Kettle Moraine School District

STUDENTS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS? We could use help with a couple of events at KMHS this weekend. Use the Sign Up Genius Links to participate! “B" The Best tournament this Saturday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CA8AB2CA7F58-46962426-bthe. Nothin But Net tournament this Sunday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CA8AB2CA7F58-46962667-nothing.

STELLMACHER NAMED WASBO SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE YEAR!!! KM CFO John Stellmacher was awarded Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) 2024 School Business Manager of the Year today at their State Convention. The ceremony, held at the Milwaukee Hilton, drew school superintendents and business managers from across the state. A former WASBO President, and critical advocate for educational funding, Stellmacher has been a leader in Wisconsin education. Stellmacher is a frequent presenter at both WASBO and WASB conferences. He mentors countless business managers and provides instrumental support to the Southeast Wisconsin Schools Alliance (SWSA), advising on fiscal solvency and providing quality education efficiently.

RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – 2/21 FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. It is our most comprehensive event to learn more about the many options in the Kettle Moraine School District. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including a broad range of career pathways and educational choices. Watch video tours of our Elementary and Middle Schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the great things that are happening in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform

KMSD RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!!!!! New registrations for RESIDENTS start today, January 18th, 2024. New Student Registration should not be confused with the annual registration that occurs every summer for students who completed the previous year at a KMSD school. Back-to-school registration for existing students can be found within Campus Parent Portal accounts beginning late July. For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu or go to our enrollment page at https://district.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll. Registration for NON RESIDENTS will open February 5th, 2024 on DPI's website: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment. For more information on open enrollment contact Jenny Godin at jenny@kmsd.edu. There is also extensive enrollment information and links on our website at https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll.

KM4K REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!!! Explore four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! Our 4K program strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Providing this programming to our community is an integral way to connect our youngest learners and families to our school district and prepare them for Kindergarten. To Learn more, visit our 4K sites for a tour, watch the presentation on our website https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.

Winter Concerts TONIGHT and TOMORROW NIGHT! The Band Department presents a Winter Concert of traditional band music. We invite you to come and hear the fabulous Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony perform along with special guests from KMMS. Concert Band, Symphonic Band, 7th Grade Band from KMMS, and Jazz Ensemble II-Wednesday, January 17th at 7 pm. Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble I along with KMMS 8th Grade students will perform on Thursday, January 18th with a concert time of 7 pm.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR STUDENT DRIVERS – DRIVE SAFELY AND SLOWLY!!! Take particular care on highway 18 and the roundabouts at the intersection of 83 and 18. Remove ice and snow from all windows, mirrors, and lights. Do not drive too fast for the conditions. Use your headlights. Don’t use cruise control as you need to maintain control of acceleration and deceleration at all times. Remember 4-wheel drive doesn’t work on ice! Most importantly, give yourself extra time to drive to and from school safely, and go slowly, avoiding dramatic starts, stops or turns!

SCHOOL IS CLOSED TOMORROW DUE TO WEATHER – GRADES 6-12 WILL ATTEND VIRTUALLY!!!! KMSD Alert: Due to a National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning that significantly impacts travel, all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 12th. Grades 6-12 will be attending classes virtually. After-school and evening activities will also be canceled. Watch text and email in case of building-specific details and instructions on virtual participation.

KMMS STUDENTS SHINE AT MATH MEET!!! Our 7th/8th grade team took first place – 7th grade: Elsa K., Mackenzie B., Nadia M., Beck Z. 8th grade: Chase P., Zavi C., Nolan J., Brianna N. Our 5th/6th grade team took second place – 5th grade: Evan G., Emmy D., Colton R., Jackson M. 6th grade: Graham W., Drew Prymas., Leah Anderson., Malayna H. Both teams will be moving on to compete at the Mega Math Meet, held in Madison in May. Congratulations to Chase Parsons who won the individual first place title for all of the 8th grade students in attendance! We are so proud of all of our KM students!

A NIGHT IN PARIS KMSD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE!!! This is a great opportunity for girls to spend some quality time with dad, grandpa, or a father figure. The dance will be held at the KMHS Middle Gym from 4-6 pm. DJ Otto will be playing the music and there will be snacks, crafts, games and a photo booth. The cost is $5 per person!

KMMS ORCHESTRA IS ELECTRIC!!!! Seventh and eighth grade orchestra students have begun a unit exploring electric instruments and digital sound production with Ms. Weber. Students are learning the basics of sound production, including how pickups on electric instruments capture vibrations, turn them into sound waves, and then translate those sound waves into electronic signals sent to an exterior amplifier. Students have enjoyed this modernized unit, and have already requested opportunities to perform on these instruments at upcoming concerts! The electric instruments and accessories are property of KM, and have been acquired over the years through support of the Kettle Moraine Music Parents’ Association, corporate partnerships, as well as generous private donations.

KMMS STUDENT ANNOUNCES TRUE GRIT AWARD!!! For the second year, KMMS partnered with the Lake Country Optimist Club to offer the True Grit Award for our students. This award is given to a student displaying exemplary resilience, perseverance, and optimism while also modeling the respectful and responsible behavior associated with being a true Laser! We are pleased to announce that 7th grader Taylor A. has been selected as our school's winner of the True Grit Award for the 2023-24 school year. Taylor is well-deserving of this award due to her remarkable personal growth this school year. Keep up the great work, Taylor!

KMMS STUDENT NOMINATED FOR CARSON SCHOLARS AWARD!!! KMMS is proud to name 7th grader Thaddeus C. as our nominee for the 2024 Carson Scholars Award. The purpose of the Carson Scholars Program is to recognize and reward outstanding students in the United States who exemplify academic excellence and humanitarian qualities. Thaddeus is being honored in part for his exceptional academic achievement, as well as the volunteer work he has done in his church and his community. Thaddeus also displays tremendous citizenship, providing an excellent example for all students at Kettle Moraine Middle School. Congratulations, Thaddeus!

KM MADE IS A TRUSTED SUPPLIER THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY!!! This includes other schools! Businesses and organizations are able to save money by utilizing KMHS graphic design services. The service also provides students with opportunities to learn valuable job skills such as time management, quality of work, and of course computer skills. Next semester, our retail and product design class gets going which will continue to expand these offerings.

SNOW TUBING OUTING WITH KMHS SWD STUDENTS!!!!! Students in Mr. Voight and Mrs. Hoida's Physics classes along with Mrs. Plasil's SWD class enjoyed a day of snow tubing at Sunburst in Kewaskum. It was great tubing weather and the slopes were perfect thanks to the newly fallen snow. Students had a wonderful time forming friendships and playing together.

KM ECO CLUB SHIRTS/SWEATSHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!! These items will help support club activities and are designed by KM students and produced by KM made. The Kettle Moraine Environmental Conservation Organization is open to all members of the KMHS campus who are interested in working collaboratively on addressing today's most pressing environmental issues. They are a positive and proactive club with projects ranging from forest and prairie restoration to solar electricity and electric vehicle chargers for the school. Purchase your shirts now to show your support for this amazing work!

KMSD USES TEACHERS ON CALL TO PROVIDE SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS!!! Kickstart the New Year with a fulfilling career as a substitute teacher or substitute paraeducator in the Kettle Moraine School District by partnering with Teachers on Call there are endless opportunities that can work for you like weekly pay, the ability to work in multiple schools and flexible schedules! Fill out an online application today: https://www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now or reach out to Megan at megan.gibson@teachersoncall.com to learn more!

KMSD LISTENING SESSION ON CLASS SIZES JANUARY 23RD IN THE KMHS LIBRARY FROM 6:30-7:30 pm!!! This listening session is a public forum for KM staff, families and community members to discuss class sizes and measures the district is taking to maintain a proper balance.

KM DECA had a blast competing in, and hosting district 5 for DECA’s Regional Career Development Conference on January 6th! Congratulations to all of the KM DECA members who competed this past Saturday at DECA’s Regional Career Development Conference. KM marketing students upheld the “laser way” and 21 have earned the right to advance to the DECA State Career Development Conference in February. Top finishers include: Lana Lampsa & Anneke Barnett | 1st place - Entrepreneurship Team Event Cameron LaRoque and Sullivan Vogds | 3rd place - Hospitality Services Team Event Spencer Stuke | 3rd place - Entrepreneurship Georgia Boland & Amelia Lephardt | 3rd place - Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Jack Molaison | 3rd place - Restaurant and Food Service Management In total 30 Kettle Moraine DECA competitors earned medals in their event competitions. Congratulations to all KM DECA members who competed at this conference! Can’t wait for State!!!

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED!! The school board meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow will be moved to Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 pm in the KMHS Library.