The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am and tickets can be purchased with the QR code. It is $7 for kids under 10 and $12 for adults. The craft fair is free and runs from 8:30am-1pm with about 50 crafters participating. KMSD music groups play holiday music throughout the morning and the KMHS band plans activities for kids. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos!
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!
KM4K FAIR WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 17TH FROM 5-7PM 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 option that is right for your family. 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. Also, 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!!!
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.
October is National Principal Month! Celebrate your favorite KM principals and Directors with a quick thank you. We may be biased, but we think we have some of the most amazing school leaders at KMSD!
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More Homecoming Parade photos from Mike Brickl, one of our volunteer photographers. If you see someone running around our events with a camera, whether it be Mike, Roger, Michelle, Scott, or one of the many volunteers I've not met, please thank them. We cannot be everywhere, and their incredible talent and generosity play a major role in telling our story. We'd also like to thank the KM Community for coming out to support us last weekend!
SIGN UP FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc5Hjvhph3TpiTpKtMi1J8CkrR8NnD523MvFwMrGPxvOCU3Q/viewform. All Kettle Moraine School District Clubs and Activities are encouraged to sign up and participate in the 2023 Homecoming Parade. When: Friday September 29, Parade begins at 5:15 Where: Line up at 4:30 in the KMHS Athletic Entrance Parking Lot (south side) Please contact Kelsee Stellpflug with any questions at stellpflugk@kmsd.edu
Congratulations to our first Star Slip winners of the 2023-24 school year. These students have already shown what it takes to "Be Safe, Be Kind, and to Do Your Job".
Good morning and we hope you are enjoying the first week of school! We've made a few changes to our website over the summer that we'd like to share with you. Our new platform combines all of our communication tools into one environment, saving us time and money; making us more efficient; but also, allowing us to utilize a system that works well on mobile devices and provides the features users have come to expect. We realize change takes time, and we'd like to offer a few simple tips to help our KM Community navigate the new site.
We have provided a video tour, at https://vimeo.com/859950194?sh. Remember to re-bookmark your frequently visited pages and add us to your contacts! There is also a mobile app that can be downloaded using the page footer or the links below.
For a quick summary of the navigation, there are two primary drop down menus in the upper right corner of every page. They are "schools" and "menu." Schools will allow you to select a location. Menu will allow you to select information that pertains to that location. The + symbols in the menu reveal additional pages in that category.
If you have questions or are having trouble finding things, feel free to contact me at ottosara@kmsd.edu
Download the app to receive notifications and access information quickly and easily on your mobile device!
Iphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/...
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/...
The first day of school is always a very big day at the elementary level. This year, district office leadership took a field trip to visit with teachers and students. Our K-5 students were buzzing with excitement and it was wonderful to watch them enjoying all of fun things our teachers had planned.
Cushing held their playground grand opening tonight, with well over 150 people in attendance. This accessible and adventurous playground was designed with student input and was only made possible through the hard work of Cushing Staff, PTO, parents, and of course our KMSD maintenance crew who spent many long days this summer installing the equipment and preparing the area. We are so proud of what has been accomplished and want to thank our KM Community for their donations and support as we developed this incredible project!
KMMPA Homecoming Chili/Mac & Cheese Dinner – September 29 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Campus! Join the Kettle Moraine Music Parents Association for their annual homecoming dinner! ALL money raised goes back to KMSD music programs. Watch for more details and opportunities to support KM music programs.
The Kettle Moraine School District is formulating a new strategic plan. As part of this process, we cordially invite you to join us for an opportunity to participate in a World Cafe to inform the district's strategic planning.
During this two hour event, you will be answering and discussing four questions. We are offering an in person World Cafe (Saturday 9/23 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.) and a virtual World Cafe (Tuesday 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.). If you would like to learn more about the our Strategic Planning process, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/spt. To sign up for the World Cafe click the link to our Google form at kmsd.edu/world-cafe.
Kettle Moraine Middle School's Terry Kaldhusdal contributed to a book titled "6th Grade Ready: Expert Advice to Help Parents Navigate the Year Ahead." Mr. Kaldhusdal contributed to Chapter 5, "How Can I Help My Student Succeed in the Classroom?"
This book is a collaborative effort and features teacher perspectives from around the country. You can visit Amazon for a write up, but Terry would prefer that people support their local bookstore. He has four copies in his classroom for parents who wish to borrow a copy.
FIRST GAME HOSTED @ PEWAUKEE!
We are excited to play our first Varsity Lasers football game Friday, August 18th vs Racine Horlick at Pewaukee High School as planned. Kickoff will take place at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 6:00 PM).
Streaming Service Pewaukee High School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrFmtFp-01W5IvJXlW-qrQ Ticket Prices Online Ticketing available to purchase in advance: https://justagame.com/clients/649b53c2dec1aXwfzr
FIRST VARSITY LASERS HOME GAME SEPTEMBER 8TH!
We are excited to welcome our defending state champions back for an amazing home opener vs Oconomowoc on September 8th.
This week's game on Friday, August 18th vs Racine Horlick will be played at Pewaukee High School as planned. Kickoff will take place at 7:00 PM (Gates open at 6:00 PM). Information for Friday is below:
Streaming Service
Pewaukee High School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrFmtFp-01W5IvJXlW-qrQ
Ticket Prices
Online Ticketing available to purchase in advance:
https://justagame.com/clients/649b53c2dec1aXwfzr
Girls Cross Country Culver's Fundraiser! Join us for dinner (drive-thru, online curbside pick up, or in-person dining) Tuesday August 15th from 4pm-7pm. Culvers will donate 10% to The Kettle Moraine Girls Cross Country Team. Culver’s of Wales, 400 E. Summit Ave. Wales, WI. 53183, (262)968-1830.
Our custodial staff are the glue that holds our schools together! From coordinating event set up to keeping our schools sparkling clean, safe and running smoothly, these great folks make a difference. We offer great pay, benefits, and a fantastic work environment. If you are interested in learning more, contact zabeld@kmsd.edu!
Our food service staff are a huge part of our school culture... dressing up for spirit days; visiting with students and parents; and of course providing tasty, nutritious meals for all! Join us for a fun, part-time job with competitive pay.
Our support staff are truly the glue that holds the KM Family together... they do everything from coaching, to cooking and cleaning! Join us for a fun career with family-friendly hours, great pay, and the power to make a difference in the lives of our students.
View all of our open support staff positions on WECANN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3191
