Wales Elementary/KM Explore
Join us on Friday, September 19th for our annual COLOR RUN!!!
You can pay via check, cash or Venmo (@WE_PTO). See you there!
Prizes will be given for the students who raise the most money!
If you would like to volunteer to help make this event run smoothly the day of - please sign up here.
Picture retakes have been scheduled for
Tuesday, September 30. If your child needs to partake in retakes, please email your child's teacher to let them know.
Thank you to all for cooperating with pick up and drop off changes. One more change to note - To avoid the bees, we are having "walkers and bikers" meet parents in the red circled area below, for now.
Due to high traffic volume in the mornings, we are moving our drop off line traffic to enter at the high school as the map shows below. This started on Monday, September 8th.
We love that you want to play on our playground afterschool. However, please note that there is no staff supervision.
Teacher Treats and Snack Bucket
Thank you to all to have purchased a teacher treat already. We still have items that we would love to treat our staff with. Click the link below to purchase something from our Amazon Wish List!
Amazon "Treat Your Teacher" Wish List
All donations will come straight to the school.
HELP NEEDED
Dear Wales/Explore Campus Parents and Caregivers:
One of the activities that your PTO offers to students each week is the School Store. If your child hasn’t already excitedly shared, the School Store runs every Tuesday morning in the library before school starts. It offers students a fun way to support the PTO through the purchase of inexpensive items (i.e keychains, fun erasers, pencils, stickers, etc.). The profits from the school store support our school in various ways, including funding activities like Science and Fine Arts Days.
We are looking for 2-3 adults to help out on Tuesday mornings from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The school store will run from September 23 through the end of May.
Volunteer responsibilities include:
- Simple setup and takedown of school store items
- Assisting younger students with selecting items to purchase
- Checking students out at the point of sale
- Ensuring smooth and nonchaotic functioning of the store
Volunteering at the school store is truly a fun and low-key way to get involved and support our students and educators at Wales/Explore.
Please email Claire Koenig at clairekoenig5@gmail.com to volunteer or with any questions.
Thank you!
Wales / Explore Campus PTO
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 or your classroom teacher to ask for a copy of the directory.
Thank you for your understanding in helping to keep our families' information as secure as possible.
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
MS Only -Cross Country
Registration is open for the Middle School Cross Country Program at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Practices are M,T,W 2:45-4 beginning September 15. We will have 3-4 meets, information will be shared from the coaches. If you have questions see Coach Fritsch or Coach Page
Aerobics for Adults
Need that extra push to get started with an exercise program? Make it easy by joining the longest running aerobics class in the Lake Country area. For over 35 years we’ve been getting this community into shape, and making friends at the same time. The routines have been designed so they work for anyone at any age or fitness level. Go at your own pace with easy to follow steps set to a variety of popular music. You’ll get just the right amount of cardiovascular exercise, followed by floor work that will both tone and stretch your muscles, for a complete full body workout. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
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/
Adult Conversational Spanish-Get inspired today and broaden your cultural awareness. offers 3 levels of learning, held live weekly on zoom.
Middle School Prep-Ignite Your Language Journey is an exciting course for middle school students to learn advanced vocabulary, verb conjugations, and essential conversation skills through interactive lessons, games and more.
Live Virtual Spanish for K-5 Students will practice useful Spanish expressions in fun, real-life contexts.
Jr Laser Golf
We are excited to announce that registration is open for tryouts to participate in the 2025-26 Junior Lasers Golf Team!
Kettle Moraine Junior Lasers Tryouts:
Email communication with tryout instructions will be sent about 1 week prior to tryouts. You’ll only need to attend 1 of the below tryout dates and specific tryout times will be communicated. Generally, tryouts take less than 30 minutes for each golfer to complete. MUST PRE-REGISTER using the button below.
Monday September 22nd 4:30-6:00 OR Tuesday September 23rd 4:30-6:00
Monday September 29th 4:30-6:00 (Rain & Make-Up Date)
Registration: https://juniorcup.golfgenius.com
KM Youth Wrestling Club
Registration is now open for the 24-25 wrestling season for all interested in grades K-8. Season begins in November for intermediate/advanced and in December for beginners. Full details and sign up information can be found at www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com