The first day of school is always a very big day at the elementary level. This year, district office leadership took a field trip to visit with teachers and students. Our K-5 students were buzzing with excitement and it was wonderful to watch them enjoying all of fun things our teachers had planned.
The first day of school is always an exciting time. This year, the District Office leadership took a field trip to visit with teachers and students. It is always great to get out of the office and into classrooms to share in our students' learning. The high school and middle school students were already delving into subject matter and getting settled into their routines.
Announcing the Kettle Moraine High School Best Buddies Officers for the 2023-2024 School Year: Brooke Fieber, Macey Christiansen, Briar Nobel, Eli Rife and Dayne Baker. Missing photo is Patrick Rock.
Kettle Moraine High School Best Buddies Program is for students with special education needs as well as regular education students who partner together as Buddies to form friendships well beyond the classroom environment. To support Best Buddies, visit our Classmunity site: https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2253
We are so grateful for Mr. Monday and the great care he received. If you feel symptoms of a racing or irregular heartbeat, chest pressure, palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue or weakness, take it seriously and consult a health professional. Thanks Jeremy for sharing your experience and helping to educate others. Watch the full story on Fox 6! https://www.fox6now.com/news/atrial-fibrillation-awareness-month-dousman
VOTE NOW FOR THE PLAY OF THE WEEK... WEEK 3 SHOULD GO TO #3! https://www.wisn.com/article/wisconsin-high-school-football-play-of-the-week-3/44976134
US NEWS RANKINGS - HS^2 #1 IN WISCONSIN, GLOBAL #18, KMHS #47! We are incredibly proud of the quality choices offered through the Kettle Moraine High School Campus! Our learning environments provide students with unique opportunities for academic success and career-readiness. HS^2, our High School of Health Sciences, is a great example of how this place-based approach, combined with academic rigor, is preparing students for a future in health care. HS^2 was awarded the distinction of being US News' top high school in the state of Wisconsin for the third time in three years. KM Global, our School for Global Leadership & Innovation was ranked at an impressive #18, while KMHS was also a top 50 school in the state at #47. As we strive for continued improvement in all curricular areas, we hope our students and staff will experience even greater success!
The Wales Campus had a Great Start with Mario Kart! New students and incoming 5K students reported today for a half day and the staff did not disappoint! They made it a really fun experience and welcomed families dressed as their favorite Mario Kart characters. The kids were able to meet new friends and get to know their teachers in preparation for the first day of school on September 5th!
Dousman's open house was a great opportunity for parents, students, and staff to reconnect and prepare for the school year. Thank you to all who attended, and to our incredible Dousman staff for participating in this event.
Magee held their back to school bash tonight and families were lined up excitedly to enjoy the fun! There was a bounce house, music by DJ Otto, an ice cream truck, face painting and a number of great raffle baskets. Thank you to the PTO, families, and staff members who participated in this event!
Cushing held their playground grand opening tonight, with well over 150 people in attendance. This accessible and adventurous playground was designed with student input and was only made possible through the hard work of Cushing Staff, PTO, parents, and of course our KMSD maintenance crew who spent many long days this summer installing the equipment and preparing the area. We are so proud of what has been accomplished and want to thank our KM Community for their donations and support as we developed this incredible project!
KMMS Orientation took place last night and it was a huge hit with families and students alike. This year, students received their locks in advance to get used to them prior to the big day. This made for a very smooth transition as families were able to avoid the lines, visit, drop off supplies, and explore the school. Special thanks to the middle school staff who attended this event!
The KMHS parking lot is a lot more colorful! Students were allowed to paint their parking spots this year, and it resulted in some very fun and funny designs... like "If you can read this, I am late for school!" Let's give the kids a hand for their creativity!
KMMPA Homecoming Chili/Mac & Cheese Dinner – September 29 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Campus! Join the Kettle Moraine Music Parents Association for their annual homecoming dinner! ALL money raised goes back to KMSD music programs. Watch for more details and opportunities to support KM music programs.
The Kettle Moraine School District is formulating a new strategic plan. As part of this process, we cordially invite you to join us for an opportunity to participate in a World Cafe to inform the district's strategic planning.
During this two hour event, you will be answering and discussing four questions. We are offering an in person World Cafe (Saturday 9/23 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.) and a virtual World Cafe (Tuesday 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.). If you would like to learn more about the our Strategic Planning process, 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.
Stadium seats are back... just in time to celebrate our first home game in the new Vock Field @ Culver's Stadium on September 8th! Stop in the Laser Locker this week and you'll be sitting comfortably in your durable, stylish, and very affordable (only $70) KM stadium seat. Aside from the new press box, these are the best seats in the house!
VOTE NOW! KMHS is in the running for the WSN Kwik Trip Game of the week against Arrowhead. https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1282551
Please join us as we welcome our new staff members for the 23-24 school year! Orientation is always an exciting time as we get to share our experiences in the district and meet our incoming staff members. We are happy you have joined our KM Family and we look forward to working with you soon!
Kettle Moraine Middle School's Terry Kaldhusdal contributed to a book titled "6th Grade Ready: Expert Advice to Help Parents Navigate the Year Ahead." Mr. Kaldhusdal contributed to Chapter 5, "How Can I Help My Student Succeed in the Classroom?"
This book is a collaborative effort and features teacher perspectives from around the country. You can visit Amazon for a write up, but Terry would prefer that people support their local bookstore. He has four copies in his classroom for parents who wish to borrow a copy.
KETTLE MORAINE THEATRE @ INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL SUMMER 2023.
Ms. Kean and eight KMHS Campus students attended the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University- Bloomington June 18-24, 2023. Students participated in workshops with professionals, attended performances by select schools from across the country, and performed as part of the Thespian Excellence Awards (“Thespys”) competition. Not only did KM students comprise half of the Wisconsin Thespy National qualifiers, but all earned scores in the top two rankings. It was a fabulous week of learning and fun, and all KM students performed well.
Awards to note –
Excellent Score (similar to 1 at WSMA Solo/Ensemble): Marlowe Findley- Musical Theatre Solo, Thatcher Jacobs- Musical Theater Solo.
Superior Score (similar to *1 at WSMA Solo/Ensemble): Thatcher Jacobs - Monologue, Adeline Cramer- Music Theater Solo, Olivia Gilberto- Music Theater Solo, Owen Erickson- Stage Management.
Bethany Lorbetske, KM Perform class of ‘24, submitted to College Auditions and received an Honors program invitation and $2,000 scholarship to American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NYC.
ALL CAMPUS MUSICAL AUDITIONS SEPTEMBER 11-13
All aboard! Join us as we set sail for the 2023 All Campus Musical - Anything Goes. Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate as part of the cast or crew. This is a great opportunity to explore theater and expand your talents! Learn more at https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/campus_musical/all-campus-musical
