In THIS VIDEO, Principal Beth Kaminski shares information about:

Additional important updates on Learning Environment Changes and Parking Lot Safety are shared below.

As was shared in the daily announcements this week, and a letter sent to all families two weeks ago, next week Tuesday is the mandatory ACT testing day for all 11th graders. All juniors, including juniors who are distance learners, are required to be on campus by 7:20 a.m. next week Tuesday. All 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will have a distance learning day with asynchronous learning experiences for all classes.

This letter explains the expectations for next week Tuesday, March 9th for all students.

If your students have any questions, please ask them to reach out to their advisory teacher or an administrator.

As we move toward the start of the 4th term of the school year, the district is offering another opportunity for families to select either face-to-face or distance learning. The results of this survey will help determine each student's placement from April 6 - June 10.

If you have multiple children attending KM schools and would like to select different options for each, please complete this survey for each student. If all students in your family will have the same selection, you should complete this survey once and put all student names in the text box.

To access this survey log onto your district's Infinite Campus Parent Portal and select the survey link in your inbox.

This survey will be accepting responses from 03/05/2021 until 03/14/2021. Due to state testing and staffing needs there will not be changes considered after March 19th.

It is particularly important to reiterate safe parking lot procedures as we have extraordinary conditions that are unique to winters in Wisconsin. With that in mind:

Please also discuss the message regarding parking lot safety that has been shared in the daily announcements this week with your student(s). Thank you!

Masha is in elite company! She was named as one of 16,000 semifinalists representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and included the highest scoring entrants in each state. To become a finalist and to be considered for a National Merit scholarship, each student was required to present an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed by their high school, and earn college entrance test scores that confirmed the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying SAT.

Congrats on this hard-earned award, Masha!

KM Global's Ava C. was recently recognized as the WSSP AM 1250 Superhero of the Week! Her servant leadership is evident on and off the field. She has been a 4-year member of cross country and soccer, rocked the KM Rock Climbing Club, and was a stellar student advisory board member.

Ava also started the Kettle Moraine chapter of She's the First. There are currently 30 members within the club, which supports educational opportunities for low-income women in Ethiopia. She has also held internships with Citizens' Climate Lobby and Prairie Springs - two extremely important local environmental organizations!

Ava was recognized for her ability to make an impact and we couldn't agree more with WSSP AM 1250!

We are partnering with Pizza Guy for a fundraiser, NEXT WEEK Tuesday, March 9th, from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm!

A portion of the proceeds of all qualifying sales will be dedicated to helping fund a transformation for athletics and activities.

For your order to qualify, mention Kettle Moraine High School or show the Facebook post when ordering. You can also call ahead to place your order (262) 968-4900 and then pick up your order at 323 N. Wales Rd, Wales, WI 53183. Note: Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Not valid for delivery.

Did you know Pizza Guy has been delivering a genuine dining experience that encourages family and friendship for 23 years now? They have built relationships with their customers and fallen in LOVE with this community over and over again.

Let's show them our love and order an awesome meatball sandwich, or anything else from their menu that looks good to you, including their famous, absolutely delicious pizza! Don't forget to pick up an order of their stuffed breadsticks you can dip in their homemade ranch dressing!

In the last Laser Update, 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Contest Gold and Silver Key awarded artists. In this issue, we shine the spotlight on our Honorable Mentions.

The KM Art Department is happy to share that most of these artists will be back with us next year to once again participate in the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative student artists.

KM Interact/Global is doing a hygiene drive until March 13th. Items collected will be donated to St. Ben’s Homeless Shelter in Milwaukee. Please donate unopened: lotion, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, hairbrushes, combs, soap, hand sanitizer, wipes, masks, or any other hygiene products you may have! Those hotel soaps and shampoos that you have in your linen closet piling up are perfect.

Donation boxes can be found in Global or donations can be dropped off at the front office.

Please reach out to Mrs. Weber weberms@kmsd.edu in Global if you have any questions.

We are so proud of our Varsity Boys Basketball Team! They had a fantastic season, and should be very proud of their hard work!

#KMPROUD

The KM Football Laser Bash will be held Saturday, May 22nd at Ella’s Public House on Hwy 18. There will be food, live music, raffles, and a silent auction. Help and donations are needed.

For more info about the event go to kmsd.edu/laserbash or contact: Sue Spencer sspencer6@wi.rr.com; or Jenny Rife rifejen6@gmail.com.

FREE Lunch Program

Whether face-to-face or distance learning for any length of time, families are encouraged to take advantage of the free lunch program. Click the button below for more info and to sign up today.

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