled KM auditorium December 12-14 - 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 15 - 2:00 PM. The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Please note: This musical contains adult themes which may not be suitable for some young audience members. Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12, Students (K-12): $12. Tickets will be available online beginning Friday, November 8th at https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/kmperformmusical/home. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby one hour prior to the performance using cash or check only. Patrons wishing to purchase via credit card will be directed to the online purchasing site.
GOLDEN LASERS!!! Join the Golden Lasers Friday, December 13 at 11:15 at the Brandybrook Community Center. All KM Senior Citizens are welcome for lunch and a wonderful holiday program by the Civic Broadway Singers. Lunch is $7, reservations can be made by calling 262-968-6273 x4641
SKATE FOR TOTS!!! Bobby M., a KMMS student, has organized a skate contest and toy drive this Saturday at Four seasons skatepark. He’s been making videos promoting the event and has even reached out to several companies for sponsorships. The response has been incredible, and we hope you will join him to support this wonderful cause and see some fantastic skate boarding!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA THIS SATURDAY FROM 8:30 to 1 PM @KMHS!!!! The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am and tickets can be purchased at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2633 or with the QR code. Cost for breakfast is $8 for kids under 10 and $12 for adults. Santa will be available from 8:30-11:30am for visits and photos. The craft fair is free and runs from 8:30am-1pm with about 50 crafters participating. This is a great opportunity to get unique, quality, homemade gifts and decorations for the holiday season! KMSD music groups will playing holiday music throughout the morning and the KMHS band plans activities for kids. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos! The district will also be hosting a t-shirt decorating station, so stop by to visit. We look forward to seeing everyone. Happy Holidays!
ERIC SCHIMPF BECOMES NAMING SPONSOR OF ALUMNI GYM!!! Schimpf, KM alumnus and President of Merrill Wealth Management, has signed on as naming sponsor of Alumni Gym (formerly West Gym). The gesture was made in honor of his mother, a longtime KM teacher. Thank you to the entire Schimpf family!
