Kettle Moraine High School

FORWARD. TOGETHER. Mr. Bestor is actively engaging teachers in discussions about the small steps to achieve great academics, extra-curriculars, and school culture for KMHS… in the next 3-5 year timeframe, and he’d like your (parental) input as well! This is not a strategic planning session, just a chat over coffee about what’s on your mind! Join Mr. Bestor THIS FRIDAY - 9-10:30a.

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELL DONE MODEL UN TEAM MEMBERS! KMHS Model UN Team Members who were able to participate in our Conference on Friday, November 1st at Carthage College traversed the campus navigating our way around while the college co-ed Firebirds were on campus. We discussed, debated, negotiated, compromised, and passed resolutions in our first conference of the year. Participating and representing Italy in the NATO conference was Evie Erickson, who was debating, discussing, and analyzing the westward expansion of Russia. Representing Japan in the General Assembly discussing the restitution or return of cultural properties to countries of origin were Samantha Smith and Brecken Vossman. Japan's representatives in the Security Council discussions were Reagan Kelly and Kaitlyn Blehovde. Their day was spent discussing children in armed conflict and the stability in Central Africa. Human Rights Council representative Brit Farrar spent the day discussing access to clean water and the reexamination of the 1948 Genocide Convention for the world as she represented Japan. Kali Bendykowski and Cadence Zastrow attended the General Assembly meetings representing Kenya discussing the protection of agricultural resources during war in their respective meetings. Maddie Nicols, Ryder Setter, and Emmett McGoldrick represented Saudi Arabia discussing the return or restitution of cultural properties to countries of origin and the agricultural resources as well in their respective General Assembly meetings. It was a rewarding day. We left feeling smarter and enriched by the experiences and discussions! Congratulations to all on a great day of diplomacy! We will meet on Tuesday, November 5th to discuss our upcoming conference at the end of November hosted by Arrowhead and another in December hosted by Mukwonago.

NAME THAT AUDITORIUM!!! Our auditorium renovation is getting close to completion, and it is time to start thinking about naming this beautiful venue. While we have a generous naming sponsor, their hope is that our students have ownership of the project and select the name. So we are calling on our KM Community to start the process by submitting your naming suggestions. The submission process will close November 20th. Then, our team will narrow down the options to a group of preferred names for students to vote on. The final name will be unveiled at our grand opening early next year. To submit your naming ideas, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-hz8SWDP2r2Vqyf5XI2MkYUG29ljEMe9VGxiqVyR3ql3URA/viewform?usp=sf_link

KMHS CAMPUS INFORMATION NIGHT SCHEDULE RELEASED!!! Each year, our five high schools host opportunities for middle school families to learn more about their curriculum, learning models, activities, and offerings. This is a great opportunity to meet other students, speak with educators and administrators, and get a more in-depth look at what a particular school has to offer!

LASER LOCKER HOURS!!!

FLAG FOOTBALL CORRECTION!!! Today's game will be at 3:00 pm against MKE Washington at Muskego's indoor facility!

WALK OF CHAMPIONS!!! Today, we celebrated our state qualifiers and sent off our cross country athletes to their state meet. Congrats to everyone who attained this wonderful accomplishment!

Monday is a Professional Development Day for the KMHS Campus! On Monday, only teachers will be on campus for their Professional Development Day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, November 5.

ONE CAMPUS, FIVE SCHOOLS!!! RSVP NOW FOR THE KMHS CAMPUS EXPO – NOVEMBER 6TH FROM 5:30-7PM @KETTLE MORAINE HIGH SCHOOL. KM invites all residents and non-residents to attend a presentation at 5:30, then take some time to talk with administrators, staff, and students from all five of our high schools! This is a great opportunity for middle school families to get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Learn more about our programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! To learn more about the many choices at the KMHS Campus, visit our website at https://www.kmsd.edu/page/kmhs-campus-choices or RSVP at https://forms.gle/PiLJKabEqi6ByaDr8.

"FALL BACK" ON SUNDAY! Don’t forget to set your clocks back 1 hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday!

GIRLS GOLF ACADEMIC ALL STATE!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the following student-athletes from Kettle Moraine have been recognized as 2024 Academic All-State honorees: Madeleine Reed, Avery Kukuk, Emily Garvin, Avery Sallmann, and Madeline Ewald. Students are submitted by member coaches of the GCAW and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher; participated in at least 75% of their team's varsity competitions; be in good standing regarding athletic and school codes of conduct; and be either a sophomore, junior, or senior.

DECA FOOD DRIVE DELIVERS!!! by Hunter Phillips, KM DECA Communications Officer. KM DECA's annual food drive ran from Tuesday, October 15th until Monday, October 28th this year. We raised 10,820 pounds of food, which is almost 1,000 more pounds than last year! After all the food bags were loaded into the Target trailer, students from Mr. Dellis' Marketing/Business Application class unloaded them into crates at Waukesha Food Pantry to benefit those in need within our community. Waukesha Food Pantry assists around 700 households in the area with obtaining food weekly, and they were very thankful for all the food collected by this drive. Thanks again to Target and Pick 'N Save for providing us with the trailer and bags for this drive, and look out for KM DECA's Holiday Drive coming soon!

CULINARY ARTS FIELD TRIP!!! Ms. Jordan and Ms O'Gorman took a field trip to a new restaurant, The Inn, that will be opening in downtown Hartland in December. Students were able to get a backstage look at the process of creating a restaurant, get a tour of the construction and design process, and speak with the owners to learn more about what it takes to open a restaurant and succeed in the culinary industry. The students loved participating in the process and we can't wait for the restaurant to open!

LASER LOCKER HOURS ADJUSTED FOR THIS WEEK The Laser Locker will be closed today. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday this week!

POST SECONDARY NIGHT NOVEMBER 13TH AT KMHS!!! Attention students and families! Join us for Post-Secondary Night on November 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This event will feature 25-minute informational sessions on various college and career options, along with a Financial Aid presentation to help navigate changes to the FAFSA. Don’t miss this chance to gather valuable information and explore new opportunities!

KM EQUESTRIAN TEAM FINISHES FOURTH AT STATE!!! The WIHA State Finals were held over the weekend in Madison. KMET earned 4th place out of nine high schools in division B. Ryan W. (Senior) took 1st place in Hand Trail and Western Showmanship and earned multiple top ten placings. He was also one of five recipients of the WIHA Memorial Scholarship for graduating Seniors. Olivia T. (8th grade) earned a 1st place in Ranch Riding, Trail, Bareback Horsemanship & Lead Change Challenge, and Julia F. (7th grade) took 1st place in Hunter Hack Equitation. Both also had other top ten placings. Jordan M. (Junior), Alex B. (Sophomore), and Taite W. (Sophomore) also had multiple top ten placings. Coach Kowalski, Coach Wolfe and KMET members wish to thank their parents, family members, sponsors and KMMS Associate Principal, Mrs. Lloyd for cheering the team on at the State event. A huge thank you to Mike Brickl for his amazing photography of our students and their horses in action!

CROSS COUNTRY STATE QUALIFIERS!!! KM's Isaac Kirby took 1st place at Sectionals, helping the boys team qualify for state. Other boys team members includeGraham Kelchen, Ryan Montes de Oca, Carter Schroeder, Malachi Beyerlein, William Fisher, and Cole Mirek. Lola Schwartz also qualified for the Girl's State Cross Country Meet with a 5th place finish at Sectionals. The WIAA State Cross Country Meet takes place Saturday Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. They use GoFan Ticketing for all digital and cashless tickets. Admission is $9 plus online fees for adults and students. All tickets must be redeemed on a mobile device. To purchase tickets, visit the WIAA website at: https://www.wiaawi.org/Tickets#42691791-cross-country. Lola will run at 1:20 p.m. and the boys will run at 3:10 p.m.

KMHS CROSS COUNTRY HEADS TO STATE!!! What a historic weekend it was for the cross-country program. It started with Lola Schwartz qualifying for the State Meet! Lola ran a gutsy race and was rewarded with a 10th-place finish in a fiercely contested Sectional meet! She will be racing on Saturday at 1:20 pm at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids Moving on to the boys, the team took 2nd place at Sectionals and qualified for the State Meet! This will be the first time since 1981 that Kettle Moraine will be represented by a Boys team at the State Championship! Isaac Kirby led the way, and the entire field, by winning the individual title. Isaac, along with Graham Kelchen, Carter Schroeder, Ryan Montes de Oca, Malachi Beyerlein, Will Fisher, and Cole Mirek will be racing on Saturday at 3:10 pm. After watching the finish of the Boys' race, we were overwhelmed by the support they received from their teammates and the parents of their teammates who were present to support, motivate, and celebrate with our Sectional runners. Though only 8 of us will be stepping up to the line next weekend everyone has had a role in getting them there. By showing up to a weekend practice, offering a ride to Lapham Peak, hosting a pasta party, giving advice on a course you’d raced earlier in the day, motivating your teammates during a workout, or cheering them on during a race. Everyone's had a role in getting these eight teammates to the start line! See Coach Buntman if you are interested in taking a Fan Bus to the State Meet on Saturday!

ONE ACT ADVANCES TO SECTIONALS!!! The KMHS Campus had 18 students participating in the WISDAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech, Debate and Dramatic Arts Association) District 12 One Act Contest hosted by Waterford Union High School. Ms. Kean's Drama Team advanced to the Sectional Festival at Kenosha Tremper on November 9. There will be a Home Stage Performance Friday, November 15 at 7 PM in the KMHS Auditorium. Congratulations to the “QUEENS”Company Roster – CAST: Will Brandon, Jayden Dietrich, William Graeve, Antonio Muniz, Brooke Maggio, Joy Brusnahan, Mya Bialozynski, Erin Browning, Meika Olson, Adeline Bergholz-Gleason, Kira Romashko, Lucy Shaw, and Izzie Kreblin. COMPETITION CREW: Victoria Gutierrez, Kaylin Spindler, Brooklyn Bernicky, and Norah Weber. BUILD CREW: Rachel Meyers.

HALLOWEEN DELAFIELD!!! Kettle Moraine High School Best Buddies and culinary students had a great time with our KM Community at the Delafield Halloween event. A HUGE thank you to Culver's of Wales for partnering with us.