SHOOT FOR A CURE APRIL 6TH 12-1:30PM AT KMHS!!! Join Coach Richert and the Boys Varsity Team for this annual skills and drills clinic for 3rd-8th grade boys and girls. 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.
SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL!!! KMHS Attention Parents! We need your help to make the 2025 District Solo & Ensemble Festival a success! KM is hosting the event this year on Saturday, March 15th at the High School. We need parents of middle school and high school music students to volunteer and donate items. You can sign up at this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D48A5A72DA7F94-55286838-2025 . It's through your support that we can host this prestigious event and provide the opportunity for our music students to participate. Contact KM Music Parents at kmmpaboard@gmail.com
KMMS ORCHESTRA AT STATE CAPITOL!!! As part of, Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month, Kettle Moraine 7th Grade Middle School Orchestra recently performed at the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda in Madison, WI. The invitation-only performance, under the direction of KM Orchestra Teacher Ms. Shelly Weber, took place as part of the Capitol Concerts series, an annual event sponsored by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) in celebration of Music in Our Schools Month throughout March. Only 7 music ensembles across the State of Wisconsin were invited to participate in this prestigious event.
“Music education offers far more than just the opportunity to play an instrument or sing in a choir,” said Kettle Moraine Middle School Orchestra Teacher, Shelly Weber. “It helps students develop creativity, confidence, resilience, and collaboration skills that are essential in their academic and personal success. This performance is a celebration of the power of music to develop our students’ creativity, artistry, teamwork, and work ethic. The experience of performing in the Capitol Rotunda, an iconic and unique backdrop for the students’ impressive performance, is likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students.” As Music in Our Schools Month continues, the Kettle Moraine School District proudly joins schools and communities across Wisconsin in celebrating the vital role of music and arts education. The district remains committed to providing rich, comprehensive arts programs that inspire creativity, foster teamwork, and develop critical thinking skills that benefit students both inside and outside the classroom.
HELEN FARNSWORTH MEARS ART AWARDS!!! The Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest is an annual juried art contest for 7th and 8th grade students to celebrate artistic talent. Our local event was sponsored by the Pewaukee Area Arts Council and the GFWC Women's Club. KMMS students performed very well this year: Kellan K. 1st Place 2D, Stella W. 2nd Place 3D, Keylan B. 3rd Place 3D, Lily Z. Special Honors 2D, Nadia M. Special Honors 2D, Mackenzie B. Special Honors 3D, Greta H. Special Honors 3D, Suraya T. Special Honors 3D, Mason Davis Special Honors 3D. Thanks to Mr. Langenecker and Mrs. Niemiec for their incredible talent and effort in facilitating this experience.
KM SHOWCASE TOMORROW @KMHS FROM 5:30-7PM!!! THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. Please RSVP if you are able at https://forms.gle/WWntVNiXTHGWSbMu9 or feel free to drop in! Meet with administrators and staff, take a tour, and learn more about K-12 offerings! There will also be representatives from a variety of clubs, sports, and activities. This is an engaging and informational way to spend a cold evening in February, so stop by!!
KM BOYS VOLLEYBALL NOMINATED FOR SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD!!! The Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Association promotes good sportsmanship between players, coaches, and officials. The WHSVOA Sportsmanship Award was created to highlight a girls and boys team from our state who've made a significantly positive impact on those around them. We ask our members to share experiences throughout the season and received the following, “We had the Kettle Moraine boys program at several tournaments this season. The players and staff, led by head coach Elliott Van Dyke, were extremely positive with us throughout our matches and showed good sportsmanship to their opponents.” Recently, our sportsmanship committee met to review the numerous submissions that we received and have recognized the Kettle Moraine High School boys volleyball program by nominating them for the 2024 WHSVOA Sportsmanship Award! The winner will be announced on our website at whsvoa.net and our social media platforms on facebook, X, and instagram.
SKI TEAM STATE RESULTS!!! The girls and boys ski teams fared very well in La Crosse over the weekend. The girls team took 3rd overall in Division 1 against 22 teams! Top finishers (150 racers) were: Slalom – Allison Belt 7th and Monica Wawrzyn - 8th, GS – Monica Wawrzyn 12th
and Allison Belt 13th, Super G – Monica Wawrzyn - 11th. This earned Monica Wawrzyn 8th place and Allison Belt 12th place overall. The boys team took 12th overall. Theo Johnson was a top finisher in SL with 13th place. Monica Wawrzyn and Allison Belt were named to team Wisconsin and will represent our state in the High School Nationals at Grand Targhee resort in Wyoming in March.
KMMS BOYS VOLLEYBALL!!! We are currently recruiting students for the Kettle Moraine Middle School Boys Volleyball program's Spring 2025 season. Sign up by March 7th to guarantee your spot on the team. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIN2og_CwGCy38h4jjg8Y9XR4MUKp0Oh1j1aO2eTF0Ay-4EA/viewform?usp=dialog. The schedule for the season is linked on the sign up form
and includes games against Arrowhead as well as a conference tournament. This is a great opportunity to join a successful middle school and high school program and gain valuable skills under coaches Van Dyke (current high school varsity coach) and Gulak (varsity coach 2002-2021). Contact Coach Van Dyke with questions (vandykee@kmsd.edu).
EMERGING MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR!!! Emma Milton is the recipient of Civic Music Milwaukee's Emerging Music Educator of the Year Award. This award is presented to a teacher in their first 5 years in the classroom for their outstanding work in the field of music education. Although we all recognize Emma's amazing contributions to KM daily, what an honor for her to be recognized by an esteemed community organization as well!
Congratulations, Emma, from your KM Music and Administrative teams; we are so grateful to have you in Kettle Moraine!
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/.
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.
INFO NIGHTS AND OPEN HOUSES!!! We have a number of exciting events coming up to introduce students to our KM High School Choices. In addition, the K-12 KM Showcase will take place on February 19th with representation from all of our schools!
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'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!
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
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!
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!
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!
