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DIGITAL NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 26, 2026

 
Wales Elementary/KM Explore

Wales Elementary/ KM Explore

 
 

EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT PTO!

The PTO has lots of fun things planned over the next few months, and we hope you can join us! Please take a look at the upcoming events below and mark your calendars.

TONIGHT! Restaurant Night Out:

Texas Roadhouse (Waukesha) – February 26

We are hosting a restaurant night at the Texas Roadhouse in Waukesha on February 26 from 3pm to 9pm.

Included here is a flyer; diners should present this flyer to their server—either as a physical copy, electronically, or verbally—to ensure 10% of their food purchase is donated to the PTO. 

Ella’s Public House (Wales) – March 19

 

Upcoming Family Events:

Big Putts Mini Golf (Waukesha) – May 5

Family Fun Night (at school) – May 15

Lake Country DockHounds Game – May 29

 

More details will be shared as each event gets closer. We’re looking forward to a fun spring with our school community!

USED BOOK SALE AND UPCOMING BOOK FAIR

Used Book Sale

Going on NOW

Come see our used book sale and grab some books for refresh you at-home library. All books just $.25!!

We also have a select number of previously loved Wales Wear for sale for $1- $2!

 

Find a gold mine of good books at the Spring Scholastic Book Fair!

 

March 16 – 20 | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

We’d be lucky to have you volunteer for the Fair!

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, from setting up to helping learners pick out books. Check out the options and sign up to support our school: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C48A8A62CABFE3-62350910-spring

DISCOVER CUSHING!

For families headed to Cushing next year, here's a great opportunity for you to see the building, meet the staff, and discover other families heading to Cushing next year!

Important to note: for families who are unable to attend this event, there will be another opportunity on Monday, April 13th from 5-6pm!

GETTING READY FOR...

Family Fun Night - SAVE THE DATE

This year's Family Fun Night will take place on Friday, May 15th from 5pm - 8pm. 

More information on discounted pre-order tickets will be coming out soon!

 

5th Grade Graduation

5th Grade families - if you haven't yet, please fill out this 5th grade  graduation survey!   <----This is Due MONDAY, MARCH 2nd!

Calling all 5th grade families! We are gearing up for the end of the year to make your child's last year at Wales and Explore the best one yet! To help us do so, please send a baby picture of your 5th grader directly to Mrs. Schultz at schultzr@kmsd.edu. 

A few requests - 
**This picture will be shared in our yearbook displayed at graduation. Please make sure it is appropriate for public view.
**Ideally, the picture should be from when your child was between 3 months and 2 years old
**No other people in the picture, please. We would like a photo of just your child.

Save the Date!

A small 5th grade event recognizing our kids moving on to middle school will be held in the evening Tuesday, May 26th for KM Explore and Wednesday May 27th for Wales. More info to come as the time gets closer. 

 

PURCHASE YOUR 25-26 YEARBOOK HERE!

Please be sure to double check the school that you are purchasing your child's yearbook from. Wales and Explore have separate yearbooks and we are unable exchange them for the opposite school once they are purchased. 

 
 

DATES TO WRITE ON YOUR CALENDAR

KMSD Calendar
 
Wales campus music dates
 

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.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!

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 https://www.kmsd.edu/page/km-community-education

 

Middle School only - -

MS Track and Field 

Our spring season for grades 7/8 begins April 7.  Practices will be held M,T,W 2:40-4pm.  6th graders are welcome to practice with the club for three weeks of the season in April  to prepare, exercise and learn about track and field.  Registration is available online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Deadline to sign up is March 24.

 

KM Lacrosse Registration 

KM Lacrosse is open to boys and girls. The youth season starts the first week of April and will go through the first week of June.  To learn more check out: HOME | KM LACROSSE WISCONSIN and register your player(s) today at:  REGISTER | KM LACROSSE

 

Join Us for the 8th Annual LAX BLAST!

The KM Lacrosse community is gearing up for its most important fundraising event — a night dedicated to supporting our athletes from youth through high school. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, families, alumni, fans, and sponsors will come together to celebrate our program and raise essential funds that directly benefit every player.

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Location: Western Lakes Golf Club W287 N1963 Oakton Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Cost: $60 per person

Attire:  Business Casual

Who Should Attend

Parents of KM Lacrosse players (youth and high school), alumni, fans, and sponsors — anyone who loves and supports KM Lacrosse! Please note: all attendees must be 21 or older.

What to Expect

Enjoy a full evening featuring: Dinner, Silent auction, Raffle

Learn more and buy tickets at: https://www.kmlacrosse.com/lax-blast

 

 
 

Wales and KM Explore Elementary Schools

https://we.kmsd.edu/o/wkmec

219 N. Oak Crest DriveWales, WI 53183