I interviewed the equestrian team, prior to their return trip to the state championship, to learn a bit more about their events and how the competition works. The Lasers won it all last year and finished fourth this year, with a standout performance by Ryan W. who took 1st place in Hand Trail and Western Showmanship and earned multiple top ten placings. Ryan was also one of five recipients of the WIHA Memorial Scholarship for graduating Seniors. Olivia T. (8th grade) earned a 1st place in Ranch Riding, Trail, Bareback Horsemanship & Lead Change Challenge, and Julia F. (7th grade) took 1st place in Hunter Hack Equitation. Both also had other top ten placings. Jordan M. (Junior), Alex B. (Sophomore), and Taite W. (Sophomore) also had multiple top ten placings.
Kettle Moraine School District
COMMUNITY EVENTS
KMHS Campus Expo
ONE CAMPUS, FIVE SCHOOLS!!! RSVP NOW FOR THE KMHS CAMPUS EXPO – NOVEMBER 6TH FROM 5:30-7PM @KETTLE MORAINE HIGH SCHOOL. KM invites all residents and non-residents to attend a presentation at 5:30, then take some time to talk with administrators, staff, and students from all five of our high schools! This is a great opportunity for middle school families to get a personalized tour, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Learn more about our programs, curriculum, and offerings and get information on our many athletic teams, clubs & activities! Learn more on our website.
History Project Earns Press
STUDENT EXPLORATION OF FAMILY HISTORY TO BE FEATURED IN LANDMARK MAGAZINE!!! Delia Lou Harris, a KM Connect student, prepared a comprehensive report for Mrs. Kean's class that is being entered into the National Historical Society's Genealogy Collection and will be featured in the Landmark Magazine. Delia unfolded generations of family history by focusing on their neighborhood, the Strand in Waukesha, and how it has changed over time. More importantly, this beautifully-written story shares how her family, particularly her Grandma Ceal, has changed and influenced their community, local politics, and even the cuisine in Waukesha. Thank you Delia for sharing your wonderful story!
Start up Tour
Culinary Arts took a field trip to The Inn, which will open in downtown Hartland in December. They learned about starting a restaurant and how to succeed in the culinary industry.
DECA Delivers
by Hunter Phillips, KM DECA Communications Officer
KM DECA's annual food drive ran from Tuesday, October 15th until Monday, October 28th this year. We raised 10,820 pounds of food, which is almost 1,000 more pounds than last year! After all the food bags were loaded into the Target trailer, students from Mr. Dellis' Marketing/Business Application class unloaded them into crates at Waukesha Food Pantry to benefit those in need within our community. Waukesha Food Pantry assists around 700 households in the area with obtaining food weekly, and they were very thankful for all the food collected by this drive. Thanks again to Target and Pick 'N Save for providing us with the trailer and bags for this drive, and look out for KM DECA's Holiday Drive coming soon!
KM Alum Scores First College Touchdown!
Drew Wagner's 72-yard punt return for a touchdown was a bright spot for Northwestern in Saturday's game against Iowa. Wagner was recruited by another KM Alumnus, head coach David Braun. Watch the video clip at https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42019578.
Our auditorium renovation is close to completion, and while we have a generous naming sponsor, they prefer students select the name. Submit your naming ideas by November 20th. Students will vote on the name and it will be announced at our grand opening early next year.
Our Buy a Seat Campaign is a one-time donation of $300 to help fund our auditiorium renovation. This facility is widely used by the district and our community, and sponsors will be named on a plaque in the entry. The campaign will expire when all seats are sold. To learn more about the project, visit our site or purchase your seat here. Thanks for your support!
POST SECONDARY NIGHT NOVEMBER 13TH AT KMHS from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Get information on various college and career options, along with Financial Aid options and FAFSA tips. Don’t miss this chance to gather valuable information and explore new opportunities!
DISTRICT NEWS
ELEMENTARY NEWS
Understanding Elections
Ms. Mathison and Ms. Kroll are teaching fifth graders about the electoral process using popular "candydates." Students learned about the primary process and political parties (in this case a "chocolate" party and a "gummy candy" party.) Kit Kats won the chocolate nomination, while Airheads will represent the gummy candy party. Students have also explored campaign strategies by making posters and giving mini-speeches. They determined how many electoral votes each classroom should get and created a map of the school to record results. Tuesday will also mark Magee's election day. Students and staff will visit the fifth grade classrooms to sign in and cast their vote for Airheads or Kit Kats in our special voting booths. Then, they will receive their sticker and head back to class to watch the returns as poll workers tabulate a winner.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
KMHS Campus Info Nights
Each year, our five high schools host opportunities for middle school families to learn more about their curriculum, learning models, activities, and offerings. This is a great opportunity to meet other students, speak with educators and administrators, and get a more in-depth look at what a particular school has to offer! It also allows students to explore our KMHS campus facilities, athletic teams, clubs, and .
Costume Concert
Monday and Tuesday the middle school band program performed their "Costume Concert" and their Director, Mr. Weiss, shared these amazing photos!
Spooky Art Contest
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
One Act Advances to Sectionals
18 students participating in the WISDAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech, Debate and Dramatic Arts Association) District 12 One Act Contest. Ms. Kean's Drama Team advanced to the Sectional Festival at Kenosha Tremper on November 9. There will be a Home Stage Performance Friday, November 15 at 7 PM in the KMHS Auditorium. Congratulations to the “QUEENS”Company Roster – CAST: Will Brandon, Jayden Dietrich, William Graeve, Antonio Muniz, Brooke Maggio, Joy Brusnahan, Mya Bialozynski, Erin Browning, Meika Olson, Adeline Bergholz-Gleason, Kira Romashko, Lucy Shaw, and Izzie Kreblin. COMPETITION CREW: Victoria Gutierrez, Kaylin Spindler, Brooklyn Bernicky, and Norah Weber. BUILD CREW: Rachel Meyers.
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ACADEMIC ALL STATE!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the following student-athletes from Kettle Moraine have been recognized as 2024 Academic All-State honorees: Madeleine Reed, Avery Kukuk, Emily Garvin, Avery Sallmann, and Madeline Ewald. Students are submitted by member coaches of the GCAW and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher; participated in at least 75% of their team's varsity competitions; be in good standing regarding athletic and school codes of conduct; and be either a sophomore, junior, or senior.
XC STATE QUALIFIERS!!! KM's Isaac Kirby took 1st place at Sectionals, helping the boys team qualify for state. Other team members include Graham Kelchen, Ryan Montes de Oca, Carter Schroeder, Malachi Beyerlein, William Fisher, and Cole Mirek. Lola Schwartz also qualified for the Girl's State Cross Country Meet with a 5th place finish at Sectionals. The State Meet takes place Saturday Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. To purchase tickets, visit the WIAA website at: https://www.wiaawi.org/Tickets#42691791-cross-country. Lola will run at 1:20 p.m. and the boys will run at 3:10 p.m.
FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE TAKES OFF!!!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Providing Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Our KM Community!
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KM Wrestling Club: REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON IS NOW OPEN!!! All practice sessions are held on Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 in the high school wrestling rooms. Practice groups are based on experience / skill level and age group as needed. The Beginner and Intermediate groups practice two days a week for 60 minutes and the Advanced group practices up to four days a week for 90 minutes. For the Beginner group, the season starts the second week in December and concludes the first week in March during our annual Family Night event. The Intermediate and Advanced groups begin practice in the middle of November, finishing up with Team State and Individual State in March. Questions can be directed to the kmwrestlingclub@gmail.com or (262) 490-1140.
LYBA Basketball: Registration is open for the 24-25 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 one hour 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 at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ Deadline is Oct. 27
