This winter, we had 12 student athletes sign with their respective universities, including a record nine players from football. We spoke with staff and students to learn more about the meaning behind signing day! Special thanks to Andy Ksobiech for putting this event together each season. WATCH THE VIDEO!!!
Kettle Moraine School District
SIGNING DAY!!!
Signing day is a very special occasion in the Kettle Moraine School District
COMMUNITY EVENTS
KM SHOWCASE DRAWS LARGE CROWD!!
We were thrilled when more than 100 families took time to attend the KM Showcase this year. We will continue to learn from the experience and expand this annual event! Thank you to the presenters for providing over 50 exhibits from all of our KM schools, clubs, teams, and activities. The demonstrations from computer science, Makerspace, robotics, and digital design were really engaging, and the art gallery of student work was impressive. We also want to thank our community partners: Avid Jewelry, Chick-fil-A, Culver's, Dockhounds, Mama Ds, MDs, and Pizza Guy for the generous contributions to our gift bags and prize drawing. Winners were drawn and notified yesterday and we have some very happy recipients!
LOVE BEING A LASER SALE FEB 29!!!
The Laser Locker's annual Love Being a Laser Sale is underway with one more day to get these great savings! Stock up on KM Gear Thursday February 29 from noon-3:00pm and you will receive the following discounts!!!
SPEND $25-$49 - SAVE $5
SPEND $50-$74 - SAVE $10
SPEND $75 - $125 SAVE $15
SPEND OVER $125 - SAVE $20
SAVE THE DATE
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE KMEF 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! Reserved seat tickets $15 Adults/$12 Students/Seniors
Sign up for SHOOT FOR A CURE!!! March 17, 1-2:30pm at KMHS West Gym. Led by KM Varsity Coach Richert and the Boys and Girls Basketball teams, this skills and drills clinic for 3-8th graders supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Suggested donation $25
LAX BLAST FUNDRAISER MARCH 16!! KM Lacrosse is holding their annual Lax Blast Fundraiser. Get your tickets now and/or consider becoming a sponsor. This is our largest fundraiser of the year. It benefits boys and girls lacrosse players from youth through high school. Last year was a record year, allowing us to fund many equipment upgrades for our teams.
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. 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!
STRATEGIES FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH ADHD/ANXIETY!!! 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 KM parents, so Sign Up Now!
HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT!!!
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.
KM NIGHT @DOCKHOUNDS SHIRT VOTE
KM NIGHT at the DockHounds is May 22 at 6:35 pm. Celebrate with your KM Community and show your support! 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. Let's WIN THIS!! Tickets are selling quickly, so get your tickets now!!!
VOTE NOW!! The winning design will be tossed out at the game! The top two designs will be sold on KMmade.
All KMmade proceeds help fund retail-product design and graphic design classes at KMHS.
DISTRICT NEWS
Preschool Screenings
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
ELEMENTARY NEWS
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE WAS A SUCCESS!!!
The theme was a night in Paris and more than 340 people were in attendance! There were lots of great activities including crafts, games, and of course the dance itself!! Thank you to Amanda Gill for organizing this fantastic event; to Chris Otto for DJing; and to the many KMHS students who volunteered.
WALES CAMPUS HOLDS ANNUAL FINE ARTS DAY!!!
Wales and Explore students explored their creativity today in all facets of the arts, with activities in music, dance, juggling, drawing, and more!!! Walking through the building, one could hear everything from drums, singing, and cheers, to laughter and conversation! It was wonderful to watch students find their talents. Thank you to everyone who made this amazing day possible, and thank you Rachel Schultz for the great photos!
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
KMMS JEOPARDY
The KMMS students all headed to the new gym to watch five students from each grade level compete in a team Jeopardy game. The questions and rules were created by the Student Senate and teachers served as the "Phone a Teacher" help-line. Fun was had by all. The seventh grade earned bragging rights by winning the most points.
KMBC SERVICE
For the Kettle Moraine Girls Basketball Club (KMGBC) 8th Grade Community Project this year, students raised funds to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The NICU plays a vital role in caring for babies born prematurely. Both 8th grade teams worked together to create promotional materials and collect donations at our 29th annual Sweetheart Tourney, collecting a total of $1,530 which will be given to the Waukesha Memorial NICU to purchase holiday clothing for preemie family photos!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
KMHS STUDENT COMPETING NATIONALLY!
TOMORROW CLAIRE SKATES IN VEGAS @ THE US SYNCHRONIZED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS! Claire Masterson's Intermediate Division Synchronized Skating Team called "Wisconsin Inspire" placed 3rd in the Midwestern Synchronized Skating Sectional Conference in Wichita, KS in January. They are now competing against teams from across the country in Las Vegas on Saturday 2/24. The team comprises skaters from the Waukesha, Madison, and Beaver Dam areas. GOOD LUCK WISCONSIN INSPIRE!
CHEER TEAM GOING TO STATE!!!
Varsity Cheer headed to State for Non-Tumble Large! State will be at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center this Saturday. Their performance will be at 6:10pm. Good luck ladies!
ALPINE SKI TEAMS COMPETE AT STATE!!!
The boys and girls alpine ski team competed in the state championship in La Crosse. The 2 day event consisted of 3 events, Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super Giant Slalom. KM's girls team finished 3rd overall including 5th place overall for Junior Monica Wawrzyn. The boys team finished 12th.
KMMO HOCKEY IN SECTIONAL FINAL!!!
KMMO Hockey has one more match in their quest to qualify for State!!! Tonight at 7pm they will take on the Brookfield Stars in the Sectional Finals at Eble Ice Rink. Let's fill the stands to show some support! Pre-purchase tickets here. If we have not sold out before doors open tickets will be sold onsite. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR: only Credit Card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
PRADO HEADED TO STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT!
Spencer Prado has qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament by clinching the 113 pound weight class in the sectional meet. He will compete Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center in Madison. Best of luck Spencer!!!
SWD students had a great time visiting the Meyers Electic Farm and interacting with the donkeys Rudy and Roxie and the horses. Thank you, Meyers Electric, INC., for a great day!
2024 WSME SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL!
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.
PROM DRESS FUNDRAISER FOR BEST BUDDIES!!!!
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.
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!
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.
Upcoming Youth volleyball opportunities: 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. 23. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
After School Wrestling: KMHS wrestling team/KM youth wrestling clubs would like to invite you to participate in our 2024 After School Camp! Members from the KMHS wrestling team will lead the sessions and camp is open to K-5th grade students in the Kettle Moraine school district boundaries. The camp will be an action packed, fun, and safe introduction to the sport of wrestling. Students with all ability and experience levels are welcome. Practices will be once per week at the participants home school, for a total of 5 practices. Each participant will receive a camp t-shirt to wear for practice and Match Night. Cushing, Magee - Tuesdays, 4/2-4/30. Dousman, Wales - Wednesdays, 4/3-5/1. Participants and their families are invited to Match Night on Tuesday, May 7th from 5:30 - 7:00 at the KM High School East Gym. Registration is online at https://kettlemorainewrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/651891413
