Kettle Moraine High School

SHRED EVENT SUCCESS!!! The results are in from this year’s Shred Event supporting KM’s Booster Club, and the impact is impressive. Sponsors will be presenting a check totaling $6,102.51, thanks to strong community participation and generosity. The event saw a fantastic turnout, with a long line forming even before it began and steady participation throughout the morning. Volunteers and sponsors played a key role, and by the end of the day, the shred truck was completely full, along with nine additional bins. A special thank you goes to Albrecht’s Sentry and Jordan for their continued support and significant contribution to this annual fundraiser.

CABARET ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! Don't miss your chance to hear and see some of KM's best student talent. Cabaret night features vocal and dance performances of a variety of musical styles. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.kmperform.org/event-details/cabaret-night-partner-event

BEST BUDDIES FRIENDSHIP WALK!!! Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9am to 12 pm at Wisconsin Brewing Company Park Home of the Lake Country Dock Hounds. Click to join our Team as we lead this year's walk: https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/wisconsin/supporting/#KM. Since 2009, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk has brought together people from all walks of life to build community and spread kindness through the power of friendship. Your support helps open doors to opportunities, shared experiences, and meaningful connections for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Every step, every dollar, every act of kindness moves us closer to a world where everyone belongs. That’s why KM Best Buddies has chosen to be part of this movement — and why we’re asking you to join us. Every step, every dollar, every act of kindness moves us closer to a world where everyone belongs. The walk route is approximately 1 mile, and is likely to feature a visit from Brewer's players. Click to join our Team: http://engdr.co/1-t50810
Check-in: 9:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies: 10:00 AM Walk: 10:15 AM
Celebrate Until: 12:00 PM
Location: 1011 Blue Ribbon Circle N Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Contact CarolineTyson@bestbuddies.org for additional information. Since 2009, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk has brought together people from all walks of life to build community and spread kindness through the power of friendship.

BUSING FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT STUDENTS AVAILABLE FROM DAYSPRING!!! KM is pleased to offer convenient busing options for open enrollment students in 4K-8th grade in partnership with Dayspring Preschool. Families may choose between two flexible options by registering at www.dayspringschools.info. Option one allows parents to coordinate directly with Dousman Transport for bus pick-up and drop-off at Dayspring at no cost; students must be supervised by a parent in a designated parking lot area, with no access to school facilities. Option two provides added convenience through Dayspring’s before and/or after school care program for students in 6th–8th grade, offering supervised 20-minute windows around bus times for a nominal fee of $5 per day. All participating families agree to Dayspring’s handbook policies, and bus schedules for Kettle Moraine Middle School will be shared at the start of the school year. Please note that the District also charges a nominal annual fee for transportation.

PROM COURT!!! The following individuals have been selected to prom court: (front row) Front Row: Cora Halvorsen, Genevieve Johnson, Addie Gomez, Jacee Willgrubs, Grace Drinkwine, and Amelia Lephardt. (back row) Nico Yttre, Orlando Corchado, Omarion Dennis, Noah Flemming, Nicholas Sievert, and Trevor Heinzelmann. Congratulations! Prom is on May 16th!

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!! Foreign exchange students need host families for the 26-27 school year. We have two students looking for placement: Nayra, 15, is from Andorra Spain. She enjoys cooking, gymnastics, dance, and would like to be a cheerleader. Jasper, 15, from Germany likes cross country, pets, badminton, movies, and family activities. The students' families pay all expenses and provide medical insurance. They speak English and want to learn about America. Contact Carrie asap for information at 414-899-3890 or schulzcarr@aol.com.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE MAY 1-3 AT PRISM ARTS CENTER!!! The KMHS 2026 Spring play is a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice! Full of distinct characters, sparkling wit and timeless romance that has never gone out of print, the story comes alive in a way old fans will love and those new to Austen will become fans. Join the story of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in the whirlwind world of the Bennet family and their friends; with definite "rom-com energy" and the fashion of Bridgerton this is a show you won't want to miss! The show runs May 1st and 2nd at 7pm and May 3rd at 2pm. Get your tickets now at https://kmstage.ludus.com.

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!

CONNECT STUDENT PURSUES DANCE CAREER WHILE EXCELLING ACADEMICALLY!!! Lily Ryerson is demonstrating what it means to pursue excellence both in and out of the classroom. With remarkable balance and flexibility, she is thriving as a dancer while staying fully engaged in her academic journey through KM Connect. Our virtual academy provides the programming students need to follow their passions while maintaining a high-quality KM education, allowing Lily to focus on her dance career without compromising her future.

KM ORCHESTRA TRAVELS TO NEW YORK!!! KMHS Orchestras travelled to New York City to work with award winning conductors and watch unbeatable performances. They saw Hadestown on Broadway and watched a performance by the New York Philharmonic. Students were also able to tour the best sites in the city, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Radio City Music Hall, and many other locations! Students are looking to apply what they learned in New York to their own concert on May 12 at 7pm in the Prism Auditorium!

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.

KMHS BAND WELCOMES HONOR FLIGHT!!! A small group of KMHS band students (grades 9-12) concluded a trip to Washington D.C. on Sunday. Longtime supporters of the Milwaukee-based Stars and Stripes Honor Flights, the KMHS band welcomed Wisconsin Veterans upon their arrival to Washington D.C. on Saturday morning, the band performed at Dulles International Airport for the welcome celebration. Students then greeted the Veterans (including those from the Vietnam and Korean conflicts and two Veterans from World War II) at the WWII Memorial near the Washington Monument. Two trumpet players from the US Army “Pershing’s Own” band played alongside KM band students. The band also attended a wreath-laying ceremony and the playing of 'Taps' at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Following the ceremony, the band received a private Q&A session from Staff Sergeant Wilson Childress of the Pershing's Own band and Arlington ceremonial trumpeter. Other trip highlights included a concert and military parade at the historic U.S. Marine Barracks, a visit to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum, and a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

PERFORM ECOLOGY IN ACTION!!! Jake Zuehl, a Master Naturalist from Landscapes for the Future, has joined our KM Perform Ecology in Action seminar as a Guest Artist. Over the next few weeks, he’ll be working with our 9th graders to unlock the secrets of the ecosystems right here on campus. Throughout the seminar, students will be analyzing aerial maps to see how land development impacts native plants, testing soil samples from various campus locations to sprout "hidden" seeds, and cultivating fungi. We recently kicked things off by collecting soil samples to see what’s hiding underground. So far, the microscopes have revealed a hidden world of teeny worms and tiny spiders! Thanks to Mr. Callies for sharing this story.

Community Craft Fair! The students from the Kettle Moraine Beyond 18 Transition Program are proud to announce their annual craft fair event in conjunction with many other area schools and programs. Proceeds will be used to enable students to participate in more community outings and expand their social skills. Hand-crafted by students.
When: Wednesday May 13th, 2026 from 10:00 - 1:00
Where: BrandyBrook Community Center
S11W29980 Summit Ave, Delafield, WI
Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese Food Truck will be on site for Food Purchases. Contact Leah Cuda - cudal@kmsd.edu if you have questions.

PERFORM CENTER STAGE!!! KM Perform welcomed Ryan McIntyre, also a KM Perform guest artist, to Classroom Centerstage this week. He makes music with a combination of tasteful, storytelling melodies and lyrics for fans of many different genres. Stay tuned after the performance for an interview with Ryan. You can watch the performance at https://youtu.be/EAvLjz1WT34?si=37YIs0XOC0V9o8QW. Thank you to Scott Curty for the photos.

TRACK AND FIELD UPDATE!!! The Laser Track & Field Team was busy last week, Friday we were at Franklins Varsity Invite, and Monday at M-Club Relays at Mukwonago! Friday was a huge meet with lots of competition from outside the conference, great to see this competition as we won't see a lot of these schools again until the State Meet. Scoring top 10 at a big meet like this is a huge accomplishment! Below are our Top 10 Scorers from Fridays meet:
- Mason Ehardt was 1st in Pole Vault
- Brandon Stuke was 3rd in Shot Put and 1st in Discus
- Quinn Vosburg was 2nd in Shot Put
- Lola Schwartz was 2nd in the mile and 3rd in the KM Top 10 All Time List
- Caitlin Blawat was 2nd in the 100m dash and 5th in the 400m dash
- Graham Kelchen was 7th in the mile and 3rd in the 2 mile
- Brynn Lauters was 8th in the 400m dash
- Kennedy Gliniecki was 9th in the 800m run
- Gianna Sanicola was 10th in the 800m run
- Emma Muellenbach was 9th in the 300m hurdles
- Girls 4x4 of Lola Schwartz, Kennedy Gliniecki, Gianna Sanicola, and Caedance Gliniecki was 8th
- Ava Marjala was 7th in the Pole Vault
- Kiera Gahagan was 6th in Discus
- Kylee Zell was 8th in Discus
- Boys 4x1 of John Mazola, Blake Palicki, Cooper Walker, and Chase O'Connell was 6th
- Boys 4x4 of John Mazola, Tor Plum, Mason Ehardt, and Ryker Pignotti was 5th
- Trevor Heinzelmann was 5th in Long Jump
- Blake Palicki was 6th in High Jump
- Thomas Murphy was 6th in Pole Vault
- Sam Sanicola was 7th in Discus

Monday's meet at Mukwonago was a relay only meet, meaning every event needed to be scored as a relay with at least 3 athletes contributing to the team event score. We had several great team performances on the track and in the field. Below are our teams that scored Top 5 on Monday:
- Girls Discus relay or Kylee Zell, Kiera Gahagan, and Lydia Johnson took 1st
- Boys 800 Sprint Medley of John Mazola, Tor Plum, Ryker Pignotti, and Graham Kelchen took 2nd
- Girls Distance Medley of Lola Schwartz, Anniston Ricks, Gianna Sanicola, and Kennedy Gliniecki took 2nd
- Girls 4x2 of Caitlin Blawat, Brynn Lauters, Kennedy Kiesgen, and Lola Schwartz took 3rd
- Boys Pole Vault relay of Mason Ehardt, Thomas Murphy, and Thomas Saccomando took 3rd
- Boys Distance Medley of Carter Schroeder, Holden Dierks, Brady Hartmann, and Freddy Hertneky took 5th
- Girls Shot Put relay of Quinn Vosburg, Kylee Zell, and Kiera Gahagan took 2nd
- Boys Shot Put relay or Brandon Stuke, Sam Sanicola, and Luke Schroeder took 5th
- Boys Discus relay of Brandon Stuke, Sam Sanicola, and David Brummel took 4th

PROM TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! Tickets can be purchased in the library or by the cafeteria during lunch. The cost is $100 (cash or check). There is a $3 service fee for credit card purchases. Tickets will be available today through Friday the 24th.