Mr. Kaldhusdal is one of only five teachers from across the United States to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame for the class of 2024. He learned of the honor during a surprise announcement. The event was attended by his current sixth grade students, the forensic team he advises, and many colleagues and friends from throughout his time in education. Former students Emma Manion and Krin Blegen, both in HS^2, spoke eloquently about how he has supported their growth and instilled a pattern of lifelong learning. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO!!
Kettle Moraine School District
National Teacher Hall of Fame
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!!
Several foreign exchange students need host families for the 24/25 school year at KMHS. We have two girls, Freiya, 15, from Germany and Karen, 16, from Chile. We also have Malte 15, a boy from Germany. Their families pay all expenses and provide their medical insurance. They speak English and want to learn about America. Please help them realize their dream, Contact Carrie asap for information at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com.
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!!!
The UPS Store in Delafield, along with several other sponsors, 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 the wonderful community event!
Junior Optimist Hygiene Drive at KM Elementary Schools
The KM Junior Optimist Club is holding a hygiene drive at all KM Elementary Schools from April 8-19 Items collected will be donated to Lake Country Caring in Hartland. Please donate any unopened hygiene products to help those in need. Donations can be dropped off in the bins near the front office of each elementary school.
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!
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
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!
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!
KM Baseball Ranked Second in State
The Preseason Power 25 Countdown has KM leading the Classic 8 for 2024 as the No. 2-ranked team in the state, They mention the amount of talent coming back and an impressive 2023 record. KM has depth and strong players in each position, including pitching, which was another factor in the ranking. Read the full article! They will have special games at Dockhounds stadium on: May 13 (Community/Youth Night) at 7 pm vs Arrowhead and on May 23 (Senior Night) at 7 pm vs Waukesha North. Full 2024 Kettle Moraine Lasers Baseball Schedule.
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!
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After School Wrestling: In partnership with the KMHS wrestling team, the KM youth wrestling club would like to invite you to participate in our 2024 After School Camp! Members from the KMHS wrestling team will lead the camp sessions. The camp is open to all K-5th grade students which attend a school within 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 3:45-5pm. Dousman, Wales - Wednesdays, 4/3-5/1 3:45-5p.m. 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
Jr. Laser Football Registration now available: Registration is now open for the fall 2024 football season. Students entering grades K-4 are welcomed to sign up for flag football and students entering grades 5-8 will sign up for tackle football. Season begins early August and goes through October. Registration deadline is April 7. Sign up online at www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com
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/
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/
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.
