Kettle Moraine High School

PERFORM CENTER STAGE!!! KM Perform welcomed Award winning musician Ethan Keller to Classroom Centerstage last week. He brought his signature blend of funky rhythms and soulful storytelling to the stage and gave us an exclusive preview of his upcoming single, “Heavenly Body” (to be released in April). Stay tuned after the performance for a glimpse into his songwriting process. You can watch the performance at https://youtu.be/EAvLjz1WT34?si=37YIs0XOC0V9o8QW

HEARTS FOR HOPE!!! Join us for HeARTS for Hope, a Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Impact Project, on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the KMHS Cafeteria. This event is designed for children ages 4–12 and will feature a variety of Earth Day–themed crafts and activities, including rock painting, paper flower making, bird feeders, bracelet making, and more. The cost is $8 per student, payable at the door (cash and credit cards accepted). Proceeds will support the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin by helping provide art supplies and other wish list items for patients. We hope to see you there.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!! Foreign exchange students need host families for the 26-27 school year. We have two students looking for placement: Nayra, 15, is from Andorra Spain. She enjoys cooking, gymnastics, dance, and would like to be a cheerleader. Paul Antoine, 17, from France likes sports, scouts, football, baseball, camping and hiking. The students' families pay all expenses and provide medical insurance. They speak English and want to learn about America. Contact Carrie asap for information at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com.

SAVE THE DATE – CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION MAY 30TH! Our KMHS Campus (Kettle Moraine High School, the High School of Health Sciences, KM Global, KM Perform, and KM Connect) will be celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2026 with a commencement ceremony on May 30th at 7:30pm on Vock Field at Culver's Stadium. Please make plans to join us as we celebrate these amazing young people, or watch the livestream at kmsd.edu/grad-livestream. There will be a fireworks display at 8:30 pm. We hope you enjoy the show and we apologize for any disturbance the noise may cause.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR WIS 83!!! The proposed start date is Tuesday March 31, please adjust your travel time to and from school to allow for delays on WIS 83. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will start construction along 83 from Perkins Road to Glacier Pass, with completion expected by mid-summer. During this time, the highway will remain open, but motorists should plan for long-term single-lane closures, flagging operations, and overnight closures at the WIS 83/US 18 and WIS 83/County E/County DE roundabouts for resurfacing, with signed detours in place. Access to local homes and businesses will be maintained, and any temporary disruptions will be communicated in advance. Project improvements include resurfacing pavement, rehabilitating bridge structures to extend their lifespan, and upgrading pedestrian accommodations for enhanced safety and accessibility.

SUMMER ACADEMY WRESTLING!!! Session 2 only - July 6-July 24. Enroll based on your current 25-26 grade level.
Period 1 Wrestling 3-5: Learn the basic fundamentals of wrestling through drills and wrestling games. This is a high energy class focused on body control and having fun. No special equipment is needed to participate. Participants should wear athletic clothing to class, and expect a good workout.
Period 2 Wrestling 6-11: Learn the basic fundamentals of wrestling through drills and wrestling games. This is a high energy class focused on body control and having fun. No special equipment is needed to participate. Participants should wear athletic clothing to class, and expect a good workout.
Period 3 Advanced Wrestling 8-11: This wrestling class will focus on advanced techniques and competition strategies. Some of the topics we will cover include advanced leg riding, advanced pinning combinations, and scrambling. Participants should be prepared for a fast paced class with plenty of live wrestling.
Period 4 Advanced Wrestling 3-7: This wrestling class will focus on advanced techniques and competition strategies. Some of the topics we will cover include advanced leg riding, advanced pinning combinations, and scrambling. Participants should be prepared for a fast paced class with plenty of live wrestling.
Register now at kmsd.edu/sa

AUDITION FOR THE KM DANCE TEAM!!! Interesting in joining the KM Dance Team for the '26-'27 season? This opportunity is open to all incoming 9-12 students. March 25th is the season interest meeting. March 27th and April 8th we will have open gym for all dancers. For more information contact gilchristk@kmsd.edu or scan the QR code.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR WIS 83!!! Beginning in March, please adjust your travel time to and from school to allow for delays on WIS 83. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will start construction along 83 from Perkins Road to Glacier Pass, with completion expected by mid-summer. During this time, the highway will remain open, but motorists should plan for long-term single-lane closures, flagging operations, and overnight closures at the WIS 83/US 18 and WIS 83/County E/County DE roundabouts for resurfacing, with signed detours in place. Access to local homes and businesses will be maintained, and any temporary disruptions will be communicated in advance. Project improvements include resurfacing pavement, rehabilitating bridge structures to extend their lifespan, and upgrading pedestrian accommodations for enhanced safety and accessibility. Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend a construction kickoff meeting on March 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 216 W. South Street to learn more about the project and upcoming impacts.

TRACK & FIELD KICKOFF!!! The Varsity Track & Field team kicked off their Indoor Season on Saturday with so many exciting finishes! The girls team finished 7th out of 23 teams and the boys finished 14th. The day was filled with so many season and personal bests along with 2 new School Records, and 12 new additions to the Kettle Moraine Top 10 All-Time List.

New School Records:
- Caitlin Blawat: 55m Dash, broke her own school record twice in the same day Saturday. She ended the finals with a time of 7.21s putting her in the WI State Top 5.
- Lola Schwartz: 800m run, broke her own school record with a time of 2:23.05 putting her in the WI State Top 12.

KM Top 10 All-Time List:
- Quinn Vosburg: Shot Put - 2nd on the Top 10 List with a throw of 38'11.25" putting her in the WI State Top 7
- Boys 4x400m Relay of Cooper Walker, John Mazola, Ryker Pignotti and Tor Plum - 5th on the Top 10 List with a time of 3:39.21 putting them in the WI State Top 15
- Graham Kelchen: 1600m Run - 2nd on the Top 10 List with a time of 4:35 flat putting him in the WI State Top 19
- John Mazola: 55m Dash - 8th on the Top 10 List with a time of 6.77s putting him in the WI State Top 47
- Gianna Sanicola: 800m Run - 4th on the Top 10 List with a time of 2:31.28 putting her in the WI State Top 50
- Kennedy Gliniecki: 400m Dash - 5th on the Top 10 List with a time of 64.87s putting her in the WI State Top 52
- Aidan McDowell: Long Jump - 4th on the Top 10 List with jump of 20'5.5"
- James Stablefeldt: High Jump - 6th on the Top 10 List with a jump of 5'8
- Blake Palicki: High Jump - 9th on the Top 10 List with a jump of 5'6
- Brynn Lauters: Long Jump - 8th on the Top 10 List with a jump of 15'5.5" AND 55m Dash - 7th on the Top 10 List with a time of 7.88s
- Brandon Stuke: Shot Put - 10th on the Top 10 List with a throw of 47'.75"

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GIRLS BASKETBALL ACADEMIC ALL STATE!!! These young ladies have exhibited hard work and discipline on the court and in the classroom.

BEST BUDDIES CULVER'S CARES NIGHT SUCCESS!!!

KM NEW HEAD GIRLS VOLLEYBALL COACH!!! Coach Shannon Klink brings a wealth of experience, a passion for student-athlete development, and a proven track record of building strong, competitive programs. Her leadership philosophy and commitment to fostering both individual and team success stood out throughout the interview process. Coach Klink spent seven years coaching at Hartford High School, serving as the head varsity coach there for five years. In addition to her high school experience, she has spent the past eight years coaching club volleyball and currently coaches with Milwaukee Juniors Volleyball Club. “Shannon is an outstanding addition to our coaching staff,” said Athletic Director Ryan Tomczyk. “We are incredibly excited to welcome such an amazing leader to Kettle Moraine. Her experience in building programs that emphasize self-determination, resilience, and a strong team culture aligns perfectly with our values.” “I’m excited to further develop the entire KM Volleyball Program,” said Klink. “I look forward to building strong relationships with our student-athletes, families, and community while continuing to grow a program that competes at a high level and represents Kettle Moraine with pride.”

BEST BUDDIES CULVER'S CARES TONIGHT!!! Join Kettle Moraine High School Best Buddies for their Culver's Cares night on Wednesday, March 18th from 4-7.

KM NEW HEAD BASEBALL COACH!!! The KM community and athletic department are extremely excited about the energy, enthusiasm, and coaching experience that Coach Matt O'Sullivan brings to our program. “I believe we have found a coach who will build meaningful relationships with our student-athletes, foster a positive and competitive culture, and continue to elevate our program both on and off the field," said Athletic Director, Ryan Tomczyk. "Coach O’Sullivan’s background and passion for the game make him an outstanding fit for KM, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our community." Coach O’Sullivan played baseball at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater from 2017 to 2021. He previously served as the pitching coach at Kettle Moraine High School from 2022 to 2024. He remains actively involved in the game, currently playing in the Land O’ Lakes Men’s Baseball League.

KM ROBOTICS ON WORLD STAGE!!! Two Kettle Moraine Robotics teams are headed to the world stage following outstanding performances at the Wisconsin State FTC Championships. “Laser Tech” (Team 14631) and “Laser Bots” (Team 20293) have both qualified for the FIRST Championship (Worlds) in Houston, Texas, April 29–May 2, 2026. Laser Tech, an eighth-year team made up of two seniors, three juniors, and one sophomore, delivered a dominant showing—finishing undefeated, ranked #1 out of 32 teams, and recording the highest average score across qualification matches. The team also broke the Wisconsin high score multiple times and posted the highest Finals score in North America, now ranked seventh globally out of more than 8,000 teams. Currently sitting #5 in the world, Laser Tech also earned the Innovate Award and secured its first state title since the 2020–21 season. Laser Bots, a fifth-year team, also turned in an impressive performance, reaching the Finals as Alliance Captain for the first time in program history and earning the Design Award for excellence in industrial design.

REGISTER FOR SUMMER ACADEMY NOW!!! Course registration opens at 8am on Monday March 16th. Students will be able to choose four courses per day (with the exception of Moving on to Kindergarten). To accommodate more families and staffing demands we will again run two separate sessions lasting six weeks total. Session one will run June 15-July 24 (no classes 7/3). Students can attend the full six weeks or one session only if preferred. Session two classes will be a repeat of content and activities from session one, unless noted in the course description. We encourage new students interested in "trying" KM and meeting friends to sign up for Summer Academy. Courses are available to open enrollment students for a fee. Check out courses and REGISTER NOW at kmsd.edu/SA!

KMSD Alert: Due to a National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning, impacting travel, all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow, March 16th. The timing of this event, coupled with icy conditions, are making transportation hazardous. After-school and evening activities will also be canceled. Watch the text and email for building-specific instructions.