Max Stritzel, a KMHS 12th grader, along with KM alumni Michael Graef and Max Brim, will compete in the Special Olympics State Basketball game this weekend at UW Oshkosh. Good luck to all!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
KM Global Student Raises Money for Ukraine
Jack Curty, a competitive fencer at Ataba Fencing Club and KM Global senior, would like to invite you to his Senior Capstone, Fencing for Ukraine. At KM Global, each senior is required to conduct a capstone project which is a student-led community service project that aims to raise money for either a local or global purpose. For Jack's capstone, he decided to use his love of fencing to support the millions of families displaced by the war in Ukraine. All proceeds will go to the charity organization CARE, which sends support directly into Ukraine and neighboring countries in the form of food, medical supplies, humanitarian aid packages and more.
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS VALUABLE PROGRAM:
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!!
Several students need host families for the fall semester. Please help. They pay all expenses, have medical insurance, and speak English. Karen from Chile, 16, loves movies, basketball, running. Muriel, 15, from Germany, likes horses, skiing, and tennis. Emmanuele from Italy, 17, loves volleyball, soccer, skiing, and football. Lorent, 17, from Hungary, likes video games, volleyball, skiing, and ping pong. Please contact Carrie asap for more information at schulzcarr@aol.com or 414-899-3890.
SAVE THE DATE
HELP US MEET OUR GOALS AND SAVE LIVES!! Blood drives are critical to maintaining the necessary supplies for area hospitals. Sign up to give now and you will be entered to win a pontoon boat!
KM Track Team Golf Outing" May 11th – Individual and corporate participation welcome. Register now or get additional information. The first 20 people get two free raffle tickets and the next 20 get one! To donate, please contact: Kevin Yarbrough at yarbroughk@kmsd.edu
KM Day at the DockHounds will be May 22 at 6:35 pm. 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. Get tickets!!!
DISTRICT NEWS
SHREDDING FUNDRAISER!!!
SHREDDING FUNDRAISER!!! The UPS Store in Delafield, along with Wild Birds Unlimited, Albrecht's Sentry, Waukesha State Bank, Sport Clips Delafield and Chick-fil-A, will be hosting a fundraising event in support of the Kettle Moraine High School Booster Club on Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Nagawaukee Shopping Center parking lot. Participants may drop off 10 lbs. of shredding at no cost. Each additional pound of shredding may be accepted with a minimum $1.50 per pound suggested donation. We can shred office paper and file folders. We cannot shred cardboard, plastics, hazardous materials, CDs/DVDs, x-rays, common trash, magnetic media, computers & accessories. Please join us for this fun-filled local event!
KMMS MUSICAL COMING SOON!
Annie Jr. is a thrilling and heartfelt musical journey based on the original. Show dates: Friday April 19th at 7pm, Saturday April 20th at 2:30pm and again at 6pm in the KMMS gym. Order tickets now! $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Under 5 are free!
Summer Academy Registration is Open!!
Summer Academy is a great way to keep students busy, learning, and growing throughout the summer. We have many options for enrichment (think FUN!) courses, as well as opportunities to take credit recovery courses, or fit in classes that do not work with their regular schedule. There are so many exciting offerings for every grade level, from games, to outdoor exploration, dinosaur mania, fishing and scrapbooking. Check out all of our offerings in our booklet. Courses are open to ALL district residents at no charge. Non-Residents can take courses for a fee. Students can choose four courses per day (with the exception of Moving on to Kindergarten). There are two sessions lasting six weeks total. Session one will run June 17-July 3 and session two will run July 8-July 26. Students can attend the full six weeks or choose to do one session only if preferred. Sign up on our website or click to learn more! We are also still looking for instructors so please use the ad below to apply via WECAN!
Advanced Basketball
NEW SUMMER ACADEMY COURSE FOR 2024!! This advanced basketball course for grades 3-11 will focus on offensive/defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions. KM coaching staff and varsity players will instruct students in station work and one-on-one instruction. Prior basketball experience is required. This course will run all six weeks of Summer Academy. Please sign up based on your current grade level. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Scott Voigt or Mr. Brad Bestor at voigts@kmsd.edu or bestorb@kmsd.edu. VISIT kmsd.edu/sa for more information or to register for classes! Grade 9-11 Period 1 Course Code: C1030A-1 Grade 3-5 Period 2 Course Code: B1070A-2 Grade 6-8 Period 3 Course Code: C1030A-3
ELEMENTARY NEWS
ENROLL IN KM 4 AND 5K NOW!!! The open enrollment window closes on 4/30 and it is important to apply and secure a spot before it re-opens in summer, as enrollment is first-come, first-served. We also need district residents to enroll in 4K so we can meet your choice of schools and accommodate wrap care requests. There is no need to enroll in KM 5K if your child was in KM 4K this year. Kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine school district is truly a magical experience and we have many wonderful options to meet the needs of young learners and their busy families. Our 4/5K programming builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning and connects families to our school district. To explore options and learn more about each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, contact 4K Director Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Dietmar Schultke spoke to KMMS students about living behind the Iron Curtain, his longing for freedom, and his exhilaration when the Berlin Wall finally fell. Schultke, now residing in reunified Germany, found his way to KMMS thanks to two sixth-graders, Avery G. and Faye M. They discovered a lecture he had given on YouTube while researching their National History Day project. The girls' documentary, which includes Mr. Schultke, focuses on a single rock ‘n’ roll concert that inspired the young East Germans to challenge the government and bring down the wall. Their video, one of three at a regional competition, will be competing at the state level in Madison on April 20th.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Global Artisan Craft Fair
KM Global will be hosting an artisan craft fair at Kettle Moraine High School on Saturday, May 18th! This capstone project is a cornerstone of Global's learning. Students get the opportunity to build a community event to benefit a local organization. 100% of the proceeds from this event (from vendor fees, donations, food truck partnerships, etc.) will be donated to our friends at the Hunger Task Force. The market will start at 9:00am and end at 12:00pm in the KM high school parking lot. Join us to shop all of these wonderful products!
Athletic Awards
Congratulations to Emily Gomez (4th team), Will Stuckey (2nd Team) and Roman Thompson (3rd Team) for earning All-County recognition for Basketball from the Waukesha Freeman! Stuckey also earned a 3rd team Journal Sentinel 23-24 All-Area Boys Basketball Team award!
Drew Wagner Made the WI National Football Foundation 11 Man Team! For the third year in a row, a Laser has been selected to the Wisconsin NFF 11-man team! The award recognizes leaders who succeed on the field and in the classroom! Drew "cheatcode" Wagner was named to the 2023 team joining alumni Nolan Schopp (2022) and David Trafton (2021).
HONK!!
A Musical Tale of "The Ugly Duckling!"
This heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. Feeling rather foul about himself, he sets off on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, he finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. With its bouncing score and universal story, this musical will captivate audiences of all ages. Ticket Information: Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12, Students (through grade 12): $12 Purchase Tickets Online. All seats are reserved. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby (cash or check only one hour prior to the event.) Performance Dates: April 25-27th 7:00PM. April 28 2:00 PM
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.
Tennis and Pickleball Opportunities: The Kettle Moraine Tennis Association (KMTA) along with Community Education has many spring and summer opportunities for tennis and pickleball for youth through adult. All registrations are online through KM Community Education at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/. Pickleball - Spring session on M/W April-June All abilities welcome. The open pickleball $30 spring paddle band is your ticket to playing pickleball on the new KMHS pickleball courts all spring. Summer session AM or PM M-F, 6/10-8/2 The open pickleball paddle band is your ticket to playing pickleball on the new KMHS pickleball courts! Men and women recreational tennis leagues -June-August This league will be organized by KMTA volunteers, and you will receive a schedule with possible bye weeks, depending on the number of registrants. Singles and doubles will be available, with a heavy emphasis on doubles to maximize court time. Balls will be provided. Adult Tennis Drill and Play - Men and Women players will be provided with instruction from tennis professionals and assistants on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at KMHS. The format for these sessions includes an hour of instruction on technique and strategy, followed by an hour of competitive play. Youth Tennis Academy-Eligible players (ages 10 – 18) will be divided by ability level and specific lesson plans will be modified to meet the player’s ability. Lessons will be progressive, consisting of technique instruction, drills, conditioning, and competition.
Fall 2024 Youth boys and girls volleyball season: Boys and girls entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2024 are eligible to participate in the league. Practices are held twice per week August-October with league play on the weekends in the GMYVB League. Tryouts are held Monday & Wednesday, 5/13 & 15/2024, KMHS All Gyms 5/13 (Mon) Tryouts MS 6:30 - 8:30 PM (5th graders 6:30 - 8:00 PM ONLY ONE DAY) 5/15 (Wed) Tryouts MS 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Students entering grades 1-4 in the fall of 2024 are encouraged to join our mini league on Friday nights for volleyball instruction, fun and games. Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/. Contact Coach Peterson at petersons@kmsd.edu with any questions.
Girls Basketball Summer Camp: Join the high school coaching staff and players for a week long camp focusing on many offensive and defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions. Camp will be held at KM High School June 10-13. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Cheerleading Fall of 2024: Register now for Jr. Laser and Little Laser Cheerleading for the fall. Grades K-8 are encouraged to be part of the KM Cheer program. Grades K-5 practice once per week. August -October with performances on Saturday mornings at local flag football games. Grades 6-8 practice twice per week July-October with Saturday morning performance at local football games. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Spanish Summer Camp Gr K-5: In this thrilling one week summer camp, students will use their imagination and learn Spanish vocabulary related to their favorite themes, superheroes, princesses, magic, dinosaurs and more. Each class students will explore age appropriate adventures all in Spanish! Grades K-5 with any level of Spanish experience are welcome! Register at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Adult Conversational Spanish-Live Virtual: Are you seeking opportunities to practice speaking Spanish? If so, this is the class for you! Instructors will engage participants each week with real-life conversation scenarios to encourage chatting and conversation. Participants will practice useful Spanish vocabulary and conversation components that can be applied to the home, workplace, travel, leisure, etc. Join us virtually Tuesdays in June. Register at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Camp Invention: Students in grades K-6 are invited to join us this summer at Cushing Elementary July 29-August 2 for an all day experience in STEM activities. Registration is available online here
