REGISTER FOR SUMMER ACADEMY NOW!!! Course registration opens at 8am on Monday March 16th. 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 15-July 24 (no classes 7/3). 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. We encourage new students interested in "trying" KM and meeting friends to sign up for Summer Academy. Courses are available to open enrollment students for a fee. Check out courses and REGISTER NOW at kmsd.edu/SA!
KMSD Alert: Due to a National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning, impacting travel, all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow, March 16th. The timing of this event, coupled with icy conditions, are making transportation hazardous. After-school and evening activities will also be canceled. Watch the text and email for building-specific instructions.
KMTA PICKLEBALL ALL- ACCESS YEARLY PASS FOR 2026!!! Get ready for another great season of KMTA pickleball with our all-access yearly pass, now at a new lower price! Sign up now at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/. Individual passes are $50 and family passes are $75 for all individuals residing in the same household. Your pass provides access to KMTA organized pickleball throughout the spring, summer, and fall and also allows you and your family to use KMTA pickleball equipment whenever the courts are available. Open pickleball will be organized through the GroupMe app, and registered participants will receive an invitation to join in late March or early April. Adult Open Pickleball (ages 14+) will take place in the spring on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm when there is no home boys tennis match, beginning with a kickoff event on April 21. Summer play will include Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm along with Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 6:30/6:45–8am. Fall sessions return to Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm when there is no home girls tennis match, with the season running through approximately the second week of October, weather dependent. Your pass will also provide rotating lock codes, changed every 10–14 days, so you and your family can access equipment when the courts are not reserved for leagues or rentals. Facility closures will be communicated through GroupMe and the courtside bulletin board. Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 second season—the KMTA staff had a great time playing and learning with you. Please note this will be the only pickleball option offered in 2026 and passes will not be prorated based on registration date. Questions can be directed to Kim Theodorakis at thekmta23@gmail.com, and watch for announcements about one or two new beginner “Learn to Play” clinics coming this spring.
KM COMMUNITY GOLF OUTING!!! The Kettle Moraine School District and the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation, along with presenting sponsor KJN Builders, will host our first annual Community Golf Outing on June 8 at Western Lakes Golf Club. Community members are invited to enjoy a day of golf, great food, prizes, and connection while supporting Kettle Moraine students. All proceeds from the event directly benefit students by helping fund Advanced Placement (AP) study and review materials, curriculum improvements and AP exam fees, and the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation Scholarship Fund. Participants can register to golf or support the event through sponsorship opportunities. The outing features 18 holes in a foursome scramble format, making it accessible for golfers of all experience levels. Full day registration includes a cart, range balls, lunch, par-3 contests, dinner, and prizes. Sign up now at kmsd.edu/golf. If you have questions, are interested in custom sponsorship opportunities, or would like to contribute through a monetary donation, raffle or auction item, or volunteer time, please contact Jackie Behling at behlingj@kmsd.edu or (262) 968-6300 ext. 5305. Thank you for supporting opportunities that make a difference for Kettle Moraine students. We look forward to seeing our community on the course in June.
SIGNING DAY!!! We'd like to congratulate the following student athletes as they commit to their colleges and universities: Mason Ehardt (Track and Field) UW Eau Claire, Nolan Meyers (Football) UW La Crosse, Autumn Kiekhefer (Cheer and Stunt) Quincy University, Pierce Engstrom (Football) Aurora University, and Caden Jurci (Football) Southwest Minnesota State University.
ALL ELEMENTARY EVENTS!!! Please note, the Dousman concert has moved to May. As part of our restructuring, we have been encouraging elementary families to attend events at any of our schools. Participating in events at other elementary schools will allow students and families to explore our campuses, make new friends and learn more about what the district has to offer. We have a number of fun events coming up! Our PTOs are also working together with district administration to coordinate additional events at each school. Together we can make this transition a positive one.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DISTRICT SOLO & ENSEMBLE THIS WEEKEND!!! We need your help to make the 2026 District Solo & Ensemble Festival a success! KM is hosting the event this year on Saturday, March 14th 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 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D48A5A72DA7F94-62442571-2026# . It's through your generous support that we can host this prestigious event and provide the opportunity for our music students to participate.
POWER LIFTERS RAISE THE BAR AT STATE!!! The KM Powerlifting team took first place at the State Competition. LIam Rego and Grace Walczak (both pictured center) both placed First in their respective weight classes at state competition last weekend. Liam squatted 485 lbs, benched 341.7 lbs. and deadlifted 562 lbs. Grace squatted 203.9 lbs, benched 110 lbs. and deadlifted 253.5 lbs. Congratulations!
POP UP THRIFT STORE!!! KM Global students are offering a Pop Up Thrift Store on April 25th from 9am-12pm at KMHS. Bins will be placed at the Main and Laser Entrances and we urge you to donate and shop to help us raise money for Lake Country Caring.
KMMS MUSICAL NEXT WEEKEND!!! Kettle Moraine Middle School presents Matilda Jr. on March 20 and 21 at 7pm and March 22 at 2pm at the Kettle Moraine Prism Arts Center. Matilda Jr. tells the story of a girl who dreams of a better life and inspires a bit of rebellion in the children that surround her. There will also be an art show by KMMS students in the auditorium lobby. Tickets can be purchased online https://cur8.com/26487/project/135127. Adults are $15, seniors and students are $10, and children 5 & under are free.
PERFORM AT WPL FILM FESTIVAL!!! We are excited to announce that the student short film Too Many Anikas won "Best in Teen" at the WPL Film Festival in Watertown last night. This is the 2nd year in a row that our Film Concentration team took home the award for one of their films. The Web was also selected for the festival. Congratulations to the cast and crew for both films!
FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS THIS WEEK – DON'T MISS IT!!! March 13th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Dousman Elementary, KM will be holding a free preschool screening facilitated by the District's Early Childhood Team. Children participate in a variety of play-based activities to assess communication, gross and fine motor skills, social/ emotional development, and pre-academic skills. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's development, or simply want to gain a better understanding of how they are doing, Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7AWbvjzEH7xAWxKEdy00MibPc0hZomIPGwxX-OEc1bL6AgQ/viewform or contact Sarai Wittig wittigs@kmsd.edu with questions. This is a great opportunity to determine if your child would qualify for early childhood services in the district.
BEST BUDDIES CULVER'S CARES!!! Join Kettle Moraine High School Best Buddies for their Culver's Cares night on Wednesday, March 18th from 4-7.
SPRING SPORTS ARE UNDERWAY AND IT'S TIME TO GEAR UP AT THE LASER LOCKER!!! Stop in for hoodies, t shirts, caps, and sweatpants for those cool nights on the field!
CLASSROOM CENTERSTAGE EPISODE ONE!!! We’re excited to share the first performance from Classroom Centerstage, a live music series produced by some of our KM Perform students. For this debut episode, KM Perform alum Garrett Waite returns for a special acoustic set featuring selections from his new album Shapeshifter. Subscribe to the KM Perform Studios YouTube channel to be the first to see the latest episodes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdTqRCRAZGJ0dJoC26f4qA.
KM SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM RECORDING!!! About 30 community members attended, and many more submitted questions. You can view the full recording at https://vimeo.com/1170495612. The KM Community had the opportunity to meet the candidates for the Kettle Moraine School District school board race, which will be decided on April 7th. We have three candidates and the top two vote-getters will be selected: Jay Crouse (incumbent), Amy Richards (incumbent), Katie Grillaert (challenger)
DISCOVER CUSHING - BE A STAR!!! New to the Cushing community or thinking about enrolling at Cushing Elementary? We’d love to meet you! Join us for an informal tour and information night on April 13 at 5PM. This is a relaxed, welcoming opportunity to: Explore our school and see our learning spaces up close. Ask questions about Cushing and the upcoming school year. Meet our staff and start building connections before school begins. Whether your child is already enrolled or you’re just beginning to explore what makes Cushing such a special place, we can’t wait to welcome you and share our school community with you. RSVP today to let us know you’re coming at www.kmsd.edu/cushing-rsvp. We hope to see you there!
DISCOVER CUSHING NIGHT!!! Many new families joined us for Discover Cushing last night, an event largely led by our outstanding student volunteers. Students shared what they love most about their school and learning experiences, and even guided guests on campus tours to provide a true student perspective on life at Cushing. Staff members welcomed families into their classrooms to highlight the culture of our school and our approach to learning. We were also pleased to have staff from Wales Elementary—who will be joining the Cushing community next year—participating in the evening to help build connections with new families. If you missed this event, we have two more opportunities to learn about our school: Discover Cushing – April 13 at 5:00 PM and Discover Cushing 4K – May 6 from 5:00–6:00 PM. We hope you’ll join us to learn more about what makes our Cushing Stars shine!
MAGEE VIP NIGHT!!! VIP Night is an on-going tradition during the Magee Spring Book Fair. Students get to invite a very important person in their life to showcase their student work as well as the art work they created for our All School Art Show. This year the Art Show was Magee at Sea. Students showed their computer science projects, writing, art work, multi-age activities, and more. VIP Night also offers an opportunity for the students and their family to enjoy a light dinner and talk with their VIP as to why they are important to the student. A really fun, community gathering showcasing how amazing our students are and what they can do.
BEST BUDDIES TAKES THE PLEDGE!!! Kettle Moraine High School Best Buddies took the pledge to "spread the word to end the word". A global movement empowering youth and communities to stop derogatory language, stand up to bullying, and take meaningful inclusive action, one pledge at a time.
