WALES TEACHER EARNS DOCTORATE!! Sarah St. Martin just successfully defended her dissertation from UW-Milwaukee to earn her PhD. The district administration team, along with Wales Principal Mrs. Balzer, surprised her today in her classroom to celebrate this monumental honor. Congratulations Mrs. St. Martin!!
RAKU FIRING AT KMHS!!! This event was such a fun, creative way to spend a beautiful spring day! Students from Mrs. Prokop's ceramics classes gathered in the parking lot to fire their pottery using the ancient Japanese style of raku. The pieces are fired at a low temperature outdoors, then transferred to a closed metal container containing paper or sawdust. These materials ignite and create soot which modifies the glaze and creates rich, dark deposits. Stay tuned for an upcoming Capturing KM on this unique event!
HAPPY SCHOOL NURSE'S DAY!!! We'd like to thank our school nurses for the many contributions they make in our schools. You are a continuous source of support for our students and families. We appreciate you!
KM COMMUNITY CRAFT FAIR!!! The students from the Kettle Moraine Special Education Department are proud to announce their 4th annual craft fair event in conjunction with many other area high schools! Proceeds will be used to enable students to participate in more community outings and expand their social skills. Hand-crafted by students.
When: Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 from 10:00 - 1:00
Where: BrandyBrook Community Center S11W29980 Summit Ave, Delafield, WI.
Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese Food Truck will be on site for Food Purchases. Contact Leah Cuda - cudal@kmsd.edu with questions. Please join us to support the many school districts that will be participating!
CULVERS CARES ABOUT BEST BUDDIES!!! The Culver's Cares night raised over $450 for Best Buddies. As always, students enjoyed meeting our KM Community and working together to raise money for a valued organization within our district.
HAPPY STAFF APPRECIATION!!! Thank you to all of our KMSD staff for your continuous commitment to education. The effort you put into your profession, and the support you provide your students, is noticed. You change lives in meaningful ways and we appreciate all that you do!
ART AND ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER!!! Art Show & Ice Cream Social | KMHS | 5.20.24 | 5-7 pm! This KM Global Capstone event will display artwork from students all over the district. Not only will student art be displayed, but there will also be an ice cream social in the cafeteria where people can purchase Culver's custard. It is free to get in, but donations are greatly appreciated. The funds raised will be donated to Hands of Hope, an organization that works to provide education, healthcare, and clean water to people in Zambia, Africa. Feel free to contact Mia Anderson (andemia@kmsd.edu) with any questions, or if you are interested in volunteering for this event.
VOTE FOR LODES FOR LEAFGUARD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK!!! https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2024/05/06/who-is-the-milwaukee-area-high-school-leafguard-athlete-of-the-week/73584531007/
KMHS PROM WAS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!! About 500 students attended prom over the weekend and Kaja Chow and Cameron LaRoque were selected as queen and king. Sadie Groskreutz, Ryan Scott, Joseph Tzougros, Brennan Zdrojewski, Mia Wolf-Abubakar, Audrey Olson, Bethany Provan, Brady Lammert, Andrew Ishag, and Delaney Eldridge also served on court. It was a wonderful, safe event and we thank everyone who volunteered, contributed, or attended. Also, thank you to Nathan Chow for sharing the photos!
CONTEMPORARY DANCE CAPSTONE FUNDRAISER!!! The show will be held in the KMHS Auditorium on Friday, May 17th at 6 pm. Cost $12 per ticket. Ella Mathison of KM Global is using her senior capstone to combine her passion for dance with a desire to help others. She has produced a contemporary dance show called "The Beauty of Mistakes." This production combines many of Ella's beliefs and passions into the pieces you will see, and she is excited to be able to fundraise for LifeStriders in Waukesha. LifeStriders is an incredible unique place that uses horse therapy to help all sorts of people with different needs. Tickets can be purchased in advance:
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JOIN US FOR CULVERS CARES NIGHT TOMORROW FROM 4-8!!! Proceeds go to Best Buddies.
FREE KM BASEBALL COMMUNITY NIGHT AT DOCKHOUNDS STADIUM MAY 13!!! Enjoy some great KM baseball in a beautiful venue May 13th at 7:00 pm.
FOREST 4K HAD S'MORE FUN!!! AM and PM Forest 4K students got together to play, make new friends, and enjoy s'mores with their families and Magee staff. The beautiful weather made this a perfect and memorable event!
BEST BUDDIES OF WISCONSIN WALK!!!! Kettle Moraine Best Buddies Chapter participated in the Best Buddies of Wisconsin walk at Dockhounds stadium in Oconomowoc. We had over 50 people from the KM nation join us for the walk and our chapter raised $775 for the Best Buddies of Wisconsin.
SHREDDING FUNDRAISER WAS TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!!! The UPS Store - Delafield, Sentry Albrecht's Delafield Market, Waukesha State Bank Wild Bird Unlimited, Chic-fil-A, Sports Clips - Delafield, and the Delafield Chamber of Commerce raised a total of $5,860.25 for the KMHS Booster Club last weekend! This came from more than 6,000 lbs of paper! The event was so well attended, they needed to shut down after only 90 minutes because the truck was full. Thank you to everyone who participated and we hope to expand this event to accommodate demand next year!
KM HIRES NEW BOYS AND GIRLS TENNIS COACH!!! We are very excited to welcome Ken Crocker to our coaching staff. As an avid tennis fan and player, Ken cannot wait to lead KM's tennis teams to success on and off the court. Ken spends a great deal of time developing his skills, whether playing himself or working with his three children, all of whom attend KM. In his professional life, he coaches and mentors software teams on collaboration, communication, and concentration. He is excited to apply all that he has learned in this role to his coaching, and is Laser-focused on getting the best out of both teams. The girls season will be starting in August and he will be leading the boys team starting in March.
DOUSMAN STUDENT MAKES BIRTHDAYS ABOUT GIVING!!! Since turning 7, Connor has taken a different approach to birthdays. It was that first-grade year, when schools were closed, that he asked his mother “since I can’t bring treats to my friends at school, can we bring them to your friends at work?" His mother worked at a hospital and the kind gesture was so appreciated during COVID, that Conner has made giving his “tradition,” bringing birthday treats to first responders. This year Connor visited the Summit Police Department. The deputy called Connor's family to convey how touched they were by his kindness after a tough call the previous evening. Sometimes, giving really is better than receiving! To learn more, view the post by the Village of Summit Police Department: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=458401613391644&set=a.179395154625626
KMMS STUDENTS EXPERIENCE HANDS ON LEARNING OF CARDIOVASCULAR PROCESSES!!! Mrs. Wroblewski's and Mrs. Kobus' seventh grade Discover and Navigate science students got the unique experience of dissecting pig hearts with the guidance of an industry expert. Kiely Page sells cardiovascular devices for Boston Scientific and instructs physicians on how to use stents and other devices. Kiely taught students the anatomy of the heart, blood flow, main arteries, and the nuances of cardiology. Students were excited to learn how to dissect, touch all four chambers, identify the aorta and vena cava, and gain insights into various medical careers. We are so thankful for Ms. Kiely Page's expertise and for her mom, Mrs. Kelly Page, for connecting us with her. This was great practice for students as they learn body systems through labs, interactive demos, models, readings, and now dissection!
STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE AWARDS!!! Several KM soloists and ensembles earned Exemplary Awards at the State Festival held at UW Whitewater. The Exemplary Performance Recognition Project expands recognition of outstanding performers at the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival. State festival adjudicators select the most exceptional performances at each of the festival campuses through a two-step process. First students are nominated throughout the day, second the finalists are determined at the end of the day.
Students that were recognized and awarded the Exemplary Award included:
Maddie B, Violin Solo, Danielle L., Vocal Solo-Soprano,
Flute Choir: Alyssa D., Violet K., Rayna K., Ava M., Dani L., and Carli H.
Solo Marimba: Leo E
Solo Alto Saxophone: Ryan K
Additional Nominees:
Ireland A, vocal solo nomination for Musical Theatre, Mirannda K., Violin solo, and Emma Manion, horn solo.
CELEBRATING OUR PRINCIPALS!!! We are fortunate to have some of the most amazing school principals in our district. Our building leaders are educators, managers, security, motivators, customer service representatives, and above all a great team of collaborators. Thank you for all that you do!
