KM boys basketball remains undefeated, after a solid win over Catholic Memorial. They head to Fiserv Forum next for the Deer District Prep Showcase on February 8th, featuring ten of the state's top teams. The Lasers earned the primetime 6pm spot vs. Nicolet. Participating schools get access to a special ticket offer of $12 per ticket. The goal is for each school to sell a minimum of 500 tickets. Tickets gain access to games for the entire day. Click here on game day to livestream!
Kettle Moraine School District
COMMUNITY NEWS
KM Showcase Coming Soon!!!
FEBRUARY 19TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. 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 activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the many choices in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW with our Google form.
KMEF Annual Fundraiser
Friday, April 11th 7pm-10pm at Revere’s Wells Street Tavern, Delafield. Order your tickets or table sponsorships to enjoy a night out with friends and support KM students and teachers! We'll have fun music, a fabulous silent auction and ra les, appetizers, cash bar, wine pull and plenty of camaraderie. All proceeds support the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF), which provides scholarships to students and grants to teachers for education classroom projects. Early bird tickets (until March 15) are $40 per person / $80 per couple. KM teachers and staff are FREE! After March 15, tickets will be $50 per person / $100 per couple. Promote your business - sponsorships available! $500 Gold Sponsorship - Includes 4 tickets, signage and announcements at the event, and acknowledgement on the KM website and KMEF social media. $250 Silver Sponsorship - Includes 2 tickets, signage and announcements at the event, and acknowledgement on the KM website and KMEF social media. Auction items from local businesses are also appreciated! Please reach out to Erin Kraak with questions.
Home Town Hero
Ryan Tomczyk was recently honored as a home town hero. Tell us something we didn't already know! Ryan is one of the hardest working, most committed people in the Kettle Moraine School District, and we are so fortunate to have him on our team! Read more...
Deer District Prep Showcase February 8th at Fiserv Forum featuring ten of the state's top teams. The Lasers earned the primetime 6pm spot vs. Nicolet. Special ticket offer $12 per ticket. The goal is for each school to sell a minimum of 500 tickets.
KM Perform film students will present their film Doom Scroll, directed by Joe Tzougros, at a film festival on February 10th at Town Cinema in Watertown from 5-9. Doom Scroll will play around 5:30-6. It's free to attend and they will have snacks, drinks, and treats for sale.
SIGN UP NOW!!! KMSD Elementary Luau Daddy-Daughter Dance February 15th at KMHS East Gym and West Commons 4-6PM!! $10 per person. All proceeds go to Key Club. Bring a father-like figure and have a fun night of socializing, crafts, and dancing with DJ Otto!
March 7th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Dousman Elementary. This free screening is facilitated by the District's Early Childhood Team. Children participate in a variety of play-based activities to assess communication, gross and fine motor skills, social/ emotional development, and pre-academic skills. Sign up or contact Sarai Wittig with questions.
UNDERSTANDING & ADDRESSING SCHOOL REFUSAL – Mar 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at KMHS Library!!! Get vital information and resources to help you address school refusal and prevent avoidance in youth in other areas of their life. Learn Evidence-Based Strategies for prevention and intervention. Sign up now!
March 6-8, 7pm and March 9, 2pm. Tickets are available here. BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him. BIG FISH is an extraordinary Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Forensics Awards
The KM Forensics team, where students speak with confidence and conviction, competed at Longfellow Middle School in Wauwatosa. The team took home 13 medals. Six Lasers were awarded Gold Medals, including Jolie K., Anabelle G., Taylor A., Elsa K., Kassidy W., and Kristen M. Riley S. Emma M. and Jules H. secured Silver Medals, while Cass N., Ellen D. and Grey L. earned a Bronze Medal. 25 students received State qualifying scores, but best of all, every team member improved. Their sights are now set on the next meet in Slinger, Wisconsin.
Laser Ladies of STEM
Each year, Kettle Moraine Middle School holds an event for girls who are interested in STEM. The event, overseen by Denise Olson, organizes students into groups and assigns a task. The girls then select their materials and devise and build a system to attain that result as effectively as possible. At the end, their projects are tested to see which group obtained the best result. The event is a lot of fun, and it is wonderful to watch these young ladies working together to solve a problem. Watch for an upcoming Capturing KM on Laser Ladies of STEM!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Winter Signing Day
13 KM students signed with colleges to compete in athletics. They are as follows: Volleyball - Katie Brisk, Softball - Sarah Marcheske, Tennis - Josie Sueflohn, Soccer - Ian Daubert, Cross Country and Track - Isaac Kirbly, Track and Field – Kegan Lodes, Lacrosse - Logan Chavez, Football - Nolan Roehl, Grayson Laurich, Dylan Portz, Tanek Wankowski, Patrick Rock, and Jake Spellman. Congratulations to all of these talented student athletes!
KM Global
Award-Winning and Published Writers
FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. The contest is for grades 7-12 and requires students to submit an essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.
10th grade: 1st place Elizabeth Kolp, 3rd place Elia Gallaher
11th grade: 2nd place Audrey Gohschalk
12th grade: 1st place Alaina Martin, 3rd place Zaela Schlissel
Youth Be Heard (YBH) builds confidence in youth through writing and art. Our vision is for all youth to believe in their own value and potential. We offer free editing and publication services on youthbeheard.org for individuals aged 13-24
Scholastic Art Awards
Sadie Groskruetz, in addition to winning a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Contest, has been nominated for the National Scholastic American Visions Award for her piece "Mr. Fluff Butt". There are 250 nominees nationwide. From her artist statement: "I made this giant textured monster because I was in an art museum and was a little irritated that I couldn't physically touch and interact with any of the art. I wanted this to be a piece that promoted audience interaction with art. I want people to feel all the textures and fabrics and hopefully appreciate it with more than one sense. There is a 'Please Touch Me!' sign that goes with this piece, which ironically, the Museum chose not to include with the displayed piece." Each year, Wisconsin Regional judges select five superior works from the Gold Key winners as nominees for the American Visions Award medal. National judges then award one outstanding artwork from each regional exhibition. Sadie's piece is one of 5 pieces nominated from the Wisconsin Region. That is 1 piece out of 2500 (estimated), and 1 out of 150 Gold Keys awarded (top 1%).
Recycle Unwanted Plastic
Getting rid of all of the plastic bags, wraps, shipping materials, water bottles, and containers you've been holding onto is a win for you, KMHS, and the environment! KMECO's challenge goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of plastic in a year. If achieved, NexTrex will send our school a bench made from recycled materials! Three bins have been placed throughout the school with one right inside the building just beyond the front lobby entrance. KMECO believes #KMNation can rise to the challenge to help keep plastic waste out of landfills and create something functional in the process. If you have any questions contact Grayson Sikorski.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Providing Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Our KM Community!
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KM Lacrosse Registration 2025 Season: Lacrosse Spring season is around the corner, please register your player today. this includes all boys, girls youth and HS. The season runs from March through June with games on the weekend and practice twice a week. To register please use the link below. Also, visit KMLacrosse.com for more information. Spring Registration: Spring Registration
Spanish programs offered at KM: Start 2025 by learning Spanish as a family! This February, With Futura Language Professionals, we offer a wide variety of in person or live virtual Spanish lessons for youth, middle schoolers, and adults in our community. From beginner to advanced levels we have multiple options. You will receive dynamic interactive lessons. All classes are listed online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Youth Volleyball League: Friday night recreational co-ed volleyball league registration is now open. Join us March-May at the high school, grades 4-8 are invited. Learn skills, play matches, and have fun working with high school players. Registration deadline is Feb. 19. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
