SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 3rd ANNUAL SHOOT FOR A CURE!!! Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 1:00 – 2:30pm at Kettle Moraine High School / West Gym. Led by Kettle Moraine Varsity Coach Brian Richert, the KM Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams will host a skills and drills clinic for 3-8th grade boys and girls. This event will include fun games and drills for all-level players. This is a fundraiser to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization devoted to funding critical research to treat and cure blood cancers. The KM Varsity teams are doing their part to support this cause – and all proceeds of this event will go directly to LLS Wisconsin. Suggested donation amount is $25, which can be paid online click here. or at the event. To sign up now for the Shoot for a Cure, click here https://forms.gle/34a61tuZVpcv6SvT8
KM OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS MONDAY 2/5!!! If you are interested in enrolling in the Kettle Moraine School District, it is important to know that we accept students from all over the region (and 6-12 students from all over the state through our virtual charter). If you are looking for an award-winning, top-tier educational experience, consider the many choices at KMSD. We have five elementary schools (including a K-5 charter), a state-of-the-art middle school, and an amazing high school with pathways for every student (including five charter schools that allow them to pursue their interests). Learn more at the KM SHOWCASE on 2/21 @KMHS from 5:30-7pm. It is our most comprehensive event to learn more about the many options in the Kettle Moraine School District. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including a broad range of career pathways and educational choices. Watch video tours of our elementary and middle schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on our many athletic teams, clubs & activities! Participate in interactive games and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the great things that are happening in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform. If you'd like additional information please visit our website at www.kmsd.edu. For enrollment information, contact Kristi Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu or visit www.kmsd.edu/enroll.
KMMS BAND, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR STUDENTS TOUR KM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS!!!! This great activity allows elementary students to see the various groups perform and learn more about participating in music themselves when they get to middle school. It was facilitated by Mrs. Kuehn), Mrs. Weber, Mr. Martin & Mrs. Hassemer. We love activities that bring KM students of all ages together!
ADVANCE TICKET SALES OPPORTUNITY!! We will be promoting this in conjunction with the DockHounds next month, but wanted to give our KM Community advance options to purchase tickets. KM Day at the DockHounds will be May 22, 2024 at 6:35 pm. Join us as the Lake Country DockHounds take on the Milwaukee Milkmen at WBC Park. This will be a fun night to celebrate with your KM Community, show your support, and watch a great game against Milwaukee! For every ticket sold, $3 will be donated back to the district. As extra incentive, KM, Arrowhead, and Oconomowoc will be competing for an additional $1/ticket by selling the most tickets through the link below for their respective night. Get your tickets now!!! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Kettlemoraine
Congratulations to Amber Muendel for winning the Bucks tickets from our Dousman Elementary Fun Run Raffle! Enjoy your INCREDIBLE game experience! Our sincerest thanks to everyone who bought tickets and supported our school! Over $4,000 was raised and we plan on putting that money towards an all school field trip. Thank you KM community!
STELLMACHER NAMED WASBO SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE YEAR!!!
KM CFO John Stellmacher was awarded Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) 2024 School Business Manager of the Year today at their State Convention. The ceremony, held at the Milwaukee Hilton, drew school superintendents and business managers from across the state. A former WASBO President, and critical advocate for educational funding, Stellmacher has been a leader in Wisconsin education. Stellmacher is a frequent presenter at both WASBO and WASB conferences. He mentors countless business managers and provides instrumental support to the Southeast Wisconsin Schools Alliance (SWSA), advising on fiscal solvency and providing quality education efficiently.
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – 2/21 FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. It is our most comprehensive event to learn more about the many options in the Kettle Moraine School District. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including a broad range of career pathways and educational choices. Watch video tours of our Elementary and Middle Schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the great things that are happening in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
KMSD RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!!!!!
New registrations for RESIDENTS start today, January 18th, 2024. New Student Registration should not be confused with the annual registration that occurs every summer for students who completed the previous year at a KMSD school. Back-to-school registration for existing students can be found within Campus Parent Portal accounts beginning late July. For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu or go to our enrollment page at https://district.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll.
Registration for NON RESIDENTS will open February 5th, 2024 on DPI's website: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment.
For more information on open enrollment contact Jenny Godin at jenny@kmsd.edu. There is also extensive enrollment information and links on our website at https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll.
KM4K REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!!! Explore four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! Our 4K program strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Providing this programming to our community is an integral way to connect our youngest learners and families to our school district and prepare them for Kindergarten.
To Learn more, visit our 4K sites for a tour, watch the presentation on our website https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED TOMORROW DUE TO WEATHER – GRADES 6-12 WILL ATTEND VIRTUALLY!!!! KMSD Alert: Due to a National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning that significantly impacts travel, all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 12th. Grades 6-12 will be attending classes virtually. After-school and evening activities will also be canceled. Watch text and email in case of building-specific details and instructions on virtual participation.
A NIGHT IN PARIS KMSD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE!!! This is a great opportunity for girls to spend some quality time with dad, grandpa, or a father figure. The dance will be held at the KMHS Middle Gym from 4-6 pm. DJ Otto will be playing the music and there will be snacks, crafts, games and a photo booth. The cost is $5 per person!
KMSD USES TEACHERS ON CALL TO PROVIDE SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS!!! Kickstart the New Year with a fulfilling career as a substitute teacher or substitute paraeducator in the Kettle Moraine School District by partnering with Teachers on Call there are endless opportunities that can work for you like weekly pay, the ability to work in multiple schools and flexible schedules! Fill out an online application today: https://www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now or reach out to Megan at megan.gibson@teachersoncall.com to learn more!
KMSD LISTENING SESSION ON CLASS SIZES JANUARY 23RD IN THE KMHS LIBRARY FROM 6:30-7:30 pm!!! This listening session is a public forum for KM staff, families and community members to discuss class sizes and measures the district is taking to maintain a proper balance.
KMSD Alert: Due to a Winter Weather Warning by the National Weather Service, that significantly impacts travel, all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow January 9th. After-school activities will also be canceled. Watch text and email in case of building-specific details. As this is our one allotted snow day, there will be no virtual classes. The basketball games are being rescheduled as follows: Girls will make up the game on 1/10/24. Boys will make up the game on 1/16/24. The school board meeting that was scheduled tomorrow will be moved to 1/15/24.
Wishing you and yours the very best of the holiday season!
KMSD IS SEEKING REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE BUDGET ADVISORY COUNCIL!! Kettle Moraine Parents, Citizens, and Business/Community Partners are invited to collaborate with us to inform our long range budget and operational planning. The KMSD Budget Advisory Council will meet three times in 2024 (3/5, 5/28, and 11/12) to provide constructive/critical feedback on key financial decisions facing the Kettle Moraine School District. This is a valuable opportunity to have a voice in district policy and better understand the financial challenges that impact public education. If you're interested in this effort, or would like to recommend someone, please sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RTsRRpfmMT8RPSfORkmZ9GZyUtCka0o-MXJXx2wox6E/viewform
MAGEE FOREST 4K STUDENTS SHARE SPECIAL GIFTS WITH THEIR OUTDOOR FRIENDS!!! Happy Holidays to all and especially the Magee forest creatures! Magee Forest 4K students created edible gifts for the many creatures who share their forest classroom. The seed clips were created with clothespins, recycled cardboard shapes (4K standards), SunButter and birdseed. If you are interested in KM 4K, join us at the 4K Fair on January 17 from 5-7pm at Cushing Elementary!
KMSD 4K-12 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPENING SOON!!! Registration for RESIDENTS will open January 18th, 2024. For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu. Registration for NON RESIDENTS will open February 5th, 2024. For more information on open enrollment contact Jenny Godin at jenny@kmsd.edu. There is also extensive enrollment information and links on our website at https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/enroll.
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Watch video tours of our other Schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the many choices in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB7sTMSjs9TbS3TMgJTZ9tmYMCYrX_RuUAwWCZ84oAPspp5Q/viewform
SIGN UP NOW – KMSD DANCE TEAM ANNUAL CLINIC JANUARY 17th AND 19th!!!
The KMHS Dance Team is hosting their annual Kid's Dance Clinic! This is for K-5 students. All dancers will get to learn a routine on January 17th, and perform it at a basketball game on January 19th. Please see this link to register and for more information! Reach out to Coach Sarah at daviess@kmsd.edu with any questions. Registration closes on January 13th, so sign up now!!! https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2371 "
