TOMORROW NIGHT!!! ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT OCTOBER 21ST 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 7th and 8th grade 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 https://hs.kmsd.edu/o/kmhs/page/advanced-placement-program.
29 days ago, KMSD
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK!!! Thank you to our drivers at Dousman Transport Company, our community, and families for making school bus safety a priority throughout the school year!
29 days ago, KMSD
LEADERSHIP AT KMHS!!! The high school leadership class visited KM Explore to share books on leadership they created for a young audience, using Book Creator. The high school students had the opportunity to present their learning and creativity while observing how second and third graders engaged with the content. It was a memorable One KM experience filled with learning, fun, and leadership in action!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT OCTOBER 21ST 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 7th and 8th grade 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 https://hs.kmsd.edu/o/kmhs/page/advanced-placement-program.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
PRESS RELEASE FROM WAUKESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT!!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
EXPERIENCE THE TRADES!!! This week, Mr. Callies and Mr. Zuck attended the Waukesha County Business Alliance Experience the Trades Expo with a group of students from Perform and KMHS. Manufacturing and construction are driver industries in Waukesha County and the event created hands-on experiences that allow students to explore trades such as welding, cement work, carpentry, automation, engineering, and more. Students connected with local employers and learned about the various opportunities and career paths in the trades. The expo also brought students together from two of our high schools to share their creative and technical interests in an exciting day of learning as ONE KM!!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
CUSHING DECATHLON!!! The annual decathlon at Cushing Elementary brought the FUN! The kids participated in a variety of physical activities while enjoying a beautiful fall day and building school spirit. The photos are seriously cute and speak volumes about this great event. Thank you to Cushing staff and PTO!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
VISIT THE LASER LOCKER TO SEE THE LATEST FALL AND WINTER MERCH!!!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
BUTTERFLY GARDEN OPEN!! The Magee butterfly is now open behind Wales Elementary. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday evening to officially share the space with the KM Community. The garden, complete with a train track pathway, merges the two schools beautifully and provides a lovely habitat for butterflies and pollinators. Thanks to Mike Brickl for the lovely photos!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
BASH ON THE GRASS – BETTER WITH BRICKL!!! We have a new improved batch of photos from Bash on the Grass Friday. The DECA run event was a tremendous success thanks to business teacher Jeff Ksobiech and our incredible KM Community!! It has been wonderful watching everyone come together the last couple of weeks to enjoy these district events. Thank you Mike Brickl for the photos!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
EXPLORE PIONEERS AT CAMP EDWARDS!!! The Pioneers spent three exciting days at Camp Edwards Environmental Camp, where they worked toward their school goal of “Climbing Every Mountain”— embracing challenges and persevering through them. Students put this into practice while ziplining, building fires, canoeing, going on night hikes, making shelters, and taking on archery.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
NATIONAL COACH DAY!!! Coaches can be academic, athletic, club leaders, and professional mentors. Thank you to all of the parents, staff, and community members who inspire our young people to be more.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
WORLD TEACHERS DAY!!! Education is the key to successful nations and communities. Thank you to teachers everywhere for driving those achievements.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
SCHOOL BOARD WEEK!!! Thank you to our school board members for serving your community by supporting our schools!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
BASH ON THE GRASS THE REBOOT!!! The KM Community came out again this weekend to celebrate the wonderful things happening in our community! Bash on the Grass was amazing, with over 550 activity tickets sold, not including the many parents who came to watch and enjoy their children playing in the bounce houses and participating in the various activities. Thank you to KMHS business teacher, Jeff Ksobiech, and all of the DECA club members and KM students who worked so hard to bring this event back by securing sponsors, setting up and running booths, and assisting families. While we do not yet know the final Make-A-Wish donation total, the night was an incredible success that we hope to continue! Stay tuned for an upcoming Capturing KM video on this event.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
BUTTERFLY GARDEN COMPLETED!!! The Magee butterfly garden has been built at Wales Elementary. The project was completed in a day by more than a dozen local landscaping firms as part of a grant. It was amazing how quickly they were able to complete construction with such a large crew. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held yesterday evening to officially share the space with the KM Community. The garden, complete with a train track pathway, merges the two schools beautifully and provides a lovely habitat for butterflies and pollinators. Stay tuned for an upcoming Capturing KM video on the project!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
EQUESTRIAN TEAM HEADED TO STATE!!! KM Equestrian Team participated in the Regional competition Sept 27 & 28 and earned an opportunity to compete at the State Championship October 24-26, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark your calendars! We will share more information as the event draws closer! Thank you to Mike Brickl for the beautiful photos!
about 2 months ago, KMSD
BRING YOUR KM SPIRIT TO BASH ON THE GRASS TOMORROW!!!!! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Homecoming festivities last weekend, and to Mike Brickl for the amazing photos. Attendance and school spirit were off the charts and it was a wonderful evening for our entire KM Community. We hope you will all come back out for Bash on the Grass TOMORROW from 4-7pm on the fields behind Culver's Stadium. This carnival midway-style event offers fun for all ages including games, bounce houses, entertainment, food trucks, and so much more!!! Admission is only $15 and includes all activities throughout the venue, with proceeds supporting DECA business students.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
THE LASER LOCKER IS THE KM COMMUNITY'S ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR KM MERCH!!!
about 2 months ago, KMSD
KM EXPLORE #2 BEST CHARTER SCHOOL IN MILWAUKEE AREA!!! Explore is a free, public, K-5 charter school in the Kettle Moraine School District. Niche ranked Explore#2, among heavy competition, in the Milwaukee area and #7 in the entire state! Come to our Information Night on Thursday, November 6th at 6:00pm at the Wales Elementary Campus to learn more or visit kmsd.edu/explore.
