Kettle Moraine High School

JOIN KM TRAP/CLAYS TEAM!!!! Kettle Moraine Trap and Sporting Clays season is gearing up for 2025. We are going to host two registration/open house events in the High School Library. One on Thursday December 5th from 5-7pm and a second Monday December 9th from 5-7 pm. These events are for KM Students grades 6-12. We will go over what the team is all about and answer any questions. We will also be signing up new and returning athletes. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Cyndi Patrick at patrickc@kmsd.edu or visit https://kmlasers.com

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Craft Fair | 12.7 | 8:30-11:30a Come to celebrate the holiday season with your friends and family at Kettle Moraine High School’s Breakfast With Santa and Holiday Craft Fair! Meet Santa’s elves! Take a picture with Santa while you grab a bite to eat and listen to some festive music performed by district music students! There are plenty of fun crafts and activities, so make sure you don’t miss out! The Pancake Breakfast with all the fixings is from 8:30-11:30a and is $8 for children 10 and under and $12 for everyone else. Ticket Sales will close Friday, December 6th at noon. Walk-ins will be available in a limited quantity. Buy tickets here https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2633 The Holiday Craft Fair runs from 8:30a-1p and is FREE. Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. Questions? Contact Terri Catania at cataniat@kmsd.edu.

KMHS TO PARTICIPATE IN INAUGURAL DEER DISTRICT PREP SHOWCASE EVENT | FEBRUARY 8 | FISERV FORUM! As described in a press release by Travis Wilson of WisSports.net, “The event will feature ten of the state's top teams and many of the best players participating in what is shaping up to be a premier showcase of talent at the state's preeminent basketball arena.” 2025 DEER DISTRICT PREP SHOWCASE SCHEDULE: 10 am: Kohler vs. Lake Mills 12 pm: Hortonville vs. Oconomowoc 2 pm: Racine Park vs. Milwaukee Juneau 4 pm: Stevens Point vs. Sun Prairie East 6 pm: Kettle Moraine vs. Nicolet Here’s the write-up for our matchup vs Nicolet: “Kettle Moraine was 25-4 and a Division 1 state tournament qualifier a year ago. The Lasers are picked to win the Classic Eight this year in our conference preview on WisSports.net behind a strong senior group led by First Team All-Conference performer Roman Thompson. Nicolet won the North Shore Conference title last year, falling in an instant classic against Wisconsin Lutheran in a Division 2 state semi-final. Rashaad Davis and David Bolden are both Division 1 players.” Tickets are available for purchase now at FiservForum.com.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER KATIE BRISK HONORED! Congratulations on your Classic 8 All-Conference honorable mention for Libero!

KMHS COLLABORATES WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS!!! Our KMHS Orchestra students recently had an incredible opportunity to collaborate with students and faculty from UW-Eau Claire! They performed some of their concert repertoire and joined our KM orchestras for an inspiring clinic led by Dr. Nobuyoshi Yasuda. It was an especially meaningful experience for our own orchestra teacher, Ms. Sternberg, a UW-Eau Claire alum, who was thrilled to welcome her former professor to work with her students. We are so grateful to UW-Eau Claire for sharing their time and talent with us!

WNKM 2024 Sectional Highlights + State Qualifiers! What an incredible season we've had! We are thrilled to announce our state meet qualifiers, but first, we want to celebrate our team's remarkable achievements at sectionals: We had 18 entries - 17 swimming and 1 diving. The numbers speak for themselves: 17 season or lifetime-best individual swims out of 18 individual entries, and ALL 3 relays achieved season-best times! Our relays dropped an impressive 12.82 seconds, and individually we knocked off a combined 41.89 seconds including swims from Brit Farrar, Tressa Navarrete and Taylor Safranski. These achievements demonstrate dedication and hard work throughout the season. The 200 free relay consisted of the same 4 swimmers last year and they improved their time by roughly 7 seconds, a testament to some great coaching they received this year from the new WNKM coach, Jasper Appleton! Quinn Lodes took 2nd at Sectionals for diving narrowly missing qualifying for the State Championship. Quinn’s performance was a PR by 25 points for a total of 378.55, and landed her as the #4 freshman in the state. We have an amazing lineup for next Saturday, 3 individual events and 2 relays qualified! WOW! Our qualifiers for the WIAA Girls Swim State Meet on Saturday, November 16th at Waukesha South are as follows: 200 Freestyle: Sara Wiedoff & Rowan Rossi-Weida 100 Freestyle: Rowan Rossi-Weida 500 Freestyle: Sara Wiedoff 200 Freestyle Relay: Rowan Rossi-Weida, Adrienne Prymas, Katie Bell, Sara Wiedoff 400 Freestyle Relay: Rowan Rossi-Weida, Katie Bell, Chloe Bell, Sara Wiedoff

BOYS SOCCER HONORED! Congratulations on your all-conference honors! Ian Daubert, First Team - Midfielder Grayson Sikorski, Honorable Mention - Midfielder Landon Daley and Colin VanVoorhis, Honorable Mention - Defender

KM SALUTES OUR VETERANS! While many of us have our sights set on the Thanksgiving turkey or that big college football rivalry, another special day in November should not be overlooked. Born out of an acknowledgment of the end of one of history’s most significant wars, Veterans Day falls on November 11 each year. Though our appreciation for our nation’s veterans should be a constant in our lives, today specifically people across the world will take time to gather and recognize our veterans’ incomparable contributions to preserving our way of life. To help honor our veterans: Ask them about their service when you thank them… Perhaps ask: What did you do in the military? How long did you serve? What was your favorite moment in all your time in the service? Then listen and give them your full attention. Don't Confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day - Veterans Day is a time to thank those who are serving or have served and are still with us. Memorial Day is to reflect and remember those who lost their lives in service to their country. Confusing the two or combining the two diminishes the importance of both. Fly a flag - correctly. Check out Military.com's guide to the flag. Donate - Many wonderful organizations offer all manner of support, services, and appreciation for our service members. Consider leveraging insight from Charity Navigator or Guidestar.org to help you select a non-profit to maximize your gift.

LASER LOCKER HOURS!!!

AN AMAZING WEEKEND FOR CHEER!!! Cheer had their first competition of the season this past weekend. They placed 1st in their Varsity Non-Tumble routine, 2nd in their Varsity Game Day, and the stunt group of Alyssa McLean, Madisyn Haggith, Autumn Kiekhefer, and Kendall Dollak also placed 1st! Well done ladies!!!

GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND CHEER! Varsity Cheer competes at their first competition tomorrow at Whitnall High School! Good luck girls!

BEST BUDDIES CULVER'S CARES NIGHT!!! We will be holding a fundraiser for Best Buddies on Wednesday, November 20th from 4-7pm at the Wales Culver's. Join us for some fun and great food!

KM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND KMHS STUDENT GOVERNMENT NEED YOUR SHOE BOXES AND YOUR DONATIONS!!! KM elementary schools and high school student government are participating in a Friendsgiving collection that will conclude on November 26th. Donated or purchased items will be collected into shoe boxes. These "shoe boxes for Santa" will then be personally delivered to students at WD Williams Elementary School in Swannanoa North Carolina. These students have been terribly impacted by hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. Most were left with nothing. Our goal is to gather up much-needed clothing items like hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, socks, and also a few fun things like toys, art supplies, or puzzles. The school has 450 students at 4 elementary schools, so our goal is to meet and even exceed that need. Drop off your donations at any KM elementary school or at KMHS!

DANCE COMPETES THIS WEEKEND! Our KMHS Dance Team will compete at the Oak Creek Dance Invitational tomorrow! Good luck ladies, we can’t wait to hear how you do!

INTO THE WOODS SCAVENGER HUNT!!! The items pictured are hidden throughout KMHS. Find them and take a selfie with each in its location (4) and DM them to km.musical. The first four people to do so successfully will get two free tickets to the showing of their choice!

GET YOUR TICKETS TO INTO THE WOODS!!! This rousing musical will be held in the remodeled KM auditorium December 12-14 - 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 15 - 2:00 PM. The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Please note: This musical contains adult themes which may not be suitable for some young audience members. Adults: $15, Seniors (65+): $12, Students (K-12): $12. Tickets will be available online beginning Friday, November 8th at https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/kmperformmusical/home. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby one hour prior to the performance using cash or check only. Patrons wishing to purchase via credit card will be directed to the online purchasing site.

NEW TIME… Forward. Together. Join Mr. Bestor TOMORROW - 9:30-10:30a. Mr. Bestor is actively engaging teachers in discussions about the small steps to achieve great academics, extra-curriculars, and school culture for KMHS… in the next 3-5 year timeframe, and he’d like your (parental) input as well! This is not a strategic planning session, just a chat over coffee about what’s on your mind!

The Counseling Department is hosting a Post-Secondary Night on November 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Families are invited to attend four 25-minute sessions of their choice focused on college and career planning. Session times, locations, and descriptions can be found HERE https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xZ_W2Dl5K8H2lwVu82ObRxCbz2clEl-yGRgFZFDhhJY/edit?usp=sharing. Start planning which sessions you would like to attend. We ask families to enter through the main office entrance to pick up materials and to report directly to their session #1 location. New this year - the annual KM Financial Aid Program has joined Post-Secondary Night to give seniors the opportunity to continue exploring post-secondary options. We recommend that senior families attend this 6:00 PM session in the auditorium if they plan to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year.

KM LEADERSHIP CLASS SHARES THEIR STORY!!! Each year, Mr. Bestor's leadership students write and design their own children's books and read them to KM Explore students. It is a wonderful mentorship opportunity and our high school students really benefit from the input of younger learners on their work.

DECA'S OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD!!! It's time for KM DECA's holiday-themed drive! This year, the KM DECA officer team has chosen to partner with Operation Christmas Child to facilitate a collection of necessities for children in need. Our chapter goal is to fill 100 shoeboxes to send around the world to needy families in impoverished countries. That being said, we need your help to donate items we can put in the shoeboxes. We are looking for new items (unused) that fit in a shoebox and a list of examples is shown in the picture. No food, drink, or liquids of any kind please! All items can be brought to either the front office at KMHS or Mr. Dellis' room (D25). Donations will be accepted at the main entrance of the following locations: Kettle Moraine High School, Cushing Elementary, Culver’s Wales, Mama D’s Chick-Fil-A Delfield. Items will be accepted from Monday, November 4th until Friday, November 15th. Thank you for helping us make a difference!