MAGEE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ELECTIONS!!! Ms. Mathison and Ms. Kroll are teaching fifth graders about the electoral process through a mock election featuring popular "candydates." Students have learned about the primary process and political parties (in this case a "chocolate" party and a "gummy candy" party.) Kit Kats won the chocolate primary, while Airheads won the gummy candy party. Students have also explored campaign strategies by making posters and door signs and giving mini-speeches/slide presentations. The Electoral College was explained by determining how many electoral votes each classroom should get and creating a map of the school where students will record the results. Tuesday will also mark Magee's election day. Students and staff will visit the fifth grade classrooms to sign in and cast their vote for Airheads or Kit Kats in our special voting booths. Then, they will receive their sticker and head back to class to watch the returns as fifth grade poll workers tabulate a winner.
STUDENT EXPLORATION OF FAMILY HISTORY TO BE FEATURED IN LANDMARK MAGAZINE!!! Delia Lou Harris, a KM Connect student, prepared a comprehensive report for Mrs. Kean's class that is being entered into the National Historical Society's Genealogy Collection and will be featured in the Landmark Magazine. Delia unfolded generations of family history by focusing on their neighborhood, the Strand in Waukesha, and how it has changed over time. More importantly, this beautifully-written story shares how her family, particularly her Grandma Ceal, has changed and influenced their community, local politics, and even the cuisine in Waukesha. Thank you Delia for sharing your wonderful story!
GIRLS GOLF ACADEMIC ALL STATE!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the following student-athletes from Kettle Moraine have been recognized as 2024 Academic All-State honorees: Madeleine Reed, Avery Kukuk, Emily Garvin, Avery Sallmann, and Madeline Ewald. Students are submitted by member coaches of the GCAW and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher; participated in at least 75% of their team's varsity competitions; be in good standing regarding athletic and school codes of conduct; and be either a sophomore, junior, or senior.
DECA FOOD DRIVE DELIVERS!!! by Hunter Phillips, KM DECA Communications Officer. KM DECA's annual food drive ran from Tuesday, October 15th until Monday, October 28th this year. We raised 10,820 pounds of food, which is almost 1,000 more pounds than last year! After all the food bags were loaded into the Target trailer, students from Mr. Dellis' Marketing/Business Application class unloaded them into crates at Waukesha Food Pantry to benefit those in need within our community. Waukesha Food Pantry assists around 700 households in the area with obtaining food weekly, and they were very thankful for all the food collected by this drive. Thanks again to Target and Pick 'N Save for providing us with the trailer and bags for this drive, and look out for KM DECA's Holiday Drive coming soon!
CULINARY ARTS FIELD TRIP!!! Ms. Jordan and Ms O'Gorman took a field trip to a new restaurant, The Inn, that will be opening in downtown Hartland in December. Students were able to get a backstage look at the process of creating a restaurant, get a tour of the construction and design process, and speak with the owners to learn more about what it takes to open a restaurant and succeed in the culinary industry. The students loved participating in the process and we can't wait for the restaurant to open!
LASER LOCKER HOURS ADJUSTED FOR THIS WEEK
The Laser Locker will be closed today. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday this week!
POST SECONDARY NIGHT NOVEMBER 13TH AT KMHS!!! Attention students and families! Join us for Post-Secondary Night on November 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This event will feature 25-minute informational sessions on various college and career options, along with a Financial Aid presentation to help navigate changes to the FAFSA. Don’t miss this chance to gather valuable information and explore new opportunities!
KM EQUESTRIAN TEAM FINISHES FOURTH AT STATE!!! The WIHA State Finals were held over the weekend in Madison. KMET earned 4th place out of nine high schools in division B. Ryan W. (Senior) took 1st place in Hand Trail and Western Showmanship and earned multiple top ten placings. He was also one of five recipients of the WIHA Memorial Scholarship for graduating Seniors. Olivia T. (8th grade) earned a 1st place in Ranch Riding, Trail, Bareback Horsemanship & Lead Change Challenge, and Julia F. (7th grade) took 1st place in Hunter Hack Equitation. Both also had other top ten placings. Jordan M. (Junior), Alex B. (Sophomore), and Taite W. (Sophomore) also had multiple top ten placings. Coach Kowalski, Coach Wolfe and KMET members wish to thank their parents, family members, sponsors and KMMS Associate Principal, Mrs. Lloyd for cheering the team on at the State event.
CROSS COUNTRY STATE QUALIFIERS!!! KM's Isaac Kirby took 1st place at Sectionals, helping the boys team qualify for state. Other boys team members includeGraham Kelchen, Ryan Montes de Oca, Carter Schroeder, Malachi Beyerlein, William Fisher, and Cole Mirek. Lola Schwartz also qualified for the Girl's State Cross Country Meet with a 5th place finish at Sectionals. The WIAA State Cross Country Meet takes place Saturday Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. They use GoFan Ticketing for all digital and cashless tickets. Admission is $9 plus online fees for adults and students. All tickets must be redeemed on a mobile device. To purchase tickets, visit the WIAA website at: https://www.wiaawi.org/Tickets#42691791-cross-country. Lola will run at 1:20 p.m. and the boys will run at 3:10 p.m.
KMHS CROSS COUNTRY HEADS TO STATE!!!
What a historic weekend it was for the cross-country program. It started with Lola Schwartz qualifying for the State Meet! Lola ran a gutsy race and was rewarded with a 10th-place finish in a fiercely contested Sectional meet! She will be racing on Saturday at 1:20 pm at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids
Moving on to the boys, the team took 2nd place at Sectionals and qualified for the State Meet! This will be the first time since 1981 that Kettle Moraine will be represented by a Boys team at the State Championship!
Isaac Kirby led the way, and the entire field, by winning the individual title. Isaac, along with Graham Kelchen, Carter Schroeder, Ryan Montes de Oca, Malachi Beyerlein, Will Fisher, and Cole Mirek will be racing on Saturday at 3:10 pm.
After watching the finish of the Boys' race, we were overwhelmed by the support they received from their teammates and the parents of their teammates who were present to support, motivate, and celebrate with our Sectional runners. Though only 8 of us will be stepping up to the line next weekend everyone has had a role in getting them there. By showing up to a weekend practice, offering a ride to Lapham Peak, hosting a pasta party, giving advice on a course you’d raced earlier in the day, motivating your teammates during a workout, or cheering them on during a race. Everyone's had a role in getting these eight teammates to the start line!
See Coach Buntman if you are interested in taking a Fan Bus to the State Meet on Saturday!
ONE ACT ADVANCES TO SECTIONALS!!! The KMHS Campus had 18 students participating in the WISDAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech, Debate and Dramatic Arts Association) District 12 One Act Contest hosted by Waterford Union High School. Ms. Kean's Drama Team advanced to the Sectional Festival at Kenosha Tremper on November 9. There will be a Home Stage Performance Friday, November 15 at 7 PM in the KMHS Auditorium. Congratulations to the “QUEENS”Company Roster – CAST: Will Brandon, Jayden Dietrich, William Graeve, Antonio Muniz, Brooke Maggio, Joy Brusnahan, Mya Bialozynski, Erin Browning, Meika Olson, Adeline Bergholz-Gleason, Kira Romashko, Lucy Shaw, and Izzie Kreblin. COMPETITION CREW: Victoria Gutierrez, Kaylin Spindler, Brooklyn Bernicky, and Norah Weber. BUILD CREW: Rachel Meyers.
HALLOWEEN DELAFIELD!!! Kettle Moraine High School Best Buddies and culinary students had a great time with our KM Community at the Delafield Halloween event. A HUGE thank you to Culver's of Wales for partnering with us.
KM ALUM DREW WAGNER RUNS BACK PUNT FOR FIRST COLLEGIATE TOUCHDOWN!!! Drew's 72-yard punt return for a touchdown was a bright spot for Northwestern in Saturday's game against Iowa. Wagner was recruited by another KM Alumnus, head coach David Braun. Watch the video clip at https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42019578.
FRIGHT HIKE THIS WEEKEND!!! Key Club has been volunteering for Fright Hike for more than 10 years and this weekend marks the event's 25th anniversary. The event is orchestrated by a former KM family so many of the groups hosting a scary scene are students, parents, staff, or alumni. Each year Ms. Gill's Key Club students operate Carn' Evil KM Clowns. A number of other "scenes" are also performed by KM students. Get your tickets now at https://frighthike.org.
FIND YOUR NEW FALL FAVORITES!
Refresh your wardrobe with this season's cozy essentials! Embrace the fall vibes and find your new favorites—perfect for crisp days and cozy nights.
The Laser Locker is open on Tuesday and Thursday next week!
KMHS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS GAINS VALUABLE FIELD EXPERIENCE!!! Mrs. Jordan's Child Development class took a field trip to Bethlehem Preschool to spend the morning working with 3K and 4K classes. Each student was partnered with a young learner, spending the morning reading books, playing a pumpkin game, and supporting recess. Thanks to the staff at Bethlehem Preschool for an amazing learning experience!
SIGN YOUR ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT UP FOR LYBA BASKETBALL!!! The 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 October 27.
GUEST CONDUCTOR FUNDRAISER!!!
KM band programs are running an auditorium fundraiser that allows audience members to submit a silent bid to conduct Wind Symphony on a tune during the District Band Festival. At each concert, we will be informing the audience what the current high bid is and if we have hit our minimum. As a way to kick this off, we did a playful auction "bit" with the audience last night, during our auditorium soft open/pep band concert. We didn't expect any takers, but Mr. Gerber jumped in much to the delight of the audience!
He did a great job and will serve as a wonderful example of what is yet to come.
KMHS CAMPUS INFORMATION NIGHT SCHEDULE RELEASED!!! Each year, our five high schools host opportunities for middle school families to learn more about their curriculum, learning models, activities, and offerings. This is a great opportunity to meet other students, speak with educators and administrators, and get a more in-depth look at what a particular school has to offer!
MENTORS CREATE ONE KM!!! KMHS Chamber Orchestra students traveled to the middle school to coach 8th Grade Orchestra students in preparing a solo on their instruments. The high school coaches developed instructional strategies that pushed our middle schoolers’ musicianship forward in a BIG way. Thank you, KMHS Orchestra for acting as mentors to your younger counterparts!
