FALL BLOOD DRIVE RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Sign up at
https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/259962, call 877-232-4376, or use the QR code! 30 available spots! Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Save time and fill out your health screener here: https://www.versiti.org/ways-to-give/versipass.
Donate and receive these “spooktacular” Versiti Halloween socks, while supplies last. Donate and go to China Lights Lantern Wonderland! Use promo code VST23 online to receive $3.00 off general admission.
Coach Mack and three KM Seniors (Drew Wagner, Noah Hait, and Jonathan Ksobiech) were recently interviewed on Brew City Sports Tonight presented by Pick N Save. Listen to the full episode below:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-brew-city-sports-tonight-71034433/episode/varsity-blitz-high-school-sports-show-presented-by-your-local-pick-n-save-stores---full-show---992023-122863860?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false
YOUTH NIGHT for KMHS Varsity Soccer has changed to 9/28. All youth who wear their soccer jersey will get into the game for free and prizes will be given out during the game.
The KMMS Makerspace, is a physical and virtual environment based out of theLibrary and facilitated by Ms. Ottenad. The space brings individuals together to create, invent, and explore using a variety of tools, materials, and technologies. These spaces are designed to foster hands-on learning, creativity, and problem-solving. Our Makerspace can take various forms, from dedicated physical workshops with 3D printers, and electronics, to virtual platforms where students can collaborate on digital projects and coding. Makerspaces provide many benefits for our students with important ties to curriculum, mental health, student engagement, and career readiness:
Curriculum Integration: STEAM education that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into hands-on projects.
Cross-Disciplinary Learning: Allowing students to apply skills from various subjects to real-world projects.
Mental Health: Reducing anxiety by allowing students to engage in hands-on, creative activities provide a form of relaxation and an escape from academic pressures.
Sense of Achievement: Completing projects boosts self-esteem and confidence by illustrating tangible results from their efforts.
Student Engagement: Makerspaces tap into students' intrinsic motivation by allowing them to pursue their interests and passions.
Real-World Relevance: Hands-on projects in Makerspaces have real-world applications that improve student engagement in their learning.
Career Readiness: Students learn practical skills, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork, which are highly valued in the job market.
Exposure to Emerging Technologies: These spaces incorporate cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, coding, and circuitry, preparing students for careers in fields like engineering, computer science, and design.
Entrepreneurship: Enabling students to prototype and develop their ideas prepares students to thrive in innovation-driven industries.
September 29 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Campus
KMMPA Homecoming Chili/Mac & Cheese Dinner – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Attention parents!  Kettle Moraine Music Parents is once again hosting the Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Dinner on September 29th from 4pm - 7pm at the KM High School cafeteria. This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and 100% of the proceeds go directly back to supporting music programs in KMSD.  We need your help to make this year's event successful.  Please sign up at this link.  We look forward to seeing you on Sept 29th. Questions? You can reach us at kmmpaboard@gmail.com
Ms. Vodenlich took her Outdoor Adventure & Games class paddle boarding Tuesday. KM photo contributor, Mike Brickl, snapped some images of the students having fun out on the water, learning new skills, and getting a workout!
The KM High School Best Buddies had an amazing Culver's Cares night this week. The support from the KM Community and Laser families was incredible. Thank you to all who came out to support us, and a special thank you to Culver's for being such a great partner to our district!
KM Drama Club is proud to announce the 2023 Student-Directed One Act Festival on stage in the Auditorium next weekend! For just $5 you get 3 great shows fully directed by fellow KM students and featuring the performance talents of 25 more! 7 pm at the KMHS Auditorium Friday 9/22 and Saturday 9/23. Tickets will be available at the door. We guarantee you will laugh and maybe even cry. Don't miss it!
The Kettle Moraine Tennis Association has partnered with KMSD and Three Pillars to build our new tennis complex and pavilion. This state-of-the-art facility replaces courts with cracking surfaces that were no longer safe for play. The new facilities offer 10 tennis courts, allowing KM Varsity and JV programs to practice together, host matches, and attract community tournaments. The courts also offer 18 pickle ball courts that are generating significant use from community members, including Three Pillars residents. This wonderful complex will serve our district and community for many years to come!
The facility cost $2.2 million. KMTA and KMSD are generating revenue through community leagues, private lessons, and other events to financially support these costs. KMTA is also in the process of completing a pavilion which will be funded through private donations and they are actively seeking your financial support. To learn more about the facilities and how your contribution will be used, contact kimtheodorakis@gmail.com.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we make KM a premier institution in all areas!
The Kettle Moraine School District has five 2024 National Merit Semifinalists. We are so excited about their accomplishment and look forward to learning more about their plans moving forward!
Brayden Sikorski - KMHS,
Audra Chesny - HS^2,
Nimai Mehta - HS^2,
Ethan Onsager - HS^2,
Penelope Whiteside - HS^2
Learn Spanish through KM Community Ed!
We have courses for all a number of age levels, including adults.
Youth (virtual): https://5il.co/24qxe
Youth at Cushing: https://5il.co/24qxf
Middle School (virtual): https://5il.co/24qxg
Adult Classes: https://5il.co/24qxh
SIGN UP FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE! 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
NAVIGATING DIGITAL SAFETY: 2.0 EMPOWERING PARENTS TO PROTECT YOUTH ONLINE. Hosted by Kettle Moraine School District and Gals Institute, LLC.
Introducing the 2.0 Version of Digital Safety where we will provide: A deeper dig into the physical, emotional, and social impacts of excessive time spent on devices and social media. Various aspects of digital safety, providing you with: Practical tips and strategies. Informative videos, illustrating real-life scenarios and offering expert advice on digital safety. Strategies to ensure the well-being of your children online. SIGN UP NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-digital-safety-20-empowering-parents-to-protect-youth-online-tickets-706865562927?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Presented by: Deanna Marincic LCSW, Psychotherapist, Owner of Gals Institute
Date: Monday, October 16th, 2023
Location: Kettle Moraine High School Library
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
In a couple of weeks, we will officially kick off our Homecoming celebrations! Our KM Students will have a number of events and themes for the week, but we also have some great events for the KM Community:
Friday Sept 29 we will hold a Pep Rally and Chili/Mac Dinner from 4-7 pm. The parade will take place at 5:15, with the football game starting at 7:00!
Please join us as the Lasers prepare for the big game against Waukesha North!
We are formulating a new strategic plan and want input from the KM community to ensure you have a voice in our future. As part of this process, we invite you to join us for a World Cafe to inform our strategic planning process. During this two hour event, you will be answering and discussing district planning with other community members. There will be an in person World Cafe (Saturday 9/23 from 9:00-11:00 am) and a virtual option (Tuesday 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 pm). If you would like to learn more, 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.
We are expecting a very large turnout for tonight's football game and volleyball tournament and anticipate parking may be a challenge. There will be handicapped parking at KMHS and the large lots on both the North and South sides will be available for football fan parking. Bethlehem Church, across from the stadium on Oak Crest, is also open for football fan parking. A map is included for the walking path to the stadium from this lot. To avoid delays, volleyball traffic should approach campus from main street, taking the back way. We ask that everyone attending the volleyball tournament park at Wales Elementary, unless you are utilizing handicapped parking. We can't wait to see you all at the game and the tournament... GO LASERS!!
TUNE IN! The Varsity Blitz Show (presented by your local Pick n Save stores) will be interviewing Coach McDonnell, along with Drew Wagner, Jonathan Ksobiech, and Noah Hait. The show will air this Saturday from 9-10AM on The Big 920AM or your Iheart radio app.
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/kettle-moraine-school-district/id6462269262
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.kettlemoraine&pli=1
We will be hosting our first home game at Vock Field tomorrow night. This will provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our sponsors, enjoy the new facilities, and of course watch some fantastic football with our returning state champion KM Lasers!
The transformation of Culver's Stadium has been amazing and we look forward to welcoming everyone back.
We will be hosting our first home game at Vock Field Friday! To allow our KM Community to gear up and paint the town with blue and gold, the Laser Locker will have extended hours from noon to 7 PM on Friday!
