Wales Elementary/KM Explore
Reminder!
As stated by our student handbook, birthday invitations are not to be passed out at school unless the entire class is getting invited.
If you would like to invite specific families only, please note that the only way to obtain families' contact information is to opt into the family directory. Please see below for more information on how to do this.
In accordance with our student handbook, families MUST OPT IN to school directories. If you would like your student's info to be available to other students for play dates, birthday invitations, etc, you must fill out the form below. Please fill out one form per child.
If you would like access to the collected information, you must email your classroom teacher or Mrs. Schultz at schultzr@kmsd.edu and ask for the directory, as it cannot be published on any public sites. The spreadsheet you will receive is a live document and will be updated as parents fill out the form.
Once again, you MUST fill out this form for Wales or this form for Explore in order to be included in the directory.
After it is completed, email Mrs. Schultz to ask for a copy of the directory.
Thank you for your understanding in helping to keep our families' information as secure as possible.
Vision Screenings will be conducted for all Wales and KM Explore students on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 .
If you would like to opt out of the screenings please send an email to muellenbachj@kmsd.edu.
Got extra odds and ends at home? Don’t throw them away—donate them to the art room today! We’re always collecting fun materials to spark creativity in our young artists. Thank you for your support!
Newspaper/magazines
Toilet paper/paper towel tubes
Cardboard
Scrap fabric, felt, or ribbon
Buttons/beads
Empty egg cartons
Plastic bottle caps/lids
Plastic bags
Old calendars/greeting cards
Ms. Costello
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Pinchard (our former art teacher) will be returning to Wales and Explore and teaming up with Ms. Costello for a bit of time as a special "Artist in Residence!".
She will instruct our students in making art pieces to decorate the Pabst Mansion for the upcoming season!
We are looking for donations for this special project. If you are willing and able, we would love the following items -
Scotch tape
Masking tape
Painters tape
Brown craft paint
1/2 inch glue sticks
Thank you for considering!
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Wales/Explore Campus later this month!
Oct. 27 – 29 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Oct. 30 | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nov. 3 | 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
We need you!
We’ll be setting up the evening of Oct. 22 with Learner Previews Oct. 23 + 24. Sign up to volunteer for these opportunities, or during the sale!
Join us on Thursday, November 6th at 6:00pm at the Wales Elementary Campus. You will get a tour of the learning environments, hear an overview of the school philosophy and meet the teaching staff. This evening is targeted towards parents.
Come See It Live is your opportunity to visit a classroom in action! Come on in from 9AM-10AM on Thursday, November 13th. You can walk through Explore and then have the opportunity to spend time in a specific classroom or with a specific age level. Prospective students are welcome to attend.
KM Explore will be moving to Dousman Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. To encourage participation in this learning environment, we will be offering busing for Explore families throughout the Kettle Moraine School District. The KM Explore application window will be open November - January.
Please visit our website for more information at kmsd.edu/explore!
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.
Spanish programs offered at KM
With Futura Language Professionals, we offer a wide variety of in person or live virtual Spanish lessons for youth and adults in our community. From beginner to advanced levels we have multiple options. You will receive dynamic interactive lessons. All classes are listed online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
LYBA Basketball- Grades 1-8
Registration is open for the 25-26 Youth Recreational basketball season. All students in grades 1-8 are welcome. Season begins in December and concludes in February. Grades 3-8 will practice one night per week with Saturday morning games and will be followed by a season ending tournament.
Grades 1-2 will meet on Saturday mornings for one hour with practice and game play. Our emphasis will be on knowledge and execution of basketball skills, rules, sportsmanship, fair play and attitude. Eight foot baskets will be used. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ Deadline is Oct. 27
Registration for the 25-26 Wrestling Season is Open!
Calling all K-8th grade students who are looking to join a fun and challenging sport focused on developing all around athleticism, confidence and self discipline. Wrestling is one of the fastest growing high school sports in Wisconsin, and the fastest growing sport in the country for girls! The Kettle Moraine Wrestling Club offers three programs that support wrestlers at all age / skill levels. There are clinics during the Fall for both experienced and beginner wrestlers. Wrestlers are encouraged to attend tournaments when they're ready and will have the full support of the KMWC coaching staff. The Beginner season runs from December through the first week in March. Intermediate and Advanced season runs from mid-November through the end of March. Check out our website, www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com, for season information and registration. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for information on upcoming events and competition results. We hope to see you on the mat this season!
Lacrosse Try-It Clinic!
Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly clinic designed to introduce your student to the game of lacrosse. No experience is required, and sticks will be provided.
· Date: October 19
· Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
· Location: Kettle Moraine High School turf
· Gear: athletic clothing, tennis shoe or cleat.
· Cost: Free