EQUESTRIAN TEAM HEADING TO STATE! The Kettle Moraine Equestrian Team earned Reserve Champion in Division B at the WIHA District 1 Regional Competition October 2–4, securing a spot at the WIHA State Competition for the fifth consecutive year! Congratulations to Alex B., Taite W., Julia F., Charlotte P., Sophia R., and Kendall S. on an outstanding weekend of competition and teamwork. The team will compete against the top teams from across Wisconsin October 30–November 1 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Congratulations, Lasers, and enjoy the ride!
ANNUAL DECA FOOD DRIVE!!! KM DECA’s annual Waukesha County Food Pantry drive is here! Simply fill the paper bag left at your door and place it outside at the designated time for student pickup. Last year, we collected nearly 10,000 lbs of food! Let's top it this year! Thank you for your support.
HS^2 ALUMNUS DESIGNS COURTYARD AT KMHS!!! Sometimes, a project comes full circle in the most unexpected ways. Austin Ryan, a 2020 Kettle Moraine graduate, recently returned to his former school to help transform the courtyard he once dreamed about as a student.
The story began with a chance encounter at Mama D’s Coffee Shop, where Austin ran into one of his former teachers, Mrs. Mau. She mentioned that the courtyard was in need of significant attention and encouraged him to stop by and take a look. Austin eventually provided a quote for the project and returned this spring to complete the work as a landscape designer.
There was an extra connection to the project that made the work even more meaningful. During his time at Kettle Moraine, Austin participated in a special end-of-term class in which students were asked to create landscape plans for the courtyard. At the time, the space was largely weeds with little structure, and students developed their own visions for what it could become. Austin's design wasn't the one selected, but he never could have imagined that years later, he would return as a professional landscape designer to help bring the courtyard into its next chapter.
It's a wonderful reminder that the experiences students have at Kettle Moraine can come full circle in ways they never expect.
The story began with a chance encounter at Mama D’s Coffee Shop, where Austin ran into one of his former teachers, Mrs. Mau. She mentioned that the courtyard was in need of significant attention and encouraged him to stop by and take a look. Austin eventually provided a quote for the project and returned this spring to complete the work as a landscape designer.
There was an extra connection to the project that made the work even more meaningful. During his time at Kettle Moraine, Austin participated in a special end-of-term class in which students were asked to create landscape plans for the courtyard. At the time, the space was largely weeds with little structure, and students developed their own visions for what it could become. Austin's design wasn't the one selected, but he never could have imagined that years later, he would return as a professional landscape designer to help bring the courtyard into its next chapter.
It's a wonderful reminder that the experiences students have at Kettle Moraine can come full circle in ways they never expect.
LASER ROBOTICS LEGO LEAGUE!!! KMHS' Laser Robotics is proud to announce a new FIRST Lego League team for students in grades 4-6th! Students will work together in order to build robots, research issues facing our community, and compete with other teams across Wisconsin. For more information please reach out to kettlemorainerc@gmail.com or though this google form https://forms.gle/HG8UQfnFdMfm1jUc9.
TONIGHT!!! ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT OCTOBER 7TH 7PM!!! AP tests have potentially saved KM 9-12 students $1.5M in tuition, based on last year's test-takers! Advanced Placement programming is facilitated by The College Board, a non-profit organization that helps high school students succeed academically by providing courses with college-level rigor and the opportunity to earn college credits. KM strongly encourages our students to challenge themselves by taking AP courses and currently offers 21 AP courses with more under consideration. Subject matter includes art, outreach, computer science, English, math, music, science, and social studies. This event is also a great opportunity for middle school families to learn about pre-AP opportunities and begin thinking about preparing students for high school. To learn more, visit our Advanced placement page at kmsd.edu/ap.
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL POWDERPUFF GAME!!! Watch our girls battle for the title of Powderpuff champions on Wednesday October 14th!
NATIONAL COACH DAY!!! Did you know we have academic and athletic coaches at KM? Please join us in celebrating the many coaches who help our staff, students, and athletes deliver their very best!
NOW HIRING RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL DIRECTOR!!! Kettle Moraine Community Education is seeking a organized and passionate Youth Recreational Basketball Director to lead our program for grades 1–8. This role manages the end-to-end operations of our youth basketball program, ensuring a positive, skill-building, and safe environment for local athletes. While the core season runs from October through February, programmatic planning, registration setup, and coordination are year-round responsibilities. Previous basketball experience required.
KMJL BASEBALL TRYOUTS!!! We have open spots in grades 1, 2, and 5, and the KM Junior Lasers Baseball club is looking for players to round out the U7, U8, and U11 teams for the 2027 season. If you have a 1st, 2nd, or 5th grade boy ready for select baseball, a special tryout session is being held on Oct. 11 from 5 - 6 p.m. Register here: https://kmlasersbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/749542977.
LASER LOCKER HOURS FOR HOMECOMING WEEK!!!
KM Soccer Culver's Cares Night!!!
CULVER'S CARES WITH KMMO HOCKEY!!!
CELEBRATING WORLD TEACHERS DAY!!! We appreciate our amazing teaching staff and the tremendous work they do on behalf of our students and families.
THANKS TO OUR INCREDIBLE CUSTODIAL, FACILITIES, AND MAINTENANCE STAFF!!! You keep our buildings and venues safe, clean, and functional, and we appreciate all that you do!
KM COMMUNITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE!!! Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to celebrate the KM Community Center. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and to welcome new families who will soon be part of Little Explorers and Tot & Me.
As we open this space to the broader community, we’re excited to build on the qualities that have made Magee Elementary special for generations while creating new opportunities for connection, learning and discovery. Seeing young children exploring the building and grounds with such excitement was a particularly meaningful reminder of the possibilities ahead.
We’re looking forward to reviewing your programming ideas and connecting with those who have expressed interest in volunteering as we continue to grow our offerings. You can learn more about the KM Community Center at kmsd.edu/kmcc or sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDZUjEwg4OBXA9MFk64bBvCanDBxCbVgyMLd-dOLAmcX7wGA/viewform?usp=header to receive updates about upcoming programs.
A special thank you to our KMCC team, maintenance and custodial staff, and our soccer team for their incredible work preparing for this next chapter. The building and grounds look beautiful, welcoming and hold so much of the history and community that shaped Magee. Thank you also to our school board for supporting this community offering and to Mike Brickl for capturing some of the special moments from the evening.
ONE KM SPOOK-TACULAR!!!! Join us for a spook-tacular evening at the One KM Trunk or Treat! Bring the whole family, from all schools, to enjoy treats, fun, costumes and KM community spirit on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Wales Elementary parking lot. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a family-friendly evening of trick-or-treating from decorated trunks. We can’t wait to celebrate together and show our KM spirit! Together, we are ONE KM. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA8AE2CA3FCC43-65660107-trunk#/
STUDENT DIRECTED ONE ACT FESTIVAL STARTS TOMORROW!!! Coming soon to the KM Prism Arts Center... the 17th annual Student Directed One Act Festival will include three short plays presented in one night. Each is fun and thought provoking- and entirely student directed and produced! Come see the work of directors Norah Weber, Haden Jones, Johnathan Doome, and Isabella Kreblin and 25 other students in the production of “Us & Them," “Director’s Nighmare,” and “Tracks.” Go to kmstage.ludus.com for tickets.
Dates: Friday, October 2, 2026 & Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Location: KM Prism Arts Center, KMHS Campus, 349 N. Oak Crest Dr., Wales, WI
Tickets: $7 at the door or online at kmstage.ludus.com
KMHS Drama Club promotes theater appreciation and community through campus-wide productions, student-led showcases, and workshops, offering both on-stage and backstage opportunities for all students across the Kettle Moraine campus.
Dates: Friday, October 2, 2026 & Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Location: KM Prism Arts Center, KMHS Campus, 349 N. Oak Crest Dr., Wales, WI
Tickets: $7 at the door or online at kmstage.ludus.com
KMHS Drama Club promotes theater appreciation and community through campus-wide productions, student-led showcases, and workshops, offering both on-stage and backstage opportunities for all students across the Kettle Moraine campus.
GIRLS GOLF TAKES REGIONAL TITLE!!! The girls golf team won their regional title at Koshkonong Mounds in Fort Atkinson yesterday with a team score of 344, eight strokes ahead of second place Milton. Junior Grace Kim shot an incredible 78 to win the individual competition, and Reagan Cloninger was close behind her with an 80 to clinch third place. Emily Garvin (92), Lilah Morn (94), and Ady Sallmann (95) were well under 100, clinching the title for KM!
REMINDER TO BOOSTER CLUB PARENTS TO COMPLETE YOUR HOURS!!! Parent volunteers are essential to the success of our booster club, which provides equipment, scholarships, contributes to our venues and is vital to the success of all of our KM programs. The booster club only works if you do, so please sign up to fulfill your commitment! https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/kmhs-booster-club/current-service-hours-opportunities-sugs?authuser=0
ONE KM SPOOK-TACULAR!!!! Join us for a spook-tacular evening at the One KM Trunk or Treat! Bring the whole family, from all schools, to enjoy treats, fun, costumes and KM community spirit on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Wales Elementary parking lot. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a family-friendly evening of trick-or-treating from decorated trunks. We can’t wait to celebrate together and show our KM spirit! Together, we are ONE KM. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA8AE2CA3FCC43-65660107-trunk#/
