Kettle Moraine High School

KM GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL REPEAT CHAMPIONS!!! The Kettle Moraine Girls' Flag Football team captured the championship on Sunday, December 21st, with a thrilling 32–28 victory over Milwaukee School of Languages at Muskego High School’s indoor turf. The game was back and forth throughout the first half, but Milwaukee opened the second half with a big score to take control. Down 10 points with just a few minutes remaining, Kettle Moraine responded with resilience, recording two crucial defensive stops and converting on offense to close the gap. With 15 seconds left, quarterback Mia Gray sealed the comeback by throwing the game-winning touchdown to junior Samantha Thompson. Senior captains, Grace Walczak and Brynn Lauters, played key roles throughout the game—Walczak delivered critical pass breakups and flag pulls on defense, and helped set up the game-winning drive with two minutes left, while Lauters contributed multiple clutch runs and catches and added a score of her own. Gray was essential to the offense all game, displaying accuracy through the air and making plays with her legs. Coaches Mr. Hunt and Mr. Ksobiech kept the team motivated and led both sides of the ball to success. The championship caps off an outstanding season, as the team finished 8–1 in the regular season, defeated Greenfield and Muskego Red in the playoffs, and secured their second straight championship title. Thank you so much to Mr. Ksobiech for sharing the details of this amazing game, and to Roger Olsen for covering our athletic events and sharing this great team photo!

KM GLOBAL CPR TRAINING!!! Students in the Term 2 Personal Health and Fitness seminar participated in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training and certification, in partnership with the Kettle Moraine School District and the American Red Cross. This certification is a valuable life skill that provides students with the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency. The training consisted of an online component followed by an in-person hands-on skills practice session. The online coursework and hands-on skills practice lead to an official American Red Cross certification.

KM CULINARY STUDENTS ARE SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER!!! The culinary students prepared a Cookie Drive for DECA, baking and decorating over 3,700 cookies for the DECA organization to sell to local families. The proceeds from this initiative were divided to support two families within our district during the holiday season, with additional profits donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Culinary students also contributed to a Friday's Service Project, preparing and delivering homemade lasagna for families currently staying at the Ronald McDonald House; baking homemade bread, cookies, and lasagna for four local firehouses as well as our 911 dispatch center! These students have demonstrated exceptional compassion, teamwork, and dedication to serving our community. Their efforts have made a meaningful difference for families in need and our local first responders.

KMSD 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR-AT-A-GLANCE!!! Please note, early release will be on Wednesdays next year. We have not yet posted a date for Class of 2027 Graduation, but will add it to the calendar when that has been determined. To view the full calendar, visit our website https://www.kmsd.edu/page/calendar.

2026 JERRY AWARD NOMINATIONS!!! The Wizard of Oz has received the following nominations: Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding and Orchestra, Outstanding Overall Design. Outstanding Lead Performance: Josephine Byrne - Dorothy Gale, William Kastner - Scarecrow/Hunk, Joseph Anderson - Cowardly Lion/Zeke, and Johnathan Doome - Tin Man/Hickory. Outstanding Supporting Performance: Emma Hipp - Aunt Em/Glinda, Chip - Toto, and Gabriella Schmitt - Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West. Spirit Awards: Emma Hipp and Isabella Kreblin. Outstanding Overall Design: Scenic Designer - Matthew Dunlap, Lighting Designer - Mykhailo Nahirniak, Costume Designer - Abigail Kean and Lynne Miner, Sound Design - Greg Klas, Outstanding Costume Design - Abigail Kean and Lynne Miner, and Outstanding Sound Design - Greg Klas. Some specific feedback regarding the ensemble: "The ensemble was committed and focused. The young Munchkins were a highlight, demonstrating vocal strength, discipline, and full character engagement." "This ensemble understood exactly what it means to work as a unified group." "Whether on stage or off, their performances formed the backbone of this show. Even the beautiful choral moments in the Overture reinforced how essential the ensemble is within The Wizard of Oz. And of course, no Oz production is complete without an adorable parade of Munchkins. Some ensemble highlights included the entire Munchkin-land sequence (special kudos to all soloists), the wonderfully comedic Crows in “If I Only Had a Brain,” the Trees in “If I Only Had a Heart,” and the high energy in both “The Merry Old Land of Oz” and “The Jitterbug.” Overall, the ensemble was engaging, versatile, and delightful to watch. Excellent work." One of our Jerry Reviewer's summed up the production like this: The Wizard of Oz is not an easy undertaking. The audience arrives with built in expectations, and the show demands an enormous number of fantastical elements to bring the world to life. It is clear that a tremendous amount of brains, heart, and courage went into every aspect of this production. I was consistently impressed by the cast’s energy, precision, and stamina. The Kettle Moraine High School production created a magical and whimsical journey down the yellow brick road. Terrific work and congratulations to all."

EXPLORE CAROLING FOR GOLDEN LASERS!!! KM Explore joined the Golden Lasers luncheon for a bit of holiday cheer last week and it definitely brightened the occasion! If you are interested in becoming a Golden Laser visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/km-community-education.

TEACHER APPRECIATION!!! The Girls Varsity Basketball team held a Teacher Appreciation Night before their winning game against Catholic Memorial. The girls each chose a staff member who motivates and inspires them to honor at the game. The team would like to extend additional thanks to all of the KMSD faculty and staff who consistently support them in their academic and athletic lives!

LASER LOCKER HOLIDAY HOURS!!!
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Noon – 4:00pm
Wednesday, Dec. 17: 10:00am – 2:00pm EARLY HOURS!
Thursday, Dec. 18: 2:00pm – 4:00pm SANTA SAVINGS!
Friday, Dec. 19: Noon – 4:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 23: Noon – 3:00pm LAST HOLIDAY SHOPPING DAY!
Store hours are also listed online.

NEW HEAD TRACK COACH!!! Congratulations to Les Hunt!

KM BASKETBALL DOUBLE HEADER TONIGHT!!! Pack the gym for our Classic 8 girls and boys back-to-back match ups against Muskego! The girls game will start at 5:30 pm and the boys will follow at 7pm. Stop by the Laser Locker for some blue and gold and bring the noise as we defend our home court... Let's GO LASERS!!!

FINNATICS GEAR!!! Catch the Excitement: New Finnatics t-shirts, hoodies, and SPF long sleeves are available now! We're thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between Finnatics Fishing Club and our talented students in KMmade.com retail class! Our class has been hard at work creating a unique lineup of t-shirts, all produced at KMHS. This initiative not only provides students with hands-on experience in production and order fulfillment, but it also serves as a fantastic fundraiser for the Finnatics Fishing Club. Get your gear today and support our students while representing a great cause! SHOP NOW at https://www.kmmade.com/finnatics

TOMORROW - KMHS INFO NIGHT DECEMBER 3RD AT 6PM!!! This info night is a great opportunity to learn more about KMHS and the many courses and opportunities available. It is a great resource for all students and families interested in high school at the Kettle Moraine School District. We have a number of other exciting events coming up to introduce students to our KM High School Choices. These events are a great opportunity for middle school families to explore the high school and learn more about our charter schools. In addition, we have our K-12 KM Showcase for all families and community members on February 18th!

KMMO HOCKEY WIN!!! This past weekend, the Varsity and Varsity Reserve KMMO hockey teams hosted their annual Barry M. Fieber Memorial Tournament, which honors KM's founding father of hockey. The event was held at Naga-Waukee Ice Arena in Delafield and, despite having to negotiate weather conditions and rescheduling, the Varsity Reserve team won the championship at its level. The team won both of its games by a combined score of 17-3 (9-2 in the semifinals against De Pere and 8-1 in the championship against St. Mary's Springs). The team scored 4 shorthanded goals in the championship, which is quite uncommon.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL HONORABLE MENTION ALL CONFERENCE!!! Congrats to the following girls volleyball players: Aleeya Mino, Kylee Zell, Alivia Oldenburg.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA DEC. 6TH @KMHS!!!! The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am. The craft fair is free and runs until 1pm. KMSD music groups will playing holiday music throughout the morning. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos! The district will host a t-shirt decorating station. Get your breakfast tickets now https://givebutter.com/vwhs5Z or contact cataniat@kmsd.edu for vendor information.

KM ONE ACT WINS BIG AT STATE THEATRE FESTIVAL!!! Our KM one act "I Was There" won multiple awards at the WISDAA State Theatre Festival held at UW- Stevens Point this weekend. Critics Choice Award, Outstanding Ensemble, and Outstanding Technical Theatre. There were also many individual awards: Outstanding Direction - Emma Hipp,
Outstanding Acting - William Kastner, Arabelle Langreder, and Zachary Bentheimer. Out of 44 schools invited to perform at State, KM's team is in the elite third of presenters who earned the full slate of awards including Critics Choice.This is especially exciting as "I Was There" was a product of KM Drama Club's Student Directed One Act Festival and started as a student-directed project; usually WISDAA one acts have faculty directors. The judges, UW- Stevens Point theatre department, and directors from other schools gave multiple compliments and were amazed that this show was primarily student driven with minimal artistic input from faculty advisory Ms. Kean. The following KM Perform students were a part of this project: Emma Hipp (Director, grade 12), Joseph Anderson (Lighting Design & Spotlight, grade 12), Abigail Yatzeck (Light Board, grade 9), Josephine Byrne (Cast, grade 12), Antonio Corchado (Cast, grade 12), William Kastner (Cast, grade 12), Isabella Kreblin (Cast, grade 12), Arabelle Langreder (Cast, grade 12), Danielle Longdon (Cast, grade 12), and Norah Reddington (Cast, grade 12).

SIGNING DAY!!! Yesterday was the second signing day this week and it is a wonderful testament to KM that 18 athletes have advanced to the collegiate level in this fall signing season. We'd like to thank our naming sponsors Eric and Dina Schimpf, Schimpf Family Alumni Gym, and Shawn and Tracy Sanicola, Foot and Ankle Track, for attending the event. We'd also like to congratulate the following student athletes as they commit to their colleges and universities: Graham Tosh (soccer) Lehigh University, Grant Benishek (golf) Lake Forest College, Jordan McCarthy (equestrian) Delaware State University, Brynn Lauters (track/field and soccer) UW-Eau Claire, Caitlin Blawat (track/field) UW-Platteville, Gianna, Sanicola (track/field) UW-Stout, Ryker Pignotti (track/field) UW-Eau Claire, James Angle (baseball) Eastern Illinois University, Sam Scaffido (baseball) UW-Whitewater, Logan Vanmersbergen (baseball) Wisconsin Lutheran College.