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.
Kettle Moraine Middle School
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WEEKLY WINDOW INTO KMMS
GOOD LUCK CROSS COUNTRY
Good luck to our middle school cross-country team as they compete tonight at Nature Hill Intermediate School against six other schools! Remember, what the mind believes the body can achieve! Let’s go Lasers!
LASER LADIES OF STEM (Read by Sophia B)
Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls! Click on the link in the announcements and sign up to attend the 4th annual Laser Ladies of STEM event. It will be Tuesday, October 21st from 6-8pm right here at the middle school. Be prepared to BREAK
BOOK CLUB
Attention students! There’s a brand new club starting very soon, and it’s perfect for those of you who enjoy spending your free time surrounded by a library. Book Club offers the perfect opportunity for students to engage in fun reading, writing practices and to meet new people who love literacy just as much as they do!
Our first meeting begins Thursday, October 2nd after school in the library until 3:15. There are no sign-ups needed; come as you are. If you have any questions, feel free to talk to Mrs. Ottenad or Mrs. Akers in the library. We hope to see you soon!
EXPLORERS' CLUB
Attention 8th grade students!
The Explorers’ Club will start off the year with an 8th grade trip to Six Flags for an evening at Fright Fest. This is a fun trip that is very popular with our students. We will leave the Middle School after school on Friday, October 24th, and return to the Middle School at approximately 11:45 that evening. Forms are due by October 7th but get those forms in as this trip is a first come first served opportunity. Once the buses are full, no more students can attend. See Mrs. Hamilton with questions.
SUPPORT THE KMMS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Support our Ambassador Program by purchasing a Kindness Shirt—starting at just $24.99! Every dollar raised goes directly toward funding random acts of kindness throughout our school community. Wear your shirt proudly and help us spread kindness, one good deed at a time.
Please place your order by October 10th, and contact Mrs. Cowan or Ms. Cuzman with any questions.
KM FOOTBALL GREEN BAY PACKER/SKI/GOLF RAFFLE
KM Football would like to announce our Green Bay Packer/Ski/Golf Raffle! We have an exciting opportunity to win three different great prizes through a generous donation from a KM Football Family. Each ticket is $30 and all proceeds benefit KM Football. The winners will be drawn on 10/17/25 on the last KM Varsity Football Game during halftime. You DO NOT need to be present to win. Please feel free to share the link with family and friends, and post to social media. The more tickets we sell the better as all proceeds will go directly to KM Football.
First Prize: Packer Tickets: 4 outdoor club seats for the Monday November 10th game against the Philadelphia Eagles
Second Prize: Ski Package: 4 lift tickets to Ausblick Ski Hill in Sussex. On date TBD between donor and winner, accompanied by donor. Includes 1 day ski rental from Les Moise Brookfield (if necessary) for 4. Lunch for 4. Private group lesson from certified instructor
Third Prize: Golf Package: Threesome golf outing, including refreshments at one of the Legend courses, accompanied by the donor. Date TBD between donor and winner (must be used by the end of the 2025 golf season, or Legends dinner for up to 8 before the end of 2025, or threesome of golf at comparable course in 2026)
GREEN BAY PACKER\SKI\GOLF TICKET RAFFLE LINK BELOW:
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM - PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING
If you would like to or are interested in donating, please consider supporting our Attendance Incentive Program by donating items for our monthly Plinko game. At KMMS, we love celebrating great attendance because the connection between attendance and student success is HUGE. Students who attend regularly are far more likely to thrive academically.
Sign up Genius link here
KMMPA HOMECOMING CHILI/MAC & CHEESE DINNER
Volunteers Needed
September 26 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Cafeteria
Attention parents! Kettle Moraine Music Parents is once again hosting the Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Dinner on September 26th from 4pm - 7pm at the KM High School cafeteria. This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and 100% of the proceeds directly support music programs in KMSD. We need your help to make this year's event successful. Please sign up at this link. We look forward to seeing you on Sept 26th. Questions? You can reach us at kmmpaboard@gmail.com
WASHINGTON DC TRIP IN JUNE
Attention 7th and 8th graders! America is celebrating its 250 birthday this year and you can be involved! KMMS 7th and 8th graders are heading to Washington DC in June!
If you are interested in traveling with us and you are not already registered, have your parents email Mrs. Hoff for more information! hoffkathryn@kmsd.edu Trip Info and FAQs
THIS YEAR'S MUSICAL ~ MATILDA JR.
This year's KMMS musical is Matilda Jr. and auditions are coming up next month. If you are interested, come to the info meeting on Monday, October 13 in the choir room (rm. 111) from 2:45-3:30. You can find the audition sign up posted around the building or linked in the morning announcements. Please see Ms. Milton with any questions.
Below are the important dates for auditions:
Information Meeting – Oct 13, 2:45-3:30
Audition Workshops – Oct 15 & 17, 2:45-4:00 (choose one)
Auditions – Oct 20, 21, & 24, 2:45-5:00 (choose one)
Call Backs – Oct 27, 2:45-4:15 (if needed)
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
National History Day meets today!
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.
STUDENT SENATE
Get involved in after school activities. The Student Senate wants you! Senate is a great place to develop leadership skills, make new friends and help to plan some of the fun all school activities. We meet twice a month on Tues. and Wed. As a member, you can attend as many meetings as you are able. We meet in Mrs. McCaffery’s room from 2:45 - 4:00. We have Homecoming to plan-- we need lots of folk!
Future meetings: October 10, 10/22, 11/11, 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
ART CLUB
ART CLUB
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:
September 30, October 7, 21. November 4, 18, December 9
January 6, 20, February 3, 17, March 3, 17, April 7, 21, May 5, 19
STEM FORWARD CLUB - MEETS TODAY!!!!!
Do you love science, technology, engineering, or math? Then this club is for you! Sign up on Mrs. Olson’s door.
You can join a team, design a project, and compete against other schools in May. All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the very first STEM Forward team! Parents, feel free to join us to learn more about the team and how you can contribute if you wish.
Future Meetings:
October 14, 28, November 11, December 2, 16, January 13, 27, February 10, 24, March 10, 24, April 14, 28, May 12
FRIDAY LIBRARY LUNCH BUNCH
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: BEST BUDDIES CULVER’S EVENT
LEARNING LAB
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.
LUNCH MENU
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Seasoned Curly Fries
Whole Kernel Corn
Chilled Applesauce
Assorted Milk
FEATURE STATION: Nacho Bar
FRIDAY FUNNY
An invisible man made a doctor appointment months ago… He still hasn’t been seen!
Read by Sawyer W and Parker F
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
FRIDAY
Sawyer T
Mrs. McCaffery
SATURDAY
Lylah V
Makenzie D
Lola L
SUNDAY
Brinklee M
Isobel W
MONDAY
Addi K
PLINKO AND ATTENDANCE
It’s Plinko time!! Let’s celebrate good attendance, after all, the connection between attendance and student success is HUGE! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically.
So, just like last month, we randomly drew 20 student names from those who have either maintained 95% attendance or shown improved attendance from the previous month.
If your name is called, please come down to the cafeteria to play Plinko and win an awesome prize. Good luck, and keep showing up!
Oli A
Piper B
Keylan B
Miles D
Willow F
Camden H
Alice H
Santi J
Sammy K
Callan L
Bennett M
Cassie M
Elena P
J’Nayah R
Charles S
Ariya S
Elinor S
JuJu V
Silas W-T
Timmy Y
It’s a great day… to be a LASER!
KETTLE MORAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
349 N. Oak Crest Drive | Wales, WI 53183 | 262-968-6200