KMMS AND KMHS JAZZ IN THE KETTLE!! Jazz In the Kettle featured close to a hundred student performers. It was held in the high school auditorium, and showcased KM's strong Jazz program. Performances included the 7th and 8th Grade KMMS Jazz Ensembles, KMHS Jazz Combo, and KMHS Jazz Ensembles I and II. Great work to all of these student performers and instructors!
SAVE THE DATE FOR HONK – A Musical Tale of "The Ugly Duckling!" Since it first hatched in 1993, Stiles & Drewe's musical, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. With its bouncing score and universal story, this touching musical with plenty of heart will captivate audiences of all ages.
Ticket Information: Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12, Students (through grade 12): $12
Purchase Tickets Online: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82531.
All seats are reserved. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby one hour prior to performance start time. Please note: In-person ticket sales will be cash or check only. Patrons wishing to purchase via credit card will be directed to the online purchasing site.
Performance Dates: April 25-27th 7:00PM. April 28 2:00 PM
KMMS STATE FORENSICS COMPETITION!!!! The Kettle Moraine Middle School Forensics Team participated in the State Competition held at Brookfield Central High School over the weekend. Over 1,200 students and 70 teams competed from across the state. Thirteen KM orators came home with medals. Two took third place, six won second place, and one is now a State Champion. Third-place finishers include Kristen M. and Ben P. Second places finishers include Ava S., Jolie K., Julia B., the team of Makenna H. and Anna M., and the team of Taylor A. and Anabelle G.. And Grace K. took top honors with her speech "How Dare You: A Warning on Global Warming".
Congratulations to all of our speakers who persevered, worked tirelessly, and were looking to improve all year long.
KM CONNECT STUDENT CREATES AMAZING REPURPOSED VERSION OF STARRY NIGHT!! Delia is such a joy, and we are incredibly thrilled with her unique artwork. She gathered her materials from found items in her Grandpa Joel and Great Grandpa Jim's workshops. She also scavenged office supplies from her mom, to achieve the beautiful blue paper clip sky. Family members and neighbors saved their can tabs, and the moon is the top of a pasta sauce jar. All of this was done independently through KM Connect's virtual academy and Mr. Langanecker's class. Great work Delia!!!
KM BOYS BASKETBALL ADVANCES TO SECTIONAL FINALS IN ELKHORN ON SATURDAY!!! The boys clinched their trip to the finals, beating Beloit 71-64 in Milton last night. Their Sectional Final game will be played against Janesville Craig Saturday March 9th at 1:00 pm at Elkhorn High School. The winner of this game advances to the State Tournament in Madison! More details to come as we receive ticketing and livestreaming information. GO KM!!!!!
JOIN US FOR JAZZ IN THE KETTLE!!! Enjoy an evening of Jazz on Tuesday, March 19th! Jazz In The Kettle is our annual district jazz festival featuring KMMS 7th and 8th Grade Jazz as well as KMHS Jazz Ensembles I and II. This free concert starts at 7pm in the KMHS Auditorium.
KMMP SOLO AND ENSEMBLE RECAP!! KM Music Parents extends a hearty "Thank you!" to all who volunteered and donated items to Solo & Ensemble this past weekend. The event was a huge success and wouldn't happen without the generous support of the KM community. We'd also like to send a "shout out" to the music educators who helped everything run smoothly and prepared the students for their performances. We had over 350 MS and HS performances and 58 individuals and groups who qualified to participate at the State Solo & Ensemble event in April.
KMMS STUDENTS HOLD CONCERT FOR THREE PILLARS RESIDENTS!!! Ms. Webers orchestra students played a variety of pieces for a captive audience and everyone's day seemed to be made a little brighter by the performance. Thank you to all who attended and participated.
ROBOTICS TEAM HEADED TO STATE SATURDAY AND VISIT FROM LT. GOVERNOR!!!! The State competition will be held at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) on Saturday March 2, 2024 from 7am to about 5:30pm at MSOE's Kern Center 1245 N Broadway, Milwaukee. Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez stopped by to visit with team Laser Tech at KMHS. The team shared a demonstration of their robot and talked about the objectives of this year's game. They also discussed the various roles team members played in the project. Ms. Rodriguez shared her background with the students, asked about their future plans, and encouraged them to keep working hard to achieve their goals. A special thanks to Mike Brickl for the amazing photos!!
ROBOTICS TEAM HEADED TO STATE!!!! The State competition will be held at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) on Saturday March 2, 2024. The KM team consists of students from the KMHS campus, and a few from the middle school.
The event starts at 7am and goes till around 5:30pm at MSOE's Kern Center 1245 N Broadway, Milwaukee. We would love to see you all there to support our KM teams.
HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT!!! We currently have one student who is looking to stay with an area family as part of this wonderful cultural exchange. Paola, 17, from France, is coming to KMHS in the fall and needs a host family. She loves skiing, and tennis and is good with pets. She will pay all expenses, and has medical insurance. Paola wants to know our culture and will participate in school and family activities. She speaks English and wants to practice by living among Americans. Contact Carrie at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com today for more information.
HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT!!! We currently have one student who is looking to stay with an area family as part of this wonderful cultural exchange. Paola, 17, from France, is coming to KMHS in the fall and needs a host family. She loves skiing, and tennis and is good with pets. She will pay all expenses, and has medical insurance. Paola wants to know our culture and will participate in school and family activities. She speaks English and wants to practice by living among Americans. Contact Carrie at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com today for more information.
KMBC ANNUAL SERVICE PROJECT!!! For the Kettle Moraine Girls Basketball Club (KMGBC) 8th Grade Community Project this year, students raised funds to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The NICU plays a vital role in caring for babies born prematurely. Both 8th grade teams worked together to create promotional materials and collect donations at our 29th annual Sweetheart Tourney, collecting a total of $1,530 which will be given to the Waukesha Memorial NICU to purchase holiday clothing for preemie family photos!
2024 WSME SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!! This is a huge event for middle school and high school musicians throughout the area. KM is hosting the event this year on Saturday, March 2nd at the High School. We need parents of middle school and high school music students to volunteer and donate items to make it a success. You can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D48A5A72DA7F94-47596730-2024#/. Contact KM Music Parents kmmpaboard@gmail.com for info.
JR LASERS BASEBALL GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER!!! When: Saturday August 3rd, 2024 at Western Lakes Golf Club. Register by July 4th to be entered to win a foursome: http://kmbaseball.golfgenius.com.
Where: Western Lakes Golf Club
Time: 12:00 - Registration & Range
1:30 - Shotgun Start
6:30 - Social Hour w/ Live Music, Silent Auction & Raffle
7:30 - Saz's Buffet Dinner
Cost: $130 All Day OR $50 Dinner Only
This is our largest fundraiser of the year, providing team equipment!
KM SHOWCASE DRAWS LARGE CROWD!! We were thrilled when more than 100 families took time to attend the KM Showcase this year. We will continue to learn from the experience and expand this annual event! Thank you to the presenters for providing over 50 exhibits from all of our KM schools, clubs, teams, and activities. The demonstrations from computer science, Makerspace, robotics, and digital design were really engaging, and the art gallery of student work was impressive. We also want to thank our community partners: Avid Jewelry, Chick-fil-A, Culver's, Dockhounds, Mama Ds, MDs, and Pizza Guy for the generous contributions to our gift bags and prize drawing. Winners were drawn and notified yesterday and we have some very happy recipients!
LAX BLAST FUNDRAISER MARCH 16!!!!!! KM Lacrosse is holding their annual Lax Blast Fundraiser on March 16th. Join the fun, meet other club parents and friends and build a strong support structure and sense of family around our players so we can continue to benefit the boys and girls of KM Lacrosse. Get your tickets now and/or consider becoming a sponsor at www.kmlacrosse.com/lax-blast. This is our largest fundraiser of the year. It benefits boys and girls lacrosse players from youth through high school. Last year was a record year, allowing us to fund multiple items from new uniforms and player packs for youth players to high school girls uniforms and gloves for high school boys. We were also able to provide alternate helmets for varsity. In addition, funds raised go toward maintenance, goals, balls and other equipment.
IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THE KM SHOWCASE IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY!!!! PLEASE JOIN US NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT (2/21) FROM 5:30-7PM @KMHS!!! We have had so many exciting developments as the event gets closer. Many local businesses have provided raffle items and we have gift bags for students who attend. There will also be some great demonstrations in mountain biking, robotics, tech ed, design, MakerSpace, and many other areas. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools. Get a personalized tour and learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! We will have more than 30 athletic teams, clubs & activities presenting RSVP NOW to our Google form, or feel free to show up the night of the event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
KMMS BAND CONCERTS!!! On February 12th and 13th the KMMS Band Program held their annual Pops Concerts featuring the 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands. We are proud of the amazing growth of these musicians since the start of the school year and how much they have learned!
2024 WSME SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL! KM is hosting the event this year on Saturday, March 2nd at the High School. We need parents of middle school and high school music students to volunteer and donate items to make it a success. You can sign up at this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D48A5A72DA7F94-47596730-2024#/. Questions? Contact KM Music Parents at kmmpaboard@gmail.com
