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!
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!
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.
THE LASER LOCKER IS THE KM COMMUNITY'S ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR KM MERCH!!!
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.
SCHOOL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY!! Thank you to all of our custodians, maintenance workers, and facilities team for keeping our schools safe and clean!
HOST FAMILY NEEDED!!! Sofia, 15, from Spain needs a host family for the remainder of her stay. She is a wonderful girl, happy and sociable. She enjoys family activities, games, sports, and loves being at Kettle Moraine. She pays all expenses, has medical insurance, and speaks good English. Please contact Carrie for more information at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com.
NATIONAL PRINCIPAL MONTH!!! Thanks to all of our principals and charter directors for keeping our schools running smoothly and supporting our students and staff!
KMLC TRY IT CLINIC OCT. 19TH 11AM @VOCK!!! Interested in seeing what lacrosse is all about? KM varsity boys and girls lacrosse teams BOTH made appearances at State this year. Now you can be a part of the excitement surrounding this incredibly successful program in our FREE Try It Clinic. Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOrCRODhp_M4DMghYQUeyt4n22lQZ4xeluCB3k17GBxeGvOQ/viewform?pli=1
MY VIEW BUS TRACKING APP AVAILABLE!!! Dousman Transport has notified us that their Zonar My View bus tracking app is now available. Check your email for a communication from KMSD with specific instructions and log in information.
THIS FRIDAY!!!! BASH ON THE GRASS!!! Mark your calendars! KM DECA is excited to bring back “Bash on the Grass” on Friday, October 3rd from 4:00-7:00 pm. It will take place on the grass fields next to Culver’s Stadium, right before the Lasers take on the Muskego Warriors. “Bash on the Grass” is a community event that welcomes all ages! The event will feature a variety of attractions, activities, and food trucks. A percentage of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. The cost is $15 for all activities. Some of the fun things you can look forward to include: Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Obstacle Courses, Rock Wall, EuroBungy, Slide Races, Wipeout Challenge, Hippo Chow Down, Meltdown Challenge, Inflatables, And Much More! Enjoy local food and treats from: Chick-Fil-A, Mama-D's, Dough Nation - Mini Doughnuts, Mr. P's Grilled CheeseJoin us as the Lasers take on Muskego!!
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.
Q&A SESSION TONIGHT 6:00PM @ KMHS LIBRARY!!! The district has recently communicated initial elementary student placements and principal assignments to families. We are holding Q&A sessions to respond to any questions you might have and encourage you to join us on September 30th or December 2nd. You can also visit kmsd.edu/restructure for additional information on our restructuring process.
A BIG CHILI/MAC THANK YOU!!! The KM Music Parents Association would like to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in this year's Homecoming Chili/Mac Dinner. It was a huge success and we were thrilled with the wonderful KM pride and community spirit that buzzed through the cafeteria. Special thanks to Sentry Delafield and Verlo Mattress Delafield for their support and to all of the volunteers and staff members. Without you generosity and effort, this event would not be possible!
ONE ACT FESTIVAL!!! Our Student-Directed One Act Festival is being held this weekend October 3 & 4 at 7 pm @Prism Arts Center. Tickets online or at the door – $7 General Admission. Four seniors have been working since last spring to fully direct and produce a one-act play of their choice. Join us for this wonderful example of student talent!
KM PERFORM DIRECTOR JOINS SPACE FOR TEACHERS PROGRAM!!! Kevin Erickson has been selected to participate in the Space for Teachers Embedded Teacher Program (ETP). The program offers a rare opportunity for Mr. Erickson to collaborate with his students, aerospace experts, and flight mentors on a research project that he will fly and test in weightlessness aboard the Zero-G parabolic aircraft. This experience connects classroom learning to authentic aerospace research and allows students to see their ideas tested in a true microgravity environment.
HOMECOMING COURT!!! The following court members were chosen for tonight's Homecoming dance: Sara Wiedoff, Ryann Medina, Mirabelle Derrig, Hailey Johnsen, Madeline Ascher, Julia Pick, Zach Bentheimer, Hawk Denor, Josh Hedgcock, Ryker Pignotti, Brandon Stutz, and Allen Shelton. Congratulations to our king and queen, Allen and Julia!
JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY!!!! Wales 5K celebrates Johnny Appleseed Day by doing a variety of apple-themed stations and making homemade applesauce. They then enjoy our tasty treat during snack time. The kids and staff members even dress up in flannels and bandanas to celebrate in character.
KM XC TEACHER APPRECIATION!!! The Cross Country Team is hosting their annual home meet at Nagawaukee Park on Saturday 9/27, and the athletes chose to honor their favorite teacher for this meet. We asked our athletes to choose a teacher that has made an impact on them as students, and encourage them to come out to our meet on Saturday morning. A HUGE 'Thank You' to all of our amazing teachers for all that you do, and for the positive impacts that you have on our student-athletes. The Cross Country team thanks you, and is so grateful to have you!
DON'T MISS OUR MEET SATURDAY 9/27 - First race starts at 8:45 am, the final race is at 11:30 am.
DON'T MISS OUR MEET SATURDAY 9/27 - First race starts at 8:45 am, the final race is at 11:30 am.
HOMECOMING EVENTS TONIGHT!!!! CHILI/MAC & CHEESE DINNER!!! Kettle Moraine Music Parents will be serving our annual chili/mac & cheese dinner in the high school cafeteria from 4-7pm. HOMECOMING PARADE!!! The parade will start at Wales Elementary at 5:15 and follow the route in the graphic. HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME!!! The Lasers will take on Waukesha West at 7:00pm at Culver's Stadium. LASER LOCKER!!! Stock up on KM gear for tonight's activities at the Laser Locker from 11am-7pm. LET'S GOOOOO!!!! We hope our entire KM Community comes out to participate in this fun-filled evening of Homecoming activities!
