SCHOOL IS CLOSED TOMORROW DUE TO WEATHER – GRADES 6-12 WILL ATTEND VIRTUALLY!!!! KMSD Alert: Due to a National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning that significantly impacts travel, all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 12th. Grades 6-12 will be attending classes virtually. After-school and evening activities will also be canceled. Watch text and email in case of building-specific details and instructions on virtual participation.
KMMS STUDENTS SHINE AT MATH MEET!!! Our 7th/8th grade team took first place – 7th grade: Elsa K., Mackenzie B., Nadia M., Beck Z. 8th grade: Chase P., Zavi C., Nolan J., Brianna N. Our 5th/6th grade team took second place – 5th grade: Evan G., Emmy D., Colton R., Jackson M. 6th grade: Graham W., Drew Prymas., Leah Anderson., Malayna H. Both teams will be moving on to compete at the Mega Math Meet, held in Madison in May. Congratulations to Chase Parsons who won the individual first place title for all of the 8th grade students in attendance! We are so proud of all of our KM students!
A NIGHT IN PARIS KMSD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE!!! This is a great opportunity for girls to spend some quality time with dad, grandpa, or a father figure. The dance will be held at the KMHS Middle Gym from 4-6 pm. DJ Otto will be playing the music and there will be snacks, crafts, games and a photo booth. The cost is $5 per person!
KMMS ORCHESTRA IS ELECTRIC!!!! Seventh and eighth grade orchestra students have begun a unit exploring electric instruments and digital sound production with Ms. Weber. Students are learning the basics of sound production, including how pickups on electric instruments capture vibrations, turn them into sound waves, and then translate those sound waves into electronic signals sent to an exterior amplifier. Students have enjoyed this modernized unit, and have already requested opportunities to perform on these instruments at upcoming concerts!
The electric instruments and accessories are property of KM, and have been acquired over the years through support of the Kettle Moraine Music Parents’ Association, corporate partnerships, as well as generous private donations.
KMMS STUDENT ANNOUNCES TRUE GRIT AWARD!!! For the second year, KMMS partnered with the Lake Country Optimist Club to offer the True Grit Award for our students. This award is given to a student displaying exemplary resilience, perseverance, and optimism while also modeling the respectful and responsible behavior associated with being a true Laser! We are pleased to announce that 7th grader Taylor A. has been selected as our school's winner of the True Grit Award for the 2023-24 school year. Taylor is well-deserving of this award due to her remarkable personal growth this school year. Keep up the great work, Taylor!
KMMS STUDENT NOMINATED FOR CARSON SCHOLARS AWARD!!! KMMS is proud to name 7th grader Thaddeus C. as our nominee for the 2024 Carson Scholars Award. The purpose of the Carson Scholars Program is to recognize and reward outstanding students in the United States who exemplify academic excellence and humanitarian qualities. Thaddeus is being honored in part for his exceptional academic achievement, as well as the volunteer work he has done in his church and his community. Thaddeus also displays tremendous citizenship, providing an excellent example for all students at Kettle Moraine Middle School. Congratulations, Thaddeus!
KM MADE IS A TRUSTED SUPPLIER THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY!!! This includes other schools! Businesses and organizations are able to save money by utilizing KMHS graphic design services. The service also provides students with opportunities to learn valuable job skills such as time management, quality of work, and of course computer skills. Next semester, our retail and product design class gets going which will continue to expand these offerings.
SNOW TUBING OUTING WITH KMHS SWD STUDENTS!!!!! Students in Mr. Voight and Mrs. Hoida's Physics classes along with Mrs. Plasil's SWD class enjoyed a day of snow tubing at Sunburst in Kewaskum. It was great tubing weather and the slopes were perfect thanks to the newly fallen snow. Students had a wonderful time forming friendships and playing together.
KM ECO CLUB SHIRTS/SWEATSHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!! These items will help support club activities and are designed by KM students and produced by KM made. The Kettle Moraine Environmental Conservation Organization is open to all members of the KMHS campus who are interested in working collaboratively on addressing today's most pressing environmental issues. They are a positive and proactive club with projects ranging from forest and prairie restoration to solar electricity and electric vehicle chargers for the school. Purchase your shirts now to show your support for this amazing work!
KMSD USES TEACHERS ON CALL TO PROVIDE SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS!!! Kickstart the New Year with a fulfilling career as a substitute teacher or substitute paraeducator in the Kettle Moraine School District by partnering with Teachers on Call there are endless opportunities that can work for you like weekly pay, the ability to work in multiple schools and flexible schedules! Fill out an online application today: https://www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now or reach out to Megan at megan.gibson@teachersoncall.com to learn more!
KMSD LISTENING SESSION ON CLASS SIZES JANUARY 23RD IN THE KMHS LIBRARY FROM 6:30-7:30 pm!!! This listening session is a public forum for KM staff, families and community members to discuss class sizes and measures the district is taking to maintain a proper balance.
KM DECA had a blast competing in, and hosting district 5 for DECA’s Regional Career Development Conference on January 6th!
Congratulations to all of the KM DECA members who competed this past Saturday at DECA’s Regional Career Development Conference. KM marketing students upheld the “laser way” and 21 have earned the right to advance to the DECA State Career Development Conference in February.
Top finishers include:
Lana Lampsa & Anneke Barnett | 1st place - Entrepreneurship Team Event
Cameron LaRoque and Sullivan Vogds | 3rd place - Hospitality Services Team Event
Spencer Stuke | 3rd place - Entrepreneurship
Georgia Boland & Amelia Lephardt | 3rd place - Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team
Jack Molaison | 3rd place - Restaurant and Food Service Management
In total 30 Kettle Moraine DECA competitors earned medals in their event competitions.
Congratulations to all KM DECA members who competed at this conference! Can’t wait for State!!!
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED!! The school board meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow will be moved to Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 pm in the KMHS Library.
KMSD Alert: Due to a Winter Weather Warning by the National Weather Service, that significantly impacts travel, all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow January 9th. After-school activities will also be canceled. Watch text and email in case of building-specific details. As this is our one allotted snow day, there will be no virtual classes. The basketball games are being rescheduled as follows: Girls will make up the game on 1/10/24. Boys will make up the game on 1/16/24. The school board meeting that was scheduled tomorrow will be moved to 1/16/24.
ANYTHING GOES was nominated for A LOT of JERRY AWARDS! BRAVO!!!
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Orchestra
Outstanding Leading Performance:
Amelia Riesing (Reno Sweeney)
Josephine Byrne (Hope Harcourt)
Leonardo Fredette (Lord Evelyn Oakleigh)
William Kastner (Billy Crocker)
Thatcher Jacobs (Moon Face Martin)
Abigail O’Connell (Emma)
Outstanding Supporting Performance:
Mirannda Kepplinger (Evangeline Harcourt)
William Graeve (Elisha Whitney)
Outstanding Direction:
Shelley Hooper
Outstanding Musical Direction:
Emma Milton & Teresa Catania
Outstanding Choreography:
Hope Riesterer
Outstanding Overall Design
Outstanding Scenic Design:
Matthew Dunlap
Overall Lighting Design:
Katrina Sturtzen
Overall Costume, Wig/Hair, and Make-up Design:
Lynne Miner & Abigail Kean
Overall Sound Design:
Greg Klas
Wishing you and yours the very best of the holiday season!
KMSD IS SEEKING REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE BUDGET ADVISORY COUNCIL!! Kettle Moraine Parents, Citizens, and Business/Community Partners are invited to collaborate with us to inform our long range budget and operational planning. The KMSD Budget Advisory Council will meet three times in 2024 (3/5, 5/28, and 11/12) to provide constructive/critical feedback on key financial decisions facing the Kettle Moraine School District. This is a valuable opportunity to have a voice in district policy and better understand the financial challenges that impact public education. If you're interested in this effort, or would like to recommend someone, please sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RTsRRpfmMT8RPSfORkmZ9GZyUtCka0o-MXJXx2wox6E/viewform
MAGEE FOREST 4K STUDENTS SHARE SPECIAL GIFTS WITH THEIR OUTDOOR FRIENDS!!! Happy Holidays to all and especially the Magee forest creatures! Magee Forest 4K students created edible gifts for the many creatures who share their forest classroom. The seed clips were created with clothespins, recycled cardboard shapes (4K standards), SunButter and birdseed. If you are interested in KM 4K, join us at the 4K Fair on January 17 from 5-7pm at Cushing Elementary!
KMSD 4K-12 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPENING SOON!!! Registration for RESIDENTS will open January 18th, 2024. For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu. Registration for NON RESIDENTS will open February 5th, 2024. For more information on open enrollment contact Jenny Godin at jenny@kmsd.edu. There is also extensive enrollment information and links on our website at https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll.
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Watch video tours of our other Schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the many choices in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
