GLOBAL ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR!!! 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
STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT WHERE TO ENROLL? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KM? SCHEDULE A TOUR!!! We offer custom tours at all of our schools, and they are a great way for potential students and their families to explore the many wonderful options we offer academically, culturally, athletically, and socially! So visit our website at www.kmsd.edu and click the tour button, or if you are ready to commit to KM, click the enroll button at the top and get started. Remember, the open enrollment window closes on 4/30. It is important to apply and secure a spot before it re-opens in summer, as enrollment is first-come, first-served and some choices may not be available!
ENROLL IN KM 4 AND 5K NOW!!! The open enrollment window closes on 4/30 and it is important to apply and secure a spot before it re-opens in summer, as enrollment is first-come, first-served. We also need district residents to enroll in 4K so we can meet your choice of schools and accommodate wrap care requests. There is no need to enroll in KM 5K if your child was in KM 4K this year. Get started now at www.kmsd.edu/enroll. Kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine school district is truly a magical experience and we have many wonderful options to meet the needs of young learners and their busy families. Our 4/5K programming builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning and connects families to our school district. To explore options and learn more about each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, contact 4K Director Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
HYGIENE DRIVE AT KM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS!!! The KM Junior Optimist Club is holding a hygiene drive at all KM Elementary Schools from April 8-19 Items collected will be donated to Lake Country Caring in Hartland. Please donate any unopened hygiene products. Donations can be dropped off in the bins near the front office of each elementary school.
KM BASEBALL SPECIAL EVENTS AT DOCKHOUND'S STADIUM!! The Lasers take on Hartford Union HS this Thursday, April 4 at 7 pm at WBC Park (Dockhounds Stadium). Come cheer on the Lasers at a top-tier venue! We will have a couple of other games at the stadium later in the season, so save the date:
May 13 – Community/Youth Night, 7 pm vs Arrowhead at WBC Park (Dockhounds Stadium).
May 23 – Senior Night, 7 pm vs Waukesha North at WBC Park (Dockhounds Stadium)
2024 Kettle Moraine Lasers Baseball Schedule: https://www.classic8conference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?cwellOnly=1&G5statusflag=view&schoolname=&school_id=3&G5button=13&G5genie=98&vw_schoolyear=1&vw_agl=1-1-19%2C1-1-223%2C1-1-18%2C&manual_access=1&s=03
KM BASEBALL RANKED SECOND IN STATE!! The Preseason Power 25 Countdown has KM leading the Classic 8 for 2024 as the No. 2-ranked team in the state, They mention the amount of talent coming back and an impressive 2023 record. KM has depth and strong players in each position, including pitching, which was another factor in the ranking. Read the full article at: https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/news/WI/preseason-power-25-countdown--no.-2-kettle-moraine?r=%2Fwisconsin%2Fnews
SHREDDING FUNDRAISER!!! The UPS Store in Delafield, along with several other sponsors, will be hosting a fundraising event in support of the Kettle Moraine High School Booster Club on Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Nagawaukee Shopping Center Parking Lot. Participants may drop off 10 lbs. of shredding at no cost. Each additional pound of shredding may be accepted with a minimum $1.50 per pound suggested donation. We can shred office paper and file folders. We cannot shred cardboard, plastics, hazardous materials, CDs/DVDs, x-rays, common trash, magnetic media, computers & accessories.
HELP US MEET OUR GOALS AND SAVE LIVES!! Blood drives are critical to maintaining the necessary supplies for area hospitals. Sign up to give now and you will be entered to win a pontoon boat! https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261977
KM TRACK GOLF OUTING FUNDRAISER!!! Join us May 11th – Individual and corporate participation welcome. Register now https://track.golfgenius.com/pages/4680283 or get additional information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0XBgbWyjdIuLKWqzXpQAQuukZN5R9qk7RzN2b4FGfw/edit. The first 20 people get two free raffle tickets and the next 20 get one! To donate, please contact: Kevin Yarbrough at yarbroughk@kmsd.edu
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!! Several foreign exchange students need host families for the 24/25 school year at KMHS. We have two girls, Freiya, 15, from Germany and Karen, 16, from Chile. We also have Malte 15, a boy from Germany. Their families pay all expenses and provide their medical insurance. They speak English and want to learn about America. Please help them realize their dream, Contact Carrie asap for information at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com.
NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME!!!! 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. Terry learned of the honor during a surprise announcement at Kettle Moraine Middle School. The event was attended by his current sixth grade students, the forensic team he advises, and many colleagues and friends from throughout his time in education. Former students Emma Manion and Krin Blegen, both in HS^2, spoke eloquently about how he has supported their growth, made them critical thinkers, inspired them to become better citizens, and instilled a pattern of lifelong learning. Look for more information soon in an upcoming Laser Focused and Capturing KM Video!
SAVE THE DATE FOR HONK – A Musical Tale of "The Ugly Duckling!" Since it first hatched in 1993, Stiles & Drewe's musical, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. With its bouncing score and universal story, this touching musical with plenty of heart will captivate audiences of all ages. Ticket Information: Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12, Students (through grade 12): $12 Purchase Tickets Online: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/82531. All seats are reserved. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby one hour prior to performance start time. Please note: In-person ticket sales will be cash or check only. Patrons wishing to purchase via credit card will be directed to the online purchasing site. Performance Dates: April 25-27th 7:00PM. April 28 2:00 PM
Congrats to Will Stuckey for making the WBCA All-State team!!!
GREAT TRACK MEET!!!
Recently the boys and girls HS Track & Field teams competed at the Nelson Daniels Invite at UW Whitewater. Both teams earned a 2nd place finish out of 24 teams, our highest finish ever at the ND Classic.
While there were many great performances during the day, 3 events highlighted the Lasers success. On the boys side the 4x800 relay had a phenomenal comeback win on the anchor leg run by Ryan Keller. Keller got the baton in 6th place and came roaring back after the first lap to take the lead heading into the home stretch.
On the girls side the 4x200 and 4x400 relays ran into the record books. The 4x200 took second overall but set the indoor school record with a 1:50.28. (Ranked 3rd in the state) In the 4x400 relay the girls crushed the field cruising to victory with a school record time of 4:10.97. This time currently ranks them 2nd in the state!
Well done athletes!!
Other top performers were:
Noah Hait in the 55m
Keegan Lodes in the 55hurdles currently 6th in state, high jump, long jump
Isaah Crothers in the 400m
Kylee Zell in the shot put
Alison Abhold in the shot put
Hasely Schultz in the shot put
Grey Rumohr in the shot put
Dayne Baker in the shot put
Lola Schwartz in the 800 currently Ranked 6th in the state
CONGRATULATIONS ACADEMIC ALL-STATE GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL!!!
Our Girls Varsity Team earned WBCA Academic All-State Honors! Not only do they work hard on the court, but in the classroom as well!
Congratulations to these hard-working student-athletes - keep up the great work!!
HELP US MEET OUR GOALS AND SAVE LIVES!! Blood drives are critical to maintaining the necessary supplies for area hospitals. Sign up to give now and you will be entered to win a pontoon boat!
KMMS AND KMHS JAZZ IN THE KETTLE!! Jazz In the Kettle featured close to a hundred student performers. It was held in the high school auditorium, and showcased KM's strong Jazz program. Performances included the 7th and 8th Grade KMMS Jazz Ensembles, KMHS Jazz Combo, and KMHS Jazz Ensembles I and II. Great work to all of these student performers and instructors!
EXPLORE NIGHT ON THE TITANIC EVENT!!! KM Explore 2/3 celebrated a Night on the Titanic last week. As a culmination of their reading/writing program, the kids researched and wrote a historical fiction piece about a particular person who was present on the ship. Then, they practiced their learning by becoming that character for one night to celebrate their learning. Activities included using Morse code to solve math problems, sampling food from the Titanic’s last meal, using foil boats and washers to explain surface density and displacement of water, as well as reading their writing pieces to families. To top off the night, each child had a portrait taken in their period costumes and a video was produced of them reading their pieces as a keepsake of the experience.
THANK YOU KM NATION FOR THE WARM WISCONSIN WELCOME FOR MS. VUILLAME!
A big thank you to those who contributed to bringing our Laser, Nathan Vuillaume’s, mom from France to Wisconsin this weekend!! It was a very special, heartfelt reunion.
We appreciate you showing up as a community for our teammate! Anne was so grateful for the gesture and outpouring of support and love.
Congratulations to the team on an amazing season! Go Lasers!
CUSHING GETS VISIT FROM KMHS STARS!! Coach Mac and two of his players, Nolan and Noah, spent lunch and recess with 4th graders at Cushing Elementary! They helped to reinforce important recess rules, and spoke about expectations and sportsmanship. Coach Mac reminded us that even though we might be on different teams during recess, we're all part of one big team KM. It was a wonderful learning opportunity and the students really responded to their message.
