October 29, 2025 - Gold Day

PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

The KMMS Teacher Appreciation Committee is hosting a baked potato bar meal for all staff on November 6, 2025, which is the evening of teacher conferences. If you would like to contribute please sign up HERE!

The book fair will be open this morning for a few hours beginning at 7:45am.

If you have money and would like to make a purchase, please ask your teacher for a pass to visit the book fair this morning.

Congratulations to all of our Band students who performed at this week's Costume Concerts on Monday and Tuesday nights! Your hard work and dedication really showed in your performances. The way you've all committed to improving and perfecting each piece has been incredible to watch. You sounded fantastic, and we're so proud of the amazing progress you've made in just two months. Great job, Band!"  

The Learn to Ski Race program is available to current 7th & 8th grade KM Middle School students.  This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in learning to ski race, or those interested in additional ski race training.  There will be 7 weeks of practice with the KMHS Ski Race Team at Ausblick Ski Club. Practices will be Sunday nights from 6:00pm-8:00pm beginning Sunday, December 14th. Each week the courses will be set for Slalom or Giant Slalom training.  There is no need to get special race skis or poles, but you must have skis, poles, boots and a hard sided helmet to participate. The Intro to Race Program is for Ski Race Practice ONLY.  The weekly ski races are only open to students enrolled in High School, per the Midwest High School Ski Conference. 

Athletes must have 1 year of Skiing experience. 

How to sign up:

GO to KMHS Alpine Ski Team website
Go to Signup information page
Click on 25-26 Registration
Complete Ausblick Practice night waiver

Fee: $360 ($200 Ausblick Ski Club Member) made payable to the KM Ski Team
Includes Ausblick Sunday practice lift pass and coaching
Fees turned into Andrew  HS Athletics Office.

Space is limited, signup deadline Monday, November 17!

Practice: Ausblick Ski Hill
W260N6395 MaryHill Rd., Sussex, WI 53089
www.ausblick.org

Questions:
Brian Belt
KMHS Alpine Ski Coach
262-442-9361
Beltsander1@gmail.com

It’s PLINKO time this Friday! Get ready for your chance to win some awesome prizes! You’ll be entered into the PLINKO drawing if you’ve maintained 95% or higher attendance or improved from last month. 20 students are chosen each month. Prizes include brand new KM gear like t-shirts, crewnecks, sweatpants, pajama pants, and winter hats, plus gift cards to Starbucks, Culvers, Kwik Trip, Target, Dunkin’ Donuts, LeDuc’s, and more! Keep showing up, keep improving, and you could be the next big PLINKO winner! 

Rocky’s will donate 20% of your purchase to KMMS on Thursday, November 6th from 11am - 8pm. Make sure you either show the flyer or have it available on your phone when dining in or carrying out. If they choose to order online, they MUST add KMMSPTO to the coupon code box before checking out for their order to count toward the fundraiser. 

ONE CAMPUS, FIVE SCHOOLS!!!RSVP NOW FOR THE KMHS CAMPUS EXPO. Attend a presentation at 5:30, then take some time to talk with administrators, staff, and students from all five of our high schools! This is a great opportunity for middle school families to get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Learn more about our programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! To learn more about the many choices at the KMHS Campus, visit our website at https://www.kmsd.edu/page/kmhs-campus-choices 

Calling all K-8th grade students who are looking to join a fun and challenging sport focused on developing all around athleticism, confidence and self discipline. Wrestling is one of the fastest growing high school sports in Wisconsin, and the fastest growing sport in the country for girls!  The Kettle Moraine Wrestling Club offers three programs that support wrestlers at all age/skill levels.  There are clinics during the fall for both experienced and beginner wrestlers. Wrestlers are encouraged to attend tournaments when they're ready and will have the full support of the KMWC coaching staff. The Beginner season runs from December through the first week in March.  The Intermediate and Advanced season runs from mid-November through the end of March. Check out our website, www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com, for season information and registration. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for information on upcoming events and competition results. We hope to see you on the mat this season!

The KM Finnatics Fishing Team is hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 29 at 6pm in the KMHS cafeteria.  We will discuss tournaments for this year as well as fundraising opportunities.  No prior fishing experience needed!  Open to all kids in grades 6-12.  

Band students in 7th and 8th Grade who would like to participate in Band Caroling should sign up using the link inor your email by Sunday, November 1st. The first rehearsal starts after school on Tuesday, November 4th. 

Registration is open for the MS Jr. Laser Dance Team winter season. Practices will be on Tuesday and Thursdays from 4:30-6 with performances on Saturday mornings at basketball games.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

The Patriot’s Pen scholarship is available to ALL students in grades 6-8 and is sponsored by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Oconomowoc. To apply for this scholarship, you must write a 300-400 word essay on the topic, “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”  You must also pick up an application flyer in the front office.

New this year: applications are submitted online using the QR code found on the flyer. You do not need to mail anything to the VFW Post.

Many winners nationwide will be selected, with at least one winner from each state receiving a prize of $500 or more. In addition to the prizes at the State and National level, the local Oconomowoc post offers prizes for 1st ($100), 2nd ($50) and 3rd ($25) place.  Your application and essay must be submitted online by October 31.  With questions, please feel free to contact your school counselor (Mr. Korb or Mrs. Cowan).

The National History Day club is a great way to make friends, and explore history through your own interests. If you are interested, or have any questions, you can ask Mr. Harrison. Meetings take place on Wednesdays in Mr. Harrison's room, 601, directly after school until 4:00.

Hello, today is white out day to erase rudeness, unkindness, and bullying. Tomorrow is a spooky hat or hair day. So make sure to scare the bullying out of the building with your spooky hat or hair tomorrow.

Read by: Sofia K

The Student Senate meets in Mrs. McCaffery’s room from 2:45 - 4:00. 
Future meetings: November 11, 11/19, 12/2, 12/10, 1/13, 1/21, 2/3, 2/18, 3/18, 3/18, 4/14
4/22, 5/12, 5/20

Interested in joining the Art Club? Art club is a fun time to practice your craft, stretch your creativity and make some new connections. Any questions, see Mr. Langenecker in the art room

Future Meetings: November 4, 18, December 9
January 6, 20, February 3, 17, March 3, 17, April 7, 21, May 5, 19

The STEM Forward Club is up and running, with projects already underway! If you would like more information about the STEM Forward Club, please contact Mrs. Olsonin the Computer Science room.

Future Meetings: November 11, December 2, 16, January 13, 27, February 10, 24, March 10, 24, April 14, 28, May 12

Love reading? Join us in the library on Fridays after lunch instead of heading to recess! Just grab a purple pass from the office, bring your favorite book, and enjoy some quiet reading time in the library.

Learning lab is on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:45 - 4:00 in the library. All students not going to the Learning lab must have rides arriving prior to 3pm. Only those students may wait in the vestibule just inside the front doors. 

Meat & Cheese Calzone
Crinkle Cut Fries
Mixed Vegetables
Chilled Applesauce
Assorted Milk
FEATURE STATION: Asian Bar

Sarah T

It’s a great day… to be a LASER!

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