Read the January 24th Laser Focused
The long-awaited grand opening of our auditorium went off perfectly despite the weather. We had a great turnout and were able to thank the many individuals, families, and businesses who made this project possible. The students performed their "greatest hits" from the year with a show that encompassed a wide variety of acts from our music and theater programs. We are so excited to share this amazing new venue with our KM Community!
Read the January 17th Laser Focused
The KM 4K Fair is a great opportunity for families to learn more about 4-year-old kindergarten at each of our elementary schools and partner providers, as well as wrap care opportunities. 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.
Read the January 10th Laser Focused
The Art of Writing is a unique opportunity for select students from all over Wisconsin to spend the day exploring the Milwaukee Art Museum and using that inspiration to create their own personal works. Sunday at 11:59pm is the deadline for students to submit their completed projects. A panel will determine which pieces are represented in the 2024 digital publication.
Read the January 3rd Laser Focused
APPLY NOW FOR PRIORITY EARLY DECISION ENROLLMENT IN KMHS CHARTERS FOR 25-26. This early application window for district residents closes January 17th. Benefits Include:
Automatic acceptance for District Residents and current district open enrollment students.
Streamlined registration process
Applying early ensures the most choices possible.
Open Enrollment families are encouraged to apply early as well!
Read the December 20th Laser Focused
KM sculpture students collaborated with their counterparts in metals II to design and build metal artwork for the high school. These learning partnerships provide different groups of students with new perspectives and insights and tend to produce incredible results! Watch the video to learn more and to see the finished pieces.
Read the December 12th Laser Focused
Into the Woods opens tonight Thursday December 12th at the new KMHS auditorium. We talked with the cast about this entertaining and elaborate production and it sounds amazing. We will have performances at 7:00pm Thursday through Saturday, then a 2:00 show on Sunday!
Read the December 6th Laser Focused
Dousman Elementary fifth graders traveled to the State Capitol and the Veteran's Museum where they enhanced their learning with interactive tours. The students also enjoyed a discussion with Justice Hagedorn, a KM parent, about the inner workings of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the importance of the judicial branch in our state government.
Read the November 22nd Laser Focused
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Skretta's class visited a farm to learn about all of the different animals. Then, they expanded their learning into a showcase event. The young learners worked with their high school buddies to create 3D animals from recycled materials and shared how their various animals live.
Read the November 15th Laser Focused
Our elementary schools celebrated Veteran's Day with concerts, letter writing, speeches, and artwork to honor those who have served. We'd like to thank the many veterans in our KM Community for all that you have given to your country.
Read the November 8th Laser Focused
KMHS has launched a new flag football team in a league with a number of local schools. The girls are extremely talented and are undefeated at midseason. You can watch them play Sunday at 4:00pm -vs- Mukwonago at Muskego's indoor field house!
Read the November 1st Laser Focused
I interviewed the equestrian team, prior to their return trip to the state championship, to learn a bit more about their events and how the competition works. The Lasers won it all last year and finished fourth this year.
Read the October 25th Laser Focused
The pep band played for a packed house at the first event in our newly renovated auditorium. The atmosphere of excitement and celebration built as visitors entered the redesigned venue, but it was the updated lighting, sound, and fly systems that really stole show.
Read the October 18th Laser Focused
Each year, HS^2 students assist with vision screenings at all of our elementary schools. This week, they were at Cushing Elementary gaining valuable experience with patient care and basic exam procedures.
Read the October 11th Laser Focused
Thursday evening, Aurora Borealis hovered over the turf on Vock Field and our amazing local photographer, Mike Brickl, was there to capture it. Thank you Mike for all that you do for KM!
Read the October 3rd Laser Focused
The auditorium renovation is really coming along, thanks to the supervision of our own Mike Luedke. We sat down with Mike to discuss the project and the many upgrades that have been made.
Read the September 27th Laser Focused
The annual color run is a wonderful opportunity to get out, enjoy the weather, and get really, super, colorful!! This year's event was more popular than ever, raising about $10k for the Wales Elementary Campus PTO. Thank you to all of the staff and families who participated in this amazing event.
Read the September 20th Laser Focused
The Kettle Moraine School District is a leader in providing valuable opportunities for students to earn college credits and develop industry skills while in high school. This Capturing features the AP Capstone program and the unique skills it helps students develop.
Read the September 13th Laser Focused
Cushing fifth graders helped out at Belfré Kitchen at the end of last school year. It was a great experience, allowing students to take an active role in raising money for their school while learning more about the restaurant business.
Read the September 6th Laser Focused
Each year, students design a special gift for our retiring teachers. This most recent group of retirees received a beautiful handmade vase, created by Mrs. Prokop's students. The vases were filled with fresh floral arrangements and delivered by our administrative team. I'd like to share a special thank you to all of the students who contributed and to our amazing educators who are currently enjoying retirement!
Read the August 2nd Laser Focused
Get your students ready for the 24-25 school year by visiting the following links for important information! Building-specific information is available in your school's menu. You can click registration and view important resources like handbooks and supply lists under family resources!
Read the July 4th Laser Focused
We wish our entire KM Community a fun and safe fourth of July and hope you are making the most of your summer. Don't forget to check our website for back-to-school information at https://www.kmsd.edu/page/back-to-school-information. We look forward to seeing you all at the start of the 24-25 school year!
Read the May 23rd Laser Focused
Spring and military signing day, along with some academic athletic awards, was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our students. Eric Larson, Tyson Grunewald, Elijah Kolstad-Woods, and Connor Price committed to military service. WIAA ScholarAthletes, Alison Abhold and Miles Burchardt were awarded, along with Classic 8 Scholar Athletes!
Read the May 17th Laser Focused
This annual event is such a fun, creative way to experience different methods of creating pottery! Students from Mrs. Prokop's class gathered in the parking lot to fire their pottery using the ancient Japanese style of raku. The pieces are fired outdoors, then transferred to a closed metal container containing paper or sawdust. These materials ignite and create soot which modifies the glaze and creates rich, dark deposits.
Read the May 10th Laser Focused
The Kettle Moraine Middle School Showcase was a student-led array of exhibits that was both entertaining and informational. Each student created an exhibit on something that was meaningful to them. This included building impressive products and developing detailed presentations. The result was a well-attended event that had parents and community members walking the halls to discover something new at every turn.
Read the May 3rd Laser Focused
We are currently renovating our 30 year old auditorium to address concerns over safety, comfort, and production quality. The upgrades will take place over the summer and, like our other facilities projects, there will be opportunities for sponsors to help us meet our goals and provide quality venues for our students. We are offering a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities. Please visit kmsd.edu/fa to learn more.
Read the April 26th Laser Focused
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Skrettas class worked with Mrs. Yaeger’s high school art students on a monster project that improved storytelling through art and collaboration. Kindergarteners created and drew monsters, writing stories about them. The high school students brought these monsters to life and came back to give the students their monsters.
Read the April 19th Laser Focused
Our Kettle Moraine elementary music teachers produce a musical each year featuring KMMS students. This year's adaptation of the fan-favorite Annie is truly delightful and the level of talent in these young performers was impressive.
Read the April 12th Laser Focused
We've all seen plenty of solar eclipse videos, but we've not yet seen it through the eyes of KM students! Many of our classes took time from their day to experience the eclipse firsthand and it was a wonderful learning opportunity.
Read the April 5th Laser Focused
Mr. Kaldhusdal is one of only five teachers from across the United States to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame for the class of 2024. Ironically, two came from southeast Wisconsin. He learned of the honor during a surprise announcement at Kettle Moraine Middle School.
Read the March 22nd Laser Focused
Each year, fifth graders at Cushing Elementary explore exhibits on the Revolutionary War in conjunction with the Historical Society. Then, students research and create their own museum exhibits depicting the various characters who were instrumental to this moment in history.
Read the March 15th Laser Focused
KM Boys Basketball is Playing Marquette in the State Championship in Madison Tonight at 8:05pm!!! We are hoping for a huge KM Nation turnout to cheer the boys to victory!
Read the March 8th Laser Focused
Laser Tech and Laser Bots earned spots in the state competition. The teams build and program their robots around a precise set of assigned tasks that change annually. They compete with a second partner team against two other combined teams to earn points, advancing as they win and adopting new partners in each round.
Read the March 1st Laser Focused
We went backstage to explore this Engaging Who Done It. Dr. Plum met with the cast of Clue and discusses the plot, performance, and set. The play will run March 8th and 9th at 7pm, and March 10th at 2pm. There is also a sneak peek at the end of the new auditorium project that will be starting this summer!
Read the February 23rd Laser Focused
Signing day is a very special occasion in the Kettle Moraine School DistrictThis winter, we had 12 student athletes sign with their respective universities, including a record nine players from football. We spoke with staff and students to learn more about the meaning behind signing day! Special thanks to Andy Ksobiech for putting this event together each season.
Read the February 16th Laser Focused
Explore students made close to 1700 Valentines and delivered them to every student, and a lot of staff members, at the high school. Students applied themselves through writing, math, and fine-motor skills, all of which unfolded into a discussion on philanthropy. It was nice watching them get caught up in the act of giving as they shared their creations.
Read the February 9th Laser Focused
This year's event allowed students to build their own race cars from recycled objects, batteries, wiring, motors, and switches. Students learned how to wire and solder, and experimented with the basic principles of construction and aerodynamics. The event was created by Mrs. Olson and facilitated by some amazing community partners and KMHS volunteers.
Read the February 2nd Laser Focused
This capstone event allowed students to demonstrate their proficiency and share their learning. It was very apparent that students had come away with a solid grasp of the basic elements of patient care and were excited to apply those competencies to their future career goals. Every student who participated is following through with the CNA certification test! Thank you to the instructor, Laura Edwards, and WCTC for partnering with us.
Read the January 26th Laser Focused
GLOBAL FALL SHOWCASE!! Global Students Share Their Learning with the KM Community! Each semester, students investigate a topic of interest through an inquiry research process and present their learning in the form of a final defense, sharing highlights of their project at a culminating community showcase event. In these inquiries, students explore a variety of content areas to demonstrate high levels of critical thinking and application of their learning.
Read the January 19th Laser Focused
4K Fair!! The 4K fair is a wonderful opportunity to explore all that KM has to offer our young learners! This year, the event was held at Cushing Elementary, and all of our schools, partner sites, and wrap care providers were in attendance. The open house forum allowed families to tour a classroom, speak with educators and administrators, and attend a presentation to learn more about the many options that are available.
Read the January 12th Laser Focused
SNOW DAYS!! To say today is the "real deal" is a bit of an understatement as we all dig out from 12-14" of snow! Please exercise caution as you clear snow and avoid travel if possible. It is hard to believe our first track meet will take place in less than three months! Thank you to Mike Brickl for taking this fantastic photo of Vock Field @Culver's Stadium earlier this morning.
Read the January 5th Laser Focused
MAGEE SURVIVAL SKILLS!!! Magee Elementary Students spent the day with instructors, volunteers, and HS^2 students sharpening their survival skills in the outdoors while applying their learning in the classroom. The observations gained will be used to develop a survival guide that they will share with other classes. Students learned orienteering, constructed shelters, built fires, and learned basic fire safety.
Read the December 22nd Laser Focused
FIRST RESPONDERS FEAST!!! KMHS put on a fantastic brunch for Waukesha County first responders and staff. The event brought our community together and showed our appreciation for the amazing support they provide. The brunch was provided by KM culinary students who selected recipes, budgeted their meal plan, prepared dishes, and served brunch at stations.
Read the December 15th Laser Focused
GLOBAL HOSTS LEADERSHIP DAY WITH THE BUCKS!!! KM Global students showed their aptitude for leadership as they planned, facilitated, and even emceed this fantastic event that gathered students from all over the state. Leadership Day with the Milwaukee Bucks (sponsored by WASC, MATC and the Bucks) had its largest attendance ever, bringing together approximately 1,200 middle school and high school students.
Read the December 8th Laser Focused
36TH ART OF WRITING!! Students gathered from all over the state to inspire their writing through art and had their work critiqued by experienced writers. The conference was held at the Milwaukee Art Museum and included grades 3 through 12. It was co-sponsored by KM and the Milwaukee Art Museum. There were 85 KM students who participated and 526 overall participants.
Read the December 1st Laser Focused
KMMS ALL-SCHOOL ASSEMBLY!!! KMMS students and staff gathered to play games, build school spirit, and just have some fun together before Thanksgiving break! The middle school held it's first assembly in about a decade, and it was met with a great deal of excitement. Students competed in games by grade level and were challenged by KMMS staff.
Read the November 17th Laser Focused
RAILWAY BUDDIES!!!! Magee's Railway Buddies program is a mentoring opportunity where older students develop friendships with their younger buddies. All of our KM schools focus on collaboration and forming relationships. This is done within and between grade-level cohorts. It also extends to partnerships with students of different ages, and even different schools.
Read the November 10th Laser Focused
ANYTHING GOES!!! We went backstage with the cast, crew and orchestra to learn more about this rousing production! It was a whirlwind as they put the finishing touches on the set and ran through hair and makeup. Anything Goes has a fun energy that is definitely apparent when you talk to them about the performance.
Read the November 3 Laser Focused
BOYS VOLLEYBALL AT STATE!! We'd like to congratulate the team and coaches on a fantastic season that earned them a spot in the State Championship at the Resch Center in Green Bay today. Four fan buses followed the team down to cheer them on. Unfortunately, they were defeated, but it was a great run!
Read the October 27th Laser Focused
PUMPKIN PAINTING!!! Dousman students had a fun afternoon painting pumpkins thanks to the PTO and Pleasant Valley Farms! The weather held out just long enough for all of the students to get outside and craft their masterpieces. They worked in groups, collaborating with their buddies and classmates to explore creative ideas.
Read the October 20th Laser Focused
LEGENDS & LORE!!!! Each year, KM Perform Students contribute their amazing talents to this fantastic, frightful, celebration at Old World Wisconsin! We had such a great time filming Capturing KM last Saturday at Legends & Lore. This spooky, journey through scary stories from another time is the perfect Halloween outing.
Read the October 13th Laser Focused
WALES/EXPLORE COLOR RUN!! The powder was flying and everyone was having fun at the Color Run! Students, families, and staff came out in droves, despite the weather, for the annual event. The rain gave way to sunshine right as the event started, making the color burst tremendous. $6500 was raised for the new playground project!
Read the October 6th Laser Focused
STUDENT VOICE!! The district is working with community members, staff, parents, and students to develop a new strategic plan. Gathering student voice is part of that process. As an extension of our in-person and virtual World Cafes, a group of KMHS students volunteered to share their views
Read the September 29th Laser Focused
IT'S HOMECOMING WEEKEND!!!!!!
Dr. Plum spent a little time connecting with staff and students to share all of the great things that are happening this weekend. We have some fun things planned for our KM Community, so come on out and join us. GO LASERS!!
Read the September 22nd Laser Focused
HS^2's Lexi Strickland and Anna Sueflohn earned perfect scores on the AP Research exam. They were two of 357 students (out of more than 30,000 nationwide) to earn this distinction!
Read the September 15th Laser Focused
Youth night was truly amazing. The energy and involvement of these young people gives us all hope that the level of success we are currently experiencing could continue for generations. This issue of Laser Focus belongs to THEM!
Read the September 8th Laser Focused
Their creativity and humor were a fun way to start the year! The students purchased their supplies, planned their designs and came ready to work. The result is truly amazing and we hope you will stop by to tour their mobile gallery in the coming weeks!
Read the September 1st Laser Focused!
Cushing held their playground grand opening, with well over 150 people in attendance. This accessible and adventurous playground was designed with student input and made possible through the hard work of our staff and KM Community.
Read the June 23rd Laser Focused
Mr. Gutbrod's students raised money to build projects for community members. Learn more about their contributions!
Read the June 9th Laser Focused
Mr. Voigt's high school physic's students researched, designed, built, and then raced cardboard boats. It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed applying their learning and spending some time out on the water!
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