SHOOT FOR A CURE THIS SUNDAY WITH KMHS/MARQUETTE BASKETBALL!!!!! Join Coach Richert and the Boys Varsity Team for this annual skills and drills clinic for 3rd-8th grade boys and girls on Sunday April 6th from 12-1:30 pm at KMHS. The Marquette University Men's team will also help out this year and sign autographs. The event raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to fund critical research. Sign up NOW https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmC2jb0m5KivIeI7KrERfiBtj53Re1Trk1laqzjfzhXAPLnA/viewform !!! We encourage a $25 donation to benefit LLS.
KMEF FUNDRAISER!!! Friday, April 11th 7pm-10pm at Revere’s Wells Street Tavern, Delafield. Order your tickets or table sponsorships at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2688 to enjoy a night out with friends and support KM students and teachers! We'll have fun music, a fabulous silent auction and ra les, appetizers, cash bar, wine pull and plenty of camaraderie. All proceeds support the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF), which provides scholarships to students and grants to teachers for education classroom projects. Early bird tickets (until March 15) are $40 per person / $80 per couple. KM teachers and staff are FREE! After March 15, tickets will be $50 per person / $100 per couple. Promote your business - sponsorships available! $500 Gold Sponsorship - Includes 4 tickets, signage and announcements at the event, and acknowledgement on the KM website and KMEF social media. $250 Silver Sponsorship - Includes 2 tickets, signage and announcements at the event, and acknowledgement on the KM website and KMEF social media. Auction items from local businesses are also appreciated! Please reach out to Erin Kraak at erinkraak@gmail.com with questions.
SHRED EVENT FOR KM BOOSTER CLUB APRIL 26TH AT NAGAWAUKEE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT IN DELAFIELD!!! !!! Participants may drop of 10lbs of shredding for free starting at 10 am. We suggest a $1.50 per pound donation for anything above 10 lbs. Sponsors include: Albrecht’s Sentry, Delafield Chamber of Commerce, Nothing Bundt Cake, Sports Clips, The UPS Store – Delafield, and Waukesha State Bank.
CELEBRATING OUR LIBRARY STAFF!!! Our Library Instructional Technology Specialists keep the heart of our schools beating and continually improve our programming and resources. Thank you for all that you do!
KM GLOBAL CAPSTONE FOOD TRUCK FUNDRAISER MAY 2ND 4:30-7:30 @ KMHS!!! Proceeds will benefit She's the First. Vendors include: Kona Ice, Nice Boots BBQ, That Taco Guy, Dough Nation, Tots on the Street, Mama Ds and Bangin’ Burgers.
ART AWARDS!!! Pewaukee Area Arts Council Hosted an online Art Gallery Called Showcase of Art and seven KMHS students competed. The Young People's Art Exhibit Senior Division pieces will be on display during State Fair. Salem Gaugert and Ava Prokop - Lenz both had 1st place finishes. Other entrants include: Cadence Glinecki, Lydia Wilhelm, Ellie Smiley, Melody Reddignton, and Owen Fouts.
CELEBRATING PARAPROFESSIONALS!!! Our paraprofessionals provide additional support in our classrooms for students who need it. They give at a high level each day. Thank you for all that you do!
PRINCIPAL NIES EARNS DOCTORATE!!! Magee Principal, Justin Nies, was recently awarded his doctorate in Philosophy in Global Leadership and Change from Tiffin University. Nies successfully defended his dissertation "The Incorporation of Social Capital in Pre-K-12 Public Education to Increase Partnerships, Structure, Stakeholder Collaboration and Student Achievement." His coursework included researching and writing about global leadership, leading complex change, and how to support adult learners within business and educational institutions. Dr. Nies's official graduation is May 3rd.
NEW! KMTA PICKLEBALL ALL- ACCESS YEARLY PASS!!! Cost for the annual pass is $75 for individual and $125 for families (same household). This year the all-access yearly pass will be your ticket to KMTA pickleball in 2025. The pass will give you opportunities to play KMTA organized pickleball this spring, summer, and fall AND will allow you and your entire family to use KMTA pickleball equipment when the courts are available. Registration is online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/. KMTA open pickleball will be organized through the GroupMe App, which you will receive an invitation (in late March/early April) to join after registration. KMTA Adult Open Pickleball (age 14+) Spring: Monday & Wednesday @ 6pm (when no home boys tennis match). Starting April 21. Summer: Tuesday & Thursday @ 6pm, and M-F mornings @ 6:30/6:45am-8am. Fall: Monday & Wednesday @ 6pm (when no home girls tennis match) Ends on/around 2nd week of October. The pass will also allow you access to lock codes (which we will change every 10-14 days) and allow you to use the equipment with your entire family when the courts are not reserved for other activities. Thank you to all participants who participated in our inaugural 2024 season—the KMTA staff had a great time playing and learning with all of you!
KMMS MUSICAL WILLY WONKA JR.!!! Kettle Moraine Middle School presents Willy Wonka Jr. Friday, April 11 at 7pm and Saturday, April 12 at 2pm at the KMHS Prism Art Center. There will also be an art show. Get you tickets now at https://cur8.com/26487/project/129797
BIG FISH JERRY NOMINATIONS!!! This outstanding production has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Overall Design, Outstanding Orchestra, Outstanding Musical, and Outstanding Stage Crew. We also have the following individual nominations to share: Outstanding Lead Performance – Thatcher Jacobs, Emma Hipp, William Kastner, and Ireland Anderson. Outstanding Supporting Performance – Joseph Anderson, Josephine Byrne, Cayden Amidei, Katherine Naughton, Johnathan Doome, and Edith Cramer. Outstanding Musical Direction – Shelley Hooper & Kevin Erickson, and Outstanding Direction – Shelley Hooper. Outstanding Choreography – Hope Riesterer. Outstanding Scenic Design – Matthew Dunlap. Outstanding Lighting Design – Mykhailo Nahirniak. Outstanding Sound Design – Greg Klas. Outstanding Costume Design – Abigail Kean & Lynne Miner.
KM SHARK TANK!!! Ms. Kirby and Mr. Ksobiech (Mr. Dellis's student teacher) collaborated by having marketing students evaluate biomedical innovations. The Marketing students observed presentations, provided peer reviews, and voted on which project would receive funding. The Shark Tank winners were Kylee and Ryker!
PIZZA PRACTICUM!!! This week, 4K students had a special visitor. Jim Rydzik from Pizza Guy gave students a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making their delicious pizza, from the ingredients to the hard work of preparing the dough. They were amazed as Mr. Jim tossed pizza dough into the air and shared the process. Best of all, they had the chance to roll, cut, and create their own pizzas!
TOMORROW NIGHT – KM PERFORM ALUMNI CONCERT!!! Celebrating 15 years, Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance presents the KM Perform Alumni Recital to benefit guest artist funding in KM Perform – Friday, March 21st at 7:00pm in the Prism Arts Center at Kettle Moraine High School. Purchase tickets now for this exciting event at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2703. Cost is $10 Seniors, Students, and KM Perform Alumni, $25 General Public, $25 Wisconsin Dance Conservatory Adults, and $10 Wisconsin Dance Conservatory Students. KM Perform Alumni to include: Jordan Curtin Class of 2014, Katy Faracy Class of 2014, Drew Jaeger Class of 2020, Lukas Jaeger Class of 2016, Titus Muzi Class of 2015, Noor Salameh Class of 2023, and Garrett Waite Class of 2016.
CULVER'S CARES! We had another amazing Best Buddies Culver's Cares night. Thank you KM Nation for showing up and support our Best Buddies Club and thank you Culver's of Wales for all you do to support our program and community.
BEST BUDDIES FRIENDSHIP WALK – May 3, 2025 | 9a check-in, 10:15a walk | Wisconsin Brewing Company Park, Home of the Lake Country DockHounds!!! Step Up for Inclusion! Join us for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk – the nation’s leading event supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Let’s walk together to create friendships, opportunities, and a more inclusive world. Join our KMHS team today https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/wisconsin/supporting/#KMHS®istration/44113 . Learn More Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCs5D4R78-Q !
FORMER KM COACH AND TEACHER INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME!!! Former high school wrestling coach Greg Aprahamian will be inducted, posthumously into the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Aprahamian was a coach and teacher at Kettle Moraine High School. He strengthened the KM wrestling program during his tenure, by recruiting students from football and track, leading to their first and only Classic 8 Conference championship. During his time at KM, he coached 10 state placements and one state champion, solidifying his reputation as a program builder. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 will be honored and inducted in June. https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/sports/aprahamian-to-be-inducted-into-wisconsin-chapter-of-hall-of-fame/article_30297208-f408-5467-87ee-0836d05c4dfb.html
CULINARY COMPETITION!!! Two representatives from the Wisconsin Army National Guard led a culinary competition in Mrs. Jordan's Foods for Life classes. Students combined military MRE's, additional supplies, and classroom knowledge to create culinary masterpieces and present them to the judges. We have some very creative students at KM!
KMMS JAZZ!!! Join us for a night of "Jazz in the Kettle" on Tuesday, March 18th! The concert will feature the 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Ensembles from KMMS, KMHS Orchestras, KMHS Vocal Jazz, the KMHS Jazz Combo, and KMHS Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2. This free concert starts at 7pm and is in the newly renovated Prism Performing Arts Center at Kettle Moraine High School.
KM PERFORM ALUMNI CONCERT!!! Celebrating 15 years, Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance presents the KM Perform Alumni Recital to benefit guest artist funding in KM Perform – Friday, March 21st at 7:00pm in the Prism Arts Center at Kettle Moraine High School. Purchase tickets now for this exciting event at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2703. Cost is $10 Seniors, Students, and KM Perform Alumni, $25 General Public, $25 Wisconsin Dance Conservatory Adults, and $10 Wisconsin Dance Conservatory Students. KM Perform Alumni to include: Jordan Curtin Class of 2014, Katy Faracy Class of 2014, Drew Jaeger Class of 2020, Lukas Jaeger Class of 2016, Titus Muzi Class of 2015, Noor Salameh Class of 2023, and Garrett Waite Class of 2016.
