KMSD'S MUSIC PROGRAM IS MULTI-FACETED!!! The robust music curriculum in KM goes far beyond concerts and performances. A well-balanced music education requires students to undertake major academic work including deciphering a rich content-specific vocabulary, decoding music notation with fluency, speed, and accuracy, and analysis and application of expressive intent and contextual connections. In addition to the academic and performative skills that students develop through music participation, our KM students also apply their musical talents to serve the local KM community, in alignment with the Graduate Profile. Here you see middle school orchestra students undertaking a process known as 'score study'. After analyzing a piece of music as a group, students make determinations about whether the piece is appropriate for their ensemble. Students love to choose the music they study and perform!
Our schools will all be celebrating Veterans Day tomorrow. stay tuned to see how they’ve chosen to honor our service men and women!
GIRLS GOLF ACADEMIC ALL STATE!!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW) is pleased to announce that the following individuals have earned Academic-All State honors with a GPA of 3.25 or higher: Emily Gomez, Annekke Barnette, Maddie Reed, and Avery Sallmann,
We held our first signing day of the year today and it was our largest event to date. 16 students were recognized and committed to their chosen colleges. Please join me in congratulating these student athletes on their amazing accomplishments in the classroom and their chosen sports.
KMHS CAMPUS RECOGNIZED AS AP® SCHOLAR HONOR ROLL SCHOOL! Schools included in this recognition have AP programs that are delivering results for students while broadening access. This recognition is earned annually based on criteria that reflects a commitment to providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. 4,570 schools were selected this year, which represent 30% of eligible high schools in the US, US Territories, and Canada.
KM4K FAIR WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 17TH FROM 5-7 PM AT CUSHING ELEMENTARY!!!!
Learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families.
Kettle Moraine’s 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.
The event will feature a supervised 4K room so kids can interact and play while parents speak with educators, principals, and directors from our 4K programs.
The open house format features booths from each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, allowing you to find the right option for your family.
Watch for the next issue of the Communicator to learn more about learning targets in KM4K and how this experience prepares children for school, helps them develop social skills, and provides them with lots of exercise and engagement!!!
To learn more about KM4K, click the QR code, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesj@kmsd.edu.
WINTER SPORTS ON DECK!!!! The girls basketball schedule is out, and we cannot wait!
Calm and Chair-Ful Zen Yoga!! Participants perform a series of gentle and fluid movements, stretches, and breathing exercises while seated on a stable chair or using it for balance and support. The emphasis is on promoting relaxation, flexibility, and a sense of well-being. This is a wonderful way for people of all backgrounds and abilities to experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga in a gentle and nurturing environment. It promotes not only physical well-being but also emotional and mental wellness, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a calming approach to health and relaxation. The class begins in January and will be offered at no charge to KM Staff as a way to promote health and wellness in the new year. Paid classes will also be offered to the public through Community Ed: https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation
Draft Night is over, but we are still looking to fill a few spots on the 3-4 girls teams. The season begins in December 2 and concludes in February. Teams will practice one night per week with Saturday games and a season-ending tournament. Contact the Community Education Office at 262-968-6273 x4641.
Last week, KM Marketing and DECA students traveled into Milwaukee to learn directly from the business professionals. A brief bus tour of Milwaukee's Historic 3rd ward introduced students to some of the economic developments going on in the city. Next we were given a tour of the Laughlin/Constable Advertising Agency. Following the tour, students were escorted to the large conference room, where a team of professionals shared their roles and responsibilities as well as fielded questions from the student group. A quick lunch at Milwaukee's Public Market was a bit hit! Then off we went to the Fiserv Forum for a sports/entertainment tour of the facility. Special Guest and the "Original Buck" Jon McGlocklin put together a team of marketing and business professionals with another valuable panel discussion. A highlight of the trip was receiving personalized autographed photos from Mr. McGlocklin and the opportunity to try on the Bucks Championship Rings. A quick stop at the Halloween Express on the way home, prepared the group for the upcoming Halloween festivities. A special thanks to Chick-fil-a - Delafield who graciously provided breakfast sandwiches for the group to start off our day!
KM BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYED AT STATE!!! We'd like to congratulate the team and coaches on a fantastic season that earned them a spot in the State Championship at the Resch Center in Green Bay today. Four fan buses followed the team down to cheer them on. Unfortunately, they were defeated by Arrowhead, but it was still a great experience and we are incredibly proud of how they played!
KMMS HALLOWEEN FUN AND BOOK FAIR!!! The results of the Student Senate Halloween Contest are in:
Third Place: 70% participation 8N Special recognition for the outstanding Despicable Me, house theme – Gru, your Minions are awesome!
Second Place 82% participation: 6N There is a "Hole" lot of spirit there. 6NavigateTeachers dressed as Holes characters.
First Place: 88% participation 6D Lots of smiling faces there. 6Discover teachers dressed as emojis.
CULINARY STUDENTS MIX UP THEIR FINAL PROJECTS!!! Normally, this would be a bad thing, but these students were tasked with baking and decorating a cake as their final project. All of the cakes are decorated with handmade fondant. The results are beautiful and delicious!
KMHS BECOMES A MEDALLION MEMBER SCHOOL!!! By enrolling a U.S. Department of State-sponsored exchange student, KMHS demonstrates a commitment to
academic and cultural enrichment for our students through international exchange. This helps prepare visiting students to become global citizens and that in turn benefits our school by allowing them to share their countries and cultures.
NEW RECORD FOR DECA FOOD DONATIONS!!! Once again Kettle Moraine DECA partnered with Pick'n Save and Target to put on a community-wide food drive. DECA members drop off bags and flyers in the community, and pick up the filled bags in the days following. All donations are loaded into the Target truck parked outside Kettle Moraine High School and are delivered to the Waukesha Food Pantry. Each year, Mr. Dellis's Marketing Management class takes field trip to unload the truck. DECA's goal was to exceed their total weight for donations from last year, measured at just below 10,000 pounds. This year we came in at 10,140 pounds! Thank you to these amazing students, our commercial partners, and our generous KM Community for making this event such a success.
KETTLE MORAINE BOYS VOLLEYBALL IS HEADED TO STATE!!! The team beat Westosha Central in the sectional final after an impressive 3-0 sweep in all three playoff games. Their hitting percentage was an insane 0.429 and the team was clearly killing it... Ian Roman had 13, Will Mathison had 10, and Trevor Heinzelmann had 8. Brady Zell supported them with 3 assists. On defense, Tanner Sindorf had 12 digs, Trevor Heinzelmann had 6, and Owen Voigt, Will Mathison, and Ian Roman each had 2 blocks. The Lasers are the #7 seed in the state tournament, playing Arrowhead (#2) on Thursday at 10am at the Resch Center in Green Bay. Let's get some fans out to cheer them on!! The fan bus will depart from the front entrance at 7:25am. Any students on the fan bus will be excused from school as a school field trip. If you plan to go on your own, parents need to enter the absence through Infinite Campus. State tournament tickets are online only, and the team with the most ticket sales earns $1000 for their school. Get your tickets now at https://ticketstar.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3APMI%3AWIAA23%3AVBS1%3A&linkID=pmi&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=WIAA1&cgc=&dataAccId=780&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_pmi. Let's GO LASERS!!!!!
KETTLE MORAINE RIDES TO VICTORY!!!! EQUESTRIAN CLUB WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! This is a tremendous honor for a club that was just started last school year. They also won the Team Spirit Award for their energy and effort. KM's Equestrian Club is made up of students from grades 6-12 and horses 31" to 17+ hands. The students represent all interests and skill levels too. The club has provided a wonderful opportunity for horse enthusiasts to enjoy the company of like-minded students and excel beyond their wildest dreams. Congratulations to all of our talented riders and coaches Brenda Wolfe and Scott Kowalski!!
THE LASER LOCKER IS OPEN UNTIL GAME TIME (7 PM)TONIGHT!!! We have all the gear you need to stay warm and celebrate your team, from KM flannel and fleece pants to hoodies and cozy knit hats. Add some of our famous homemade kettle corn, a hot chocolate, and another Laser win, and you have the perfect evening!!! https://www.kmsd.edu/page/laser-locker
Irene Clewell served as a secretary in many of the schools that make up the Kettle Moraine School District. In November of 1965, she started working at Cushing Elementary while her three children were in classes there. One of her duties at that time was to sell school lunch tickets. She saw firsthand that some students didn’t have lunches and was aware that often there were those without pencils or notebooks for basic class work.
Moving to various grade schools, the high school, district offices, and then the middle school, Irene worked for KM for 31 years. She truly enjoyed her work with the principals, teachers, and her fellow secretaries.
During her tenure, she was dedicated to the effective functioning of the local schools, contributing her skills to help make a difference for the students. Her family thanks you for helping continue that spirit of contribution and service to education by donating to the KM Kids in Need fund: https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2301
MR. MONDAY TALKS HEART HEALTH ON MILWAUKEE'S PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY PODCAST!! Dousman Principal, Mr. Monday was recently interviewed to discuss his commitment to heart health and how he shares that with his school. Tune in to the 33:55 mark to listen to his segment. https://mpc.castos.com/episodes/american-heart-association-kettle-moraine-school-district
