FIRST DAY 9TH GRADE AND NEW TO KMHS!!! The KMHS Campus welcomed their incoming 9th graders and new to KM students yesterday. These early start days give 5K, 6th, 9th grade, and new to KM 6-12 students an opportunity to get acclimated and experience their first half day in smaller cohorts. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at school on Tuesday September 2nd after the Labor Day weekend!!
STOCK UP ON LASER LOCKER GEAR WHEN SCHOOL STARTS NEXT WEEK!!!
NEW KMMS TRAFFIC PATTERNS!!! During drop off/pickup times entrance is on Hwy 67 utilizing the new Laser Trail. There will be NO ENTRY to the campus from Ottawa Ave. during drop off and pick up times. Access from Ottawa Ave. will only be allowed while school is in session. The vehicle pattern keeps bus traffic and parent/guardian traffic separate for safety reasons. Student drop off and pick up for KMMS is now located by the cafeteria doors.
NEW DOUSMAN TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR!!! Drop off/pickup entrance is on Hwy 67 utilizing the new Laser Trail. There will be NO ENTRY from Ottawa Ave. during drop off and pick up times. Access from Ottawa Ave. will only be allowed while school is in session. The vehicle pattern keeps bus traffic and parent/guardian traffic separate for safety reasons. The location for parent/guardian drop off has not changed, just how you access the parking lot.
FIRST DAY OF 5K AT WALES!!! Principal Balzer greeted a very excited group of new kindergarteners yesterday as they arrived at school. These early start days give 5K, 6th, 9th grade, and new to KM 6-12 students an opportunity to get acclimated and experience their first half day in smaller cohorts. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at school on Tuesday September 2nd after the Labor Day weekend!!
ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASHES CELEBRATE ONE KM!! This year, we are encouraging all of our 4K-5 families to enjoy events at any of our elementary schools. We hope families were able to enjoy at least one of the elementary back to school bashes last night, as this is always a fun way for students to reconnect with friends and teachers and get excited about the new school year! To learn about additional upcoming events, visit kmsd.edu/restructure!
NEW STUDENTS WELCOME!!! Ruby is visiting the District Office today and helped herself to a copy of the KM Communicator. We always enjoy sharing our stories with the community. Thank you Ruby for your interest in KM!
KMHS CAMPUS STAFF MEMBERS FEATURED IN FREEMAN AS THEY PROMOTE NEW BOOK!!! Michael Weber and Brian Zeiler are releasing another delightful fantasy novel for their young readers, entitled Finish the Mission. Both authors are educators at the KMHS Campus. Michael Weber teaches high school history, creative writing, and film while Brian Zeiler teaches high school English, guided reading, creative writing, and science fiction. Pre-orders are open now, with a Fall 2025 release, at https://www.orangehatpublishing.com/product/finish-the-mission/. The book release party is on October 24th at Delafield Brewhaus, and will feature a band, food, art from the novel, and a book signing. All are welcome! Read more in the Waukesha Freeman at https://www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/news/km-teachers-turn-longtime-passion-into-ya-fantasy-novel/article_9342c5dc-1c03-5e24-9689-0f8deb12d9a8.html
ELEMENTARY BACK TO SCHOOL BASHES CELEBRATE ONE KM!! As the district plans to combine four elementary schools into three for the 26-27 school year, we have extended many events to all of our 4K-5 families district-wide! This will begin with our Back to School Bashes on August 27th. You can stop in at Magee and Cushing from 4:30 - 6:30pm and Dousman and Wales from 5:30-7:00pm. We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities to experience each of our KM schools, meet staff members, and make new friends! Creating pathways for students and families to transition gradually throughout the year will build confidence and ease the anxiety that often accompanies change. We also hope to cultivate a more connected KM Community and bring families together. To learn more about each of our schools, you can visit their websites using the school dropdown at kmsd.edu and use the events icon at the top of the menu to see what is happening throughout the year. We will also have a list of events for all of our schools on our restructure page at kmsd.edu/restructure!
NO SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 1ST!! 5K, 6TH GRADERS, 9TH GRADERS, AND NEW-TO-KMMS AND KMHS STUDENTS WILL HAVE A HALF DAY ON AUGUST 28TH AND NO SCHOOL ON THE 29TH! THE FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT. 2ND.
KMHS CAMPUS STAFF MEMBERS PROMOTE NEW BOOK!!! Finish the Mission by Michael Weber and Brian Zeiler are releasing another delightful fantasy novel for their young readers. Both authors are educators at the KMHS Campus. Michael Weber teaches high school history, creative writing, and film while Brian Zeiler teaches high school English, guided reading, creative writing, and science fiction. Pre-orders are open now, with a Fall 2025 release, at https://www.orangehatpublishing.com/product/finish-the-mission/. The book release party is on October 24th at Delafield Brewhaus, and will feature a band, food, art from the novel, and a book signing. All are welcome!
KMMS, KMHS NEW STUDENT AND KM 5K ORIENTATION – AUGUST 28TH!!! This is a great opportunity for all 5K, 6TH, 9TH GRADE, AND 6-12 NEW TO KM STUDENTS to better acquaint themselves, meet their teachers, and make new friends. THE FIRST FULL DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT. 2ND AND THERE IS NO SCHOOL AUG. 29TH OR SEPT. 1ST!!!
KM GIRLS GOLF RANKED 10TH IN STATE BY GOLF COACHES ASSOCIATION OF WI!!! The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW) is the professional organization of WIAA member school golf coaches. Each year, their members vote on the most promising teams in the state. This year, KM girls made the top ten ranking for division one! The GCAW also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors.
NEW LASER LOCKER HOURS!!! STOCK UP NOW!
COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION TOMORROW NIGHT!! The Kettle Moraine School District is committed to providing the best possible learning environment for our students in a manner that is fiscally responsible. Declining student populations required a reevaluation of our operational efficiency to ensure that resources support educational outcomes rather than scaling our district for pre-existing student populations. We have entered the planning phase of our restructure, with the board voting unanimously to approve new elementary boundaries, move KM Explore to Dousman, and provide busing to make this learning environment available to all families. As part of our planning and restructuring process, we will be holding a Community Listening Session on August 20th from 6-7pm at Wales Elementary. Please join us to discuss KM's future planning. Visit kmsd.edu/restructure for more information!
BUS ROUTES AVAILABLE IN IC!!! Bus routes have just gone live in Infinite Campus, allowing you to sign in and look up your student's transportation information. If you have any questions, please contact jessica.chelminiak@dtcbus.com.
WELCOME BACK STAFF!!!! We held our welcome back event today and it was a great opportunity to share positive survey results and new workplace initiatives with our team. We also recognized a number of staff members for exceptional work and years of service. Beam of Light Award: Angie Adamczyk. Rookies of the Year: Austin Falkenthal and Maureen Brady. Innovator Awards: Denise Olson and Rachel Weiss. Community Partner in Education Award: Jim Rydzik Pizza Guy Wales. 4K-5 Educator of the Year: Doreen Ryan. 6-12 Educator of the Year: Jamie Cuzman. 20 Years: Erica Bardon, Sue Hoeft, Patricia Koehn, and Cathie Kuehn. 25 Years: Lisa Conigliaro, Kevin Erickson, Abigail Kean, Michael Weber, and Sally Wolf. 30 Years: Cheryl Oelsner and Wanda Richardson. 35 Years: Ginny Jacob, Carole Matson, and Monica McCaffery.
KMHS CAMPUS NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION – AUGUST 28TH 7:20-10:30AM!!! This is a great opportunity for all 9th graders and new-to-KM students to better acquaint themselves with the campus, meet their teachers, and make new friends. THE FIRST FULL DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT. 2ND AND THERE IS NO SCHOOL AUG. 29TH OR SEPT. 1ST!!!
THE FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS IS SEPT 2ND!!! Aug. 28 is a introductory half day for 5K, 6th, and 9th grade students as well as students who are new to KM in grades 6-12. THERE IS NO SCHOOL AUGUST 29TH OR SEPTEMBER 1ST!! We look forward to seeing all of our students, staff, and families as we begin the 2025-26 school year. Let's make it a great year academically, athletically, creatively, and socially! For more information on important dates and upcoming activities, please visit the event icon at the top of your school's web menu or click on the calendar link under the family resources + icon for the calendar at a glance.
MEET THE 25-26 BEST BUDDIES OFFICERS!!! From left to right: Harbor Denor, Karlee Fieber, Hawk Denor, Izza Griffin, Chase Schimpf, Sawyer Vogds, Braden Daley, Aiden Stein, Omarion Dennis. Missing from the photo: Iris Fouts, Mason Micale, Mason Pett and Griffin Miles. Watch for club sign up. The first party will be September 17th 2:45-3:30.
