KMMS TRACK PRACTICE!!! Delafield Orangetheory Fitness Coach and Kettle Moraine parent, Mel Moose, worked with our Middle School Track program during their practice. They focused on flexibility, strength and the importance of proper form. This is the second time that she has donated her time and skills to help our middle school programming. She also did a conditioning session with the middle school cross country team last fall. The track team athletes were so excited to have her back again and are appreciative of her dedication to health and fitness for all ages! Thank you so much Mel for giving back to the schools and helping our youth!
HFM ART CONTEST WINNER!!! Stella W. won 1st place in the state competition of the Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest for Class A 3-Dimensional Art with “Swimming in a Sea of Trash.” Her piece will be on display this summer at the Oshkosh Public Museum from July 1 to mid-August https://oshkoshmuseum.org.
LASER LOCKER MONTH-OF-MAY SALE!!! During the month of May, $10 tees, $15 select Gildan hoodies and crews. Stop in now to get great KM gear at new low prices!
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION WINNERS AND FUNDRAISER!!! Three Kettle Moraine students were named state champions at Saturday’s National History Day (NHD) competition held at UW–Madison. They will now advance to the national contest in June, where they will present their research alongside students from across the U.S. and around the world. Recently, the NHD program experienced unexpected financial challenges due to cancelled grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. This means schools must fundraise to participate in the valuable academic competition. You can contribute on Classmunity at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2764. Sixth graders Cecilia H. and Reagan H. earned top honors for their website, Balancing Individual Rights and Shared Responsibilities in a Democratic Society, which explored the history of Social Security. HS^2 junior Emma Manion won first place for her individual performance titled, Ada Deer: Rights and Responsibilities in the Pursuit of Restoration of the Menominee Indian Tribe. Each year, approximately 500,000 students participate in NHD, including 10,000 from Wisconsin. This achievement is a tremendous honor for both the students and the Kettle Moraine School District. The cost for each student to attend the national event—held at the University of Maryland’s College Park campus—is significant. Registration is approximately $165, with lodging and meals totaling around $606. Travel expenses add another $600 per student.
HELEN MEARS ART CONTEST STUDENT AWARDS!!! Stella W. from Kettle Moraine Middle School received a 1st place award in Class A – 3-Dimensional Art for her entry entitled: Swimming in a Sea of Trash. She has earned the opportunity to compete in the state competition!
STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT WHERE TO ENROLL? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KM? SCHEDULE A TOUR!!! We offer custom tours at all of our schools, and they are a great way for potential students and their families to explore the many wonderful options we offer academically, culturally, athletically, and socially! So visit our website at www.kmsd.edu and click the tour button, or if you are ready to commit to KM, click the enroll button at the top and get started. Remember, the open enrollment window closes on 4/30. It is important to apply and secure a spot before it re-opens in summer, as enrollment is first-come, first-served and some choices may not be available!
TIME TO FRESHEN UP YOUR SPRING WARDROBE!!! We have some great new KM gear at the Laser Locker. Stop in and check out the latest styles, colors, and patterns in lighter weight fabrics that are perfect for spring and summer.
NIGHT IN THE KETTLE GLOBAL CAPSTONE FUNDRAISER!!! MAY 23rd 5:30pm - 9pm at KMHS lower field. We will have Food Trucks, Live Music, Outdoor games, Bounce House, Face Painting, and an Outdoor Movie ( at dusk ). All proceeds and donations will be going to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
DISTRICT BAND FESTIVAL!!! The Kettle Moraine Band Program will be holding their District Band Festival Wednesday, May 7th in the KMHS West Gym. This free concert starts at 7pm and features every Band student in KM! Doors open at 6:30pm.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER ACADEMY!!! Students will be able to choose four courses per day (with the exception of Moving on to Kindergarten). To accommodate more families and staffing demands we will again run two separate sessions lasting six weeks total. Session one will run June 16-July 3 and session two will run July 7-July 25. Students can attend the full six weeks or one session only if preferred. Session two classes will be a repeat of content and activities from session one, unless noted in the course description. For open-enrollment students interested in "trying" KM, Summer Academy courses are available for a fee. Sign up NOW https://www.kmsd.edu/page/summer-academy !
JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB BOARD!!! The KMHS Booster Club has upcoming open Board positions and are looking for some high energy individuals to join them. Open Board Positions - Secretary and Social Media Coordinator. Additionally we have 1 year left on many other roles if someone is interested in shadowing a position to learn more about the role. The Booster Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in the KMHS Library.
STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT WHERE TO ENROLL? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KM? SCHEDULE A TOUR!!! We offer custom tours at all of our schools, and they are a great way for potential students and their families to explore the many wonderful options we offer academically, culturally, athletically, and socially! So visit our website at www.kmsd.edu and click the tour button, or if you are ready to commit to KM, click the enroll button at the top and get started. Remember, the open enrollment window closes on 4/30. It is important to apply and secure a spot before it re-opens in summer, as enrollment is first-come, first-served and some choices may not be available!
KMMS MUSICAL WILLY WONKA JR. DEBUTS TOMORROW NIGHT AT KMHS!!! Kettle Moraine Middle School presents Willy Wonka Jr. Friday, April 11 at 7pm and Saturday, April 12 at 2pm at the KMHS Prism Art Center. I had the opportunity of previewing the show today and it is undoubtedly the best middle school performance I've seen! Come out to see it, you will not be disappointed!! There will also be an art show. Get you tickets now at https://cur8.com/26487/project/129797. Stay tuned for interviews with the cast and crew in an upcoming video in Laser Focused!
JAZZ FESTIVAL!!! Kettle Moraine middle and high school students held a jazz festival in the foyer of the new Prism Arts Center. The students did an amazing job. Thank you Mr. Weiss for the photos.
TWO KMMS EDUCATORS RECEIVE HERB KOHL TEACHER FELLOWSHIP!!! JoEllen Dickert-Sturtz and Shelly Weber have been selected as 2025 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellows. They were chosen for this $6,000 grant from among many fine candidates because of their skill as leaders and agents for positive change, and superior abilities to inspire love of learning. Each will receive an individual grant, and matching grant to the middle school.
SHOOT FOR A CURE THIS SUNDAY WITH KMHS/MARQUETTE BASKETBALL!!!!! Join Coach Richert and the Boys Varsity Team for this annual skills and drills clinic for 3rd-8th grade boys and girls on Sunday April 6th from 12-1:30 pm at KMHS. The Marquette University Men's team will also help out this year and sign autographs. The event raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to fund critical research. Sign up NOW https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmC2jb0m5KivIeI7KrERfiBtj53Re1Trk1laqzjfzhXAPLnA/viewform !!! We encourage a $25 donation to benefit LLS.
KMMS JAZZ!!! Join us for a night of "Jazz in the Kettle" on Tuesday, March 18th! The concert will feature the 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Ensembles from KMMS, KMHS Orchestras, KMHS Vocal Jazz, the KMHS Jazz Combo, and KMHS Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2. This free concert starts at 7pm and is in the newly renovated Prism Performing Arts Center at Kettle Moraine High School.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER ACADEMY TODAY!!! Students will be able to choose four courses per day (with the exception of Moving on to Kindergarten). To accommodate more families and staffing demands we will again run two separate sessions lasting six weeks total. Session one will run June 16-July 3 and session two will run July 7-July 25. Students can attend the full six weeks or one session only if preferred. Session two classes will be a repeat of content and activities from session one, unless noted in the course description. For open-enrollment students interested in "trying" KM, Summer Academy courses are available for a fee. Sign up NOW https://www.kmsd.edu/page/summer-academy !
KMMS MUSICAL WILLY WONKA JR.!!! Kettle Moraine Middle School presents Willy Wonka Jr. Friday, April 11 at 7pm and Saturday, April 12 at 2pm at the KMHS Prism Art Center. There will also be an art show. Get you tickets now at https://cur8.com/26487/project/129797
KMMS JAZZ!!! Join us for a night of "Jazz in the Kettle" on Tuesday, March 18th! The concert will feature the 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Ensembles from KMMS, KMHS Orchestras, KMHS Vocal Jazz, the KMHS Jazz Combo, and KMHS Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2. This free concert starts at 7pm and is in the newly renovated Prism Performing Arts Center at Kettle Moraine High School.
