SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH!!! The goal of this month is to shift public perception away from stigma, spread hope to those touched by a suicide, and to share vital information with communities affected by suicide. This month is dedicated to ensuring that individuals, friends, and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help if necessary. Important: 988 is now available nationwide as the new number to contact for mental health, substance use, and suicide crises. You can text or call this number. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ more information regarding suicide prevention.
For more information or resources contact: Scott Bakkum, Kettle Moraine School District Mental Health Navigator at bakkums@kmsd.edu.
Our Waukesha Fall 2024 session of Healing Hearts will be starting soon. The 12 week session starts on Monday, September 23 and runs until December 9, 2024. Children will find care, support, and healing through age-based peer support groups while parents/guardians participate in a peer support group specifically for them. Please register at https://www.healingheartswisconsin.org or call, 262-751-0874 for more info.
CULVER'S CARES!!! Best Buddies is hosting a Culver's Cares night on September 18th from 4-7pm.
TWO KM STUDENTS QUALIFY AS NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALISTS!!! Bridget Duffy of KMHS and Madeline Bruss of KM Global are recognized with this academic distinction. The counseling team will assist these students with the next step in the competition, which is applying for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
WALES/EXPLORE COLOR RUN – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 5:00PM!!! We encourage all students (not just Wales/Explore) to gather pledges from friends and family online or through the pledge form. The student with the highest amount of pledges wins a free bounce house rental from Bounce Life! Top fundraising class at Wales and Explore will get a pizza party. Bring pledge sheets and registrations to the Wales office with checks made out to Wales PTO or register online. Students should wear a white t-shirt and bring your colorful accessories. Registration is $35 per person (4 and up) at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDdQ70dHOj5mCUUGeSdvqffF1QsQp2P8DCIx-H32AJYpet_g/viewform. Participants will receive sunglasses, a bandana, and a packet of color to throw in the big color blast party. Register early to be entered in weekly drawings. Thanks to our sponsors: Bounce Life, Culver's, Wales Animal Clinic, Pizza Guy, Wales Family Dental, and Bubon Orthodontics.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT FOR KM TENNIS!! The KMHS new tennis courts, sponsored by Three Pillars, were completed in summer of 2023 and have brought great joy to the KM tennis community. KMTA is working hard to repay the remaining cost of the pavilion, beautify the tennis complex area, and develop more quality programming for the courts. Kettle Moraine Tennis Association (a 501(c)(3) organization) is also accepting donations to help reach our $50,000 goal. You can Venmo or mail a donation to: Kettle Moraine Tennis Association Attn: Kim Theodorakis, Secretary, 114 Birch Road, Delafield, WI 53018. Donation levels available for permanent lifetime recognition on the exterior of the pavilion: Grand Slam: $10,000 and above, Ace: $5,000, Match: $2,500, Rally: $1,000, AD-vantage: $500. Donations under $500 will still be recognized through our newsletter and social media. Please reach out to thekmta23@gmail.com if you would like more information or have any questions.
TRY VOLLEYBALL FOR FREE YOUTH CLINIC!!! We are offering a free camp for KM Youth with TryVolleyball. This Try VB for Free event, partnered with Kettle Moraine High School, is designed to provide kids grades 1st - 8th the opportunity to try volleyball in a FUN, safe environment with trained coaching staff. No experience necessary! There will be plenty of assistance on hand to be sure your child has the best first volleyball experience and answer any questions you might have. What you need: comfortable clothes and playing shoes (like what you'd wear to gym class), sater bottle, and a desire to have fun! The clinic will be Sunday, September 22nd 8:30am - 9:00am with clinic play time from 9:00am - 10:30am at Kettle Moraine High School. Sign up at https://usav-try-volleyball.sportngin.com/register/form/688569545. Do you wish to help? Please sign up here to help as a coach, whether you are a player or an adult. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyc1X-h6x3y0hF67H-BJLDOFsto5EBsV_01g29wznlweLYjQ/viewform
The KMHS new tennis courts, sponsored by Three Pillars, were completed in summer of 2023 and have brought great joy to the KM tennis community. KMTA is working hard to repay the remaining cost of the pavilion, beautify the tennis complex area, and develop more quality programming for the courts. Kettle Moraine Tennis Association (a 501(c)(3) organization) is also accepting donations to help reach our $50,000 goal. You can Venmo or mail a donation to: Kettle Moraine Tennis Association Attn: Kim Theodorakis, Secretary, 114 Birch Road, Delafield, WI 53018. Donation levels available for permanent lifetime recognition on the exterior of the pavilion: Grand Slam: $10,000 and above, Ace: $5,000, Match: $2,500, Rally: $1,000, AD-vantage: $500. Donations under $500 will still be recognized through our newsletter and social media. Please reach out to thekmta23@gmail.com if you would like more information or have any questions.
CONFERENCE OPENER AT CULVER’S STADIUM TONIGHT!!!! The Lasers take on Oconomowoc at 7:00 pm. Come down and make some noise!
BEST BUDDIES OF WISCONSIN FEATURES OUR KM BUDDIES!!! Our Best Buddies Club made the Best Buddies of Wisconsin newsletter.
“FOREVER LOVE IT” SUPPORTS THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES! Bobby Heckel believes every child deserves the chance to enjoy the joy and benefits of sports, regardless of their ability. His passionate belief stems from his grandmother Ila’s profound love and persistent support for him as she helped him learn to walk, talk, and develop to the point where he could play sports, something he had always dreamed of despite his cerebral palsy. Yesterday, a 50/50 raffle was held at a Dockhounds game, and the raffle winner was a KM family whose son played baseball at KMHS. They chose to support Adaptive PhyEd at KMHS with their $400 winnings! THANK YOU Bobby and our winning KM Family!
2024 KMHS FOOTBALL PACKER TICKET FUNDRAISER!
Through a generous donation from a KM football family, we have an amazing opportunity for a chance to WIN 4 tickets to the Dec. 23rd, 7:15 pm Monday Night Green Bay Packer vs the New Orleans Saints game at Lambeau Field.
The 4 tickets are in section 435 outdoor club seating. From outdoor club seats, you can go inside, sit at a bar, order food, and watch the game from inside. The picture is a view from the seats, also from these seats you can take an elevator up to the south scoreboard loft & bar area which is a great place to view the stadium and Green Bay and watch the flyover if there is one.
Each ticket costs $50 and there is a 200-ticket sellout so everyone who purchases a ticket has a 1/200 chance of winning! All tickets must be purchased by 9/30/24. https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2543
The drawing will take place at the 10/11/24 football game and the winner will be contacted.
All funds from this fundraiser will go to equipment upgrades to help make our football season a huge success! If you aren't interested in the Packer Tickets you can still donate to the football program at the classmunity link.
Thank you for your generous donation and for supporting the Kettle Moraine High School Football Program and good luck!
KM BUSING FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT STUDENTS!!! While open enrollment student transportation is the parent’s responsibility, students may utilize bus transportation (for a fee). OE students can be picked up at an existing bus stop, on an existing route, if there is room on the bus. The fee for the 2024-25 school year is $100. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dousman Transport at 262-965-2214 for routes and availability.
BEST BUDDIES HAS SELECTED THEIR OFFICERS FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR!!! Officers included in the picture: Jack Barker, Macey Christiansen, Jake Spellman, Briar Nobel, Patrick Rock, Brooke Frieber, Aidan Stein, Karlee Frieber. Missing from the photo, but also an officer are Omar Dennis and David Brummel. We look forward to all of the great things they will do in support of Best Buddies!
TOMORROW NIGHT – KM @ APPLETON EAST!!! After an exciting 35-0 victory last Friday vs Tosa East, KM football travels to Appleton East this Thursday. Free live stream of game on Appleton East SD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@appletoneasthighschool9004. Tickets: Will be sold on site. Cash only, gates will open at 6:00pm. Pricing: Adult Tickets $5.00, Visiting Students: $2.00, Senior Citizens 55+: Free. Elderly and Handicap Spectators: we will have a two golf carts available for anyone that would need a ride into the stadium. The parking lot next to the stadium is under construction and will fill up quickly. Our other main parking lot off John street will have available shuttles if needed before and after the game (see map in game itinerary).
JUNIOR LASER GOLF TRYOUTS!!! Boys and girls residing in Kettle Moraine in 3rd - 8th grades are welcome to try out for our Junior Laser Golf Team. All skill levels are encouraged to try out. Participants need to only attend one tryout date: Sunday September 15th from 4:00-5:30 or Sunday September 22nd from 4:00-5:30. Saturday October 5th from 2:00-3:30 will be the Rain & Make-Up Date. Tryouts will be held at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee. Email communication with tryout instructions will be sent about 1 week prior to tryouts.
Register NOW - http://juniorcup.golfgenius.com and Complete Junior Cup Golf Information at https://www.juniorcupgolf.com.
Last week, the Kettle Moraine School District held our annual Welcome Back event for staff. The following staff members were recognized by their peers in the following categories: Beam of Light – Joanie Schwalbach, Rookie of the Year – Margaret Ottenad, Innovator – Andi Kornowski, Community Partner – Roger Olson, 4K-5 Educator of the Year – Jenna Hau, 6-12 Educator of the Year – Brenda Karls. Awards were also given for years of service: 20 years – Charles Bagdassian, Frank Cuda, Matthew Forbes, Kristin Hoffland, Kelly Laatsch, Christine Luedtke, Carrie Peters, Steve Plum, Laurel Hopkins, Scott Voigt. 25 years – Nona Leslie, Lisa Welch, Kurt Morris, Frank Geboy, Ann Rollefson, Tom Gulak, Mike Husband, Teresa Wozniak, Mary Jo Thomas. 30 years – Kathie Hogan, Kelly Donaldson, Cari Racine, Sue Greco.
KMHS Key Clubbers volunteered their time to give the Dousman Elementary Little Free Library a much needed face lift! The new design is much more eye-catching and appealing and we hope it encourages our community to participate.
THE LASER LOCKER IS BACK!!!
Come grab a seat & some gear!
THE LASER LOCKER IS BACK!!!
Come grab a seat & some gear!
