Kettle Moraine School District

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM MARCH 4TH AT 6PM!!! Meet the candidates for the Kettle Moraine School District school board race which will be decided on April 7th. Jay Crouse (incumbent), Amy Richards (incumbent), and Katie Grillaert (challenger) will answer questions and share their vision for education with the KM Community.

GRAB SOME GEAR FROM THE LASER LOCKER!!! Get your spirit wear for the girls and boys basketball playoffs on Friday and state wrestling tournament this weekend in Madison!

INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE!!! Spend the day looking for treasures and get a jump on the rummage sale season! KM varsity dance will be holding an indoor rummage sale March 6-8 from 9am-3pm at Brandybrook Community Center. They will be accepting cash and Venmo and all proceeds will go to the varsity dance team.

MONDAY TO BECOME ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL AT KMHS!!! We are pleased to announce that Jeremy Monday, current principal of Dousman Elementary School, has been appointed as one of two Associate Principals at Kettle Moraine High School. He will fill an existing position beginning in July 2026. Monday brings nearly 30 years of experience in education. He has led Dousman Elementary School for the past 12 years. Monday holds a Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education (grades 6–12) and a Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. He also earned his Principal license and Curriculum & Instruction Director license from Alverno University.

KM SELECTS NEW SROs!!! KM Kettle Moraine is pleased to welcome two dedicated professionals as our new Student Resource Officers. James Briesemeister joins us following 25 years with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department. During his career, he proudly served on the Tactical Enforcement Unit, Motor Unit, and Honor Guard, and completed Crisis Intervention, Tactical EMS, and Active Shooter Training. After filling in for Jamie, he shared that stepping into the School Resource Officer role was an easy decision, having been impressed by his interactions with KM students and staff at the high school, sporting events, prom, and parades. He looks forward to beginning this new chapter with the Kettle Moraine community. Deputy Briesemeister is married, has a teenage son, and coaches youth sports. Joining him is Jesus Rosa, who has been with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department since 2020. He served one year as a correctional officer before becoming a road deputy in 2021. As a SWAT team negotiator with Crisis Intervention Training, Officer Rosa brings strong communication skills and a thoughtful approach to de-escalation and conflict resolution. He also serves as a Spanish translator for his department, helping connect with a broader community of families. A wrestling coach, he is passionate about mentoring youth and promoting discipline, respect, and teamwork. Officer Rosa shared that he is proud to bring these experiences together to help create a safe, supportive, and positive school environment for KM. We also extend our gratitude to Deputy Jamie Soneberg, who will retire July 1, and congratulate Alyssa Cattani on her promotion to Lieutenant. Officer Rosa has been serving in the role on an interim basis during this transition. Please join us in welcoming Officers Briesemeister and Rosa to Kettle Moraine.

KMMS MUSICAL COMING SOON!!! Kettle Moraine Middle School presents Matilda Jr. on March 20 and 21 at 7pm and March 22 at 2pm at the Kettle Moraine Prism Auditorium. Matilda Jr. tells the story of a girl who dreams of a better life and inspires a bit of rebellion in the children that surround her. There will also be an art show by KMMS students in the auditorium lobby. Tickets can be purchased online https://cur8.com/26487/project/135127. Adults are $15, seniors and students are $10, and children 5 & under are free.

WALES/EXPLORE ALL ELEMENTARY FAMILY DINE OUT NIGHT!!! Texas Roadhouse (Waukesha) February 26, 3-9pm.

PERFORM ALUMNI MAKING BROADWAY DEBUT!!! Thatcher Jacob, Class of 2025, will make his Broadway debut as Walter Henderson in Stranger Things: The First Shadow! Thatcher had many wonderful accomplishments while at KM, including participating in the National Next Narrative Monologue Contest at the Apollo Theater. We can't wait to see him thrive on Broadway!

KM SHOWCASE/4K FAIR HIGHLIGHTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES!!! About 150 families signed up to attend the KM Showcase and 4K Fair. The 4K-12 event brought families together from throughout the region for an evening centered on exploration, connection, and opportunity. With attendance surpassing previous years, the event provided a welcoming environment for those considering educational options for their children. Guests met directly with teachers, administrators, and students while touring our high school and learning about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services. One family described the experience as “So beyond what we expected when we signed up. We were able to register both of our children and sign them up for a bunch of clubs and sports teams. The tour was amazing.… We are blown away.” Others discovered options they hadn’t previously considered. A homeschool parent shared, “I did not realize our daughter could be taking advantage of partial attendance or even virtual enrollment. This opens up so many options for us as a family and also for her socially.” For families just beginning their school journey, the event offered reassurance and excitement. One 4K parent said they were “grateful for the child care area and enjoyed meeting teachers and learning about the different 4K programs.” They enrolled in our Forest 4K program and left feeling confident about the year ahead knowing that wrap care and transportation would be available. Hands-on STEM displays, vibrant arts programs, and conversations with students helped bring learning to life. One parent whose son had just applied to KM Global was excited to learn he can schedule courses in all of our high schools. Their son “is very interested in business and marketing, but is also creative and was interested in some of the offerings through Perform. That flexibility will allow him to pursue both and makes our choice much easier." As the evening concluded, families left not only with information, but with a sense of belonging. We wish to extend a special thank you to Culver’s for providing boxed meals; our early childhood team for facilitating the child care area; and to the many staff, students, and community members whose dedication made the showcase such a meaningful success.

KM PERFORM CENTERSTAGE!!! Classroom Centerstage, is a brand new program in KM Perform where students produce a live music series recorded right in their classroom! The space is set up like a “Tiny Desk” concert with a 4 camera production crew, live audience, host, and performer. Mike Callies developed the concept as way to partner with local artists and provide additional opportunities for his students to learn valuable production skills. He was able to secure a grant from the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF) for much of the equipment. Scott Curty donated additional items, as well as his production talents, to help bring this vision to life. KM alumni Garrett Waite, was the first guest, sharing a short interview and live performance with film students who will then produce a video to be released next week.

CULVER'S CARES NIGHT FOR BEST BUDDIES MARCH 2ND!!!

MAGEE DOUSMAN FRIENDSHIP GAME NIGHT!!! March 11, 5:00pm to 6:00pm at Dousman Elementary's Frog Alley. Multiple stations with board games, card games and "bring your own" games will be provided to encourage connections with new KM families and friends. Also, meet the new Principal of Dousman and Director of KM Explore Justin Nies, Ph.D. RSVP to baalked@kmsd.edu!

KM COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING SURVEY!!! Our planning team is making wonderful progress on the new Community Center at the Magee Campus and will start offering programming for the 2026-27 school year. As part of this process, we are looking for input from our KM Community on offerings and schedules that most appeal to you. Please visit: kmsd.edu/ccsurvey to complete the Community Center survey by February 27th. This survey is open to everyone, residents and non-residents of all ages, who may be interested in utilizing the Community Center. Pre-school, senior and adult programming are an important part of this planning, so please share this link with family and friends who do not currently have children in school. Community vitality thrives when learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. At Kettle Moraine, we see education as a lifelong journey—one that is enriched by recreation, connection, and shared experiences across generations. By intentionally designing programs that meet real community needs, we are creating spaces where learning feels natural, accessible, and welcoming. That belief is shaping the vision for the new KM Community Center at the Magee Campus.

SCHEDULE A TOUR AT ANY KM SCHOOL!!! Whether you are new to KM or are an existing KM family looking at changing schools, we have so many amazing opportunities to share! Open enrollment families are an important part of our KM Community and we currently have space available at all grade levels, and can even provide busing from an existing district stop for a small fee if space is available! Visit kmsd.edu and click the "schedule a tour" sidebar.

KM SHOWCASE AND 4K FAIR TOMORROW NIGHT FROM 5:30-7PM!!! This 4K-12 enrollment fair and community open house is open to all residents and 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 4K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that make us ONE KM!! To learn more about the incredible opportunities available in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW for the showcase with our Google form: kmsd.edu/rsvp or the 4K fair at https://forms.gle/QRTs3PJ1PJdxAXa47.

KM BOYS VOLLEYBALL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS!!! The Wisconsin High School Volleyball Officials Association promotes good sportsmanship between players, coaches, and officials. The WHSVOA Sportsmanship Award was created to highlight one girls and one boys team from our state who've made a significant positive impact on those around them. Their sportsmanship committee meets annually to review all of the submissions from officials and coaches received throughout the season. They selected the Kettle Moraine High School boys volleyball program as this year's award winners! Congratulations for Coach Elliott Van Dyk for leading by example and to the entire boys volleyball team for representing KM in such a positive way.

KM CHEER ADVANCING TO STATE!!! The team qualified in EVERY SINGLE ROUTINE that KM put on the floor! All Girl Non-Tumble Medium, All Girl Game Day Large, Kennedy Byrnes is an All-State Finalist, Alexia Nottling is a Mascot Finalist, and Autumn Kiekhefer, Madisyn Haggith, Alyssa Bergholz, and Addison Sparks are Intermediate Stunt Group Finalists! We will compete on Friday and Saturday at the Resch Expo Center. State performance times are as follows:
Friday
Alexia Nottling (Mascot) - 3:00pm
Kennedy Byrnes (All-State) - 6:32pm
Kiekhefer, Haggith, Bergholz, and Sparks (Stunt Group) - 5:40pm
Saturday
Non-Tumble Medium - 10:40am
Game Day Large - 12:00pm