JEREMY STRUSS WINS SHINING STAR AWARD!!! Congratulations to Kettle Moraine School District Finance Director Jeremy Struss, recipient of the 2026 Mike Roshar WASBO Shining Star Award! Presented by the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO), the award recognizes outstanding contributions to the school business profession through leadership, collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. Jeremy was recognized for his commitment to sharing his expertise and developing innovative solutions, including budget dashboards that help turn complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for district leaders. He also shares his knowledge through WASBO presentations, mentorship, and regional involvement, helping colleagues strengthen their own practices. Watch Jeremy's recognition video: https://youtu.be/Lyj_xsSu0Do
ROCK AND ROLL STORYTIME AT KMCC!!!Get ready to read, sing and move with Miss Andrea from the Delafield Public Library. On the third Friday of the month from 9:00–9:30am we will host Rock & Roll Storytime at the KM Community Center. Designed for young children and their caregivers, each session will build early literacy skills by having fun with rhythm, songs and stories in a playful, welcoming environment. Sign up now! https://forms.gle/MgszbuhrxSJgt3Mg7
Friday, Oct. 16
Friday, November 20
Friday, December 18
KM COMMUNITY WALES ELEMENTARY BUCKS OUTING!!! Join the Wales Elementary and Kettle Moraine community for a Bucks Outing at Fiserv Forum! Cheer on the Milwaukee Bucks as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, January 15, at 7 p.m. A portion of each ticket purchased will benefit the Wales Elementary PTO. The first 100 ticket purchasers will also have the opportunity to participate in the pre-game Fan Experience. Tickets must be purchased by December 15 at https://www.gofevo.com/event/Waleselementary2.
DON'T MISS RAVE IN THE KETTLE!!! Homecoming tickets are still available, SO GET YOURS TODAY!
DON'T MISS RAVE IN THE KETTLE!!! Homecoming tickets are still available, SO GET YOURS TODAY!
SALT SALE FOR KM LACROSSE!!! Stock Up for Winter. Suit Up KM Lacrosse! The KM Lacrosse Salt Sale is open through Oct. 28. Support our boys and girls youth and high school lacrosse teams while stocking up on water softener salt — this year’s funds will be spent on new uniforms.
40 lb bags: Diamond Crystal Solar – $10 • Morton Pellets – $10 • Morton Rust Remover – $11
Order from a KM Lacrosse player or online at https://givebutter.com/km-lax-salt-sale-fundraiser-2026-27-lghphp by entering your favorite high school or youth lacrosse player’s name. Player Delivery Timing: Players will deliver salt before Sunday, Nov 15, at an agreed-upon date/time. Delivery is available only within the KM School District. Businesses, workplaces, churches, and larger properties can order in bulk. Contact Kettlemorainelacrosse@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting KM Lacrosse!
40 lb bags: Diamond Crystal Solar – $10 • Morton Pellets – $10 • Morton Rust Remover – $11
Order from a KM Lacrosse player or online at https://givebutter.com/km-lax-salt-sale-fundraiser-2026-27-lghphp by entering your favorite high school or youth lacrosse player’s name. Player Delivery Timing: Players will deliver salt before Sunday, Nov 15, at an agreed-upon date/time. Delivery is available only within the KM School District. Businesses, workplaces, churches, and larger properties can order in bulk. Contact Kettlemorainelacrosse@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting KM Lacrosse!
HOMECOMING COURT!!! Back Row: Myles Bennett, Parker Heltemes, Ethan Aschenbrenner, Theodore Johnson, Nicolas Yttre Front Row: Grace Drinkwine, Mia Gray, Sophia Yaeger, Jacee Willgrubs, Molly Obermyer, Cora Halvorsen
Not Pictured: Nicholas Sievert
Not Pictured: Nicholas Sievert
PERFORM STUDENTS BRING LEGENDS & LORE TO LIFE!!! Kettle Moraine School for Arts & Performance is proud to announce the return of our partnership with Old World Wisconsin's annual Halloween event, Legends & Lore, featuring live performances written, produced, and performed by students in the Local History Seminar from KM Perform and KMHS. Step into the dark of the historic Crossroads Village to experience supernatural tales, games, and eerie autumn fun, highlighting KM’s original stagings of “The Tale of Baba Yaga” and “The Nachtkrapp.” The spook-tacular, family-friendly event takes place on October 9–10, 16–17, and 23–24, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM each evening. For more information and to purchase tickets go to Old W orld Wisconsin Legends & Lore. Advance tickets sell out quickly and are required for entry, so reserve yours today! https://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/halloween-legends-lore/
LEARN MORE ABOUT KM COMMUNITY CENTER (KMCC) PRE-ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS!!! Tot & Me is designed specifically for little ones and their favorite grown-ups to bond through the magic of early literacy with: Unstructured Play - Explore age-appropriate toys and look at our great selection of library books with your child before and after the session. (Doors open at 10:30). Structured Activity - Experience a song, story, and craft or movement game. (10:45 AM – 11:15 AM). You can stay and explore until 1pm. Register at kmsd.edu/kmcc and click the program registration button. This will take you to our revtrack system. Click youth, then pre-elementary in the left menu.
Starts October 6th
New activities weekly: T & TH
FREE
Additional Info: Best for: Ages 2–3 years, but younger siblings are welcome to listen and play! Come ready to sit on the floor, sing out loud, and maybe get a little messy!
Starts October 6th
New activities weekly: T & TH
FREE
Additional Info: Best for: Ages 2–3 years, but younger siblings are welcome to listen and play! Come ready to sit on the floor, sing out loud, and maybe get a little messy!
KMCC NOTIFICATION AND INVOLVEMENT SURVEY!!! Community vitality thrives when learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. The KM Community Center is creating opportunities for people of all ages to learn, connect, recreate, and share experiences together. Your ideas, involvement, and support can help bring this vision to life, so please consider volunteering and make sure to fill out our survey to receive notifications on upcoming programming as it is introduced. You can learn more at kmsd.edu/kmcc or sign up now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDZUjEwg4OBXA9MFk64bBvCanDBxCbVgyMLd-dOLAmcX7wGA/viewform?usp=header
TECH HELP WITH THE DELAFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY!!! Need help getting the most out of your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Join us for Tech Help at the KM Community Center Library. Jess from the Delafield Public Library will be here to answer your technology questions and provide tips and tricks on different features and techniques. RSVP with the QR Code below to secure your spot, provide device information, and share your questions so we are ready to help!
JOIN US FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE!!! The parade is Friday October 16th at 5:15pm and the theme is Rave in the Kettle, so dress accordingly and bring bags for candy! Please Contact Kelsee Stellpflug with any questions at: stellpflugk@kmsd.edu.
ONE KM SPOOK-TACULAR!!!! Join us for a spook-tacular evening at the One KM Trunk or Treat! Bring the whole family, from all schools, to enjoy treats, fun, costumes and KM community spirit on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Wales Elementary parking lot. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a family-friendly evening of trick-or-treating from decorated trunks. We can’t wait to celebrate together and show our KM spirit! Together, we are ONE KM. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA8AE2CA3FCC43-65660107-trunk#/
IF YOU MISSED THE AP PARENT INFO NIGHT THE PRESENTATION IS ON OUR WEBSITE!!! AP tests have potentially saved KM 9-12 students $1.5M in tuition, based on last year's test-takers! Advanced Placement programming is facilitated by The College Board, a non-profit organization that helps high school students succeed academically by providing courses with college-level rigor and the opportunity to earn college credits. KM strongly encourages our students to challenge themselves by taking AP courses and currently offers 21 AP courses with more under consideration. Subject matter includes art, outreach, computer science, English, math, music, science, and social studies. This event is also a great opportunity for middle school families to learn about pre-AP opportunities and begin thinking about preparing students for high school. To learn more, visit our Advanced placement page at kmsd.edu/ap for a list of classes and the full presentation.
KM GOLFERS ADVANCE TO STATE!!! While the girls golf team placed third, and did not qualify for the state championship, Grace Kim and Reagan Cloninger both scored 78's and qualified as individuals. The State Girls Golf Tournament will be held next week at University Ridge Golf Course. Thanks to the coaches and players for an exceptional season.
EXPERIENCE THE TRADES!!! KM Perform students recently attended the Experience the Trades Expo hosted by the Waukesha County Business Alliance. From stepping into virtual reality simulations to getting behind the mask for welding and using real-world tools, our students got to explore exciting career pathways, talk with industry professionals, and see firsthand what a future in the skilled trades looks like.
KMMS BEST BUDDIES CULVER'S CARES NIGHT OCTOBER 19TH!!! Get some great Culver's meals and contribute to a wonderful cause.
KM CONNECT STUDENT OF THE MONTH!!! Congratulations to Payton Lapp, our KM Connect Student of the Month for September!
Payton has done an outstanding job representing the qualities we value at KM Connect. She has demonstrated strong communication, consistent academic effort, a positive contribution to our learning community, and the character and responsibility that help make KM Connect a great place to learn.
We’re proud to recognize Payton for the example she sets and the positive impact she has on our KM Connect community.
Congratulations, Payton! We’re glad you’re part of KM Connect!
Payton has done an outstanding job representing the qualities we value at KM Connect. She has demonstrated strong communication, consistent academic effort, a positive contribution to our learning community, and the character and responsibility that help make KM Connect a great place to learn.
We’re proud to recognize Payton for the example she sets and the positive impact she has on our KM Connect community.
Congratulations, Payton! We’re glad you’re part of KM Connect!
KMMS BEST BUDDIES PUMPKIN PAINTING!! Our Best Buddies Club will be hosting a pumpkin painting on Thursday October 15th after school. Middle school students and their families are welcome to join us to create some beautiful Halloween decorations while celebrating friendship and acceptance in our school!
CHICK-FIL-A KMMS SPIRIT NIGHT!!! Join us October 13th from 5-8pm at Chick-fil-A for our KMMS PTO fundraiser. If you mention KMMS when dining in or driving through, or use the code KMMSPTO in the app, a portion of the proceeds will go toward our school.
