BECOME A KM SPONSOR!!!! SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS WHILE PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS! We have space available at all of our venues and would love to partner with you. For information, contact Ryan Tomczyk at 262-968-6200 ext. 4066 or tomczykr@kmsd.edu or visit www.kmsd.edu/sponsor to learn more or sign up!
KM BLOOD DRIVE - SAVE A LIFE!!!! Student Senate is hosting the final blood drive of the year on May 28th. Sign up now as this had been rescheduled and we have many spots available. We need your support! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=KMHS
TONIGHT AT 6:35 PM – KM NIGHT AT THE DOCKHOUNDS !!!! Join us as the Lake Country DockHounds take on the Milwaukee Milkmen at WBC Park. Celebrate with your KM Community, show your support, and watch a great game! For every ticket sold, $3 will be donated back to the district. Get your tickets now! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Kettlemoraine. We have many fun events planned. There is also a hot dog special and bring your dog to the game for $5.
MENTORING IS ELECTRIC!!! Mrs Olson's 8th grade Computer Science class just completed their circuits unit which elaborated on careers in electrical engineering and as electricians. Mr Lirette from Pieper Power visited the class to share his career as an electrician. He showed students the various wiring he works with, as well as breaking down the contents of his truck and explaining the tools of the trade. He also discussed the importance of safety and the precautions that must be taken when working with electricity. His presentation put our circuit unit into perspective for our students and helped them gain a better understanding of future opportunities in this industry.
GLOBAL COMMUNITY SHOWCASE!!!! Join us next Wednesday May 29 for our student presentations of their capstone projects. Ask questions and help to prepare these young leaders and entrepreneurs for future success.
COLLABORATION AT KM!!! Mrs Blawat’s fifth grade class shared their Civil War cospaces.com projects/escape rooms with Mr. B. Bestor’s 10th grade Modern World History students. It was a great opportunity for younger students to share their learning and solicit feedback, while older students develop the important skill of mentoring.
Happy Speech Pathologist's Day!!!
BASEBALL FUN WITH CULVER'S!!! OG's, Vodenlich's, and Plasil's classes enjoyed a Brewers baseball game with tailgate food from Culver's in Wales. Thank you Culver's for being such a great supporter of KM!
KMMS ART AWARDS!! Students in Mr. Langanecker's class participated in the Helen Mears Art Competition, taking home several impressive awards throughout this important competition.
Local Awards: 3D: 1st Brianna F. and Sofie F. 2nd Greta H. 3rd Kenneth M.
Regional Awards: 3D: 1st Brianna F. and Sofie F.
2nd Kenny M. Honorable Mention Greta H.
State Awards: Honorable Mention Brianna F. and Sofie F.
CAPSTONE EVENTS TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY!!! CONTEMPORARY DANCE FUNDRAISER TONIGHT!!! The show will be held in the KMHS Auditorium on Friday, May 17th at 6 pm. Cost $12 per ticket. Ella Mathison of KM Global is using her senior capstone to combine her passion for dance with fundraiser for LifeStriders in Waukesha. Get your tickets or buy them at the door! SPRING ARTISAN MARKET TOMORROW!!!! KM Global will be hosting an artisan craft fair at Kettle Moraine High School on Saturday, May 18th from 9-12! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to our friends at the Hunger Task Force. ART & ICE CREAM MAY 20TH 5-7PM! This KM Global Capstone event at KMHS will display student artwork and hold an ice cream social selling Culver's custard. Funds raised will be donated to Hands of Hope. Contact Mia Anderson for information.
KM DAY AT DOCKHOUNDS THIS WEDNESDAY AT 6:35 PM!!!! Join us as the Lake Country DockHounds take on the Milwaukee Milkmen at WBC Park. This will be a fun night to celebrate with your KM Community, show your support, and watch a great game! For every ticket sold, $3 will be donated back to the district. As extra incentive, KM, Arrowhead, and Oconomowoc will be competing for an additional $1/ticket by selling the most tickets. Get your tickets now! We have many fun events planned. There is also a hot dog special and bring your dog to the game for $5 that night. You can order KM Dockhound shirts on kmmade.com. We are currently beating our neighboring districts, so keep the momentum going and invite your friends!
TWO NEW EVENTS FROM GALS!!! The Gals Institute has two summer workshops to help your children thrive emotionally. Prepare them for next year with valuable coping skills and increased understanding of those around them.
SIGNING DAY TODAY!!!! Today was our spring and military signing day, along with some academic/athletic awards. Eric Larson, Tyson Grunewald, Elijah Kolstad-Woods, and Connor Price committed to military service. Emilia Bullock, Anna Williamson, Jack Wagner, Jonah Roloff, Reed Burns, Ian Roman, Amelia Monyelle, Zak Sokolowski, Anna Sueflohn and Taylor Ford committed to colleges. WIAA ScholarAthletes: Alison Abhold and Miles Burchardt were awarded, along with Classic 8 Scholar Athletes: Briana Binagi, Madeline Bingenheimer, Samantha Brown, Reed Burns, Lucas Garvey, Brooke Graf, Lauren Jungen, Emelia Matthews, Brayden Sikorski, and Cole Thompson.
2024 JERRY AWARDS!!!! KM took home Jerry Awards for two performances. Anything Goes has been awarded the following 2024 Jerry Awards: Outstanding Orchestra and Outstanding Overall Design. Outstanding Leading Performance: William Kastner (Billy Crocker). Spirit Award: Amelia Riesing. Honk! has been awarded the following 2024 Jerry Awards: Outstanding Supporting Performances: Lydia Wilhelm (Maureen, Snowy, Queenie, Old Woman, Mother Swan) and Abigail O’Connell (Grace, Dot, Lowbutt, Bewick). Outstanding Dance Performance: Amelia Riesing (Penny, Henriella and Pinkfoot, Maggie Pie). Spirit Award: Bethany Lorbetske. Congratulations on these wonderful performances!
CONTEMPORARY DANCE CAPSTONE FUNDRAISER FRIDAY!!! The show will be held in the KMHS Auditorium on Friday, May 17th at 6 pm. Cost $12 per ticket. Ella Mathison of KM Global is using her senior capstone to combine her passion for dance with a desire to help others. She has produced a contemporary dance show called "The Beauty of Mistakes." This production combines many of Ella's beliefs and passions into the pieces you will see, and she is excited to be able to fundraise for LifeStriders in Waukesha. LifeStriders is an incredible unique place that uses horse therapy to help all sorts of people with different needs. Tickets can be purchased in advance: https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2476&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0XY3pzda7j_fG5sbcPXQnaEpaxtZ0lbri6TwWE4O6st9RL6qL0LpIGSoE_aem_AYFW3spDAHp1xMSJWfEbLwgV8s5jENcqhwrJ3TVGSXSsWnKkYC2rW7qO_8KzGegaQm4zzsdDhLa4h7pF5KVlP3MT #KMGlobal #SeniorCapstone #Leadership #MakeAnImpact
SPRING ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR THIS SATURDAY!!! KM Global will be hosting an artisan craft fair at Kettle Moraine High School on Saturday, May 18th! This capstone project is a cornerstone of Global's learning. Students get the opportunity to build a community event to benefit a local organization. 100% of the proceeds from this event (from vendor fees, donations, food truck partnerships, etc.) will be donated to our friends at the Hunger Task Force. The market will start at 9:00am and end at 12:00pm in the KM high school parking lot. Join us to shop all of these wonderful products! Sign up to be a vendor or make a donation: https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2400
THE LASER LOCKER CLOSES JUNE 5TH!!!! Stock up now for graduation gifts and summer apparel. The store will re-open in mid-August for back-to-school shopping.
IMPORTANT: KMHS Campus Parking Lot Closures Beginning Sunday, June 2, 2024
A total parking lot resurfacing begins Sunday, June 2, 2024.
As a result, all students and most staff will need to park on the south side of the building. The northeast staff lot remains open. In addition, the most northern entrance, near the track, will also be closed.
Students with parking passes should be able to find adequate parking in the south lot as senior graduation occurs on Saturday, June 1st.
Lasers Defeat Arrowhead 1-0 on Community & Youth Night!
When the KM cheer squad greets fans before the game, Captain Laser throws out the first pitch, and Jr Lasers are on the field for the National Anthem, you know it will be a great night! And it was just that for the KM Community!
Kaiden Ascher (‘24) was dominant on the mound, throwing a complete game four-hit shutout to lead the Lasers to victory over Arrowhead on Monday night. Ascher struck out five and walked only one to earn the win. JJ Wolbert (‘24) scored the game's only run in the third inning on a base hit by Scott Brown (‘24).
Thank you to all the community members and youth players who came out to WBC Park to support KM. Because of generous donations made by local businesses, KM Baseball raised nearly $1000 for the program.
Lasers are back in action today against Mukwonago. Game time is 4:30 PM at Wales Community Park.
HONK JERRY AWARD NOMINATIONS!! For the first time in KM history, EVERY actor was nominated! The production was nominated for the following Jerry Awards: Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Orchestra. Outstanding Leading Performances: Emma Hipp (Cat), Leonardo Fredette (Ugly), Bethany Lorbetske (Ida). Outstanding Supporting Performance: Lydia Wilhelm (Maureen, Snowy, Queenie, Old Woman, Mother Swan), Abigail O'Connell (Grace, Dot, Lowbutt, Bewick), Cayden Amidei (Drake, Greylag, Farmer), Jonathan Doome (Turkey, Barnacles, Bullfrog, Father Swan), Amelia Riesing (Pinkfoot, Penny, Maggie Pie), Joy Brusnahan (Beaky), Josephine Byrne (Downy), Edith Cramer (Billy), Mirannda, and Kepplinger (Fluff). Outstanding Dance Performance: Amelia Riesing (Penny, henriella, Pink Foot, Maggie Pie). Outstanding Choreography: Hope Reisterer. Outstanding Scenic Design: Matthew Dunlap.
