The weather held out just long enough for all of the students to get outside and craft their masterpieces. They worked in groups, collaborating with their buddies and classmates and exploring their creative ideas.
Kettle Moraine School District
Kettle Moraine School District Capturing KM – Pumpkin Painting
Dousman Elementary students had a fun afternoon painting pumpkins thanks to the PTO and Pleasant Valley Farms!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
PLAYOFFS TONIGHT!
Let's GO!!! Get ready for the second Laser's playoff matchup tonight against Westosha. We are playing at home, so grab some KM Gear at the Laser Locker between 10 am and 7 pm and head over to Vock Field. The energy is truly spectacular in our new Culver's stadium and the lights, music, fireworks and student section provide an incredible atmosphere for an undefeated Laser Football team!!!!
We are hoping for a great turnout with a sea of blue and gold! The game starts at 7:00 PM. Come out and SUPPORT YOUR TEAM. Purchase tickets or live stream!
KEEP OFF THE GRASS!
Not to sound like a crabby neighbor, but the field at Vock's North lot is well on its way to becoming a second softball diamond and a great deal of work has been put into preparing the area. With all of the rain, we cannot have vehicle traffic on the field... no exceptions. Parking is available at Wales Elementary, KMHS, and Bethlehem Lutheran. We also ask that you NOT park on their lawn. Thanks!
HALLOWEEN IN DELAFIELD!
We had a great time at Halloween in Delafield and were completely stunned when we went through 60 pounds of candy and 1000 KM stickers in a little over an hour! It was nice seeing familiar faces and hearing students say "that's my school" or "I'm in that picture" as they stopped. Zombie bowling was a huge hit, and we will definitely be back next year. Thank you to all of the KMmade, culinary, and best buddies students, and our staff for sharing your weekend with the community!
Helping All Students Succeed!
Irene Clewell served as a secretary in many of the schools that make up the Kettle Moraine School District for 31 years. One of her duties was to sell school lunch tickets. She saw firsthand that some students didn’t have lunches or the supplies needed for basic class work. She developed the KM Kids in Need fund and her family has continued this wonderful work. If you would like to make a donation to help students in need, please click here!
Support Our Courts!
The Kettle Moraine Tennis Association has partnered with KMSD and Three Pillars to build our new tennis complex and pavilion. This state-of-the-art facility replaces courts with cracking surfaces that were no longer safe for play. The new facilities offer 10 tennis courts and 18 pickle ball courts. This wonderful complex will serve our district and community for many years to come!
KMTA is also providing a pavilion which will be funded through private donations. We need your help us as we continue to make KM a premier institution in all areas. Donate now!
DISTRICT NEWS
LYBA BASKETBALL
Draft Night is October 30. Online registration is now open for recreational basketball at KM Middle School for boys and girls grades 3-8. The season begins in December and concludes in February. Teams will practice one night per week with Saturday games and a season-ending tournament. SIGN UP!
KM ALUMS ARE DOING AMAZING THINGS!
Jocelyn Heckenkamp graduated in the class of 2020 as KMHS's valedictorian and a National Merit Scholar. She is still an academic super star, graduating with honors from the Marine Corps Base at Quantico's Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) with the highest overall GPA in her class. Her incredible mental and physical discipline will undoubtedly serve her well as she prepares to graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas. Read more!
FREE LACROSSE CLINIC for all KM district kids grades K-8 on Monday, October 30, 7-8:30p on Vock Field @Culver’s Stadium. This is a fun way for you to give the fastest-growing team sport in the country a try. Sign up now!
ELEMENTARY NEWS
Wales Timber-lee Trip!
Wales 5th Graders spent two nights and three days learning about the outdoors at Camp Timber-lee. Everyone had an amazing time despite the wet weather. Highlights included: ziplining, high ropes, archery, animal encounters, a scavenger hunt, leather craft, and wilderness survival. All of the staff and chaperones were impressed with the students' flexibility and collaboration. Everyone showed the Laser Way!!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Boys Cross Country placed 4th at WIAA sectionals! Junior Isaac Kirby qualified for the State Championship meet which will be held on Saturday, October 28th at 1:10 pm at The Ridges golf course in Wisconsin Rapids. Best of luck Isaac!!!
Congrats to the Boys Volleyball team on defeating Wilmot in straight sets 25-17, 25-22, 25-22 to advance to the Sectional Final with a trip to State on the line. Please come out and support your Lasers on Saturday 10/28 at 4:30 pm at Westosha Central! GO LASERS!!!!
The Swimming/Diving Conference Championships saw many personal bests. Sara Wiedoff broke the school record in the 200 Freestyle (standing since 1991) and approached the 500 Freestyle record.
The following are advancing to sectionals:
SR Samantha Mainz
JR Brit Farrar
JR Adrienne Prymas
SO Sara Wiedoff
FR Tressa Navarrete
FR Rowan Rossi-Weida
FR Taylor Safranski
KM Equestrian Team is going to State! They will be competing at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison October 27th-29th. We wish them well in their events!
Competitors include:
Ryan W (Junior)
Jordan M (Sophomore)
Alex B (Freshman)
Taite W (Freshman)
Taylor H (Freshman)
Trey S (8th Grade)
Olivia T (7th Grade)
Academic All State
Congrats to our all-state academic recipients who also qualified as an all-state academic team!! Not only have they dedicated themselves fully to excelling on the football field, the senior class has maintained a combined 3.5657 GPA!
These varsity seniors achieved a 3.75 GPA or higher to qualify as individuals!
Zade Loebel
Lucas Bunten
Hudson Denor
Zach Donaldson
Jacob Eifert
Peter Garvin
Jonathan Ksobiech
Grey Rumohr
Charlie Schmidt
Zak Sokolowski
Drew Wagner
MENTORS IN OUR SCHOOLS!
KM Perform students visited Ms. Post's music class to talk about musical theater! They shared their background, promoted Anything Goes, gave a sneak peak performance and learned choreography alongside the 5th graders! The cutest thing was that both 5th grade classes asked me if they could perform their dance for the high schoolers. This activity built confidence and enthusiasm for music!
All Campus Musical Anything Goes
"Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of boy meets girl... Anything Goes is delightful, delicious and de-lovely."
Performance Dates
November 9-11 - 7:00 PM
November 12, 2023 - 2:00 PM
Ticket Information
Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12
Students (through grade 12): $12
GOAT YOGA! Imagine sliding into downward dog and having it suddenly become upward goat? That’s right, outdoor adventures tried goat yoga and found it hysterical, fun, and a bit uncomfortable at times. As it turns out, the goats at Oak Hollow Acres love yoga too. Well, at least they love climbing all over things, and that definitely includes people doing yoga. We love Mrs. Vodenlich's committment to trying new things and giving students lots of different opportunities to explore physical fitness. Special thanks to Mike Brickl Photography for his amazing photography!
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.
LYBA Basketball: Registration is open for the 23-24 Youth Recreational basketball season. All students in grades 1-8 are welcome. Season begins in December and concludes in February. Grades 3-8 will practice one night per week with Saturday morning games and will be followed by a season ending tournament. Grades 1-2 will meet on Saturday mornings for 90 minutes with practice and game play. Our emphasis will be on knowledge and execution of basketball skills, rules, sportsmanship, fair play and attitude. Eight foot baskets will be used. Sign up today!
Kettle Moraine Wrestling Club: Students in grades K-8 are invited to join. Open Mat Nights: Open Mat Nights begin on September 6th in the High School wrestling room every Wednesday from 6-7:30. All registered wrestlers are welcome to attend. We'll have a structured session available, but wrestlers are welcome to use the room for drilling, live wrestling or games as well. We encourage wrestlers to "bring a partner", but we will pair up wrestlers appropriately as needed. Regular Season: The regular season for Middle School will begin on November 13th and the Youth season will begin on December 5th. The conclusion of the regular winter season will be on February 28th when we host our annual Youth Night. Post season will continue through the Wisconsin Youth State wrestling tournament at the end of March. Middle School Practice: Practices for the Middle School wrestlers will take place Monday through Thursday at the Middle School, directly after the school day ends. Youth Practice: Practices for K-5th grade are on Mondays and Wednesdays in the High School wrestling room. K-2nd practices from 5:15 to 6:00. 3rd-5th practices from 6:00 to 7:30. Click for more details or to register!
Lacrosse Try It Clinic: Boys and girls in grades K-8 are invited Monday, October 30 from 7-8:30 pm at the KM High School Football field to learn the game, rules, and fundamentals of lacrosse. Register at https://www.kmlacrosse.com/try-it
