Kettle Moraine Middle School

KMMS BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!!! The KMMS PTO would like to thank all who participated in the Back to School Bash yesterday and those who bought raffle tickets. The raffle winners are Jenn H. and Steph B.. Additionally, KMMS would like to recognize the Bash organizers and volunteers for their commitment: Jessica G., Maria S., AnnMarie E. and Jen R.

JOIN THE SAILING CLUB!!! The Milwaukee Youth Sailing Team (MYST) invites students in grades 7–12 to join the team for an exciting season on Pewaukee Lake. No previous sailing or racing experience is required—just a willingness to learn and a love of being on the water. The fall season runs September 8–November 5, with practices Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:30–6:30 p.m. Students will learn, compete and race against schools from across Wisconsin and the Midwest. Three home regattas will be held at Pewaukee Lake, including the Fall Scramble, MISSA Great Oaks West Qualifier and MISSA Great Lakes Open/Last Chance Qualifier. Registration is now open at www.plss.org/fallsailing.

KMHS AND FIFTH GRADE AUDITIONS FOR JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT!!! Audition to be part of the KMHS All Campus Musical! Auditions are the week of Sept. 8. All audition information as well as crew applications can be found here https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/campus_musical/kmhs-all-campus-musical. All students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to audition. In addition, we are looking for a 5th grade children's chorus. Reach out to Mrs. Shelley Hooper (hoopers@kmsd.edu) with questions.

KMMS is excited to welcome families in from 9am-3pm today for our Locker Set Up and Photo Day #1. Hope to see you today and next Monday, 8/24 for our KMMS Open House and PTO Back to School Bash.

KM GIRLS BASKETBALL CLUB REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 8/17!!! Registration is now open for the Kettle Moraine Girls Basketball Club! Girls in grades 3–8 are invited to join a program focused on skill development, teamwork, confidence, and fun. Participants will enjoy practices, games, local tournaments, special events with KM High School players, halftime opportunities, the Homecoming Parade, and more while building lasting friendships both on and off the court. Registration is due by August 17, with tryouts taking place August 23–26. Learn more and register today at www.kmgbc.org.

The KMMS PTO will be hosting a Back to School Bash during our Open House. Please join us for both!

GIRLS BASKETBALL CLUB TRYOUTS!!! Tryouts for the Kettle Moraine Girls Basketball Club are scheduled for August 23rd through August 26th. This is for all 3rd through 8th graders for the upcoming 2026/27 school year. Registration is tentatively scheduled to be open from July 24th to August 10th (dates may shift slightly). More details will follow soon. We encourage players of all skill levels to join the club.

LASERS SOFTBALL TRYOUTS!!! Lasers Softball tryouts are almost here! If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to join the Kettle Moraine Lasers Softball family. Tryouts will be held July 21-22 at Kettle Moraine Middle School for athletes ages U8-U16, with makeup opportunities available. Whether you're looking to take your game to the next level or beginning your competitive softball journey, we invite you to come be part of our community-based program. Register today and learn more at kmlfc.com. We look forward to seeing you on the field!

Join us at Chick-fil-A on Thursday, June 25th between 5 and 8pm. Please use the code KMMSPTO.

KMMS STUDENTS BECOME PUBLISHED!!! Pictured here is 6th-grade artist Ava M., whose published artwork, Metamorphosis, beautifully captures the journey of growth and change. Making tough decisions is a major part of growth and the transformation toward independence for middle school students, and Ava recently faced a classic dilemma when conflicting schedules arose. She had to choose between attending the regional awards ceremony or an end-of-the-year field trip with her sixth-grade peers. Ultimately, she chose her friends over the public recognition, highlighting a poignant phase of the importance of friendships in middle school. This special volume, showcasing Ava’s work alongside fellow talented Kettle Moraine published contributors: Jasper P., Jo L., Autumn P., Brooks B., Halle W., Makenzie D., Maya H., Norah F., and Sawyer T. The book will be permanently housed in the KMMS Library as an inspiring creative legacy. Photo Credit: Maureen Hoffman

MEGA MATH MEET!!! While most students were winding down for the summer, a select group of Kettle Moraine middle schoolers were gearing up to face some of the most daunting academic challenges in the state. This year’s Mega Math Meet threw a major curveball at our team. Because the competition fell on the exact same day as our 8th-grade graduation, our veteran 8th-graders couldn't attend. Rather than throwing in the towel, eight courageous 7th graders answered the call, stepping up to take their places against older, more experienced teams. Walking into a room dominated by 8th graders is intimidating enough on its own. But the Master of Ceremonies didn't mince words, kicking off the morning by telling the crowd: “We intentionally made these problems challenging, and we do not expect you to get many correct today.” Instead of letting the high-pressure introduction get the best of them, our 7th graders dug in. Individually, each student powered through 4 individual tests. Then, they came together as a group of 8, facing a ticking clock with just 20 minutes to collaborate and solve 6 grueling Team Challenge problems. They showed incredible grit, collaborated beautifully, and attacked every single round with an admirable "we've got this" attitude. We are incredibly proud of these students for demonstrating that true academic talent isn't just about getting the right answer; it’s about having the courage to face unkown challenges and figuring out what to do when you don't know what to do.
Want to try what they faced? Here are two samples from the competition:
A Team Challenge Problem: Two 12-hour clocks are defective. The clock on the left runs clockwise at a constant rate of 57 minutes per 1 hour of actual elapsed time, while the clock on the right runs counterclockwise at a rate of 51 minutes per hour. If both clocks are initially set at 12:00, what time will be displayed the very next moment their displays are identical to one another?
The Answer: 6:20
Mental Math Problem: 10 seconds without pencils or paper
What is the sum of all prime numbers between 10 and 20?
The Answer: 60
Thank you Ms. Jacobsen for the wonderful write up!

CALLING ALL STEM ENTHUSIASTS - JOIN A ROBOTICS TEAM!!! The Laser Bots / Laser Ducks FTC Robotics Teams are recruiting students who are serious about joining the ranks. This isn’t just a club - it's a commitment to engineering, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork. We’re looking for focused, curious, and hands-on kids who want to dive into: Engineering & Design - CAD (Computer-Aided Design), Programming, Building & Part Fabrication (3D printing, Laser cutting, CNC Routering), and Robotic Competitions.
WHO WE WANT: If you’re the kind of person who likes to watch YouTube videos on mechanical design, or you enjoy taking things apart and building things - you’re exactly who we’re looking for! We are also looking for business students that can run our fundraising, outreach, and accounting.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Game Season - September through April: 2-3 weekly meetings & 3-4 weekend competitions. Off Season - May through August: 2-3 monthly meetings to continue learning.
FIND OUT MORE: Students in grades 6-12. Come work with us this summer and find out if robotics is for you. E-mail: ftclaserbots@gmail.com for dates we are getting together.

WISCONSIN FIRST NATIONS PRESENTATION!!! Mrs. Ottenad, Library Instructional Technology Specialist, recently shared a presentation with each elementary school’s fourth-grade classes about the culture of her people, the Bad River Band of the Chippewa Indians. Her presentation brought the curriculum on Wisconsin Tribal Nations to life, sharing information about the land along the shores of Lake Superior, as well as the culture, traditions, ceremonies, and values of Native Americans.  

REGISTER FOR SUMMER ACADEMY NOW!!! Course registration opens at 8am on Monday March 16th. Students will be able to choose four courses per day (with the exception of Moving on to Kindergarten). To accommodate more families and staffing demands we will again run two separate sessions lasting six weeks total. Session one will run June 15-July 24 (no classes 7/3). Students can attend the full six weeks or one session only if preferred. Session two classes will be a repeat of content and activities from session one, unless noted in the course description. We encourage new students interested in "trying" KM and meeting friends to sign up for Summer Academy. Check out courses and REGISTER NOW at kmsd.edu/SA!

KMMS MARKET!!! The KM Middle School Market launched this year, turning a student idea into a hands-on learning opportunity. Inspired by a high school senior, the Market gives middle school students their own version of the Laser Locker within the library Makerspace. With support from intern Jakob O. and student leader Alice H., it has grown into a student-run operation where students design products, manage inventory, and learn the basics of marketing and finance. The project expanded through classroom connections, Makerspace activities, and support from the 3D Print Club. Students assembled the mobile store cart, bringing the concept to life under the slogan “Innovation on the Move.” The Middle School Market now serves as a practical learning space where students build skills in teamwork, organization, and problem-solving while contributing to their school community.

KM AMONG BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION FOR 13TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!!! The NAMM Foundation is proud to recognize the Kettle Moraine School District as one of its 2026 Best Communities for Music Education. Now in its 27th year, the award recognizes schools and districts nationwide for their leadership in expanding equitable access to music education. KM has won this distinction 13 times! Thank you to all of our talented educators, students, and parents who support and contribute to KM's exceptional music program.