MAKE YOUR MARK AS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FOR KM!! Teachers On Call-our partner for substitute talent-is hiring great people to substitute in our schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Try out a new morning routine this fall with a meaningful job that gives you the flexibility to create your own work schedule. Earn income. Enjoy real work-life balance. And know the work you do every day is making a profound impact on moving education forward!
Apply now at teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now so you are ready to begin working when school is back in session! No experience necessary for our entry level roles! Contact our Teachers On Call Recruiter, Megan Gibson, with any questions. megan.gibson@teachersoncall.com | (800) 713.4439 ext. 18777
KM's FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS SEPTEMBER 3RD!!! 5K, Grade 6, 9 and all students new to KM will have a partial day of school on 8/29 to get acclimated. Schedules are as follows: Elementary 8:30-11:35 am, MS 7:20 am - 1:00 pm, HS 7:20 - 10:32 am.
KMHS GEAR UP EVENTS!!! Get ready for the school year Thursday 8/15 from 8am-4pm or Wednesday 8/21 from 11:30am-7:30pm @KMHS. These events are for the entire KMHS Campus, so stop in and grab your gear!
JR. LASER BASEBALL GOLF OUTING TOMORROW!!!! The Jr. Laser Baseball team is hosting their annual golf outing at Western Lakes Country Club. They have all-day and dinner only options, raffle items, a silent auction, and live music! Register now at https://kmbaseball.golfgenius.com/pages/4540533!!
SUPPORT OUR KMHS CHEERLEADERS AT THEIR ANNUAL CAR WASH TOMORROW !!! The car wash will take place August 3rd at Ella's Public House from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Make a donation and get a squeaky clean car. All proceeds will go toward our cheerleading team and will be used for the costs of travel and competitions. Your support is greatly appreciated!!
KM EVENT CALENDARS ARE AN EASY WAY TO STAY UP TO DATE!!! Each school maintains their own events calendar. They are found in the menu in the upper right on our web pages. Just click the EVENTS ICON and you can choose from list or calendar format. You can even search for specific keywords and add events to your personal calendar! We also offer a yearly calendar-at-a-glance under family resources. Be sure to bookmark your frequently used links for added convenience!!
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!!! Please visit the following links for all of the information you need...
24-25 CALENDAR - https://www.kmsd.edu/page/calendar.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFO - https://www.kmsd.edu/page/back-to-school-information.
OPEN ENROLLMENT INFO - https://www.kmsd.edu/page/open-enrollment.
Or, go to family resources in your school's menu!
SOCIAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS WITH GALS!! Kickstart the upcoming school year with an interactive and skill building group that enriches positive social interactions. Wednesday August 14th at Hartland Public Library with sessions for two age groups. See flyer for times and QR to sign up!!
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY IN THE KM DISTRICT OFFICE!!! This year-round, part-time position is available immediately! As a student services administrative support person, your primary responsibilities would include coordinating and supporting enrollment for 4 year old kindergarten, assisting in the preparation of Department of Public Instruction reports relating to the 4K program, and collaborating with the Director of 4K programming as well as our 4K Community Partner sites. Responsibilities also include communicating with families regarding the school lunch program and assisting with applications for free/reduced lunch. Other responsibilities include assisting with data entry, communications, and other administrative tasks as a member of the Kettle Moraine District Office team. Our preferred candidate would have: An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education, business, or a related field (or comparable work experience); the ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, staff and administration using written and oral communication techniques; experience with Google Docs and Google Sheets; the ability to file and maintain materials and data efficiently; intermediate experience in Skyward/Infinite Campus preferred; the ability to maintain the privacy of families and work independently without direct supervision. The hourly pay range is $22-26 based on experience. Applications can be submitted through WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/213558. Please reach out to Amanda Donovan for additional information at donovana@kmsd.edu or 262-968-6300.
NEW SUMMER ACADEMY CLASS TEACHES STUDENTS TO SEW AND EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY THROUGH FABRICS!! A large group of students are getting the opportunity to create their own wearable art through Sewing Basics & Yarn Arts with Mrs. McLean. The class was added to KM's Summer Academy this year and has had a fantastic response. Students have made a variety of projects including hair scrunchies, bags, blankets, scarves, and stuffed animals.
KM TRAP AND SPORTING CLAYS TEAM AT NATIONALS!!! The Kettle Moraine Trap and Sporting Clays team is in Marengo Ohio for the National Tournament. 18 students have completed two days of a 6 day tournament trying to beat schools from as far away as Alaska. Tomorrow they will start on Skeet and Doubles trap!
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY FOR ALL KM SCHOOLS!!! Get your students ready for the 24-25 school year. Check our back to school page at https://www.kmsd.edu/page/back-to-school-information or visit the website for your school and go to menu>registration.
KETTLE MORAINE FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TRYOUTS FOR AGES 8-16!!! JULY 22nd 5:00 - 6:30 pm at KMHS Adonis Field (see flyer for specific times by age). Scan the QR code or go to https://lasersfastpitch.sportngin.com/register/form/740913099?_gl=1*12g4x9s*_ga*MTEyMzU2MjE4My4xNjQ1NjIxNjk3*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxNjc0MjkzMS4zOC4xLjE3MTY3NDQxNTIuMC4wLjA.#_ga=2.216899284.333853677.1716742932-1123562183.1645621697 to register. Please contact Matt at matt.budiac@gmail.com with questions.
KM JUNIOR LASERS GOLF FUNDRAISER!!! Sign up now!
SUMMER ACADEMY STUDENTS SHARE THEIR FISH STORIES!!! Our fishing class for grades 3-5 with Jim Tenhover is incredibly popular. In fact, he has been teaching the class for over 15 years for KM! It's a two hour class that buses students to different local lakes and rivers around Waukesha county each day. Students learn fishing techniques and practice catch and release. These pictures are from the Dam in Delafield.
CERTIFIED BABYSITTERS ARE COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!!! Over 40 students became certified babysitters through Summer Academy classes designed to teach them the fundamentals of safely caring for young children. Congratulations to our newest babysitters!
KM STUDENT EARNS EAGLE SCOUT!!! Charlie Dickenson IV has earned his Eagle Scout rank at the age of 13 (among the youngest 2% among only 6% of Scouts who earn this rank). This multiyear journey is one of the most involved and transformative experiences a young person can have. During his eight year experience, Charlie has completed first aid, CPR/AED, and wilderness first aid certification. He has taken the challenging National Youth Leadership Training (pack and paddle) course and uses the techniques learned to lead his Troop; led his Troop as Chaplain’s Aide, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. He has given over 135 hours of service. to his community. He has also developed resilience by hiking 222 miles, camping 92 nights in all conditions, and earning 46 merit badges. Charlie’s Eagle Scout service project planned, organized, and led a team to remove boulders and build much-needed stairs at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, allowing for safer care of injured wild animals. His goal setting and time management skills have prepared him for high school and achieving his goal of attending West Point Military Academy (class of 2032).
BECOME A KM SPONSOR!!!! SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS WHILE PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS! We have space available at all of our venues and would love to partner with you. Sign up & secure your spot at kmsd.edu/sponsor or contact Ryan Tomczyk at 262-968-6200 ext. 4066 or tomczykr@kmsd.edu.
STILL EXPLORING ENROLLMENT OPTIONS? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KM? SCHEDULE A TOUR!!! We offer custom tours at all of our schools, and they are a great way for potential students and their families to explore the many wonderful options we offer academically, culturally, athletically, and socially! So visit our website at www.kmsd.edu and click the tour button, or if you are ready to commit to KM, click the enroll button to get started.
ENROLL IN KM 4 AND 5K NOW!!! The open enrollment window has reopened and it is important to apply and secure a spot. We also need district residents to enroll in 4K so we can meet your choice of schools and accommodate wrap care requests. There is no need to enroll in KM 5K if your child was in KM 4K this year. Get started now at www.kmsd.edu/enroll. To explore options and learn more about each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, contact 4K Director Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
