Kettle Moraine School District
We would like to wish our entire KM Community a fun and safe fourth of July!
Don't forget to check our website for back-to-school information and to complete your returning student registration for the 24-25 school year between July 22nd and August 4th. Supply lists will be added in the next week or two.
We look forward to seeing you soon and hope you are making the most of your summer!
The Kettle Moraine School District is Committed to being transparent and accountable. As part of this effort, we are introducing an ongoing video series to educate our KM Community on the intricacies of school finance and share how we are adapting to these challenges as a district.
TWO NEW EVENTS FROM GALS!!! We are offering two workshops on June 10th to help your children thrive emotionally: Calm, Cool and Capable and Frenemies 101. Prepare them for next year with valuable coping skills and increased understanding of those around them.
Grades 5-8 (grade just completed) July 16 and 17, 5:15-6:30pm at the KMHS Track. Fee is $25. Register by July 12. Try different events (sprints, hurdles, shot put, discus, high jump, long and triple jump). Instructed by the coaches and members of your award winning KMHS Varsity track team! Come be a part of a growing legacy of Track & Field at KM!
Whether you play golf or not, this event will be a blast. We have a dinner only option with raffle items, silent auction items and live music. If you are interested in donating or sponsoring reach out to kmjlfundraising@gmail.com Register Now!
IMPORTANT: KMHS Campus Parking Lot Closures Beginning Sunday, June 2, 2024 A total parking lot resurfacing began Sunday, June 2, 2024. Please follow locational signage and park only in designated areas
Two KM students won the bronze medal at an international history competition at the University of Maryland. Krin B. and Emma M., both of HS^2, earned this distinction with their documentary, "The Repeal of the Fairness Doctrine: An Irreversible Turning Point in American Media," arguing that the 1987 repeal of the Fairness Doctrine was a pivotal event in American media. The doctrine had been the subject of national debates about its constitutionality, and its repeal marked a significant shift allowing media to become unregulated and manipulated by outside interests. They earned top honors from a group of nearly 500,000 students from multiple continents, with 2,500 students advancing to the national level. Avery G. and Faye M., of KMMS won the state competition in the junior group documentary category in April with their documentary, "Bruce Springsteen's Historic Concert in East Berlin on July 19, 1988." They claimed that this concert was a significant catalyst for cultural and societal rebellion, contributing to the collapse of the Berlin Wall. It was one of several turning points that toppled a government, ended the Cold War, and transformed the global landscape. NHD involves presenting a process paper, bibliography, documentaries and being interviewed by a panel of judges, including professors, historians, and legislators. This completes a year-long project for these students. Mational History Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!
SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS WHILE PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS!
We have space available at all of our venues and would love to partner with you. Our sponsors enjoy many benefits throughout the year, including premium signage placements, logos in our programs and displays, special partner events, and much more! For information, contact Ryan Tomczyk at 262-968-6200 ext. 4066 or tomczykr@kmsd.edu or visit www.kmsd.edu/sponsor to learn more or sign up!
SUMMER ACADEMY IS ON TRACK!! Students in track and field are learning the fundamentals and developing their skills through this popular class.
KM Girls Lacrosse won their first WIAA State Title against University School of Milwaukee (USM). The Lasers, along with a number of players from Lake Geneva Badger, outscored the Wildcats in the last 14 minutes to break a 10-10 tie and win the title. Addyson Greenspan scored four times on six shots to lead the Lasers. Ella Mautz and Josey Horter each score three goals.
In a unanimous vote, Keegan Lodes was awarded the Classic 8 Conference Field Athlete of the Year. At indoor conference, Keegan won the High Jump and the Long Jump, breaking her school record of 17’9.5”. She was the top conference scorer among all boys and girls. At outdoor conference, she won High Jump and took 3rd in Long Jump, breaking her school record a 3rd time with a final jump of 17’11”. She holds the Kettle Moraine indoor High Jump record and is 7th all time for outdoor High Jump.
Nine seniors earned the Global Scholar certificate this year. This state credential through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is designed to improve global learning across the curriculum in an effort to prepare all students to be workforce-, world-, and life-ready with global competence.
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: Spencer Stuke, Caden Jurci, Nick Kacsur, and Graham Hoffe. The team also scored a combined Honorable Mention.
The following athletes' names have been submitted to WISTCA for Academic All-State in Track & Field: Grey Rumohr, Amelia Derrig, Taylor Ford, Bri Binagi, Claire Miller, Anna Sueflohn, Julia Oteman, Alison Abhold, and Hasely Schulz. The criteria to be an Academic All-State in Track & Field is as follows: varsity letter winner, cumulative GPA of 3.75, and senior status.
Girls Lacrosse Awards:
Addyson Greenspan: All American, Jackie Pitts Award, 1st Team All State, Conference Player of the Year, 1st Team All Conference
Ella Mautz: All American. 1st Team All State, 1st Team All Conference
Josey Horter: 1st Team All State, 1st Team All Conference
Addison Ramage: All Academic, 2nd Team All Conference
Anna Williamson: 2nd team All Conference
Nine high school students earned Outstanding Soloist Awards for Jazz along with a 4th Place finish for KMHS Jazz Ensemble One at the Eau Claire Jazz Festival. Our KMHS Jazz Ensemble 1, Jazz Ensemble 2, and Jazz Combo traveled to Eau Claire to perform and compete in the 59th Eau Claire Jazz Festival. Students performed and sight read for judges, received feedback on their performances, participated in masterclasses lead by masters in the field of jazz and jazz educators, listened to other high school jazz ensembles and combos perform, and attended a gala concert featuring the Grammy Nominated UWEC Jazz Ensemble 1 and guest artists Lewis Nash and Sean Jones. Jazz Combo finished in 7th place, and Jazz Ensemble 1 finished 1.5 points out of a top three finish despite it being their first time entering a festival in the competitive division in over a decade. Our students excelled not only in their ensemble playing, but also as soloists. Outstanding Soloist Awards were earned by: Jazz Combo Musicians Ryan Keller (saxophone), Brady Lammert (piano), and Riley Peil (trombone), Jazz 2 Musicians Elliott Mattson (clarinet), Ainsley Leuwerke (trumpet), and Grant Steineke (bass), Jazz 1 Musicians Emma Zielinski (clarinet), Riley Peil (trombone), and Brady Lammert (piano). Of special note, Riley Peil and Brady Lammert both earned two Outstanding Soloist Awards. One for their performances in Jazz Combo, and one for their performances in Jazz Ensemble 1.
The FRC Laser Robotics Team hosted Laser Lights on June 28th and 29th. This endeavor requires the team to organize the event and build the competition field. Not only does Laser Lights give students the opportunity to build and program a robot, but they also gain valuable marketing and business skills. The Lasers welcomed thirteen other robots to the Kettle Moraine Middle School for this event. The FRC Laser Robotics Team was chosen to be a part of the 1st ranking alliance with the Hilltoppers, from Marquette University & Divine Savior Holy Angels, and MORE Robotics, from Milwaukee which ended up being the winning alliance for the competition! If you want to be a part of the FRC Robotics team and join the adventure contact Sarai Wittig at wittigs@kmsd.edu. All 7th-12th grade students are welcome. We currently meet on Monday evenings at KMHS.
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
Lasers Fastpitch Softball-Tryouts for the 2025 season announced
Registration is now open and available for fastpitch softball for the 2025 season. Girls entering grades 1-12 are encouraged to tryout and join the Laser Fastpitch Softball program. Off season work begins in the winter, with the season running April-July.
Tryouts are as follows: July 22 - U8 from 5-6:30; U10 from 6:30-8:30. July 23 - U12 from 5-7; U14/16 from 7-8:30. For Make ups on July 25. U8/U10 - 5:00 - 6:30; U12/14/16 - 6:30 -8.
Register online at www.kmlfc.com
Jr. Laser Dance Team - Fall 2024: Interested in being part of the KM Jr. Laser Dance Team for next school year? Students entering grades 6-8 will practice twice per week beginning in July and going through October. We will perform Saturday mornings at the local youth football games. Sign up today 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
