Culver's has the perfect flavor of the day today! Are Mrs. Kaminski and Mr. Bestor planning to have some? Watch today's daily announcement video to find out!

Initially, a day to honor patron saint St. Patrick of Ireland, over time the holiday has evolved into a fun and festive celebration of Irish culture.

March 17, 1917 – Loretta Perfectus Walsh became the first woman to join the navy and the first woman to officially join the military in a role other than a nurse.

Today, there are more than 62,000 women serving in the U.S. Navy. On March 17, 1917, Loretta Perfectus Walsh was the women that started it all — she was the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy, the first woman to reach the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and the first woman to serve in a non-nursing capacity in any branch of the armed forces.

When World War I began in Europe in 1914, the United States hoped to stay out of the conflict, but by 1917 American sentiment was changing. On January 31, 1917, Germany announced that it would resume unrestricted warfare on all ships, including American ones. Shortly after, German U-boats attacked four different American ships, resulting in the deaths of fifteen Americans. Though Congress waited until April to authorize President Wilson to declare war, Americans started enlisting before that. Like other Americans, Loretta Walsh, who was almost 21, wanted to do her part, and she enlisted in the Naval Reserve. Days later, on March 21, 1917, she was sworn in as Chief Yeoman.

Her position change was a result of a change in policy by the Navy. As of March 19, 1917, the Navy became the first branch of the U.S. armed forces to allow women to enlist in a non-nursing capacity. They received the same benefits and responsibilities as men, including identical pay ($28.75 per month), and were treated as veterans after the war.

Walsh was awarded the World War I Victory Medal.

In the fall of 1928, Walsh fell victim to influenza and later contracted tuberculosis. She died in 1925, at the age of 29.

In memory of Walsh and her bold actions, the official history program of the Department of the Navy identifies March 21, 1917, as a date in American naval history. Annually, in recognition of Walsh’s historic service, a wreath-laying ceremony is held at her gravesite on this date.

REMINDER - Are interested in applying for the World Affairs Seminar? The Seminar takes place virtually this summer, June 19th - 25th through Carroll University. You can receive a full scholarship to attend this amazing leadership opportunity! The application can be found on the counseling website by clicking on student opportunities and World Affairs Seminar. Applications are due by March 19th at 3:00 pm. See Mrs. Weber in Global or Ms. Neiman in Counseling if you have any questions. 

Mrs. Plum will be hosting a GSA Google Meet on Thursday, March 18th during Advisory. This meet is open to all members of the LGBTQ community as well as their allies. This meet will serve as a supportive, safe place to talk openly about current issues facing the LGBTQ community, both as a group and individually. Please send an email to plumamy@kmsd.edu with a brief description of why you'd like to be a part of this meet, and Mrs. Plum will provide you with an invite.

Those seniors who are interested in helping to plan the Senior Gala should email Mrs. Voigt and Mrs. Gill indicating their interest. We will be holding our first planning meeting, next week Tuesday, March 23rd, during advisory.

FINAL WEEK! KM Interact/Global extended their hygiene drive through the end of this week. 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.

Seniors do you have a strong interest in Finance and/or Government? A really interesting remote summer internship opportunity as a Research Analyst, working with different branches in our state capital, is available to students entering college this fall. Check out the job posting, and note - there is a short application window that closes this Friday, March 19.

Pay is good and this opportunity provides great work experience!

There will be a fundraiser with the Booster Club and Eagle Public Market this coming Saturday, March 20th. For select items, 5% of sales will be donated to the Booster Club.

Please make sure you are bringing your own masks to school, and wearing them properly!

Be sure to follow your classroom cleaning expectations to help us all stay as safe as possible!

Our bubblers are turned off, but the refill stations are still on. Remember to bring your reusable water bottles to stay hydrated!

Please remember to wear your student ID every day, and at all times while you are in school. It is very important that you use those IDs (examples: lunchroom, signing in and out, etc.) so we reduce any unnecessary contact.

Please stay 6 feet or more apart, and do NOT leave your Advisory to seek face-to-face help, instead, use google meet to work with your teachers.

Hold the delivered pickles, hold the lettuce, anything outside the school cafeteria or your home-prepared meal does upset us.

Parents/guardians and students are asked not to bring/deliver food or beverages from any outside commercially prepared eating establishments to school to be consumed by students during their regular mealtimes, or any school hours.

It is noted in the student handbook that food from area restaurants will not be accepted during the school day. In addition, in our August 14, 2020 campus welcome back letter, we mentioned “Special food deliveries will not be allowed during the school day. Special deliveries sent to the school will be sent back with the person delivering the food, and will not be accepted or delivered to the student. When a parent/guardian needs to drop off a delivery for a student, the parent/guardian must communicate that to the student. Students will not be called down to the office to pick up their delivery. They will be required to pick it up during passing time or during their lunch break. Students will be required to turn the product over to office staff for disposal upon entering the building and will then be sent to class.