DOUSMAN CAREER DAY!!! Dousman Elementary had their 3rd Annual Career Day on June 3rd. It was a great way to connect community and school. The students had fun rotating through many different presentations and activities learning about different careers. There was a line up of many presenters that included: Dog Trainer, Art therapy, Nurse practitioner, Animal Scientist, Insurance Claims, Sales, PA Neonatal ICU, Technical Project Manager, Artist, and Heavy Equipment Operator. The students had questions that the presenter answered after each presentation.We are thankful for the volunteers and our community for being so supportive of KMSD. Students wrote individual thank you letters that were mailed out. If you would like to be a part of our 4th annual Career Day please reach out to our office.
Each year, Mr. Gutbrod's 8th grade students create capstone projects for a "customer." Jolie K, Harper N, and Skylar G. made a crate for the Heavenly Babies organization, which provides layettes for newborns benefitting mothers who might not otherwise have the materials they need to welcome a baby.
KMSD JOB OPENINGS!!! WE HAVE MANY POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITH A VARIETY OF DUTIES AND SCHEDULES! We have the following positions listed on WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org/: Special Education Paraeducator, Assistant Football Coach, Special Education Teacher, Elementary Art Teacher, HS Spanish Teacher, Youth Dance Team Coach, Cheerleading Varsity Assistant Coach, Long-Term Substitute - Speech/Language Pathologist, Long term Substitute Middle School Algebra Teacher, Boys JV2 Soccer Coach, Assistant Volleyball Coach, Head Dance Coach, Youth Cheerleading/Pom Coach, Cafeteria/Recess Supervisor, HS Server/Prep Food Service, Part Time Weekend Custodian Sub, Cafeteria/Recess Supervisor, and Substitutes for Nutrition Services.
KM GRADUATION!!! Thanks to Mike Brickl for the amazing photos from Saturday night!
2025 GLOBAL SCHOLARS!!! These students have earned the Wisconsin Global Competence certificate through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instructions Global Scholar Program. This certificate recognizes students who have showcased leadership skills to be workplace, world and life ready in our global community. It includes the completion of advanced coursework, including four years of World Language, along with documented global experiences and the completion of a student-led service project. All of these students have made a significant impact on their local or global community. Front Row (left to right): Mya Kreblin, Julian Gomes, Ellie Smiley, Briar Nobel, Maddie Reed, Maggie Melnick, Avery Kukuk, Kaja Chow, and Maddie Bruss. Back Row (left to right): Megan Petersen, Noah Gomes, Sarah Marcheske, Conrad Dierks, Dylan Julien, Anna Coufal, Maggie Magill, and Hannah Aylsworth.
LEMONADE WARS TODAY AT WALES FROM 11:15AM-12:15PM!!! Each year, Wales fourth graders participate in their Lemonade Wars (integrated literacy/economy project). Students learn about business, marketing, and customer service and apply that learning to their stand as they compete for the best lemonade on campus! Please join us to support this wonderful cause!!
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025 ON YOUR SCHOLARSHIPS!!!! Students were celebrated at the Senior Awards Night on Thursday for awards from non-profits, associations and their colleges/universities. Many scholarships awarded were from our very own Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF). KMEF was pleased to distribute 120 scholarships totaling $120,000 to students this year, thanks to the many families, civic organizations, school clubs and businesses in our local community that sponsor awards. A huge thank you to all scholarship donors and congratulations seniors! To view the presentation of scholarship recipients that click here https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Lq3q2rXV91JeONLlZQ2VkgqvmFV0BQam5Q3PglPqFxA/edit?slide=id.g5acfcbdfdc_3_0#slide=id.g5acfcbdfdc_3_0
43 WORKS PUBLISHED BY KM STUDENTS IN ART OF WRITING ANTHOLOGY!!! The anthology, which includes original stories, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, is a collection of work created as part of the Art of Writing: Young Authors and Artists Conference held this past December. More than 400 students from across Wisconsin participated in the conference, which is co-sponsored by the Kettle Moraine School District and the Milwaukee Art Museum. Inspired by the museum’s masterpieces, students produced reflective and imaginative responses that demonstrate the powerful intersection of visual and literary arts. The resulting anthology celebrates student voices and visions from all corners of Wisconsin.
“We’re incredibly proud of our students and their exceptional creativity,” said teacher Terry Kaldhusdal, who coordinates the conference with his wife, Janet. “This program not only highlights their talents, but also fosters a deep appreciation for art and storytelling.” One excerpt is from Kettle Moraine 7th grader Bryn M., who wrote, “After all, dreams are like trees. They branch off from your soul, growing deep roots that stay with you forever…” The Art of Writing conference and publication are a longstanding tradition that celebrates young creators and highlights the powerful connection between education and the arts. We've featured Malenna’s artwork and Lacy’s photo, but the complete publication and list of published works is available at http://artofwritingconference.com.
HOEFGEN NAMED TO WACPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS!!! Coach Lauren Hoefgen was elected as the new District 4 (Metropolitan) Representative for the Wisconsin Association of Cheer & Pom Coaches (WACPC). She started her work with WACPC this past season on the Cheer Committee and served on many sub-committees to help improve state events, increase competitiveness, and connect with members. WACPC is a WIAA sanctioned non-profit organization comprised of cheer and dance coaches throughout the State of Wisconsin.
BELFRÉ DAY!!! Cushing Elementary held their annual community partnership event at Belfré Kitchen this week. Students helped out in various roles, from food prep, to hosting, serving, and acting as baristas. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about working in hospitality and 25% of all proceeds from the day went to the Cushing PTO. Thank you to our friends at Belfré for sharing their day!
RUSTIC FALLS!!! Second graders from Magee visited Rustic Falls Nature Camp in Burlington. This service-oriented experience gave students and chaperones a chance to give back to the land through hands-on outdoor projects such as planting tulips, spreading mulch, moving wood chips, and preparing garden beds. Students also got to enjoy the camp while playing Capture the Flag, exploring the grounds, roasting S’mores, and singing songs around the campfire.
FUTURE ARTISTS!!! Each year, Dousman 5th graders are given the opportunity to design yearbook covers. Submissions are made at the beginning of the year and the winners are kept a secret until they get delivered. We unveiled the winners and are incredibly proud of Owen W. who made the front cover and Adam C. who made the back cover. Yearbook signing day is Monday and we know our students will love the new yearbooks
GRADUATION TOMORROW NIGHT!!! LIVE STREAM LINK BELOW! Our KMHS Campus (Kettle Moraine High School, the High School of Health Sciences, KM Global, KM Perform, and KM Connect) will be celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025 with a commencement ceremony on May 31st at 7:30pm on Vock Field at Culver's Stadium. Please join us as we celebrate these amazing young people or watch the live stream of the event https://vimeo.com/event/5168909. There will be a fireworks display at about 8:30 pm. We hope you enjoy the show and we apologize for any disturbance.
SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL SESSION MOVED TO JUNE 11TH!!! The special session school board meeting on June 3rd was moved to June 11th on 5/20. The agenda will be posted June 6th through our website under School Board + Meetings/Agendas, or via Board Docs at https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/kmsd/Board.nsf/Public.
KM'S FISCAL PLANNING PAGE!!! The Kettle Moraine School District is committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency. Investing in empty seats prevents us from providing the choice and opportunity that defines KM. Our resident student population has declined by nearly 25% in a model that funds schools primarily on a per-pupil basis. While we do not currently have a budget deficit (2024-25 fiscal year), we project growing deficits that will reach $7-8 million by 2031-32. These deficits could be dramatically reduced through right-sizing staffing and facilities to align with declining student populations. This has led us to a planning process that will reduce our district footprint to prioritize small class sizes and student outcomes while being responsible to our taxpayers. It is important to engage our community. We encourage you to learn more and add questions at kmsd.edu/fiscal-planning or attend our final listening session on May 17th from 9-11am at the KMHS Library. Video of our previous listening sessions are also available on the fiscal planning page.
KM Music Parents Association would like to express our sincere appreciation to all those who attended music events this year and donated generously to support our outstanding KM music programs. We awarded over $8000 in grants to music teachers. Those grants included new choral music, collapsible music stands and transportation to music festivals where our students performed -- just to name a few. We hope you were able to enjoy the new Prism Arts Center and how the transformation elevates our student performances. You can donate to the Fine Arts Fund to support this incredible space at https://kmsd.edu/fa. Congratulations to all students on the amazing year of music at KM and especially to our graduating seniors! And remember to save the date for our 2025 Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Dinner fundraiser on Friday Sept 26th.
LAST CHANCE TO SHOP THE LASER LOCKER!!! Our last day of the school year is June 4th, so stop by now for your summer spirit wear! We will reopen in August.
GLOBAL SPRING SHOWCASE TOMORROW!!! MAY 28TH 2025 @KMHS. Join us from 5:30-6:30 for our Inquiry Showcase and from 6:30-7:30 for our Capstone Premiere. This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to participate as KM Global students present their learning. Explore a wide variety of topics in business, marketing, science, social studies and more!
SHRED EVENT CHECK PRESENTATION!!! The final fundraising numbers are confirmed for the shred event. On behalf of all of the sponsors, a check in the amount of $7,725.53 was presented to the KM Booster Club on May 23rd during the boys varsity lacrosse game. The annual event allows community members to drop off paperwork for shredding in exchange for a donation. Sponsors included: Albrecht’s Sentry, Delafield Chamber of Commerce, Nothing Bundt Cake, Sports Clips, The UPS Store – Delafield, and Waukesha State Bank.
KETTLE CUP A SUCCESS!!! Thank you to © Michelle Kujawski Photography for the photos!
