School counselors support our students with academic, career, and personal development. We have an amazing team of counselors at KMHS: Mrs. Featherston, Mrs. Landry, Mrs. Kirnberger, and Mrs. Neimon. We also greatly appreciate additional counseling center staff including Mrs. Kittel, Mr. Rortvedt, Mr. Bagdassian, and Mr. Bakkum.
This week is National School Counseling Week so we want to thank you for all you do for our students!
FRC Laser Robotics students attended workshops in the morning and set up meetings in the afternoon to speak with local representatives about the importance of robotics funding at the capital.
Wisconsin increased funding last year by $250,000 to provide $750,000 for robotics in schools. DPI Grants were written for $992,000 this fall, which means the needs still exceed available funds. Wisconsin still runs far behind neighboring states, Iowa at $5 million, and Michigan and Minnesota at $10 million.
Robotics provides knowledge in engineering and computer science, business and soft skills. Many alumni talk about how robotics helped them gain confidence and steer them in future success.
Our FTC robotics teams had an excellent qualification tournament last weekend. For the first time in 3 years, the two FTC teams were paired up as an alliance which resulted in scoring the Wisconsin state record.
The two teams earned the right to pair up once again in the finals and placed 1st at the competition in dominating fashion.
Both teams have now qualified for the Wisconsin State Tournament at MSOE on March 2nd.
Additionally, the following awards were earned:
Laser Bots: Winning Alliance Captain, 1st place Control Award, 2nd place Think Award
Laser Tech: 1st place Innovate Award, Winning Alliance 1st Pick, 2nd place Design Award, 3rd place Inspire Award
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins in 1954 at a remote mansion; six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth (the butler), Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up.
Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out...WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
Content Warning: CLUE: On Stage (High School Edition) includes prop weapons including revolvers and gunshot sound effects. The plot references some mature themes, including various reasons a person may pay blackmail and/or commit murder. The High School Edition is similar to a PG film.
Buy tickets now! Reserved seat tickets $15 Adults/$12 Students/Seniors
Both of those events (and a whole lot more) can be found on this "dates of importance" document located in the family resources area of the KMHS website. You will also see the dates on the website calendar.
We currently have one student looking to stay with an area family as part of this wonderful cultural exchange. Paola, 17, from France, is coming to KMHS in the fall and needs a host family. She loves skiing, and tennis and is good with pets. She will pay all expenses and has medical insurance. Paola wants to know our culture and will participate in school and family activities. She speaks English and wants to practice by living among Americans. Contact Carrie at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com today for more information.
For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Keyword: KMHS or scan the QR code shown below.
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in IL, IA, MI and WI), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
All presenting donors will receive a free Sky Zone 30-minute jump pass and a coupon for a free Bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes, while supplies last!
Share your heart! Come give in Feb. for a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See rcblood.org/heart
On your way to or from the conferences, please stop at The Chocolate Factory in the Shoppes at Nagawaukee II - 3230 Golf Road, Delafield to pick up dinner from 4-9 pm. They are generously donating 25% of the proceeds to KMHS during that time! Call in your order at 262-337-9479, order for pickup online, or order door dash whichever is most convenient for you and your family.
The Foundation provides teacher grants for educational classroom projects and student scholarships.
Theme: 80’s DANCE PARTY with a DJ
Location: RUSTIC MANOR
Ticket Information Coming Soon
In the meantime, we have sponsorship opportunities available, and we are looking for silent and live auction items.
Please contact Jen Baumann (jen02jd@hotmail.com) or Heather Coufal (heathercoufal@aol.com) for more information.
Come learn about ADHD & anxiety in youth, their symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more.
3.4.24 6p in the KMHS Library
The 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, is hosting an event called the “Airman Experience” on April 26, 2024 at 8a. Guests will engage in interactive unit tours, join the 128th recruiting staff for a lunch and learn, and tour one of our KC 135 Stratotankers!
Register by Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Please reach out to Allison Montoya, Recruiting Administrative Assistant, if you have any questions at allison.montoya.1@us.af.mil or (414) 944-8579.
If so, we have a scholarship opportunity for you - the Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship.
Seniors who will be attending a Wisconsin Technical College in the fall and have taken a minimum of 3 Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses (i.e. Business & Marketing, Information Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Health Science, Technology and Engineering Education) or have participated in a CTE activity or program ( (i.e. DECA, FBLA, Youth Apprenticeship) qualify for this state scholarship. Please complete this Google Form by February 9, 2024, if you meet the above criteria.
The seminar for outstanding high school sophomores from across Wisconsin will take place in June 2024 at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI.
WILS provides outstanding high school students with the opportunity and encouragement to recognize and develop their leadership potential. Please visit the Wisconsin Leadership Seminar website for further information.
If interested in participating, please complete the Wisconsin Leadership Seminar Application.
Applications are due no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, March 22nd.
KMHS Campus is excited to offer our students the opportunity to attend the World Affairs Seminar (WAS) - a unique educational experience for future international leaders to address urgent global issues.
When: June 22 - June 28, 2024
Where: Carroll University
What: The 2024 World Seminar, “Democracy and Governance: Evolving Global Perspectives,” will allow delegates the opportunity to survey how these important matters are playing out around the world. Attention will be paid to theoretical models of governance, along with the ways that political systems work – and perhaps don’t work – on a day-to-day basis.
Criteria:
Students between the ages of 15-18
Sophomores, juniors, or seniors in good academic standing
Students interested in global issues and building a strong portfolio for college and future careers
Click here to view a presentation with more information.
Interested students are asked to complete this application (applications are due March 22, 2024).
Students interested in earning their CNA and getting it paid for have an opportunity at WCTC next summer. Please see this flyer for more information about the February 6th Information Night. The more KM representation we have there, the more spots we receive.
Please reach out to your counselor or Mr. Rortvedt with questions.
**Open to all campus students, grades 9-12. Offered during advisory unless noted. Students must schedule ahead of time to attend an advisory college rep session through the scheduling tool on Infinite Campus.
Air National Guard (Lunchroom Visit) | February 9
Army National Guard (Lunchroom Visit) | February 20
UW-Green Bay | February 21
A WCTC Open House is your one-stop shop for: detailed program information about 150+ academic programs, tours of state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, personal connections with WCTC instructors and staff, answers to questions about admissions, financial aid, advising, and more.
Tour our state-of-the-art classrooms and training labs
Try out fun hands-on activities
Take a free two-minute career assessment
Make personal connections with WCTC instructors and staff
Get detailed information about 170+ academic programs
Find answers to questions about admissions, financial aid, advising, and more
Kettle Moraine Education Foundation scholarships are available for graduating seniors who plan to attend a technical college or 4-year college/university. Click here for application instructions. By completing the application process, you will be eligible for several different scholarships donated by community and school organizations, businesses, and families. Please note there are multiple steps to the application process.
Application materials are due to the Counseling Center by 3 pm on Wednesday, March 13.
Please direct any questions to kmef@kmsd.edu.
Girls Who Code’s free virtual Summer Programs empower you to build skills, community, and a professional network for your future, in the ways that work best for you. Choose your adventure with two free programs:
Curious to create your own computer games? In our two-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), you’ll learn how to design your own games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. Join classmates and our dedicated Teaching Teams in live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, Logitech, and Synchrony. We’ve got three rounds to fit your schedule: June 14 to June 28, July 8 to July 19, and July 29 to August 9.
SIP is for current 9th-11th grade girls and non-binary students with beginner or intermediate coding experience, including program alums. Eligible students can even apply for a $300 SIP Student Grant and laptop and hot spot access!
Excited to explore the biggest topics in tech at your own pace? Our six-week Self-Paced Program offers tracks in Web Development, Cybersecurity, and – new for 2024 – Data Science + AI! From July 1 to August 9, you get to decide how and when to build your coding skills, and you can always ask questions in our Discord server or optional Student Hours.
The Self-Paced Program is for current 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary students with beginner to advanced coding experience, including program alums.
Apply here by the early deadline, February 14, 2024, for priority consideration, or apply by our general deadline, March 22, 2024. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to level up your coding skills, kickstart your future, tap into lifelong career support, and have fun along the way!
Need help? Learn more with our program flyer, webinars, or FAQs, or email us at summer@girlswhocode.com.
Wednesday marked an important milestone for our student-athletes as they signed with their respective colleges.
We had twelve young people sign letters of intent:
Softball: Alyssa Dinnauer – Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Volleyball: Ethan Hoffert – University of Jamestown and Owen Voigt – Edgewood College.
Football: Landon Garcia – UW Whitewater, Jorge Benavente – Valparaiso University, Grey Rumohr – Northern Illinois University, Dayne Baker – Concordia University, Noah Hait – UW Whitewater, Drew Wagner – Northwestern University, Lucas Bunten – UW Eau Claire, Zach Donaldson – UW Eau Claire, Eli Rife – UW Eau Claire.
We had a KM record nine football players who signed. "We had record success the last three seasons because of the great kids in this senior class. It is exciting to see nine young men committing to go and play college football." – Matt McDonnell
Best of luck to all of you, and thanks for the memories!
Doubleheader - Girls game is at 5:15 pm, Boys game is at 7:00 pm. The first 150 students to attend the Girls basketball game will get a free WE ARE THE KETTLE t-shirt.
Sunday, March 17, 2024 1:00 – 2:30pm | Kettle Moraine High School / West Gym
The KM Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams will host a skills and drills clinic for 3-8th grade boys and girls, led by Kettle Moraine Varsity Coach Brian Richert. This event will include fun games and drills for all-level players.
This fundraiser is to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization devoted to funding critical research to treat and cure blood cancers. The KM Varsity teams are doing their part to support this cause – and all event proceeds will go directly to LLS Wisconsin.
The suggested donation amount is $25, which can be paid online by clicking here or at the event.
Check out this great article written by Waukesha Freeman’s David Radcliffe, about our all-state football player Drew Wagner's football journey!
Thanks for the memories Drew, and best of luck as a Wildcat at Northwestern University!
Thursday, February 8
Gymnastics Conference @ Mukwonago 5:30
Friday, February 9
B JV2/JV/V Basketball vs Waukesha North 5:15/5:15/7:00
G JV/V Basketball @ Waukesha North 5:30/7:00
B V Hockey vs Middleton @ Capitol Ice Arena 8:00
B Swim Sectional Diving @ TBD
Saturday, February 10
B JV2/JV/V Basketball @ Catholic Memorial 9:00 am/10:30 am/1:00
G JV/V Basketball @ Catholic Memorial 9:00 am/11:00 am
G JV/V Hockey vs Onalaska @ Mullett Ice Center 11:30am/1:00
V Wrestling Regionals @ Mukwonago 9:30 am
Gymnastics Invite @ Mukwonago 10:00 am
B Swim Sectionals @ Homestead 12:00
V Bowling Conference @ Bowlero 10:00 am
Cheer Invite @ Elkhorn
Thursday, February 8 | 12–5p
Friday, February 9 | 12–6p
KMHS Campus Parents & Students, enjoy this early Valentine's gift of a "sweetheart" promo from Albrecht's Delafield Market Sentry for their online shopping!
Do you enjoy camping, hiking, canoeing, adventure and fun?
Do you want a college application and resume that includes service, leadership, or even "Eagle Scout"? Then this opportunity is for you!
Scout Troop 49 and Venturing Crew 196 are looking for new members. Any 9th-11th grade student is eligible to join.
Please bring a parent and join us at our open house on Thursday, February 15 at 6:30 pm at the Delafield Presbyterian Church. RSVPs to Patti Voiles, voilestp@yahoo.com.
We look forward to meeting you!
The Kettle Moraine School District is proud to partner with Teachers On Call to provide exceptional substitute teachers and educational assistants. Teachers On Call invests in their employees, recognizes their achievements, and is committed to the noble purpose of educating our youth.
As a Teachers on Call substitute, you’ll enjoy:
Free pre-hire training (for substitute teacher and aide or assistant positions)
Ongoing professional development
Steady, yet flexible, work you can feel good about
Weekly pay
Your preference of schools
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
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