SUMMER ACADEMY IS ON TRACK!! Students in track and field are learning the fundamentals and developing their skills through this popular class.
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY AWARDS!!! Two KM students won the bronze medal at an international history competition at the University of Maryland. Krin B. and Emma M., both of HS^2, earned this distinction with their documentary, "The Repeal of the Fairness Doctrine: An Irreversible Turning Point in American Media," arguing that the 1987 repeal of the Fairness Doctrine was a pivotal event in American media. The doctrine had been the subject of national debates about its constitutionality, and its repeal marked a significant shift allowing media to become unregulated and manipulated by outside interests. They earned top honors from a group of nearly 500,000 students from multiple continents, with 2,500 students advancing to the national level. Avery G. and Faye M., of KMMS won the state competition in the junior group documentary category in April with their documentary, "Bruce Springsteen's Historic Concert in East Berlin on July 19, 1988." They claimed that this concert was a significant catalyst for cultural and societal rebellion, contributing to the collapse of the Berlin Wall. It was one of several turning points that toppled a government, ended the Cold War, and transformed the global landscape. NHS involves presenting a process paper, bibliography, documentaries and being interviewed by a panel of judges, including professors, historians, and legislators. This completes a year-long project for these students. Mational History Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!
NINE ATHLETES NAMED ACADEMIC ALL STATE FOR TRACK!!! The following athletes' names have been submitted to WISTCA for Academic All-State in Track & Field: Grey Rumohr, Amelia Derrig, Taylor Ford, Bri Binagi, Claire Miller, Anna Sueflohn, Julia Oteman, Alison Abhold, and Hasely Schulz. The criteria to be an Academic All-State in Track & Field is as follows: varsity letter winner, cumulative GPA of 3.75, and senior status.
OUTSTANDING SOLOISTS!!! Nine high school students earned Outstanding Soloist Awards for Jazz along with a 4th Place finish for KMHS Jazz Ensemble One at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival. Our KMHS Jazz Ensemble 1, Jazz Ensemble 2, and Jazz Combo traveled to Eau Claire to perform and compete in the 59th Eau Claire Jazz Festival. Students performed and sight read for judges, received feedback on their performances, participated in masterclasses lead by masters in the field of jazz and jazz educators, listened to other high school jazz ensembles and combos perform, and attended a gala concert featuring the Grammy Nominated UWEC Jazz Ensemble 1 and guest artists Lewis Nash and Sean Jones. Jazz Combo finished in 7th place, and Jazz Ensemble 1 finished 1.5 points out of a top three finish despite it being their first time entering a festival in the competitive division in over a decade. Our students excelled not only in their ensemble playing, but also as soloists. Outstanding Soloist Awards were earned by: Jazz Combo Musicians Ryan Keller (saxophone), Brady Lammert (piano), and Riley Peil (trombone), Jazz 2 Musicians Elliott Mattson (clarinet), Ainsley Leuwerke (trumpet), and Grant Steineke (bass), Jazz 1 Musicians Emma Zielinski (clarinet), Riley Peil (trombone), and Brady Lammert (piano). Of special note, Riley Peil and Brady Lammert both earned two Outstanding Soloist Awards. One for their performances in Jazz Combo, and one for their performances in Jazz Ensemble 1.
GOLF ACADEMIC ALL STATE!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the following student-athletes from Kettle Moraine have been recognized as 2024 Academic All-State honorees: Spencer Stuke, Caden Jurci, Nick Kacsur, and Graham Hoffe. Students are submitted by member coaches of the GCAW and must meet the following criteria to be considered for this great award: The student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. The student-athlete must have participated in at least 75% of their team's varsity competitions during the 2024 season. The student-athlete must be in good standing regarding athletic and school codes of conduct at their participating schools
The student-athlete must be either a sophomore, junior, or senior.
Big Shout Out to Our Girls Lacrosse Classic 8 Award Recipients!
All-Conference - Honorable Mentions
Even with all of these accolades, there’s still one goal left to accomplish. Lets goooo!
Big Shout Out to Our Girls Lacrosse Classic 8 Award Recipients!
All-State - 1st Team
All-Conference Player of the Year!
All-Conference - 1st Team
All-Conference - 2nd Team
Even with all of these accolades, there’s still one goal left to accomplish. Lets goooo!
Field Athlete of The Year!!!
In a unanimous vote, Keegan Lodes was awarded the Classic 8 Conference Field Athlete of the Year.
At indoor conference, Keegan won the High Jump and the Long Jump, breaking her school record of 17’9.5”. She was the top conference scorer among all boys and girls.
At outdoor conference, she won High Jump and took 3rd in Long Jump, breaking her school record a 3rd time with a final jump of 17’11”. She holds the Kettle Moraine indoor High Jump record and is 7th all time for outdoor High Jump.
Keegan’s coaches have a thing or two to say about this honor! Coach Yarborough said “Your work ethic and dedication to your event coaches are unmatched! Enjoy it but get ready to get back to the grind.” Coach Sterner said “Congratulations to Junior KeeganLodes on her newest, very well earned, accolade, Classic 8 Conference Field Athlete of the Year! Your coaches and teammates are so proud of you! I can’t wait to see what you can accomplish! Back to work!”
KM GIRLS LACROSSE WALK OF CHAMPIONS!!! The girls will be playing for the State Title on Saturday!
KM GIRLS LACROSSE HEADED TO STATE FINALS!!! The girls will play forthe State Tournament University School of Milwaukee (USM) this Saturday, June 8th, at 1:00 pm at Sun Prairie Stadium. Please note... there is ONLY ONE GAME for the state Championship.
All tickets will be purchased in advance through our digital ticketing partner GoFan https://gofan.co/event/1488222?schoolId=WIAA2. TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE & MUST BE REDEEMED ON A MOBILE DEVICE. CHILDREN TWO AND UNDER DO NOT REQUIRE A TICKET.
PROGRAMMING SKILLS AT KMMS!!! Mrs Olson's 7th grade Computer Science class learned how to program Arduinos and wire circuits. Chloe and Kass tuned their buttons and played a song on their digital pianos. Watch the video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zDOvHFMYmoekFGGZsElJ2L0HCOdIa7fU/view
LEMONADE WARS!!!! As part of our final literacy/math/economics unit, Wales 4th graders held their 2nd annual Lemonade Wars to help raise money for our PTO Campus Playground Fund. Lemonade stands were open much of the day with five stands to choose from and prices ranging from $0.10 to $0.50, along with deals, value-added items, and other surprises!
RYAN BRAUN VISITS KMHS!!!! Sophomore, Ava Shaikh, coordinated the event and both Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich donated signed jerseys for display at the high school. Omar Shaikh, Ava's father, also attended the event. Braun played 14 seasons for the Brewers, his entire MLB career. He was honored with an MVP award, Rookie of the Year, five Silver Slugger awards, played in six All-Star Games, and received seven MLB year-end awards, more than any player in franchise history. More importantly, he is an incredibly warm and generous person, taking time to pose for pictures with students and staff, signing autographs, and sharing his time! Thank you to Ava, Omar, Ryan, and Christian for your thoughtful gesture.
MORE GRADUATION PICS!!! Thank you to Mike Brickl for adding his creative talents to our graduation photos. He captured some wonderful moments.
The Laser Locker Closes June 4th!
Stock up now for graduation gifts and summer apparel. The store will re-open in mid-August for back-to-school shopping.
FINAL DAY FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR:
Tuesday, June 4th | 2-4p
GRADUATION WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!! Thank you to all of the KM staff members who put in extra time to help facilitate this event. A special thank you to our maintenance team for creating the perfect venue in a short amount of time after a rainy day of soccer and lacrosse at Culver's Stadium.
KMHS 2024 COMMENCEMENT VIDEO!!! Last night was a wonderful event. The rain stayed away. The stands were packed. The fireworks were beautiful. Our students were impressive. To rewatch the event, or catch it for the first time, visit our Vimeo site to watch last night's livestream https://vimeo.com/952732360.
Link to graduation livestream: https://vimeo.com/952732360?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1oUx04QfIHK10nT7klzH-LhuV7ohjLOBL3xrUyfzqLTra5clGWxS7jzCE_aem_AWo9VfqfoA6R8smb4tl8s7nFhwa4QU3A7tkJynbrKNCL3BnwhTD-om6xE4HDlsmRa04c7xjBF0KJ7_WacvKZYIdJ. It will come up after it starts.
KM COMMUNITY CELEBRATES MLB PITCHER!!! Spencer Schwellenbach, son of 1984 KM graduate Robin (Pike) Schwellenbach, made his major league debut as a starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves this week. Schwellenbach struck out five batters after being brought up that same day. The team is very excited about his potential. Thanks to Ken Schimpf for sharing the story. You can read the full recap at https://apnews.com/article/spencer-schwellenbach-braves-d82cfb4f612aa5086cd6f414659d2818
GRADUATION WILL BE AT VOCK FIELD TONIGHT!!! A little rain won't stop us! All indications tell us that any inclement will clear by 4:00pm. Graduation will begin at 7:30pm at Vock Field. Our facilities team will be drying everything off, but you are welcome to bring seat covers, towels, or blankets as needed. We look forward to seeing you all there as we celebrate the Class of 2024!
