KM CHEER ADVANCING TO STATE!!! The team qualified in EVERY SINGLE ROUTINE that KM put on the floor! All Girl Non-Tumble Medium, All Girl Game Day Large, Kennedy Byrnes is an All-State Finalist, Alexia Nottling is a Mascot Finalist, and Autumn Kiekhefer, Madisyn Haggith, Alyssa Bergholz, and Addison Sparks are Intermediate Stunt Group Finalists! We will compete on Friday and Saturday at the Resch Expo Center. State performance times are as follows:
Friday
Alexia Nottling (Mascot) - 3:00pm
Kennedy Byrnes (All-State) - 6:32pm
Kiekhefer, Haggith, Bergholz, and Sparks (Stunt Group) - 5:40pm
Saturday
Non-Tumble Medium - 10:40am
Game Day Large - 12:00pm
Friday
Alexia Nottling (Mascot) - 3:00pm
Kennedy Byrnes (All-State) - 6:32pm
Kiekhefer, Haggith, Bergholz, and Sparks (Stunt Group) - 5:40pm
Saturday
Non-Tumble Medium - 10:40am
Game Day Large - 12:00pm
BOYS WRESTLING POST-SEASON!!! On Saturday, the boys wrestled at Greenfield High School in the new process to qualify for the State Wrestling Tournament. We went to Greenfield with 9 wrestlers that believed they could qualify for the State Tournament, and it showed! From the first whistle of the day, until literally the last...the boys wrestled with intensity and desire. The results are: Hunter Konkol - 4-0, 1st place and State Qualifier. Mason Yauck - 1-3, scored important team points. Sam Schlueter - 4-2, 3rd place. Spencer Prado - 4-0, 1st place and State Qualifier. Milo Knuth - 3-2, 4th place. Braden Daley - 4-0, 1st place and State Qualifier. Noah Flemming - 2-3 on the day. Eans Prado Jr - 3-1, 2nd place and State Qualifier. Omarion Dennis - 5-1, 2nd place and State Qualifier.
With all the quality wrestling of the above mentioned individuals the Boys team qualified for the Team Sectionals tournament hosted by South Milwaukee.Throughout the day, many opposing coaches approached coaches from Kettle Moraine and mentioned how tough all the boys were. The boys have an amazing opportunity to continue as a team for the right to wrestle for a TEAM STATE TITLE. At the sectional tournament the Boys are seeded 3rd and will face off against West Allis Central High School and the winner will face Muskego. We have officially launched our State Tournament Store! All qualifiers (Boys and Girls) will be listed on the back. Please share the link with family and friends: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/kmgirlssectionals26. On Sunday we are hosting our annual Drop the Hammer youth tournament which is a HUGE fundraiser for our program. Again, if you are able to help out with set-up, running, or clean-up on Sunday we would love your support.
With all the quality wrestling of the above mentioned individuals the Boys team qualified for the Team Sectionals tournament hosted by South Milwaukee.Throughout the day, many opposing coaches approached coaches from Kettle Moraine and mentioned how tough all the boys were. The boys have an amazing opportunity to continue as a team for the right to wrestle for a TEAM STATE TITLE. At the sectional tournament the Boys are seeded 3rd and will face off against West Allis Central High School and the winner will face Muskego. We have officially launched our State Tournament Store! All qualifiers (Boys and Girls) will be listed on the back. Please share the link with family and friends: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/kmgirlssectionals26. On Sunday we are hosting our annual Drop the Hammer youth tournament which is a HUGE fundraiser for our program. Again, if you are able to help out with set-up, running, or clean-up on Sunday we would love your support.
GIRLS WRESTLING POST-SEASON!!! KM hosted the Girls Regional Tournament on Friday night with 9 teams in the middle gym fighting for the right to advance to Sectionals at KM this Friday evening. While we only brought 3 girls, we were still able to take 4th place as a team and advance 2 girls for the right to continue the journey to wrestle at the State tournament in Madison. Taking 3rd place and just missing Sectionals was Zoey Pangborn, taking second place was Reagan Maggio, and taking first with 2 pins was Brooke Williamson. While it is very exciting for both Brooke and Reagan to qualify for State out of their own building, it does take an army of volunteers. If you are able to help out, please let me know and we will find a spot for you. We have officially launched our State Tournament Store! All qualifiers (Boys and Girls) will be listed on the back. Please share the link with family and friends: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/kmgirlssectionals26/. On Sunday we are hosting our annual Drop the Hammer youth tournament which is a HUGE fundraiser for our program. Again, if you are able to help out with set-up, running, or clean-up on Sunday we would love your support. It's a busy weekend, but we would not change it for a thing!
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: 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. 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.
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.
KMSD FOOD SERVICE OPENINGS!! Be home when your kids are and play an important role in our schools. Enjoy summers, weekends, and holidays off, along with sick days, personal days, two paid holidays, free lunch, pension, and a yearly uniform allowance. Pay starts at $15.51 or is negotiable with experience. The positions are at Kettle Moraine High School from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm on school days. We will train, no experience is necessary. Apply now at https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/252400 and https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/252401. Please attach a resume or include a brief personal and job history.
RSVP THIS WEEK FOR KM BOOSTER'S TRIVIA NIGHT AND ADULT PROM!!! You must RSVP by Feb. 13th to oin us for a thrilling evening to benefit KM Athletics! The KMHS Booster Club is hosting a Trivia Night / Adult Prom - "Clash of the Decades" so dig out your dancing shoes and join in the fun! Prom dress attire is not required but does show us what decade you enjoyed. Dinner/dance attire is welcome. Register now at https://givebutter.com/qSrqxj.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Location: Chenequa Country Club
Time: Registration starts at 5:30 w/ first question kicked-off at 7:00 - Trivia from 7:00 to 10:00. Dancing from 10:00 to 12:00
Cost: $60.00 per person (8 per table/do not need to fill a table)
Appetizers / Snacks provided
Cash bar only (no credit cards)
Prizes will go to: Trivia Night Winning Table, Best Dressed Group/Table (jeans are NOT allowed at the club), and Best Decorated Table. Will have: 50/50 Raffle, Silent Basket Auction, Heads/Tails Game (can use credit cards for these items/3% fee will apply)If you have any questions contact kmbctreasurer@gmail.com.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Location: Chenequa Country Club
Time: Registration starts at 5:30 w/ first question kicked-off at 7:00 - Trivia from 7:00 to 10:00. Dancing from 10:00 to 12:00
Cost: $60.00 per person (8 per table/do not need to fill a table)
Appetizers / Snacks provided
Cash bar only (no credit cards)
Prizes will go to: Trivia Night Winning Table, Best Dressed Group/Table (jeans are NOT allowed at the club), and Best Decorated Table. Will have: 50/50 Raffle, Silent Basket Auction, Heads/Tails Game (can use credit cards for these items/3% fee will apply)If you have any questions contact kmbctreasurer@gmail.com.
HELLO GIRLS KM PERFORM MUSICAL!!! February 26 - 28th at 7pm and March 1 at 2pm in the KMHS Prism Arts Center. Before women were allowed to fight, they fought to be heard. Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance presents The HELLO GIRLS, a powerful new American musical based on the true story of America’s first women soldiers - WWI telephone operators whose service went unrecognized for decades. This is an inspiring true story of courage, service, and voices that changed history. Tickets on sale now: kmsd.booktix.com.
TOMORROW NIGHT'S SCHOOL BOARD MEETING CANCELED!!! Unfortunately, due to illness and scheduling conflicts, we will not have a quorum for tomorrow’s meeting. The agenda items will be combined with the regularly scheduled meeting on February 24th.
SIGN UP FOR KM BOOSTER'S TRIVIA NIGHT AND ADULT PROM!!! Join us for a thrilling evening to benefit KM Athletics! The KMHS Booster Club is hosting a Trivia Night / Adult Prom - "Clash of the Decades" so dig out your dancing shoes and join in the fun! Prom dress attire is highly encouraged to show us what decade you enjoyed Prom! Register now at https://givebutter.com/qSrqxj.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Location: Chenequa Country Club
Time: Registration starts at 5:30 w/ first question kicked-off at 7:00 - Trivia from 7:00 to 10:00. Dancing from 10:00 to 12:00
Cost: $60.00 per person (8 per table/do not need to fill a table)
Appetizers / Snacks provided
Cash bar only (no credit cards)
Prizes will go to: Trivia Night Winning Table, Best Dressed Group/Table (jeans are NOT allowed at the club), and Best Decorated Table. Will have: 50/50 Raffle, Silent Basket Auction, Heads/Tails Game (can use credit cards for these items/3% fee will apply)If you have any questions contact kmbctreasurer@gmail.com.
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS 4K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE 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 4K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that make us ONE KM!! To learn more about the incredible opportunities available in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW with our Google form: kmsd.edu/rsvp. You can also order dinner from Culver's through the link in this form.
CUSHING SCIENCE DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! We will be hosting our annual Science Day on the morning of Tuesday, May 12th here at Cushing. This year Science Day will be held at Cushing for ALL grades K-5. We are currently looking for volunteers to run various science themed stations. Interested participants are asked to create an engaging presentation and/or activity that lasts 45 minutes. There will be 2 rotations so you'd do the same presentation twice to approximately 20 students each time. Lunch will be provided to thank all volunteers for their time! To sign up, fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6sepx3R4TlVZFnM-T_K4WZgzimhk1hFbEErCHpo-qX5pAgg/viewform. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Ramsey at ramseys@kmsd.edu.
AUDITION FOR ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE!!! Always Something There is a brand new musical inspired by classic 1980s teen movies and packed with hit songs you already know and love. This show follows Samantha Craig, who wakes up on her 45th birthday… only to find herself 18 again. With a second chance at high school—and life—she must decide whether to change her future or stick with what feels safe. This is an exciting opportunity for high school performers to: Originate roles, Perform iconic ’80s music. Be part of the creative process. Help shape a brand new musical from the ground up. Register now for KM Perform Musical to be part of this amazing opportunity!
PAYROLL SUPPORT SPECIALIST OPENING!!! The Kettle Moraine School District is seeking a full-time Payroll Support Specialist to start as soon as possible. This role supports employees through accurate payroll processing and benefits administration while upholding professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: Process semi-monthly payroll under the direction of the Payroll & Benefits Manager. Maintain accurate payroll records in Skyward (time, leave, pay codes). Support employee onboarding, payroll setup, and benefits deductions. Coordinate and reconcile substitute payroll with Kelly Education. Serve as a point of contact for absence and substitute coverage questions. Assist with payroll corrections, reports, audits, and benefits processing. Qualifications: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience). Payroll or benefits experience preferred. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.Experience with Skyward strongly preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Apply at https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/251929 or contact donovana@kmsd.edu for more information
OPEN ENROLLMENT IN KM STARTS MONDAY FEB. 2ND!!! We have so many amazing opportunities in the Kettle Moraine School District and we'd love to share them with you! Open enrollment families are an important part of our KM Community and we currently have space available at all grade levels, and can even provide busing from an existing district stop for a small fee if space is available! If you are not currently attending KM and wish to open enroll into the district, visit kmsd.edu and click the big enroll button, then navigate through the open enrollment application process. This is not final, and you can apply to more than one school district. We also encourage you to tour any of our schools using the "schedule a tour" sidebar. Consider attending our KM Showcase on February 18th from 5:30-7pm at Kettle Moraine High School, where you can 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 about 4K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings; and explore our many athletic teams, clubs & activities. To learn more about the great choices in the Kettle Moraine School District, RSVP NOW at kmsd.edu/rsvp!
CULVER'S AT THE KM SHOWCASE!!! Thanks to our friends at Culver's in Wales, you can now pre-order boxed dinners for the KM Showcase/4K Fair! THE SHOWCASE, OUR LARGEST 4K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT, IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS ON FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. Culver's will be offering pre-orders for: single cheeseburger ($5), chicken tender ($5), or crispy chicken sandwich ($6) boxed meals with fries! They will also be pre-ordering custard dishes ($2) and providing sprinkles, Oreos and M&M's. Culver's will serve the meals and provide a variety of condiments and toppings. Orders must be placed by Fri. Feb. 13th at kmsd.edu/culvers, and can be picked up anytime after 5:15pm on February 18th in the KMHS cafeteria.
KM DANCE TEAM CULVER'S FUNDRAISER!!!
TEN PUBLISHED ARTISTS, AUTHORS, AND POETS!!! The Kettle Moraine School District is proud to announce that ten students have been selected for publication in the 2025-2026 Southern Lakes Advanced Learner’s Network (SLALN) Anthology. For nearly 40 years, SLALN has provided this prestigious platform for young creators across Southeastern Wisconsin to showcase their talents in prose, poetry, art, cartoons, and expository writing. This year’s theme, "The Journey," drew a massive response from the region. Out of over 40 participating school districts, a staggering 875 total entries were submitted for regional judging. The selection process was incredibly rigorous: each district was limited to a curated selection of just 24 entries, and ultimately, only 44% of those regional submissions were awarded publication. “The joy of self-expression abounds, but submitting work to be judged adds a level of risk and vulnerability not everyone is ready to take," reflected DeeDee Jacobsen, the district’s Gifted & Talented Coordinator. "We are incredibly proud of the 85 students who took the leap this year with such phenomenal entries; seeing ten of them reach this level of regional recognition is truly inspiring.”
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!!! KMSD Alert: Due to a National Weather Service Extreme Cold Warning (with sustained temperatures or windchill of -30°F or lower), all Kettle Moraine Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 23rd. After-school and evening activities will also be canceled. Watch text and email in case of building-specific instructions.
ENROLL NOW OR 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 join KM, click the enroll button at the top to get started. Registration for NEW students for the 2026-2027 school year is open for all KM Residents and Non-Residents. Current students are automatically advanced to the next grade level, including 6th and 9th grade students.
DECA COMPETITION!!! KM DECA competed at the district level competition Saturday and Emily Garvin shared their experience: At the event, students participated in role-play scenarios, using creativity and problem-solving skills to develop and present a solution to judges. To qualify for the state competition, individuals or partnership must place in the top three of their event, based on a composite score that combines role play performance and test scores. The KM DECA chapter walked away with success, with six individuals and three partnerships advancing to the next level. Several other individuals and partnerships also earned medals for achieving high scores on their role play or exam. Our students gained real-world skills such as communication and professionalism in a business environment. Overall, the competition was a fun and rewarding experience.
