Cushing held their playground grand opening tonight, with well over 150 people in attendance. This accessible and adventurous playground was designed with student input and was only made possible through the hard work of Cushing Staff, PTO, parents, and of course our KMSD maintenance crew who spent many long days this summer installing the equipment and preparing the area. We are so proud of what has been accomplished and want to thank our KM Community for their donations and support as we developed this incredible project!
Kettle Moraine School District
Cushing Playground Grand Opening
Cushing's new accessible playground was designed with student input and installed by KMSD's maintenance team
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sarona Homes and Iron Joc apparel joined us this week!
Thank you KM Sponsors
As we wrap up our Fall facilities projects, hang signs, paint the track, put up fencing, plant grass seed, and dig lots and lots of holes, we want to take a moment and reflect on the incredible support we have received from our KM Community, and especially our sponsors! Please share your appreciation, visit their businesses, and let them know their contributions matter. Without their generosity, none of this would be possible!
Click here for more information on our sponsors!
Speaking of sponsors... Three Pillars, official naming sponsor of our new tennis complex, has been utilizing the new facilities. We are so happy to be able to share this venue with the community!
WE NEED YOUR INPUT
Sign Up for a Strategic Planning World Cafe
The Kettle Moraine School District is formulating a new strategic plan. As part of this process, we cordially invite you to join us for an opportunity to participate in a World Cafe to inform the district's strategic planning. During this two hour event, you will be answering and discussing four questions. We are offering an in person World Cafe (Saturday 9/23 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.) and a virtual World Cafe (Tuesday 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.). If you would like to learn more about the our Strategic Planning process, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/spt. To sign up for the World Cafe click the link to our Google form at kmsd.edu/world-cafe.
Visit the Laser Locker and Show Your Spirit!
Stadium seats are back... just in time to celebrate our first home game in the new Vock Field @ Culver's Stadium on September 8th! Stop in the Laser Locker this week and you'll be sitting comfortably in your durable, stylish, and very affordable (only $70) KM stadium seat. Aside from the new press box, these are the best seats in the house!
KMMPA Homecoming Chili/Mac & Cheese Dinner
September 29 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Campus!
Join the Kettle Moraine Music Parents Association for their annual homecoming dinner! ALL money raised goes back to KMSD music programs. Watch for more details and opportunities to support KM music programs.
KM Trivia Night!
Assemble your team (up to 8 people per table) and join us for this fun annual event. Proceeds benefit Kettle Moraine Athletics. Date: 9/16/23 Location: Dousman Lions Club 235 N Main St., Dousman 53118 Doors open at 6:00pm First round starts at 7:00pmEach table costs $300 and includes food. There will be a cash bar. Top 3 teams will receive prizes! Additional prizes will be awarded best costume and table décor (arrive early to decorate your table). There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and heads/tails game. $10 or 3 for $25 shout out for a special person/event, or roast. SIGN UP NOW!
DISTRICT NEWS
Our support staff are truly the glue that holds the KM Family together... they do everything from coaching, to cooking and cleaning! Join us for a fun career with family-friendly hours, great pay, and the power to make a difference in the lives of our students. View all of our open support staff positions on WECANN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3191
Welcome New Staff
Please join us as we welcome our new staff members for the 23-24 school year! Orientation is always an exciting time as we get to share our experiences in the district and meet our incoming staff members. We are happy you have joined our KM Family and we look forward to working with you!
Check out our new Site! As part of our effort to improve community engagement, we have launched a more interactive and responsive communications platform. Our new website, mobile app, alert system, and communication tools will improve the way we share information about the great things that are happening in our district. The platform will improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and deliver more timely communications through social media, newsletters, live feeds, notifications, email, text, and even voice to text.
We hope you'll join us as we make this transition:
1) DOWNLOAD THE APP BELOW 2) SET YOUR NOTIFICATIONS PREFERENCES 3) MAKE SURE CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE IN SKYWARD 4) VISIT THE SITE/TAKE THE TOUR IN THE NEWS SECTION 5) SEND YOUR STORIES SO WE CAN SHARE THEM!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
US NEWS RANKINGS
HS^2 #1 in Wisconsin, KM Global #18, KMHS #47!
We are incredibly proud of the quality choices offered through the Kettle Moraine High School Campus! Our learning environments provide students with unique opportunities for academic success and career-readiness. HS^2 is a great example of how this place-based approach, combined with academic rigor, is preparing students for a future in health care. HS^2 was awarded the distinction of being US News' top high school in the state of Wisconsin for the third time in three years. KM Global, was ranked at an impressive #18, while KMHS was also a top 50 school in the state at #47.
FIRST VARSITY LASERS HOME GAME SEPTEMBER 8TH!
We are excited to welcome our defending state champions back for an amazing home opener vs Oconomowoc on September 8th.
This will be the first varsity home game since the facilities upgrade of Vock Field @ Culver's Stadium. We can't wait to share our new venue with the KM Community and watch some fantastic football as the Lasers take on Oconomowoc!
ALL CAMPUS MUSICAL AUDITIONS SEPTEMBER 11-13
All aboard! Join us as we set sail for the 2023 All Campus Musical - Anything Goes. Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate as part of the cast or crew. This is a great opportunity to explore theater and expand your talents.
The KMHS parking lot is a lot more colorful! Students were allowed to paint their parking spots this year, and it resulted in some very fun and funny designs... like "If you can read this, I am late for school!" Let's give the kids a hand for their creativity!
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL SUMMER 2023
Ms. Kean and eight KMHS Campus students attended the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University- Bloomington June 18-24, 2023. Students participated in workshops with professionals, attended performances by select schools from across the country, and performed as part of the Thespian Excellence Awards (“Thespys”) competition. Not only did KM students comprise half of the Wisconsin Thespy National qualifiers, but all earned scores in the top two rankings. It was a fabulous week of learning and fun, and all KM students performed well. See more
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
AN AUTHOR AMONG US!
Kettle Moraine Middle School's Terry Kaldhusdal contributed to a book titled "6th Grade Ready: Expert Advice to Help Parents Navigate the Year Ahead." Mr. Kaldhusdal contributed to Chapter 5, "How Can I Help My Student Succeed in the Classroom?" This book is a collaborative effort and features teacher perspectives from around the country. You can visit Amazon for a write up, but Terry would prefer that people support their local bookstore. He has four copies in his classroom for parents who wish to borrow a copy.
KMMS Orientation
KMMS Orientation took place Wednesday night and it was a huge hit with families and students alike. This year, students received their locks in advance to get used to them prior to the big day. This made for a smooth transition as families were able to avoid the lines, visit, drop off supplies, and explore the school. Special thanks to the middle school staff who attended this event!
ELEMENTARY NEWS
Celebrating Back To School!
Magee held their back to school bash Wednesday and families were lined up excitedly to enjoy the fun! There was a bounce house, music by DJ Otto, an ice cream truck, face painting and a number of great raffle baskets. Thank you to the PTO, families, and staff members who participated in this event!
The Wales Campus had a Great Start with Mario Kart! New students and incoming 5K students reported yesterday for a half day and the staff did not disappoint! They made it a really fun experience and welcomed families dressed as their favorite Mario Kart characters. The kids were able to meet new friends and get to know their teachers in preparation for the first day of school on September 5th!
Dousman staff and PTO welcomed families back to school with their second annual Back to School Family Picnic last Thursday evening. Due to the high heat index, the picnic was moved indoors to the gym and cafeteria, however, they didn't let it fry their fun! Over 300 students, parents and family members enjoyed meeting and reconnecting with Dousman staff. Special thanks to the Dousman PTO for providing the food and to Mr. Steckbauer, Mr. Russart and Cub Scout Pack 73 for grilling and serving.
OTHER NEWS
Check out this is job board for students! Wijobboard.com is a multi-school collective connecting students with local businesses in our community and more. Businesses post their openings, knowing it is targeting high school students, to fill open positions, which give students much-needed experience!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Providing Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Our KM Community!
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
KM Boys Baseball Tryouts: Tryouts for the KM Boys Basketball Club for the 23-23 school year have been announced as follows: Sunday 9/10: 6th and 8th grade 9a-10:30a , 5th and 7th grade 12p-1:30p. Tuesday 9/12: 4th grade 6:30p-8p, Thursday 9/14: 3rd grade 6:30p-8p. Watch for more information