IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THE KM SHOWCASE IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY!!!! PLEASE JOIN US WEDNESDAY NIGHT (2/21) FROM 5:30-7PM @KMHS!!! We have had so many exciting developments this week. Many local businesses have provided raffle items and we have gift bags for students who attend. There will also be demonstrations in mountain biking, robotics, tech ed, design, MakerSpace, and many other areas. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all KM Schools. Get a personalized tour and learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! We have more than 30 teams & clubs presenting. RSVP NOW or just show up... all are welcome!

Do something special for Valentine's Day! This annual fundraiser provides a night of fun for kids ages 5-11 while giving parents a little time to celebrate too! Global students will provide games, crafts, and snacks. This is a great opportunity for kids to play with classmates and make new friends. All proceeds are being donated to the Women's Center of Waukesha. $15 (includes crafts and snacks) Contact Chase Messmann at messcha@kmsd.edu with any questions or register now!

Our annual love being a Laser Sale is underway! Get some great KM Gear during this fantastic event.

SPEND $25-$49 - SAVE $5
SPEND $50-$74 - SAVE $10
SPEND $75 - $125 SAVE $15
SPEND OVER $125 - SAVE $20

SALE DAYS: Thursday, February 15: Noon – 4:00pm, Friday, February 16: Noon – 4:00pm, Wednesday, February 21: 4:00pm – 7:30pm, Thursday, February 22: Noon – 4:00pm. Stop in during the KM Showcase with extended hours until 7:30 pm!!

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE THE KETTLE MORAINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER!!! Early bird tickets are $40 per person / $80 per couple until March 15. After that they will be $50 per person / $100 per couple. KM teacher and staff tickets are $25. For more info, contact jen02jd@hotmail.com or heathercoufal@aol.com)

CLUE: On Stage (High School Edition) | March 8 & 9 @ 7pm, March 10 @ 2pm | KMHS Auditorium. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The plot references some mature themes, similar to a PG film. Buy tickets now http://www.our.show/kmclue! Reserved seat tickets $15 Adults/$12 Students/Seniors

3rd ANNUAL SHOOT FOR A CURE!!! March 17 from 1 – 2:30pm at KMHS West Gym. Led by Kettle Moraine Varsity Coach Brian Richert, Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball host a skills and drills clinic for 3-8th graders to support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Suggested donation is $25, online or at the event.

We currently have one student who is looking to stay with an area family as part of this wonderful cultural exchange. Paola, 17, from France, is coming to KMHS in the fall and needs a host family. She loves skiing, and tennis and is good with pets. She will pay all expenses, and has medical insurance. Paola wants to know our culture and will participate in school and family activities. She speaks English and wants to practice by living among Americans. Contact Carrie at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com today for more information.

THE PROGRAM HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN ROLLED OUT TO THE PUBLIC AND KM IS WAYYYYY AHEAD!! 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 while watching 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 (use the link below) for their respective night. Let's WIN THIS!! Get your tickets now!!!

KMHS BLOOD DRIVE FEBRUARY 28 FROM 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM!!! For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Keyword: KMHS. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. All presenting donors will receive a free Sky Zone 30-minute jump pass and a coupon for a free Bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes, while supplies last! Share your heart! Come give in Feb. for a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See rcblood.org/heart

On Monday March 4, from 6:00pm-7:00pm @KMHS Library the Gals Institute will be sharing executive functions and parenting strategies to support student mental health.

This event is open to all K-12 parents in the Kettle Moraine School District. Sign Up Now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-anxiety-adhd-in-youth-tickets-825896337177?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The following students are finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition: Penelope Whiteside - HS^2, Audra Chesny - HS^2, and Brayden Sikorski - KMHS. More than 1.5 million juniors nationwide enter this program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/MNSQT) in the fall of their junior year. The 16,000 semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors in each state. Scholarships will then be awarded to approximately 7,000 finalists beginning in March, 2024. Congratulations to these outstanding students!!

Take a moment to thank your driver! According to the Wisconsin School Bus Association, “In Wisconsin, there are more than 12,000 school bus drivers that safely transport more than 400,000 students to and from school, traveling nearly 144 million miles a year." KMSD appreciates our partners at Dousman Transport Company!

FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SCREENINGS TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5

If you live in the Kettle Moraine School District and have concerns about your 3-5 year old child who has not yet attended kindergarten, consider scheduling a free screening. The District Early Childhood Team facilitates screenings 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

All 12 KM students did amazingly well, bringing home 7 out of 12 trophies! 5th Grade (back row): Aaron S., Evan G. (3rd place), Emmie D., Hadley B. (2nd place), Easton J. (5th place), and Landen B. 4th Grade (front row): Sawyer T. (4th place), Logan R., Zane O. (3rd place), Aiden H. (1st place), Parker H., and Owen W. (2nd place).

Third grade Cushing students visited Discovery World in Milwaukee. Many students hadn't been there before and it was an amazing learning experience for everyone. They had a great time exploring the many exhibits, sparking curiosity, and improving understanding of key concepts. Building background knowledge is one of our goals this year, so this field trip was a perfect opportunity for hands-on learning!

Using grant money Mrs. Shaver received from a Kohl Fellowship, the Pioneers built an outside dome that will allow all of Wales’ campus to learn outside - even in the winter. The Pioneers presented at the Village Town Hall to get permission, then they built it. The dome will be used for small group instruction, reading, meetings, conferences, and lots of other learning opportunities.

On February 12th and 13th the KMMS Band Program held their annual Pops Concerts featuring the 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands. We are proud of the amazing growth of these musicians since the start of the school year and how much they have learned!

The Time's Ninth Annual Student Review Contest for students ages 13-19 drew over 3,200 submissions from students all over the world. The contest encouraged them to play magazine critic, submitting reviews on pop culture from 2023. Kaylin Spindler of KM Perform wrote and submitted a review entitled “Plot Twist: Meg’s a Villain! How Lydia the Bard Nailed This Disney Song Rewrite.” Her original review earned her runner up status! To learn more read the full article on their website: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/learning/the-winners-of-our-ninth-annual-student-review-contest.html.

KMMADE + UW

KM MADE LICENSED TO SELL BADGERS MERCH!!!! You heard right, in addition to some unique KM merchandise, KM Made is also selling Badgers items! Visit their website to shop and to watch their new video on the skills students are gaining in all areas of design, production, fullfillment, and business management! https://www.kmmade.com/

The Boys and Girls Alpine Ski team qualified for state finishing 3rd (girls) and 4th (Boys). Both teams are grateful for the colder weather, as they will compete at the State Meet this weekend in La Crosse. Congratulations to all!

Purchase (or donate) a slightly used dress on March 9th from 10am - 1pm at Kettle Moraine High School. To donate, please drop off your prom dresses by March 6th at the KMHS front office. To attend the sale, enter at the athletic entrance and you will be directed to the gym where the shop will be set up. Cash and credit are accepted. Contact Christina Plasil plasilc@kmsd.edu for additional questions.

KM is hosting the event this year on Saturday, March 2nd at the High School. We need parents of middle school and high school music students to volunteer and donate items to make it a success. You can sign up at this link. Contact KM Music Parents for info.

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!