NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK!!! Thank you to our school counselors for all of the support and assistance you provide our students and families throughout the year.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
PAYROLL SUPPORT SPECIALIST OPENING!!! The Kettle Moraine School District is seeking a full-time Payroll Support Specialist to start as soon as possible. This role supports employees through accurate payroll processing and benefits administration while upholding professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: Process semi-monthly payroll under the direction of the Payroll & Benefits Manager. Maintain accurate payroll records in Skyward (time, leave, pay codes). Support employee onboarding, payroll setup, and benefits deductions. Coordinate and reconcile substitute payroll with Kelly Education. Serve as a point of contact for absence and substitute coverage questions. Assist with payroll corrections, reports, audits, and benefits processing. Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience). Payroll or benefits experience preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.Experience with Skyward strongly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Apply at https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/251929 or contact donovana@kmsd.edu for more information
about 1 month ago, KMSD
OPEN ENROLLMENT IN KM STARTS MONDAY FEB. 2ND!!! We have so many amazing opportunities in the Kettle Moraine School District and we'd love to share them with you! 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! If you are not currently attending KM and wish to open enroll into the district, visit kmsd.edu and click the big enroll button, then navigate through the open enrollment application process. This is not final, and you can apply to more than one school district. We also encourage you to tour any of our schools using the "schedule a tour" sidebar. Consider attending our KM Showcase on February 18th from 5:30-7pm at Kettle Moraine High School, where you can 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 about 4K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings; and explore our many athletic teams, clubs & activities. To learn more about the great choices in the Kettle Moraine School District, RSVP NOW at kmsd.edu/rsvp!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
CULVER'S AT THE KM SHOWCASE!!! Thanks to our friends at Culver's in Wales, you can now pre-order boxed dinners for the KM Showcase/4K Fair! THE SHOWCASE, OUR LARGEST 4K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT, IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS ON FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. Culver's will be offering pre-orders for: single cheeseburger ($5), chicken tender ($5), or crispy chicken sandwich ($6) boxed meals with fries! They will also be pre-ordering custard dishes ($2) and providing sprinkles, Oreos and M&M's. Culver's will serve the meals and provide a variety of condiments and toppings. Orders must be placed by Fri. Feb. 13th at kmsd.edu/culvers, and can be picked up anytime after 5:15pm on February 18th in the KMHS cafeteria.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
DISCOVER CUSHING - BE A STAR!!! New to the Cushing community or thinking about enrolling at Cushing Elementary? We’d love to meet you! Join us for an informal tour and information night on Wednesday, March 4 at 5PM. This is a relaxed, welcoming opportunity to: Explore our school and see our learning spaces up close. Ask questions about Cushing and the upcoming school year. Meet our staff and start building connections before school begins. Whether your child is already enrolled or you’re just beginning to explore what makes Cushing such a special place, we can’t wait to welcome you and share our school community with you. RSVP today to let us know you’re coming at www.kmsd.edu/cushing-rsvp. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
KM DANCE TEAM CULVER'S FUNDRAISER!!!
about 1 month ago, KMSD
STELLMACHER EARNS PHD!!! Kettle Moraine School District CFO, John Stellmacher, was awarded his PhD in December, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His doctoral program was in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and his dissertation involved studying the fiscal impact of school choice on Wisconsin School Districts over the past 30 years. "I'm hopeful that this research contributes to what we know about school choice and provides a mechanism to help state policymakers better understand the financial implications of current state policy as well as potential implications for future modifications/expansions of school choice programs within Wisconsin. While school choice is commonly understood to be taxpayer support for the Milwaukee, Racine, and Statewide Parental Choice programs, many citizens often don't realize that the biggest school choice program is actually open-enrollment. There are also independent charter schools and instrumentality charter schools (like KM's)," cited Stellmacher. "Kettle Moraine is heavily influenced by choice, through our district supporting five charter schools, receives a significant benefit from school choice in open enrollment, and pays significant taxes for independent charters/Wisconsin Parental Choice program, this research will be valuable as a means of informing district strategy around how to navigate the path to achieving high quality and financially sustainable public schools in an era of expanding school choice." John's commitment to fiscal solvency and transparency in education, has been critical to KM's success, and has provided guidance to many other districts throughout the state. John also created our Budget Advisory Council, which brings community members, business leaders, and school administrators together to navigate the challenges of declining student populations and its impact on school funding.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
TEN PUBLISHED ARTISTS, AUTHORS, AND POETS!!! The Kettle Moraine School District is proud to announce that ten students have been selected for publication in the 2025-2026 Southern Lakes Advanced Learner’s Network (SLALN) Anthology. For nearly 40 years, SLALN has provided this prestigious platform for young creators across Southeastern Wisconsin to showcase their talents in prose, poetry, art, cartoons, and expository writing. This year’s theme, "The Journey," drew a massive response from the region. Out of over 40 participating school districts, a staggering 875 total entries were submitted for regional judging. The selection process was incredibly rigorous: each district was limited to a curated selection of just 24 entries, and ultimately, only 44% of those regional submissions were awarded publication. “The joy of self-expression abounds, but submitting work to be judged adds a level of risk and vulnerability not everyone is ready to take," reflected DeeDee Jacobsen, the district’s Gifted & Talented Coordinator. "We are incredibly proud of the 85 students who took the leap this year with such phenomenal entries; seeing ten of them reach this level of regional recognition is truly inspiring.”
about 2 months ago, KMSD
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!!! KMSD Alert: Due to a National Weather Service Extreme Cold Warning (with sustained temperatures or windchill of -30°F or lower), all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 23rd. After-school and evening activities will also be canceled. Watch text and email in case of building-specific instructions.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING CONTEST WINNER!!! Zuma Effland, in addition to winning 2 Gold Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Contest for her works "Altar" and "Joyful Resistance", has also been nominated for the National Scholastic American Visions Award for the "Joyful Resistance" piece. "This piece is a crochet sculpture that is both soft and confrontational. It is meant to be a reflection of myself and how the act of self-expression and joy can be a powerful form of resistance. I took inspiration from Punk/ DIY scenes... I purposefully photographed her in a dingy and even dangerous environment to subvert the image of a woman walking alone being scary and turn it into something empowering," said Effland. This is the second year in a row a KM Perform student has been nominated for this prestigious award. Each year, Wisconsin Regional judges select five superior works from the Gold Key winners as nominees for the American Visions Award medal. National judges then award one outstanding artwork from each regional exhibition. Zuma's piece is one of 5 pieces nominated from the Wisconsin Region. That is 1 piece out of 2500 (estimated), and 1 out of 150 Gold Keys awarded. So, top 1%. There are only 250 nominees nationwide.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
U-12 BASEBALL FUNDRAISER!!
about 2 months ago, KMSD
WINTER WEATHER DOESN'T STOP US!!! Forest 4K has been enjoying the snow, in short bursts, with sledding, snow painting, and lots of changing in and out of their Winter gear!
about 2 months ago, KMSD
KM CONNECT PARENTS HAVE WONDERFUL THINGS TO SAY... about this FREE online public charter school! Learn more about KM Connect at kmsd.edu/connect. You can also attend an online info night on Feb. 2nd at 7pm by looking for a link in our events calendar at kmsd.edu/o/kmc/events just prior to the event, or visit us in person at the KM Showcase on February 18th from 5:30-7pm at Kettle Moraine High School kmsd.edu/rsvp.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
KM CONNECT VIRTUAL INFO NIGHT FEBRUARY 2ND @7PM!!! Learn more about the Kettle Moraine School District's FREE online virtual 6-12 charter. Connect is a unique public school featuring both synchronous and asynchronous courses with the added flexibility of taking in-person classes and participating in clubs, athletics, and activities on the KMHS Campus. Connect enrolls middle and high school students from throughout the state of Wisconsin, offering the freedom to obtain a high-quality educational experience from a top-tier school district when and where it works for you! Visit us at kmsd.edu/connect to learn more or join us just prior to the info night at https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmc/events to obtain a link to the interactive presentation.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
KM EXPLORE INFO NIGHT JANUARY 21ST @DOUSMAN ELEMENTARY!!! KM Explore focuses on meeting the individual needs of all students by creating social capital and having our staff, families, and community partners support what kids need. We foster a growth mindset where it is okay to fail or make a mistake. That’s part of the process of learning. We want students to develop the habits that are going to make them successful citizens, such as persistence, managing impulsivity, and listening with empathy and understanding. Relationships are very important and we hope they will have the tools that are going to help them take the next step. If this supportive, hands-on, student-driven, learning environment matches your student, we encourage you to attend our information night. We will offer a new family information presentation at 6:00pm. There will also be a meet and greet with our teachers and Director Dr. Nies at 6:30 for all new and existing families, as well as an opportunity to visit our new location. All elementary students are welcome to enroll in KM Explore and busing will be provided for any district resident who chooses this learning environment. For more information, contact niesjustin@kmsd.edu!
about 2 months ago, KMSD
MAGEE BUCKS DAY IS A GREAT FAMILY GIFT!!! This is a great opportunity to meet other KM families and enjoy a night at Fiserv Forum! Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 PM!! KM Magee Elementary Bucks Day tickets are still available! This is a perfect experience gift—either for your family or for others to gift your family. To guarantee seats in our group sections, be sure to purchase by midnight on December 25th. Tickets will still be available leading up to the game, but seats in our section—and the chance to sit with friends—cannot be guaranteed after that date. Ticket Options (plus online fee): Upper Section: $35 and Lower Section: $70. Select & Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Kmmagee26/offer. For ticket questions, email Lior Kolton at lior.kolton@bucks.com
about 2 months ago, KMSD
FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS!!! March 13th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Dousman Elementary, KM will be holding a free preschool screening facilitated by the District's Early Childhood Team. Children participate in a variety of play-based activities to assess communication, gross and fine motor skills, social/ emotional development, and pre-academic skills. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's development, or simply want to gain a better understanding of how they are doing, Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7AWbvjzEH7xAWxKEdy00MibPc0hZomIPGwxX-OEc1bL6AgQ/viewform or contact Sarai Wittig wittigs@kmsd.edu with questions. This is a great opportunity to determine if your child would qualify for early childhood services in the district.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
ENROLL NOW OR SCHEDULE A TOUR!!! We offer custom tours at all of our schools, and they are a great way for potential students and their families to explore the many wonderful options we offer academically, culturally, athletically, and socially! So visit our website at www.kmsd.edu and click the tour button, or if you are ready to join KM, click the enroll button at the top to get started. Registration for NEW students for the 2026-2027 school year is open for all KM Residents and Non-Residents. Current students are automatically advanced to the next grade level, including 6th and 9th grade students.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
DECA COMPETITION!!! KM DECA competed at the district level competition Saturday and Emily Garvin shared their experience: At the event, students participated in role-play scenarios, using creativity and problem-solving skills to develop and present a solution to judges. To qualify for the state competition, individuals or partnership must place in the top three of their event, based on a composite score that combines role play performance and test scores. The KM DECA chapter walked away with success, with six individuals and three partnerships advancing to the next level. Several other individuals and partnerships also earned medals for achieving high scores on their role play or exam. Our students gained real-world skills such as communication and professionalism in a business environment. Overall, the competition was a fun and rewarding experience.
about 2 months ago, KMSD
AP US HISTORY FIELD TRIP!!! Ms Piper’s AP United States History class visited the Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC) in Milwaukee to see Violins of Hope. In the midst of World War II as Germany battled across Europe, the Holocaust was taking place. Jewish prisoners and others targeted by the Nazis played violins in the ghettos and concentration camps. Many musicians were forced to play; others played them as a form of resistance. Their musical instruments bore witness to this atrocity. Violins of Hope-Wisconsin is presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) and their community partners. After the museum tour and workshop on music during the Holocaust the students listened to the story of George Kennedy as told by his daughter Nancy Kennedy Barnett. George Kennedy was a speaker for both the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, presenting about his life in Budapest, Hungary before the war and his life in the Hungarian labor and concentration camps during the Holocaust. He came to America in 1947 on a B’nai Brith scholarship to Texas A&M University where he received his bachelor’s degree. He furthered his education in Madison, Wisconsin when he received a master’s degree in civil engineering and started his own structural engineering firm in Chicago. George was interviewed by the USC Shoah Foundation where his life story is chronicled and held. Nancy is an active volunteer in Milwaukee and sits on a number of community boards. Using video of her father from his talks, Nancy weaves his life story with hers when she speaks.
