KM GRADUATE RUNNING MERRILL LYNCH!!! Eric Schimpf, Merrill Wealth Management president and former U.S. Army Infantry Officer, is yet another KM alum who is doing great things! Eric Attended West Point after graduating from KMHS and served in the Army. He was hired by Merrill Lynch right after finishing his commitment and rose through the ranks to become president of the organization. He joined CNBC's ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss his experience: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/11/10/we-think-traditional-asset-allocation-works-says-merrill-wealth-managements-eric-schimpf.html?fbclid=IwAR32oP7lHql5viB6BLeWtDUbkSpwbg05UpYIv-uaP1CiPcl3FABuP8d88Ds
CHECK OUT FRIDAY'S ISSUE OF LASER FOCUSED WITH ANYTHING GOES!!!! We went backstage Wednesday to meet the cast, crew, and musicians who brought this amazing performance to life! The set was beautiful. The costumes were perfection, and the music had everyone bouncing in their seats!!! https://laserfocused.edurooms.com/engage/kettle-moraine-school-district/newsletters/laser-focused-11-10-23
KM ALUM DAVID BRAUN IS MAKING HEADLINES AT NORTHWESTERN!!!! We will be featuring David, and other KM alums, in the next issue of the Communicator, so watch your mailbox! In the meantime, check out this great article (with a nice shout out to KM) in the Daily Northwestern. https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/11/09/top-stories/football-with-his-homecoming-on-the-horizon-david-brauns-high-rising-tale-continues-writing-itself/
KMSD'S MUSIC PROGRAM IS MULTI-FACETED!!! The robust music curriculum in KM goes far beyond concerts and performances. A well-balanced music education requires students to undertake major academic work including deciphering a rich content-specific vocabulary, decoding music notation with fluency, speed, and accuracy, and analysis and application of expressive intent and contextual connections. In addition to the academic and performative skills that students develop through music participation, our KM students also apply their musical talents to serve the local KM community, in alignment with the Graduate Profile. Here you see middle school orchestra students undertaking a process known as 'score study'. After analyzing a piece of music as a group, students make determinations about whether the piece is appropriate for their ensemble. Students love to choose the music they study and perform!
GIRLS GOLF ACADEMIC ALL STATE!!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW) is pleased to announce that the following individuals have earned Academic-All State honors with a GPA of 3.25 or higher: Emily Gomez, Annekke Barnette, Maddie Reed, and Avery Sallmann,
We held our first signing day of the year today and it was our largest event to date. 16 students were recognized and committed to their chosen colleges. Please join me in congratulating these student athletes on their amazing accomplishments in the classroom and their chosen sports.
KMHS CAMPUS RECOGNIZED AS AP® SCHOLAR HONOR ROLL SCHOOL! Schools included in this recognition have AP programs that are delivering results for students while broadening access. This recognition is earned annually based on criteria that reflects a commitment to providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. 4,570 schools were selected this year, which represent 30% of eligible high schools in the US, US Territories, and Canada.
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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