REGISTER FOR KM WRESTLING CLUB!!! Sign up now and gain valuable skills and experience https://kettlemorainewrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/481510218. All practices are held at KMHS in the wrestling room starting on November 17th for Intermediate and Advanced, regardless of grade. Beginner practices start on December 1st. Beginner Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30. Intermediate Schedule: K-4th Grade - Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30, 5th-8th Grade - Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30. Advanced Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30. Note: Monday and Wednesday practices will start with a strength & conditioning circuit before practices begins at 6:30. Contact kmwrestlingclub@gmail.com or (262) 490-1140 to learn more about which group is appropriate or ask additional questions. The conclusion of the regular season is the first week in March. Post Season: Post season will continue through Wisconsin Team and Individual Youth State wrestling tournaments during the month of March. Fall Open Mat Nights: Fall Open Mat Nights are held every Wednesday starting on September 10th in the high school wrestling room from 6:30 to 7:30, and are open to all registered wrestlers 3rd to 8th grade. We'll have a structured session available, that includes conditioning, technique, live wresting and games. The SportsEngine mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices, and can be found on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. All wrestling club information, including changes to practices and/or available tournaments, will be managed through SportsEngine.
NO SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 1ST!! 5K, 6TH GRADERS, 9TH GRADERS, AND NEW-TO-KMMS AND KMHS STUDENTS WILL HAVE A HALF DAY ON AUGUST 28TH AND NO SCHOOL ON THE 29TH! THE FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT. 2ND.
THE FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT 2ND!!! Aug. 28 is a introductory half day for 5K, 6th, and 9th grade students as well as students who are new to KM in grades 6-12. THERE IS NO SCHOOL AUGUST 29TH OR SEPTEMBER 1ST!! We look forward to seeing all of our students, staff, and families as we begin the 2025-26 school year. Let's make it a great year academically, athletically, creatively, and socially! For more information on important dates and upcoming activities, please visit the event icon at the top of your school's web menu or click on the calendar link under the family resources + icon for the calendar at a glance.
KMMS NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION – AUGUST 28TH 7:20-10:30AM!!! This is a great opportunity for all 6th graders and new-to-KM students to better acquaint themselves with the middle school, meet their teachers, and make new friends. THE FIRST FULL DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT. 2ND AND THERE IS NO SCHOOL AUG. 29TH OR SEPT. 1ST!!!
NEW KMMS AND DOUSMAN TRAFFIC PATTERNS FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR!!! During drop off/pickup times entrance is on Hwy 67 utilizing the new Laser Trail. There will be NO ENTRY to the campus from Ottawa Ave. during drop off and pick up times. Access from Ottawa Ave. will only be allowed while school is in session. The vehicle pattern keeps bus traffic and parent/guardian traffic separate for safety reasons. Student drop off and pick up for KMMS is now located by the cafeteria doors. More information is available on the website for each school.
KMBBC REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!! All boys who reside in or attend school in the Kettle Moraine School District in grades 3-8 are invited to tryout for the Kettle Moraine Boy’s Basketball Club! It is the mission of KMBBC to develop skilled and passionate basketball players who conduct themselves with integrity and respect while representing the community in a positive manner and become leaders on and off the court. Teams practice twice per week and participate in Sunday league games and weekend tournaments from November through mid-March depending upon the team. For more information, please visit: https://www.kmboysbasketball.com. Register here by August 30th: https://www.kmboysbasketball.com/page/show/8663459-tryout-registration-2025-26-season.
KM LOCKER SET UP AND PHOTOS AUGUST 21ST!!! Get your locker set up and take your school picture on August 21st from 9am-3pm. Make up photos will be available August 26th from 3-7pm.
KMMS OPEN HOUSE AND PTO BACK TO SCHOOL BASH TUESDAY AUGUST 26TH!!! Our annual open house and back to school bash is a great way for students to prepare for the upcoming school year, drop off supplies, meet teachers, and have fun with friends! Middle school students and their families are welcome to stop in between 4:30 and 6:30pm for the open house, with the back to school bash running from 4-6pm.
NEW KMMS TRAFFIC PATTERNS FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR!!! During drop off/pickup times entrance is on Hwy 67 utilizing the new Laser Trail. There will be NO ENTRY to the campus from Ottawa Ave. during drop off and pick up times. Access from Ottowa Ave. will only be allowed while school is in session. The vehicle pattern keeps bus traffic and parent/guardian traffic separate for safety reasons. Student drop off and pick up is now located by the cafeteria doors. More information is available on the website for each school.
SUMMER ACADEMY MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE THURSDAY 7/24 6-7PM @KMHS!!! This Thursday, KMSD Summer Academy students in grades 6-9 will be performing a showcase developed in the second session. The showcase will include a group choreography number from the musical NEWSIES, along with solo songs, monologues, and acting scenes. Each student is featured in at least one acting or singing number in addition to the group portion. Emma Milton and Abby Kean are the directors with four KM Perform students working as interns to coach and assist.
KM AND WI WRESTLE HOSTING EVENT TO SUPPORT BEN ASKREN!!! WIwrestle & Kettle Moraine Wrestling Club proudly present 'Summer Cookin' in the Kettle' on Thursday, July 31st. This large outdoor wrestling event will be held under the lights at Culver's Stadium. All proceeds will go toward Ben Askren's medical care as he fights his way back from an emergent health crisis and subsequent lung transplant. The Askrens are an important part of our wrestling family and we hope everyone will come together for a great night of wrestling, raffles, a silent auction, food trucks, and an opportunity to rally around a beloved member of our KM community! In addition to attending, you can help by donating to Ben's care at https://helphopelive.org/campaign/25865/ or joining the event as a sponsor or donor for the silent auction by contacting kmwrestlingclub@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
JUNIOR LASERS BASEBALL TRYOUTS!!! The Kettle Moraine Junior Lasers Baseball Club is excited to announce its upcoming 2026 season tryouts in July! Our U7-U14 tryouts will be held at Wales Community park between July 19th, 20th, and 26th (please see attached flyer for specific dates and times for your age group). To register and learn more, please visit KMLasersBaseball.com/tryouts and be sure to register for tryouts by Tuesday, July 15th. The Kettle Moraine Junior Lasers Baseball Club is affiliated directly with the KM High School varsity baseball coaching staff to develop and prepare players for the high school program and is committed to developing skills, teamwork, and a love for baseball in a family friendly environment. We look forward to seeing your athlete on the field!"
KETTLE MORAINE 2026 FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TRYOUTS!!! Calling all athletes — your next big softball moment starts here! Tryout Date: Monday, July 21- Wednesday, July 23 @KMHS Adonis Field (see graphic for age-specific time slots). Register now: https://www.kmlfc.com or scan the QR code on the flyer! Questions? Contact Matt at kmfastpitch1@gmail.com. Let’s make this season unforgettable — we can’t wait to see you on the field!
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY UPDATE!!! 6th graders Cecelia and Reagan knocked it out of the park on Monday when they presented their website on the history of Social Security. After their presentation, a reporter from The Guardian, who was in the room, stepped out and interviewed them. That doesn’t happen every day. Junior, Emma Manion, was amazing in her performance (play). She took 1st in her room (10 students) and will perform again today in the finals against 10 other rooms. After her performance,she visited the Smithsonian Museum of Native Americans to find the historical character she researched. It took awhile but she found her, Ada Deer. Team Wisconsin is meeting with Senator Baldwin at the Capitol (Johnson is unavailable), then celebrating tonight by going to the Annual Congressional Baseball Game where Republicans and Democrats face off. We will keep you updated as final results come in. Thank you to all who donated to help with travel expenses for these talented young ladies!
Each year, Mr. Gutbrod's 8th grade students create capstone projects for a "customer." Jolie K, Harper N, and Skylar G. made a crate for the Heavenly Babies organization, which provides layettes for newborns benefitting mothers who might not otherwise have the materials they need to welcome a baby.
43 WORKS PUBLISHED BY KM STUDENTS IN ART OF WRITING ANTHOLOGY!!! The anthology, which includes original stories, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, is a collection of work created as part of the Art of Writing: Young Authors and Artists Conference held this past December. More than 400 students from across Wisconsin participated in the conference, which is co-sponsored by the Kettle Moraine School District and the Milwaukee Art Museum. Inspired by the museum’s masterpieces, students produced reflective and imaginative responses that demonstrate the powerful intersection of visual and literary arts. The resulting anthology celebrates student voices and visions from all corners of Wisconsin.
“We’re incredibly proud of our students and their exceptional creativity,” said teacher Terry Kaldhusdal, who coordinates the conference with his wife, Janet. “This program not only highlights their talents, but also fosters a deep appreciation for art and storytelling.” One excerpt is from Kettle Moraine 7th grader Bryn M., who wrote, “After all, dreams are like trees. They branch off from your soul, growing deep roots that stay with you forever…” The Art of Writing conference and publication are a longstanding tradition that celebrates young creators and highlights the powerful connection between education and the arts. We've featured Malenna’s artwork and Lacy’s photo, but the complete publication and list of published works is available at http://artofwritingconference.com.
KM Music Parents Association would like to express our sincere appreciation to all those who attended music events this year and donated generously to support our outstanding KM music programs. We awarded over $8000 in grants to music teachers. Those grants included new choral music, collapsible music stands and transportation to music festivals where our students performed -- just to name a few. We hope you were able to enjoy the new Prism Arts Center and how the transformation elevates our student performances. You can donate to the Fine Arts Fund to support this incredible space at https://kmsd.edu/fa. Congratulations to all students on the amazing year of music at KM and especially to our graduating seniors! And remember to save the date for our 2025 Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Dinner fundraiser on Friday Sept 26th.
KETTLE CUP A SUCCESS!!! Thank you to © Michelle Kujawski Photography for the photos!
STILL ON THE FENCE ABOUT WHERE TO ENROLL? 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 at the top and get started. Remember, the DPI open enrollment application window reopens on JULY 1st. It is important to apply right away on that date to secure a spot, as enrollment is first-come, first-served and some choices may not be available!
FUNDING PULLED!!! PLEASE HELP KM STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL HISTORY DAY!!! Three Kettle Moraine students were named state champions at Saturday’s National History Day (NHD) competition held at UW–Madison. They will now advance to the national contest in June, where they will present their research alongside students from across the U.S. and around the world. Recently, the NHD program experienced unexpected financial challenges due to cancelled grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. This means schools must fundraise to participate in the valuable academic competition. You can contribute on Classmunity at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2764. Sixth graders Cecilia H. and Reagan H. earned top honors for their website, Balancing Individual Rights and Shared Responsibilities in a Democratic Society, which explored the history of Social Security. HS^2 junior Emma Manion won first place for her individual performance titled, Ada Deer: Rights and Responsibilities in the Pursuit of Restoration of the Menominee Indian Tribe. Each year, approximately 500,000 students participate in NHD, including 10,000 from Wisconsin. This achievement is a tremendous honor for both the students and the Kettle Moraine School District. The cost for each student to attend the national event—held at the University of Maryland’s College Park campus—is significant. Registration is approximately $165, with lodging and meals totaling around $606. Travel expenses add another $600 per student.
