WINTER SPORTS ON DECK!!!! The girls basketball schedule is out, and we cannot wait!
Last week, KM Marketing and DECA students traveled into Milwaukee to learn directly from the business professionals. A brief bus tour of Milwaukee's Historic 3rd ward introduced students to some of the economic developments going on in the city. Next we were given a tour of the Laughlin/Constable Advertising Agency. Following the tour, students were escorted to the large conference room, where a team of professionals shared their roles and responsibilities as well as fielded questions from the student group. A quick lunch at Milwaukee's Public Market was a bit hit! Then off we went to the Fiserv Forum for a sports/entertainment tour of the facility. Special Guest and the "Original Buck" Jon McGlocklin put together a team of marketing and business professionals with another valuable panel discussion. A highlight of the trip was receiving personalized autographed photos from Mr. McGlocklin and the opportunity to try on the Bucks Championship Rings. A quick stop at the Halloween Express on the way home, prepared the group for the upcoming Halloween festivities. A special thanks to Chick-fil-a - Delafield who graciously provided breakfast sandwiches for the group to start off our day!
KM BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYED AT STATE!!! We'd like to congratulate the team and coaches on a fantastic season that earned them a spot in the State Championship at the Resch Center in Green Bay today. Four fan buses followed the team down to cheer them on. Unfortunately, they were defeated by Arrowhead, but it was still a great experience and we are incredibly proud of how they played!
CULINARY STUDENTS MIX UP THEIR FINAL PROJECTS!!! Normally, this would be a bad thing, but these students were tasked with baking and decorating a cake as their final project. All of the cakes are decorated with handmade fondant. The results are beautiful and delicious!
KMHS BECOMES A MEDALLION MEMBER SCHOOL!!! By enrolling a U.S. Department of State-sponsored exchange student, KMHS demonstrates a commitment to
academic and cultural enrichment for our students through international exchange. This helps prepare visiting students to become global citizens and that in turn benefits our school by allowing them to share their countries and cultures.
NEW RECORD FOR DECA FOOD DONATIONS!!! Once again Kettle Moraine DECA partnered with Pick'n Save and Target to put on a community-wide food drive. DECA members drop off bags and flyers in the community, and pick up the filled bags in the days following. All donations are loaded into the Target truck parked outside Kettle Moraine High School and are delivered to the Waukesha Food Pantry. Each year, Mr. Dellis's Marketing Management class takes field trip to unload the truck. DECA's goal was to exceed their total weight for donations from last year, measured at just below 10,000 pounds. This year we came in at 10,140 pounds! Thank you to these amazing students, our commercial partners, and our generous KM Community for making this event such a success.
KETTLE MORAINE BOYS VOLLEYBALL IS HEADED TO STATE!!! The team beat Westosha Central in the sectional final after an impressive 3-0 sweep in all three playoff games. Their hitting percentage was an insane 0.429 and the team was clearly killing it... Ian Roman had 13, Will Mathison had 10, and Trevor Heinzelmann had 8. Brady Zell supported them with 3 assists. On defense, Tanner Sindorf had 12 digs, Trevor Heinzelmann had 6, and Owen Voigt, Will Mathison, and Ian Roman each had 2 blocks. The Lasers are the #7 seed in the state tournament, playing Arrowhead (#2) on Thursday at 10am at the Resch Center in Green Bay. Let's get some fans out to cheer them on!! The fan bus will depart from the front entrance at 7:25am. State tournament tickets are online only, and the team with the most ticket sales earns $1000 for their school. Get your tickets now at https://ticketstar.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3APMI%3AWIAA23%3AVBS1%3A&linkID=pmi&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=WIAA1&cgc=&dataAccId=780&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_pmi. Let's GO LASERS!!!!!
KETTLE MORAINE RIDES TO VICTORY!!!! EQUESTRIAN CLUB WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! This is a tremendous honor for a club that was just started last school year. They also won the Team Spirit Award for their energy and effort. KM's Equestrian Club is made up of students from grades 6-12 and horses 31" to 17+ hands. The students represent all interests and skill levels too. The club has provided a wonderful opportunity for horse enthusiasts to enjoy the company of like-minded students and excel beyond their wildest dreams. Congratulations to all of our talented riders!
THE LASER LOCKER IS OPEN UNTIL GAME TIME (7 PM)TONIGHT!!! We have all the gear you need to stay warm and celebrate your team, from KM flannel and fleece pants to hoodies and cozy knit hats. Add some of our famous homemade kettle corn, a hot chocolate, and another Laser win, and you have the perfect evening!!! https://www.kmsd.edu/page/laser-locker
ALL WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS... IS A KM WIN!!! The student section was enjoying a little Christmas spirit as Santa delivered another Laser victory on Friday night. A special thank you to Shai Klima for the great photos!
KM ALUMS ARE DOING AMAZING THINGS! Jocelyn Heckenkamp graduated in the class of 2020 and was KMHS's valedictorian as well as a National Merit Scholar. She is still an academic super star, graduating with honors from the Marine Corps Base at Quantico's Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) with the highest overall GPA in her class. In addition to being an extraordinary student, Jocelyn competed in cross country, track & field, soccer and rock climbing while at KMHS. She was a three-time state champion in rock climbing and a champion in speed climbing. Her incredible mental and physical discipline will undoubtedly serve her well as she prepares to graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas. Congratulations Jocelyn! https://utdmercury.com/comet-brings-home-marine-corps-honors/ Photo courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich
Jonathan Ksobiech has been selected as a nominee for the Jolly Good Football Player of the Week on WisSports.net. For more information or to vote for the winner, please visit our full article here: https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1288157
October is National Principal Month! Celebrate your favorite KM principals and Directors with a quick thank you. We may be biased, but we think we have some of the most amazing school leaders at KMSD!
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Fright Hike is still looking for student volunteers for Friday the 13th to work parking, ticket lines, candle lighting, pumpkin carving, and trail monitoring. Please use the link below to sign up! The event supports the Friends of Lapham Peak. For questions and volunteer information, contact Angela @ frighthikepeak@gmail.com. To learn more about the event visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AAAD23A75-friday#
More Homecoming Parade photos from Mike Brickl, one of our volunteer photographers. If you see someone running around our events with a camera, whether it be Mike, Roger, Michelle, Scott, or one of the many volunteers I've not met, please thank them. We cannot be everywhere, and their incredible talent and generosity play a major role in telling our story. We'd also like to thank the KM Community for coming out to support us last weekend!
SIGN UP FOR THE HOMECOMING PARADE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc5Hjvhph3TpiTpKtMi1J8CkrR8NnD523MvFwMrGPxvOCU3Q/viewform. All Kettle Moraine School District Clubs and Activities are encouraged to sign up and participate in the 2023 Homecoming Parade. When: Friday September 29, Parade begins at 5:15 Where: Line up at 4:30 in the KMHS Athletic Entrance Parking Lot (south side) Please contact Kelsee Stellpflug with any questions at stellpflugk@kmsd.edu
Two HS^2 Students Earned Perfect Scores on the Advanced Placement® (AP) Research Exam. Lexi Strickland and Anna Sueflohn were among 357 students (out of more than 30,000 nationwide) to earn this distinction. Their extraordinary accomplishments highlight the ongoing efforts to support academic excellence in the Kettle Moraine School District. They also speak to the incredible learning environment provided by our High School of Health Sciences, which was recently named the best high school in Wisconsin by US News. We are so proud of Lexi, Anna, and all of our AP students and teachers. AP courses and exams provide opportunities to take college-level courses, and earn college credits and placements, while still in high school. We will be featuring an interview with Lexi and Anna in tomorrow's Laser Focused, so watch your "in-box" to learn more about the wonderful things that are happening at KM!
The Waukesha Freeman shared a really nice article this morning on our upgraded facilities! The article featured quotes from our naming sponsors, coaches, and an overview of the project from CFO, John Stellmacher. We are incredibly proud of this project and the fiscal and logistical planning that went into it. We look forward to sharing additional updates as we complete upgrades to our spring sport venues. We cannot thank the entire KM Community enough for their support during this process! https://waukeshafreeman-wi.newsmemory.com/?publink=056c34e17_134ad2d
Coach Mack and three KM Seniors (Drew Wagner, Noah Hait, and Jonathan Ksobiech) were recently interviewed on Brew City Sports Tonight presented by Pick N Save. Listen to the full episode below:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-brew-city-sports-tonight-71034433/episode/varsity-blitz-high-school-sports-show-presented-by-your-local-pick-n-save-stores---full-show---992023-122863860?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false
The Kettle Moraine Tennis Association has partnered with KMSD and Three Pillars to build our new tennis complex and pavilion. This state-of-the-art facility replaces courts with cracking surfaces that were no longer safe for play. The new facilities offer 10 tennis courts, allowing KM Varsity and JV programs to practice together, host matches, and attract community tournaments. The courts also offer 18 pickle ball courts that are generating significant use from community members, including Three Pillars residents. This wonderful complex will serve our district and community for many years to come!
The facility cost $2.2 million. KMTA and KMSD are generating revenue through community leagues, private lessons, and other events to financially support these costs. KMTA is also in the process of completing a pavilion which will be funded through private donations and they are actively seeking your financial support. To learn more about the facilities and how your contribution will be used, contact kimtheodorakis@gmail.com.
Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we make KM a premier institution in all areas!
