LUNCH BUDDIES!!! We love those moments in our schools when unique connections are made over seemingly small details. Today, Principal Susie Rach and a Cushing student discovered they had the same lunch bag. The cute coincidence warranted a photo and I hope they kept their lunches straight in all of the excitement!
JOIN US TODAY FOR ALL OF THE HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES!!!! KM will take on Waukesha West after a fun-filled day of homecoming festivities. The evening will start with the annual KM Music Parent's chili and mac 'n cheese dinner from 4-7pm, the parade will start at 5:15pm, and 7:00 will kick off some exciting football at Vock Field in Culver's Stadium. We hope to see our entire KM Community there!!
HOMECOMING PARADE!!! Last year, we expanded our parade route to accommodate all of the amazing clubs and activities that will be participating. The parade will start at Wales Elementary at 5:15 on Friday, September 26 and follow the route in the post. We hope our KM Community will join us in celebrating our schools, families, and alumni!
KMMPA HOMECOMING CHILI/MAC & CHEESE DINNER!!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! September 26 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Cafeteria. Attention parents! Kettle Moraine Music Parents are once again hosting the Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Dinner on September 27th from 4pm - 7pm at the KM High School cafeteria. This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and 100% of the proceeds directly support music programs in KMSD. We need your help to make this year's event successful. Please sign up at this link: signupgenius.com/go/70A0D48A5A72DA7F94-58531778-kmmpa. We look forward to seeing you on Sept 26th. You can reach us at kmmpaboard@gmail.com with any questions.
BEST BUDDIES CULVERS CARES!!! Culver's Cares night on Wednesday, September 17th from 4-7. Stop in to support Best Buddies!
NATIONAL IT PROFESSIONALS DAY!!! Thank you to our technology team for all that you do to keep KM running smoothly!
THIRD ANNUAL FAMILY LITERACY EVENT!!! This year marked our 3rd Annual Family Literacy Night, an event dedicated to supporting our ELL or ML (English Language Learners or Multilingual Learners) families. The evening focused on sharing resources and answering questions to help families access the school support they need. In preparation, we polled our teachers on how parents can best support student learning, and the overwhelming response was clear: read to and read with your children. The night began with a shared meal and an engaging game, fostering connection and community. Students received gift bags filled with materials to encourage learning and creativity, and two students were recognized with certificates celebrating their growth. Families also received guidance on navigating district educational resources with a custom-made eBook for reference.
GET READY FOR HOMECOMING WITH SOME GREAT KM GEAR!!! The Laser Locker has everything you need to represent.
KM RECOGNIZES TWO EAGLE SCOUT RECIPIENTS!!! Mason Ewald and Chase Lippold were both honored with Eagle Scout Awards. This is the highest rank offered by the Boy Scouts. Both boys performed numerous service projects to receive this prestigious award.
In a couple of weeks, we will officially kick off our Homecoming celebrations! Our KM Students will have a number of events and themes for the week, but we also have some great events for the KM Community: Friday Sept 26 we will hold a Pep Rally and Chili/Mac Dinner from 4-7 pm. The parade will take place at 5:15, with the football game starting at 7:00!
RESTRUCTURING UPDATE!!! A timeline was presented at last night's board meeting for announcing upcoming staffing decisions and various processes were defined in greater detail. We encourage our KM Community to consider attending one of the upcoming Q&A Sessions on September 30 and December 2 and to visit kmsd.edu/restructure for additional information.
BEST BUDDIES CULVERS CARES!!! Culver's Cares night on Wednesday, September 17th from 4-7. Stop in to suppport Best Buddies!
SIGN UP FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE!!! All Kettle Moraine School District Clubs and Activities are encouraged to sign up and participate in the 2025 Homecoming Parade https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkWGGtJYzGPUi1r8WNQIz-CzKoV7T30gKngOur8pCaVdyx-A/viewform. The theme is gold rush and the parade will take place on Friday, September 26th, with line up at 4:30pm at KMHS South Side Parking Lot (Athletic Entrance). All groups are asked to be lined up by 5:05pm, parade begins 5:15pm. Please contact Kelsee Stellpflug with any questions at stellpflugk@kmsd.edu .
FIRST WEEK OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL!!! It is always exciting to welcome students back and introduce them to a new year of learning. KMHS and KMMS students were already delving into their courses on the first day and barely looked up for photos! This year, we hope to reinforce a culture of One KM. We encourage middle and high school students to become more involved in our KM Community by attending upcoming events, joining the many clubs and athletic opportunities we offer, getting involved in volunteering, and making new friends. There is so much to experience and explore in our district!
FIRST WEEK OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!! It is always exciting to welcome students back and introduce them to a new year of learning. This year, we are really leaning into a culture of One KM. We encourage all of our KM families to explore other schools, schedule tours, meet the staff, talk with families, and attend events at each of our locations. With over 90 square miles, our district is spread out geographically, making our schools feel somewhat isolated from the broader KM Community. As students transition to new schools, whether that be another elementary for 26-27 or to middle and high school, we want them to feel confident in their surroundings. Please visit kmsd.edu/restructure to learn more about the new elementary boundaries and find upcoming events at other schools.
YOUTH CHEER CLINIC!!! Hosted by the Kettle Moraine High School Cheerleaders, the clinic will take place Tuesday September 30th and Thursday October 2nd from 5:30 - 7:00pm with check in to begin at 5:15pm each day. The performance will be at the Varsity Football game on Friday October 3rd, 2025, with check in to begin at 6:30pm at the KMHS Varsity Softball Field - Adonis Fields Softball Complex. Athletes will receive a t-shirt, poms, and bow with their registration. Admission for the Varsity Football game on Friday October 3rd will be included for the athletes registered. Please see the sign up for further details! Registration is open NOW at https://givebutter.com/vGx6NE.
MY VIEW BUS TRACKING APP AVAILABLE MID-SEPTEMBER!!! Dousman Transport has notified us that their Zonar My View bus tracking app will be available for families in mid-September. It takes some time to determine which buses will remain on a given route. Watch your email for a KM Alert next month, sharing specific instructions and log in information.
REGISTER FOR KM WRESTLING CLUB!!! Sign up now and gain valuable skills and experience https://kettlemorainewrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/481510218. All practices are held at KMHS in the wrestling room starting on November 17th for Intermediate and Advanced, regardless of grade. Beginner practices start on December 1st. Beginner Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30. Intermediate Schedule: K-4th Grade - Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30, 5th-8th Grade - Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30. Advanced Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30. Note: Monday and Wednesday practices will start with a strength & conditioning circuit before practices begins at 6:30. Contact kmwrestlingclub@gmail.com or (262) 490-1140 to learn more about which group is appropriate or ask additional questions. The conclusion of the regular season is the first week in March. Post Season: Post season will continue through Wisconsin Team and Individual Youth State wrestling tournaments during the month of March. Fall Open Mat Nights: Fall Open Mat Nights are held every Wednesday starting on September 10th in the high school wrestling room from 6:30 to 7:30, and are open to all registered wrestlers 3rd to 8th grade. We'll have a structured session available, that includes conditioning, technique, live wresting and games. The SportsEngine mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices, and can be found on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. All wrestling club information, including changes to practices and/or available tournaments, will be managed through SportsEngine.
FIRST DAY 9TH GRADE AND NEW TO KMHS!!! The KMHS Campus welcomed their incoming 9th graders and new to KM students yesterday. These early start days give 5K, 6th, 9th grade, and new to KM 6-12 students an opportunity to get acclimated and experience their first half day in smaller cohorts. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at school on Tuesday September 2nd after the Labor Day weekend!!
NEW KMMS TRAFFIC PATTERNS!!! During drop off/pickup times entrance is on Hwy 67 utilizing the new Laser Trail. There will be NO ENTRY to the campus from Ottawa Ave. during drop off and pick up times. Access from Ottawa Ave. will only be allowed while school is in session. The vehicle pattern keeps bus traffic and parent/guardian traffic separate for safety reasons. Student drop off and pick up for KMMS is now located by the cafeteria doors.
