BREAKFAST WITH SANTA THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 2ND FROM 8:30 to 1 PM @KMHS!!!! The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am and tickets can be purchased with the QR code. It is $7 for kids under 10 and $12 for adults. The craft fair is free and runs from 8:30am-1pm with about 50 crafters participating. This is a great opportunity to get unique, quality, homemade gifts and decorations for the holiday season! KMSD music groups will playing holiday music throughout the morning and the KMHS band plans activities for kids. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos! The district will also be hosting a t-shirt decorating station, so stop by to visit. We look forward to seeing everyone. Happy Holidays!!!
VOLUNTEER FOR JA CAREER DAY!!!! Monday, December 11, 2023 | 7:50 AM - 11:00 AM at Kettle Moraine High School. Career Day gives 9th-12th grade students an opportunity to learn about four different career paths over the course of a morning. We always need volunteers to share their chosen fields with students. If you have questions, contact: Destiny Hamblin | dhamblin@jawis.org | 414-577-3819. Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVmV9jJYGTmtKzQYVLKBlc3ByCK4q2HWqLjf3yF_9dMD5_Bw/viewform?pli=1
The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am and tickets can be purchased with the QR code. It is $7 for kids under 10 and $12 for adults. The craft fair is free and runs from 8:30am-1pm with about 50 crafters participating. KMSD music groups play holiday music throughout the morning and the KMHS band plans activities for kids. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos!
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
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!
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.
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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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
Good morning and we hope you are enjoying the first week of school! We've made a few changes to our website over the summer that we'd like to share with you. Our new platform combines all of our communication tools into one environment, saving us time and money; making us more efficient; but also, allowing us to utilize a system that works well on mobile devices and provides the features users have come to expect. We realize change takes time, and we'd like to offer a few simple tips to help our KM Community navigate the new site.
We have provided a video tour, at https://vimeo.com/859950194?sh. Remember to re-bookmark your frequently visited pages and add us to your contacts! There is also a mobile app that can be downloaded using the page footer or the links below.
For a quick summary of the navigation, there are two primary drop down menus in the upper right corner of every page. They are "schools" and "menu." Schools will allow you to select a location. Menu will allow you to select information that pertains to that location. The + symbols in the menu reveal additional pages in that category.
If you have questions or are having trouble finding things, feel free to contact me at ottosara@kmsd.edu
Download the app to receive notifications and access information quickly and easily on your mobile device!
Iphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/...
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/...
The first day of school is always an exciting time. This year, the District Office leadership took a field trip to visit with teachers and students. It is always great to get out of the office and into classrooms to share in our students' learning. The high school and middle school students were already delving into subject matter and getting settled into their routines.
KMMPA Homecoming Chili/Mac & Cheese Dinner – September 29 | 4-7 PM | Kettle Moraine High School Campus! Join the Kettle Moraine Music Parents Association for their annual homecoming dinner! ALL money raised goes back to KMSD music programs. Watch for more details and opportunities to support KM music programs.
The Kettle Moraine School District is formulating a new strategic plan. As part of this process, we cordially invite you to join us for an opportunity to participate in a World Cafe to inform the district's strategic planning.
During this two hour event, you will be answering and discussing four questions. We are offering an in person World Cafe (Saturday 9/23 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.) and a virtual World Cafe (Tuesday 9/26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.). If you would like to learn more about the our Strategic Planning process, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/page/spt. To sign up for the World Cafe click the link to our Google form at kmsd.edu/world-cafe.
KETTLE MORAINE THEATRE @ INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL SUMMER 2023.
Ms. Kean and eight KMHS Campus students attended the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University- Bloomington June 18-24, 2023. Students participated in workshops with professionals, attended performances by select schools from across the country, and performed as part of the Thespian Excellence Awards (“Thespys”) competition. Not only did KM students comprise half of the Wisconsin Thespy National qualifiers, but all earned scores in the top two rankings. It was a fabulous week of learning and fun, and all KM students performed well.
Awards to note –
Excellent Score (similar to 1 at WSMA Solo/Ensemble): Marlowe Findley- Musical Theatre Solo, Thatcher Jacobs- Musical Theater Solo.
Superior Score (similar to *1 at WSMA Solo/Ensemble): Thatcher Jacobs - Monologue, Adeline Cramer- Music Theater Solo, Olivia Gilberto- Music Theater Solo, Owen Erickson- Stage Management.
Bethany Lorbetske, KM Perform class of ‘24, submitted to College Auditions and received an Honors program invitation and $2,000 scholarship to American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NYC.
ALL CAMPUS MUSICAL AUDITIONS SEPTEMBER 11-13
All aboard! Join us as we set sail for the 2023 All Campus Musical - Anything Goes. Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate as part of the cast or crew. This is a great opportunity to explore theater and expand your talents! Learn more at https://sites.google.com/a/kmsd.edu/campus_musical/all-campus-musical
Our custodial staff are the glue that holds our schools together! From coordinating event set up to keeping our schools sparkling clean, safe and running smoothly, these great folks make a difference. We offer great pay, benefits, and a fantastic work environment. If you are interested in learning more, contact zabeld@kmsd.edu!
Our food service staff are a huge part of our school culture... dressing up for spirit days; visiting with students and parents; and of course providing tasty, nutritious meals for all! Join us for a fun, part-time job with competitive pay.
Our support staff are truly the glue that holds the KM Family together... they do everything from coaching, to cooking and cleaning! Join us for a fun career with family-friendly hours, great pay, and the power to make a difference in the lives of our students.
View all of our open support staff positions on WECANN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3191
Summer Academy is filled with classes that allow students to learn, while experiencing many wonderful activities. Mr. Tenhover's (Papa T's) fishing class is a great example. The students get to fish each day and enjoy the beauty of being on the water.
KMSD held their Strategic Planning & Visioning Kickoff Meeting July 26! Twenty one individuals were invited to participate on the KMSD Strategic Planning Team (SPT) and all were in attendance. The purpose of this meeting was for the team to:
meet their teammates, clarify the project scope and team responsibilities, understand the strategic planning process, develop the cornerstone of group process (group agreements), and prepare for the World Cafe in September.
