Each semester, KM Global students investigate a topic of interest through an inquiry research process and present their learning in the form of a final defense while also sharing highlights of their project at a culminating community showcase event. In these inquiries, students explore a variety of content areas to demonstrate high levels of critical thinking and application of their learning. Projects are chosen based on a combination of student interests and credit goals, and students are supported through this process by an inquiry learning coach. Students may also engage in related field experience, via job shadows, interviews, field trips, internships, and guest speakers, to learn firsthand how to communicate and network with industry professionals both locally and globally. Senior capstone projects highlight the act of service and require students to make a positive impact on their community (either locally or globally) as part of their learning. Keep an eye out for opportunities to engage in these projects this spring! Watch the video to see their amazing work!
Kettle Moraine School District
Global Fall Showcase
Global Students Share Their Learning with the KM Community!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Spread the word!! Everyone is welcome... residents, non-residents, KM families and our community!
KM SHOWCASE FEB. 21, 5:30-7 PM @KMHS
RSVP NOW! We are up to 100 responses and more than 40 presenters, including exhibits from all of our KM schools. Talk with administrators, staff, and students. Take a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas, and watch video tours of our other schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive games and WIN PRIZES!!! This is a great opportunity for our KM Community, and potential students, to learn more about the Kettle Moraine School District.
Resident Registration is open and Open Enrollment starts 2/5!!
For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht or go to our enrollment page. If you are interested in 4K enrollment, visit our 4K sites for a tour, watch the presentation on our website, or contact 4K Director, Justin Nies.
Registration for NON RESIDENTS opens February 5th on DPI's website. For more information on open enrollment contact Jenny Godin and join us at the KM Showcase 2/21!
Dockhound's KM Night
ADVANCE TICKET SALES OPPORTUNITY!! KM Day at the DockHounds will be May 22, 2024 at 6:35 pm. Join us as the Lake Country DockHounds take on the Milwaukee Milkmen at WBC Park. This will be a fun night to celebrate with your KM Community and show your support, and watch a great game! For every ticket sold, $3 will be donated back to the district. As extra incentive, KM, Arrowhead, and Oconomowoc will be competing for an additional $1/ticket by selling the most tickets through the link below for their respective night. Get your tickets now!!!
It was another amazing Culver's Cares night for our Best Buddies. Thank you KM nation for supporting us and thank you Culver's in Wales for hosting our fundraiser!
DISTRICT NEWS
Preschool Screenings
If you live in the Kettle Moraine School District and have concerns about your child ages 3 and 5 years old, who has not yet attended kindergarten, consider scheduling a free screening. The District Early Childhood Team facilitates a screening with a variety of play-based activities to assess communication, gross and fine motor skills, social/emotional development, and pre-academic skills. Sign up now! You will receive a confirmation email with assigned time before March 1st. Please direct questions to: wittigs@kmsd.edu
Sign up for spring Lacrosse!
All programs will be getting new items, so it’s critical that you sign up before January 31st.
High school boys and girls, watch for information from your head coaches.
Youth boys and girls, will be getting uniform upgrade. This includes new uniforms, a practice pinnie, and shooter shirt. If you don’t sign up, you may miss the Try-On fitting event.
The season begins early March and runs through early June with practices twice a week. Contact us for information or sign up!
Become a KMSD Substitute Teacher!
Kickstart the New Year with a fulfilling career as a substitute teacher or substitute paraeducator in the Kettle Moraine School District by partnering with Teachers on Call there are endless opportunities that can work for you like weekly pay, the ability to work in multiple schools and flexible schedules! Fill out an online application today: https://www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now or reach out to Megan at megan.gibson@teachersoncall.com to learn more!
ELEMENTARY NEWS
A NIGHT IN PARIS KMSD Elementary Daddy Daughter Dance
This is a great opportunity for girls to spend some quality time with dad, grandpa, or a father figure. The dance will be held at the KMHS Middle Gym from 4-6 pm. DJ Otto will be playing the music and there will be snacks, crafts, games and a photo booth. The cost is $5 per person!
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
KMMS Music Students Perform for Elementary Schools
This great activity allowed elementary students to see the various groups perform and learn more about participating in music themselves when they get to middle school. It was facilitated by Mrs. Kuehn), Mrs. Weber, Mr. Martin & Mrs. Hassemer. We love activities that bring KM students of all ages together!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Lewis Announces Retirement
Coach Lewis has put in nearly three decades between high school and middle school track and high school cross country, coaching a total of 45 total seasons. He spent 20 seasons as girls head track coach, six as assistant coach for the middle school track program, 15 as girls head cross country coach, and two as girls assistant coach. He also served as boys head cross country coach for two seasons. Lewis was named 2016 Girls Coach of the Year by the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association. His career winning percentage is over 80% (teams beat) in cross country invitationals, ranking him in the top 5 in the state for all divisions during that 15 year span. He qualified individuals for the state track meet all 20 seasons as head coach, with more than 50 total qualifiers and over 50% medaling by placing in the top six, Over 50% of the years, his teams finished in the top ten at the state meet. He has so many accomplishments you'll need to go to our website to read them all, but his energy, dedication, and love of stats, will be missed!
KMHS INFO NIGHTS ARE UNDERWAY!!! Interested in learning more about the KMHS campus and our five unique high schools? Join us for our information nights to explore each option! At KMHS, we offer incredible choices and opportunities. There is truly something for everyone!
Pike-A-Palooza
KM Finnatics crushed Pike-A-Palooza this past weekend, placing 1st and 5th out of 19 teams. The Navy team placed first with their top 8 northern measuring 244 inches. The Gold team finished fifth with 223 inches for their 8 fish. This is KM's first victory in this tournament after finishing second the last two years.
Beat the January blues with a night of laughter at "Saturday Night Lasers," the KMHS original sketch comedy show! Inspired by the well-known, late-night television show Saturday Night Live, this fully student-written and produced show takes the stage on January 27 @ 7 pm. It is a great show for the whole KM Community so plan to attend! Tickets are available at the door for $5 OR a donation of non-perishable food items/hygiene items for the Kettle Moraine Food Pantry.
Laser Tech headed to STATE!
FTC Robotics Team “Laser Tech” was victorious last weekend at the “Frozen Frenzy” Qualifier which allows them to compete at the State Championship at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) on March 2. This will be Laser Tech’s fifth consecutive year competing at the State competition! Thanks to Mike Brickl for the wonderful photos!
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.
Aerobics: Need that extra push to get started on an exercise program? Make it easy by joining the longest running aerobics class in the Lake Country area. For over 30 years we’ve been getting this community into shape and making friends at the same time. We’ve perfected our routines so they work for anyone of any age or fitness level. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at KM Middle School. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Virtual Spanish programs offered: Join our convenient evening Live Virtual class this spring. No matter your experience level- Futura has a class for you with our four levels- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and our Travel themed class. Check out our course descriptions for further details and to select the best option for your skill level. Participants learn basic conversation skills, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and culture in real life settings and scenarios. Enroll today to join our popular program and Embark on your Spanish language journey today! https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Weight Training: Weight training for grades 5-8 will take place T,W,F from 4-5:15 at the high school weight room with high school coaching staff members. The session will run 1/16/24-5/17/24 on school days. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
American Sign Language ASL 1A: Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) to students with no previous experience with ASL. Emphasizes the expressive and receptive conversational skills of ASL used by the Deaf community. Students will learn strategies on how to introduce themselves, colors, and numbers 0 - 15. Includes introduction to American Deaf culture. All ages welcome, students under 16 must be accompanied by a parent throughout the entire class time. Class will be held on Tuesdays in February. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
