CAMPUS COMMUNICATOR

DIGITAL NEWSLETTER | APRIL 9, 2026

 
Wales Elementary/KM Explore

Wales Elementary/ KM Explore

 
 

WE ARE IN THE HOME STRETCH!

We are in the home stretch of school and we are focusing on getting our work finished up so we can celebrate! Here are ALL of the dates you will find in this campus communicator. More dates may be added to this section as we schedule more things. 

Monday, April 13th - Culvers Night to raise $$ for PTO
Monday, April 13th - Discover Cushing Night for families going to Cushing in 26/27
Friday, April 17th - 1st Grade Concert at Wales
Thursday, April 23rd - Wales Learner's Showcase at 3:30 
May 4 - 8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5th - Kindergarten Info Night
May 7th - Art Night at Wales Elementary!
Friday, May 15th - Family Fun Night!
Monday, May 18 - 5th Grade Track Meet
Tuesday, May 19th - All Campus FIELD DAY!
Wednesday, May 20th - 5th Grade Track Meet (Rain Date)
Tuesday, May 26th - EXPLORE 5th Grade Farewell at 5:30 
Wednesday, May 27th - WALES 5th Grade Graduation
Thursday, May 28th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! (Note: dismissal is 3:40 this year!)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES

New to the Cushing community or thinking about enrolling at Cushing Elementary? We’d love to meet you! Join us for an informal tour and information night on April 13 at 5PM. This is a relaxed, welcoming opportunity to: Explore our school and see our learning spaces up close. Ask questions about Cushing and the upcoming school year. Meet our staff and start building connections before school begins. Whether your child is already enrolled or you’re just beginning to explore what makes Cushing such a special place, we can’t wait to welcome you and share our school community with you. RSVP today to let us know you’re coming at www.kmsd.edu/cushing-rsvp. We hope to see you there!

 

JOIN THE CUSHING TRANSITION COMMITTEE!!! Help us create a warm and welcoming experience for our newest Cushing Stars – students, families and staff! As our school grows next year, we are seeking NEW and CURRENT parents and staff who are interested in supporting our community as we prepare for the upcoming school year. As part of this committee, you will: Help to identify Cushing community needs. Assist in planning and executing back-to-school events alongside Mrs. Rach and the PTO. Connect with other KM elementary schools and PTO groups.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_Kp1OyH3m8zdbZXWdUlis8vzUWCUx4duT8CNKztV86U/edit?usp=drivesdk

 
 

 DOUSMAN/EXPLORE PTO MEETING 

Join us in Frog Alley!

Date: May 19th
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Frog Alley

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What’s happening and why is this meeting so important?

We’ll be holding elections for next year’s PTO—and we’d love for YOU to be part of it!

Interested in getting involved? Come join us!

You can nominate yourself or nominate someone else

Open to current AND future Dousman/Explore families

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Why Join?

Help bring our school community together, support our students, and make a lasting impact at Dousman/Explore!

Be a voice. Be involved. Be part of something special.

LAST CALL!

 

As we have done in past years, we are asking families to fill out this class placement survey for the 2026/2027 school year.

At Wales Elementary, we use this information, along with recommendations from teachers, to build the the most successful classes possible.  

This is the place where you can voice your opinions on your child's placement for next school year. 

Please note this survey is voluntary. If you feel your child does not have any needs or wants for next year's placement, you are not required to fill this out. 

We ask that all surveys are completed by April 17th. 

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. 

 
 

SAVE THE DATE!
WALES EVENTS

Thursday, April 23rd from 3:30pm - 5pm

Save the date and come see what we have been learning on Thursday, April 23rd from 3:30 - 5!

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.

 

Upcoming Family Events:

Culvers Night - April 13

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!

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Family Fun Night — Advanced Tickets Now Available!

We’re using a Google form this year for advanced ticket orders. Please complete: Family Fun Night Advanced Ticket Order Form

Payment:
Venmo preferred @WE_PTO

Cash or check accepted. If paying by cash/check, send it to the office the day after you submit the form in an envelope labeled with your child’s name, teacher, and “FFN.”

Reminders:

The first 50 elementary students to turn in a completed form and payment will receive a Family Fun Night T-shirt.

Advanced ticket discount: For every $20 spent, you earn 5 FREE tickets.

Advanced tickets will be held at Will Call the night of the event — tickets will NOT be sent home.

Tickets purchased at the door are $1.00 each and are not eligible for FREE-ticket offers.

Deadline: Advanced orders and payment are due by Friday, May 8.

 

Questions? Contact Emily McHugh: emchugh85@gmail.com

 
 

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

Registration is NOW OPEN for Junior Lasers Football! 

Early Bird Registration:  Now – May 1

Late Registration May 2 – July 16 (+$50).  Sign up early to ensure you receive your personalized Player Pack.

 

K-4th Grade: Flag Football
Early Bird Registration: $275

-The season will run from August through October.
-Players will be randomly placed on teams that are balanced by grade-level.
-Teams will end their season with an “Under the Lights” game on Vock Field.
-We will need coaches, especially for the K-2 division.  Sign up in SportsEngine for this rewarding opportunity!

 

NEW THIS YEAR!  5th- 8th Grade: Girls Flag Football
Early Bird Registration: $275

-Last year, we had an all girls team at the 3rd & 4th grade level.  -There is so much interest, we are going to expand our girls flag program!
-Team design will be determined based on enrollment.
-We are currently reaching out to local schools to have other girls teams to play.
-The season will likely run from August through October.
-If you’re interested, you can register right away. If you are still deciding or want more information, you can fill out this Girls Flag - Interest Form.

 

5th- 8th Grade: Tackle Football
Early Bird Registration: $450

-The season will run from August through October.
-There will be 1-2 teams per grade, depending on enrollment.

For more information or to register visit www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com

 

Summer Football Camp-July 13-16

Whether your child is brand new to football or already part of the program, we invite you to join us this summer for the KM Jr Laser Football Summer Camp Series!  These non-contact fundamental, focused camps are designed to help young athletes develop skills and confidence covering passing, receiving, ball-carrying, blocking, tackling (with a strong emphasis on safe, age-appropriate techniques) Youth athletes will be guided by  head coach Wyatt Jentz.  Camp is open to incoming grades K-8.  Registration details can be found online at www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com

 

Fall Youth Volleyball 

The Kettle Moraine Youth Volleyball Committee is excited to announce that assessments for the Fall 2026 season will be held in May!  Boys and girls entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2026 are eligible to participate in the league. While these are not “try outs” in the traditional sense as each child will have a spot, rather they will be assessments on skill level to determine which team (A, B, or C) your child will be placed on. Practices are held twice per week August-October with league play on the weekends.  Enrollment is limited. 

Dates:

May 12th, 14th and 15th

·         Incoming 5th and 6th grade from 6pm until 7pm at KMHS West Gym

·         Incoming 7th and 8th grade from 7:30pm until 9pm at KMHS West Gym

The first two dates are required with the third date highly encouraged.

Our goal is to create a positive experience giving athletes multiple opportunities to showcase their skills without the stress of a single assessment day. For further information or to register, visit www. https://kettlemorainevolleyball.sportngin.com/.  Sign up today and we look forward to seeing your athlete on the court in May!  There is a parent informational meeting on April 27 at 6pm in the high school library.

 

KMTA 2026 YOUTH TENNIS ACADEMY 

NEW THIS YEAR: *FIVE WEEK MIDWEEK CAMP—TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY— & NEW PRICING!*

June 9-July 9 (Rain dates, July 14-16)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

8:30 – 10:20am

Ages 10 – 18

$325

Minimum 8 participants, maximum 26 participants

The program runs Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (8:30 – 10:20) for 5 weeks from June 9 through July 7.  The cost for each registrant is $325.  July 14, 15, 16 will be used as rain make up dates (if needed.)  In order to provide all players with a valuable learning experience, these tennis sessions will be limited to the first 26 registrants.  We will consider adding more staff if a waitlist is generated.  Feel free to send any questions to thekmta23@gmail.com

Youth Tennis Academy is run by the Kettle Moraine Tennis Association, a non-profit organization that was organized to promote racket sports throughout the Kettle Moraine community and beyond.  Eligible participants (ages 10 – 18) will be divided by ability level and specific lesson plans will be modified to meet the player’s ability.  The 2026 Academy will be led by KM Coach Terri Martin and a team of enthusiastic assistants.  Lessons will be progressive, consisting of technique instruction, drills, conditioning, and competition.

 

Summer Adult Tennis Leagues Offered at KM!

The KM Tennis Association is organizing Men and Women tennis league play this summer at the new courts.  Men’s league will be on Mondays and women’s league will be on Wednesdays.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

 

PICKLEBALL & TENNIS. *PERMANENT & SPECIAL ONE TIME USE* COURT TIME RESERVATIONS

Are you interested in a permanent pickleball or tennis court time for you and your friends?  Do you need a bank of courts for State League tennis play for one or multiple weeks?   Do you want to hold a court for casual summer play on a regular basis?  To inquire about permanent and one time use pickleball & tennis reservations, email the KMTA with your dates and times, and we will work with you!  Note:  KMTA programming will have priority, not all days/nights are available.  thekmta23@gmail.com 

 

Boys Summer Basketball Camps

Join Coach Richert and the high school boys basketball coaching staff and players.  Work on fundamental drills and skills.  The Shooting camp for grades 4-8 will be held June 15-18, and the Toughness Camp for current grades 3-8 will be held June 22-25 at the high school.  Sign up  today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

 
 
 

Wales and KM Explore Elementary Schools https://we.kmsd.edu/o/wkmec
219 N. Oak Crest Drive Wales, WI 53183