April
Mon, 13 - Discover Cushing Tour, 5:00
Thurs, 16 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Camp Whitcomb
Fri, 17 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Camp Whitcomb
Fri, 17 - Yearbook Orders Due
Fri, 17 - Family Movie Night
Thurs, 23 - Celebration of Learning, 3:15-4:45
Fri, 24 - Wear BLUE for Autism Acceptance Month
May
Wed, 6 - Physical Awareness Day
Wed, 6 - 4K Info Night, 5:00
Thurs, 7 - Cushing Math Night (stay tuned for details)
Mon, 11 - FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - Camp Whitcomb Ropes Course
Tues, 12 - Science Day
Wed, 13 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Dockhounds Game
Wed, 13 - 5K Info Night, 5:00
Mon, 18 - 5th Grade Track Meet @ KMHS
Wed, 20 - 5th Grade Track Meet - Rain Date
Thurs, 21 - 5th Grade Musical, 5:00
Fri, 22 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Delafield Library
Mon, 25 - MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL
Thurs, 28 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - FULL DAY
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Hi families,
I wanted to take the time to share a new opportunity with you as we continue to build connections within and beyond our Cushing community. I am hoping that you’ll join us for an evening dedicated to academic growth and community building. On May 7th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the Cushing gym, we will host a Math Night in partnership with Mathnasium. This event offers a high-energy social environment where families can engage together while also learning fun math games.
Explore a variety of self-paced math games and activities specifically designed to reinforce classroom learning and build mathematical fluency in a fun way. Families can connect with each other and staff while experiencing new ways to support student academic success. The event is flexible—come and go as your schedule allows!
If you have any questions, please reach out to me, we’re looking forward to this opportunity to connect with new and current Cushing / KM families!
Go Stars!
Mrs. Rach
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DISCOVER CUSHING TOUR - APRIL 13 |
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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 April 13 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!
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Class Placement Information for Next Year
The teams at Cushing take great care to create balanced classrooms by considering academic needs, social-emotional dynamics, and specialized supports. If you have thoughts you would like us to consider about your child that we don’t already know, please share them by completing THIS FORM by May 1. Your input is a valuable part of our transition process; we ask that parents please understand that we are unable to honor requests for specific teachers, and submitting the form does not guarantee that all preferences can be met. We appreciate your partnership in helping us build a successful year for all our learners!
Celebration of Learning - Thursday, April 23
Our Celebration of Learning will be held Thursday, April 23rd from 3:15-4:45. Students are excited to share their learning with you! Since our staff need time to set up for the event and there is no student supervision after dismissal, we ask families to pick their students up via Car Line or have their students take their bus home at the end of the school day. Students cannot stay at school and wait for their families.
26-27 Calendar
Here is the 2026-27 school calendar. We’re sharing this in advance with our families to assist in planning future vacations and pre-planned student absences during the next school year. Please reach out to Mrs. Rach if you have any questions about school attendance.
Lost & Found
We have a lot of Lost items waiting to be Found. If your child(ren) is missing something, there’s a real good chance it’s in our Lost & Found. The next time you’re at Cushing, swing by to see if anything belongs to your family. Parents seem to have the magic touch with finding lost items. Anything left after the end of the school year will be donated.
Family Support
One of our families experienced a sudden loss with the passing of their father, James Cochrane.
To support the family during this difficult time, we are organizing a meal train to help lighten their load. If you would like to provide a meal or offer your support, please sign up using this Meal Train/Sign-Up Form.
Thank you for your kindness and for keeping the Cochrane family in your thoughts.
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Yearbooks - Order by April 17
Time is running out to order your yearbook!
Click HERE to order. The deadline to order is April 17. All yearbooks will be handed out at school at the end of the year.
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The Oasis Project Fundraiser: Splash Into Spring - April 23 |
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HeARTS for Hope - April 25 @ KMHS |
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Cushing 4K Open House - May 6
Join us for our 2026 4K Open House at Cushing!
Wednesday, May 6, 5:00–6:00 PM
Explore classrooms, try fun centers, meet our staff, and learn more about our 2026–27 4K program. This event is open house style and great for families new to the district, new to Cushing, or anyone interested in learning more about our 4K program!.
Please complete our RSVP form if you plan to join us!
We hope to see you there!
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - APRIL 17 |
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Join us on Friday April 17, 2026 for Cushing Family Movie Night!
5 - 7 p.m., Movie starts at 5:30 p.m. ZooTopia 2 will be playing!
Pre-Order your pizza here.
Pizza is $12 for a Large one topping pizza. Please bring cash to movie night to pay for pizza.
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Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school April 21st -24th! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into again and again. The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating an eWallet. It’s easy to set up and easy for others to add funds. Create an eWallet, and you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to Share the Fair - the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books.
Here’s everything else you need to know about the Book Fair:
For full details, and to create an eWallet, visit our school’s Book Fair homepage
Cushing Book Fair with Scholastic
Volunteers Needed
When you give your time, it helps make our Fair an unforgettable reading experience where every purchase benefits our school directly
Sign up to volunteer here!
Fair Times
Wednesday, April 22nd: 9:00 am - 4:00pm
Thursday, April 23rd: 9:00am - 5:15 pm (*Celebration of Learning)
Friday, April 24th: 9:00am - 12:00pm
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CLASSROOM ART AUCTION POSTPONED |
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To support the Cochrane family after their loss, Cushing PTO has made a donation to the GoFundMe Trust and sent a care package on behalf of our Cushing Community to help the family during this difficult time ♥️ |
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Hello Cushing Stars Families!
Please consider helping show our appreciation to our Teachers and Staff by providing them with a few items to replenish the break room so it's full when they return from Spring Break!
We are collecting goods now through April 27th. Feel free to drop any items that cannot be directly shipped in the Cushing Lobby labeled "Teacher Appreciation" anytime before 4/27/26.
Thank you for your generosity! Here is the Cushing Break Room link!
~ The Teacher Appreciation Committee
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JOIN THE CUSHING TRANSITION COMMITTEE |
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Sign up HERE to help us create a warm and welcoming experience for our newest Cushing Stars – students, families and staff!
As our school grows next year, we are seeking NEW and CURRENT parents and staff who are interested in supporting our community as we prepare for the upcoming school year. As part of this committee, you will: Help to identify Cushing community needs. Assist in planning and executing back-to-school events alongside Mrs. Rach and the PTO. Connect with other KM elementary schools and PTO groups.
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In accordance with PTO bylaws, the Co-Presidency roles are open for election for the ‘26-’27 school year. Should you also be interested in the opportunity, considering getting involved, or have someone to nominate please email ptocushing@gmail.com.
Megan Stevens & Amanda Coakley have enjoyed serving the Cushing community and have nominated themselves for one more term to help bridge the transitional year ahead.
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All meeting dates are now available on the Cushing school calendar and can be synced to your phone. Meetings take place in the Cushing Activity Center
Meeting summary and minutes can be found HERE
OR visit us at http://kmsd.edu/cushingpto for more information
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Evening Hours + CLEARANCE SALE is in full swing now through the remainder of the year!
Friday, April 10 | Noon - 4:00pm
Monday, April 13 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday, April 14 | 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 15 | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday, April 16 | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday, April 17 | Noon – 4:00pm
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KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION |
Providing Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Our KM Community!
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Registration is NOW OPEN for Junior Lasers Football!
Early Bird Registration: Now – May 1
Late Registration May 2 – July 16 (+$50). Sign up early to ensure you receive your personalized Player Pack.
K-4th Grade: Flag Football
Early Bird Registration: $275
- The season will run from August through October.
- Players will be randomly placed on teams that are balanced by grade-level.
- Teams will end their season with an “Under the Lights” game on Vock Field.
- We will need coaches, especially for the K-2 division. Sign up in SportsEngine for this rewarding opportunity!
NEW THIS YEAR! 5th- 8th Grade: Girls Flag Football
Early Bird Registration: $275
- Last year, we had an all girls team at the 3rd & 4th grade level. There is so much interest, we are going to expand our girls flag program!
- Team design will be determined based on enrollment.
- We are currently reaching out to local schools to have other girls teams to play.
- The season will likely run from August through October.
- If you’re interested, you can register right away. If you are still deciding or want more information, you can fill out this Girls Flag - Interest Form.
5th- 8th Grade: Tackle Football
Early Bird Registration: $450
- The season will run from August through October.
- There will be 1-2 teams per grade, depending on enrollment.
For more information or to register visit www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com
Summer Football Camp - July 13-16
Whether your child is brand new to football or already part of the program, we invite you to join us this summer for the KM Jr Laser Football Summer Camp Series! These non-contact fundamental, focused camps are designed to help young athletes develop skills and confidence covering passing, receiving, ball-carrying, blocking, tackling (with a strong emphasis on safe, age-appropriate techniques) Youth athletes will be guided by head coach Wyatt Jentz. Camp is open to incoming grades K-8. Registration details can be found online at www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com
Fall Youth Volleyball
The Kettle Moraine Youth Volleyball Committee is excited to announce that assessments for the Fall 2026 season will be held in May! Boys and girls entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2026 are eligible to participate in the league. While these are not “try outs” in the traditional sense as each child will have a spot, rather they will be assessments on skill level to determine which team (A, B, or C) your child will be placed on. Practices are held twice per week August-October with league play on the weekends. Enrollment is limited.
Dates: May 12th, 14th and 15th
- Incoming 5th and 6th grade from 6pm until 7pm at KMHS West Gym
- Incoming 7th and 8th grade from 7:30pm until 9pm at KMHS West Gym
- The first two dates are required with the third date highly encouraged.
Our goal is to create a positive experience giving athletes multiple opportunities to showcase their skills without the stress of a single assessment day. For further information or to register, visit www. https://kettlemorainevolleyball.sportngin.com/. Sign up today and we look forward to seeing your athlete on the court in May! There is a parent informational meeting on April 27 at 6pm in the high school library.
KMTA 2026 YOUTH TENNIS ACADEMY
NEW THIS YEAR: *FIVE WEEK MIDWEEK CAMP—TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY— & NEW PRICING!*
June 9-July 9 (Rain dates, July 14-16)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30 – 10:20am
Ages 10 – 18
$325
Minimum 8 participants, maximum 26 participants
The program runs Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (8:30 – 10:20) for 5 weeks from June 9 through July 7. The cost for each registrant is $325. July 14, 15, 16 will be used as rain make up dates (if needed.) In order to provide all players with a valuable learning experience, these tennis sessions will be limited to the first 26 registrants. We will consider adding more staff if a waitlist is generated. Feel free to send any questions to thekmta23@gmail.com
Youth Tennis Academy is run by the Kettle Moraine Tennis Association, a non-profit organization that was organized to promote racket sports throughout the Kettle Moraine community and beyond. Eligible participants (ages 10 – 18) will be divided by ability level and specific lesson plans will be modified to meet the player’s ability. The 2026 Academy will be led by KM Coach Terri Martin and a team of enthusiastic assistants. Lessons will be progressive, consisting of technique instruction, drills, conditioning, and competition.
Summer Adult Tennis Leagues Offered at KM!
The KM Tennis Association is organizing Men and Women tennis league play this summer at the new courts. Men’s league will be on Mondays and women’s league will be on Wednesdays. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
PICKLEBALL & TENNIS. *PERMANENT & SPECIAL ONE TIME USE* COURT TIME RESERVATIONS
Are you interested in a permanent pickleball or tennis court time for you and your friends? Do you need a bank of courts for State League tennis play for one or multiple weeks? Do you want to hold a court for casual summer play on a regular basis? To inquire about permanent and one time use pickleball & tennis reservations, email the KMTA with your dates and times, and we will work with you! Note: KMTA programming will have priority, not all days/nights are available. thekmta23@gmail.com
Boys Summer Basketball Camps
Join Coach Richert and the high school boys basketball coaching staff and players. Work on fundamental drills and skills. The Shooting camp for grades 4-8 will be held June 15-18, and the Toughness Camp for current grades 3-8 will be held June 22-25 at the high school. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & FLYERS |
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Events/opportunities listed on our Community Flyers page are not endorsed by the Kettle Moraine School District. They have been approved for electronic sharing. Visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/km-community to see the full list of current flyers.
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Cushing Elementary School https://www.kmsd.edu/cushing
227 Genesee Street Delafield, WI 53018
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