Kettle Moraine Middle School

More Homecoming Parade photos from Mike Brickl, one of our volunteer photographers. If you see someone running around our events with a camera, whether it be Mike, Roger, Michelle, Scott, or one of the many volunteers I've not met, please thank them. We cannot be everywhere, and their incredible talent and generosity play a major role in telling our story. We'd also like to thank the KM Community for coming out to support us last weekend!

SIGN UP FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc5Hjvhph3TpiTpKtMi1J8CkrR8NnD523MvFwMrGPxvOCU3Q/viewform. All Kettle Moraine School District Clubs and Activities are encouraged to sign up and participate in the 2023 Homecoming Parade. When: Friday September 29, Parade begins at 5:15 Where: Line up at 4:30 in the KMHS Athletic Entrance Parking Lot (south side) Please contact Kelsee Stellpflug with any questions at stellpflugk@kmsd.edu

Good morning and we hope you are enjoying the first week of school! We've made a few changes to our website over the summer that we'd like to share with you. Our new platform combines all of our communication tools into one environment, saving us time and money; making us more efficient; but also, allowing us to utilize a system that works well on mobile devices and provides the features users have come to expect. We realize change takes time, and we'd like to offer a few simple tips to help our KM Community navigate the new site. We have provided a video tour, at https://vimeo.com/859950194?sh. Remember to re-bookmark your frequently visited pages and add us to your contacts! There is also a mobile app that can be downloaded using the page footer or the links below. For a quick summary of the navigation, there are two primary drop down menus in the upper right corner of every page. They are "schools" and "menu." Schools will allow you to select a location. Menu will allow you to select information that pertains to that location. The + symbols in the menu reveal additional pages in that category. If you have questions or are having trouble finding things, feel free to contact me at ottosara@kmsd.edu Download the app to receive notifications and access information quickly and easily on your mobile device! Iphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/... Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/...

We will be hosting our first home game at Vock Field tomorrow night. This will provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our sponsors, enjoy the new facilities, and of course watch some fantastic football with our returning state champion KM Lasers! The transformation of Culver's Stadium has been amazing and we look forward to welcoming everyone back.

We will be hosting our first home game at Vock Field Friday! To allow our KM Community to gear up and paint the town with blue and gold, the Laser Locker will have extended hours from noon to 7 PM on Friday!

The first day of school is always an exciting time. This year, the District Office leadership took a field trip to visit with teachers and students. It is always great to get out of the office and into classrooms to share in our students' learning. The high school and middle school students were already delving into subject matter and getting settled into their routines.

KMMS Orientation took place last night and it was a huge hit with families and students alike. This year, students received their locks in advance to get used to them prior to the big day. This made for a very smooth transition as families were able to avoid the lines, visit, drop off supplies, and explore the school. Special thanks to the middle school staff who attended this event!

KMMPA Homecoming Chili/Mac & Cheese Dinner – September 29 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Campus! Join the Kettle Moraine Music Parents Association for their annual homecoming dinner! ALL money raised goes back to KMSD music programs. Watch for more details and opportunities to support KM music programs.

The Kettle Moraine School District is formulating a new strategic plan. As part of this process, we cordially invite you to join us for an opportunity to participate in a World Cafe to inform the district's strategic planning. During this two hour event, you will be answering and discussing four questions. We are offering an in person World Cafe (Saturday 9/23 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.) and a virtual World Cafe (Tuesday 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.). If you would like to learn more about the our Strategic Planning process, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/spt. To sign up for the World Cafe click the link to our Google form at kmsd.edu/world-cafe.

Kettle Moraine Middle School's Terry Kaldhusdal contributed to a book titled "6th Grade Ready: Expert Advice to Help Parents Navigate the Year Ahead." Mr. Kaldhusdal contributed to Chapter 5, "How Can I Help My Student Succeed in the Classroom?" This book is a collaborative effort and features teacher perspectives from around the country. You can visit Amazon for a write up, but Terry would prefer that people support their local bookstore. He has four copies in his classroom for parents who wish to borrow a copy.

ALL CAMPUS MUSICAL AUDITIONS SEPTEMBER 11-13 All aboard! Join us as we set sail for the 2023 All Campus Musical - Anything Goes. Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate as part of the cast or crew. This is a great opportunity to explore theater and expand your talents! Learn more at https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/campus_musical/all-campus-musical

FIRST GAME HOSTED @ PEWAUKEE! We are excited to play our first Varsity Lasers football game Friday, August 18th vs Racine Horlick at Pewaukee High School as planned. Kickoff will take place at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 6:00 PM). Streaming Service Pewaukee High School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrFmtFp-01W5IvJXlW-qrQ Ticket Prices Online Ticketing available to purchase in advance: https://justagame.com/clients/649b53c2dec1aXwfzr

FIRST VARSITY LASERS HOME GAME SEPTEMBER 8TH! We are excited to welcome our defending state champions back for an amazing home opener vs Oconomowoc on September 8th. This week's game on Friday, August 18th vs Racine Horlick will be played at Pewaukee High School as planned. Kickoff will take place at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 6:00 PM). Information for Friday is below: Streaming Service Pewaukee High School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrFmtFp-01W5IvJXlW-qrQ Ticket Prices Online Ticketing available to purchase in advance: https://justagame.com/clients/649b53c2dec1aXwfzr

Girls Cross Country Culver's Fundraiser! Join us for dinner (drive-thru, online curbside pick up, or in-person dining) Tuesday August 15th from 4pm-7pm. Culvers will donate 10% to The Kettle Moraine Girls Cross Country Team. Culver’s of Wales, 400 E. Summit Ave. Wales, WI. 53183, (262)968-1830.

Our custodial staff are the glue that holds our schools together! From coordinating event set up to keeping our schools sparkling clean, safe and running smoothly, these great folks make a difference. We offer great pay, benefits, and a fantastic work environment. If you are interested in learning more, contact zabeld@kmsd.edu!

Our food service staff are a huge part of our school culture... dressing up for spirit days; visiting with students and parents; and of course providing tasty, nutritious meals for all! Join us for a fun, part-time job with competitive pay.

Our support staff are truly the glue that holds the KM Family together... they do everything from coaching, to cooking and cleaning! Join us for a fun career with family-friendly hours, great pay, and the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. View all of our open support staff positions on WECANN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3191

Summer Academy is filled with classes that allow students to learn, while experiencing many wonderful activities. Mr. Tenhover's (Papa T's) fishing class is a great example. The students get to fish each day and enjoy the beauty of being on the water.

KMSD held their Strategic Planning & Visioning Kickoff Meeting July 26! Twenty one individuals were invited to participate on the KMSD Strategic Planning Team (SPT) and all were in attendance. The purpose of this meeting was for the team to: meet their teammates, clarify the project scope and team responsibilities, understand the strategic planning process, develop the cornerstone of group process (group agreements), and prepare for the World Cafe in September.