Kettle Moraine School District

GETTING READY FOR GRADUATION!!! This week was the last week for our class of 2024 and it has been a busy one! Today, students enjoyed a quick breakfast, picked up their caps and gowns, participated in commencement rehearsal, grabbed their yearbooks, then many visited their elementary schools and caught up with former teachers! Tomorrow, June 1st, we will be holding our first graduation ceremony at Vock Field, followed by a fireworks display at 8:30. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate this wonderful class of seniors. You will be missed!

KMEF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD NIGHT!!! The Kettle Moraine Education Foundation held their annual scholarship awards last night. KMEF awarded 103 scholarships totaling $91,250, to 80 students. mission is to inspire students and educators by raising the support of our community and business partners to create educational opportunities that build academic and personal success. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible.

We are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2024! The ceremony will be held on Vock Field at Culver's Stadium, and livestreamed, allowing you, your friends, and your family to share in this special moment in person or from the comfort of your home. Event: Kettle Moraine High School Campus Graduation Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Time: 7:30 pm Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/2775743/92ff5e5ee0 NOTE: this link will show our most recent school board meeting until the graduation ceremony stream becomes live shortly before 7:30 pm. We hope you can join us to honor our graduates' hard work and achievements. Your presence, even virtually, will mean a lot to them on this memorable day. Best regards, Justin Bestor Principal

KM WALK OF CHAMPIONS!!! Congratulations to all of our athletes who have qualified for State! Our mens golf team will be competing June 3-4 at the State Tournament at Blackwolf Run in Kohler. Boys and girls track athletes will be competing this weekend in the State Track and Field Championships at UW Lacrosse. Stay tuned for a Capturing KM tomorrow featuring interviews with some of our coaches and athletes.

CUSHING STUDENTS PARTNER WITH THE BELFRE KITCHEN!!!! Cushing fifth graders got some real-world experience participating in a dine-in fundraiser today at the Belfre Kitchen in Delafield. Rather than just host an event, students rolled up their sleeves and worked as prep cooks, servers, hosts, baristas, dishwashers, and more! It was a great way for them to learn more about the food service industry and all of the different jobs that support a successful restaurant. Amy, the owner, and all of her staff had wonderful things to say about the Cushing students and their willingness to help wherever they were needed. We are so grateful to these incredible community partners for providing this opportunity. It was a beautiful day and parents, staff, students, and even restaurant guests, seemed to enjoy the festivities!

KMMS ATTENDS BAND FESTIVAL!!! Our KMMS 8th Grade Bands traveled to the Beyond the Notes Festival at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. Students performed a concert, participated in clinics, received feedback on their performance, and enjoyed time in the water and adventure parks. The students did a wonderful job!

THANKS TO THE FANS!!! A few of our students sent off their favorite track stars with a bit of fanfare and some homemade signs as they head to the State Championship. We are so proud of the way our student community supports one another. GO KM!!!!

THANKS TO WALMART!! Our local Walmart donated 2000 bottles of water for graduates at our commencement ceremony Saturday. We appreciate your partnership!!

This year, our KMHS Campus Hospitality Parents provided the following to the KMHS Campus staff: An endless supply for the beverage station 5 meals (back to school, conferences, staff appreciation, year-end staff picnic) 45 gift baskets/items for Valentine's Staff Appreciation Goodies and treats to celebrate throughout the year Popcorn day Grilled cheese & tomato soup day ...supportive calls, emails, and in-person chats that helped teachers, administrators, and support staff get through a day/week/month… In addition to cards, here are some emails from our staff for thank you! “Thank you Parent Hospitality team! You took such good care of us with yummy meals, festive decor, and smiles every time. The thought to detail was clear. It is so much easier to do our job w/encouragement & support from the community and parents. ” -Abby K. "I don't know of another district with as supportive a parent group as KMSD. The small, and large gestures remind me how great this community is and how we are ALL working together to help raise and educate the next generation. Thank you!!" -Cindy M. “Thank you so much for the little treats and special lunch days you've provided this year! The little snacks or lunches are perfect reminders that parents and teachers are working together. Thank you!” -Mike W. “Thank you so much from the custodial group. We do our work behind the scenes, and it's very nice to be included in all the treats.” -Bruce O. “Parents, Thank you for all the treats, gifts, and meals you have provided us throughout the year. It provides us with that little extra something we need to make it through the difficult parts of the year and lets us know we are supported. We appreciate it!” -Matt F. “This is my first year teaching at Perform, and one of the 1st stops on my building tour with a new colleague was the staff lounge. It seemed too good to be true. Bottomless cups of coffee? Thank you for all the meals, treats, drinks, and gifts. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and support are appreciated (one of the 1st things I tell people when they ask about my new job is the Parent Hospitality Group is wonderful). Thank you for helping make this a great year!” -Mike C.

KM ALUMNUS ON FOX BUSINESS!!! Eric Schimpf, President of Merrill Wealth Management, was a featured guest on Mornings with Maria today on Fox Business News. Schimpf offered valuable insights on different factors influencing markets currently, from AI's implications on securities and enforcement to barriers for millennials in home ownership.

Congrats on Back-to-Back Conference Championships! Come cheer on your lasers in the 3rd round of playoffs Friday at Vock Field at 7:30pm v. Verona. Tickets and streaming at http://justagame.com/.

Boys Golf is State Bound! Led by senior Spencer Stuke, the Boys Golf Team posted their lowest score of the year and claimed the top spot in their sectional to advance to the state tournament at Black Wolf Run, June 3-4, 2024! The sectional tournament included 8 teams with 40 golfers at Wanaki GC. KM outshot tournament host Brookfield Central (who claimed the other spot for state) by 7 strokes. Individually, Spencer shot a 71– tying for second overall— clinching his 4th WIAA State Boys Golf Tournament appearance! Add in robust scores from— senior Jonathan Dreist, sophomore Nicholas Kacsur, senior Graham Hoffe, and sophomore Caiden Jurci—and you’ve got your 2024 State Bound Kettle Moraine Boys Golf Team! Congrats on sectionals and best of luck at state!

GOOD LUCK AT THE STATE MEET THIS WEEKEND! Hasely Schulz - 2nd (Discus) Dayne Baker - 2nd (Discus) Grey Rumohr - 1st (Shot Put) Taylor Ford - 2nd (Pole Vault) Ryker Pignotti - 3rd (110m Hurdles) Ryker Pignotti - 1st (300m Hurdles) Lola Schwartz - 3rd (800m Run) (3rd All Time KM History) Karon Walker, Noah Hait, Wyatt Sevenz, Isaiah Crothers - 2nd (4x100m Relay) (3rd All Time KM History) Julia Oteman, Delaney Eldridge, Caitlin Blawat, Brynn Lauters - 3rd (4x100m Relay) (3rd All Time KM History) Nolan Roehl, Noah Hait, Isaiah Crothers, Ryker Pignotti - 1st (4x200m Relay) (3rd All Time KM History) Caitlin Blawat, Brynn Lauters, Kennedy Kiesgen, Lola Schwartz - 2nd (4x400m Relay) (5th All Time KM History) Isaac Kirby, Ryan Keller, Adam Langreder, John Mazola - 2nd (4x800m Relay)

KM GLOBAL SPRING SHOWCASE IS TONIGHT MAY 29TH!!!! Join us for this wonderful end-of-year open-house event. Students will present their capstone projects at Kettle Moraine High School from 5:30-7:30pm. Ask questions and help to prepare these young leaders and entrepreneurs for future success.

VOTE FOR KM RUBE GOLDBERG!!!! This just in! KM Perform’s Rube Goldberg entry made it to the Top 20 out of 128 submissions in this year's 2024 Online Rube Goldberg Machine Contest! There were entries from 22 states and 16 different countries for the mission to make a machine that can PUT TOOTHPASTE ON A TOOTHBRUSH. The TOP 10 list will be announced on June 1 at rubegoldberg.org. We need YOU to VOTE FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE which closes at midnight, EDT, May 29. Check out the machine at the button “Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance”. Share this with everyone and get the votes in for our machine! voterubegoldberg.org

KMMPA ENDS IT'S YEAR ON HIGH NOTE!!! KM Music Parents Association would like to express our sincere appreciation to all those who attended music events this year and donated generously to support our outstanding KM music programs. We raised over $7,300 and awarded $6,500 in grants to music teachers. Those grants included new recording software, music education opportunities for teachers and transportation to music festivals where our students performed – just to name a few. We are also very excited about the upcoming transformation of the high school auditorium space that will support students throughout KM for future performances. To learn more about the improvements you can click here https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/fine-arts and you can donate to the Fine Arts Fund at https://kettle-moraine-fine-arts-fund.square.site/?source=qr-code to support these renovations. Congratulations to all students on the amazing year of music at KM and especially to our graduating seniors! And remember to save the date for our 2024 Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Dinner fundraiser on Friday Sept 27th.

TITAN BUSINESS CHALLENGE!!! KM Perform Titans Nicholas Sievert, Grayson Gaffney, and Ella Hannes qualified for the State Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge. The Challenge is a simulation where students play the role of a CEO of a smartphone company and try to run the most successful business of the participating competitor teams. Only two of the 21 teams in the Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties Area advanced to the statewide competition. Over 25,000 high school marketing students converged in Anaheim California for this year's DECA International Career Development Conference. 13 students from Kettle Moraine DECA represented the state of Wisconsin at this prestigious event. Lana Lampsa and Amelia Derrig - International Business Plan. Kendra Schwoerer - Leadership Academy, Georgia Boland and Amelia Lephardt - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Event, Anneke Barnett & Ella Lephardt - Entrepreneurship Team Event, Cameron LaRoque and Sullivan Vogds - Hospitality Services Team Decision Making, Madeline Ewald and Alyssa Foote - Sales Project Event, Savannah Kildow - Integrated Marketing Campaign and Reese Albert - Independent Business Plan. Alyssa Foote and Madeline Ewald, were event finalists and moved on to the final round of Competition. They had the opportunity to present their "Sales Project" for the opportunity to be recognized at the Grand Awards Session. All students represented KMHS with a phenomenal effort and we are so proud of their accomplishments of qualifying for this prestigious event. SkyHigh Marketing, Enterprise Solutions/ESI Equity, MERRILL - TBS Wealth Management Group, and Endpoint Solutions provided funds in our "Take Stock" in our Leaders fundraising program for DECA's ICDC. Without their generosity, this wonderful experience would not be possible.

Your 2024 Classic 8 Champions!!! Congrats on the Championship and scoring leadership Ladies!!! #backtoback

GRADUATION FIREWORKS!!! On June 1st, we will celebrate the Class of 2024 by holding a graduation ceremony for students and their families at Vock Field. This will be followed by a fireworks display at 8:30 pm where we can honor their accomplishments as a community. We hope you enjoy the show and we apologize for any disturbance the noise may cause.

DISTRICT FESTIVAL OF BANDS!!! Families and performers filled West Gym for the Festival of Bands. This is the annual event where KMHS and KMMS band students combine their talents into one amazing community event. Thanks to Mike Brickl for capturing his wonderful evening.