Find out if Mr. Bestor thinks he will make it to 2:35 wearing his father's holiday sweater in today's daily announcement video!

Short for Software Application, apps quickly appeared when our mobile devices incorporated smart technologies. As the power of our phones increased with processing chips, internet connectivity, and touchscreens, so did the apps that became available.

Since that time, apps continue changing how we work, live, and play. They offer opportunities, too, by creating thousands of new companies, millions of new jobs, and billions of dollars in revenue.

Apps accelerated in growth with the advent of Apple’s iPhone in 2007. In 2008, Apple introduced OS 2.0, which included approximately 500 apps and allowed third-party app generation. Over 3 million apps on both the Apple and Android platforms offer a plethora of options for business, productivity, entertainment, organization, security, news, and so much more. And every programmer introduces thousands more.

Not only do apps keep us connected and organized, but through customization, apps fit our busy and changing lifestyles.

And to take Spirit Week up a notch, we will be sending out daily games and competitions for Advisories to compete in! Advisors, keep an out for emails each morning with a link to the game or activity for that day. More information will be sent out at the start of next week!

What a fantastic week of CS education! Thank you to all who participated in the hour of code raffle, and the trivia questions. Yesterday's winner of the trivia question was: Hunter S. He answered the question correctly that Microsoft’s name comes from micro-computer software. The company originally had a hyphen in its name.

The last question of the week is: Who were the 3 founders of Apple Inc? So head to kmhscs.com and follow the link for the question of the day! And now for the raffle prize winners: We will share the names of the raffle prize winners on Monday!

Mrs. Jones will be hosting a GSA Google Meet on Thursday, December 17th 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 jonesj@kmsd.edu with a brief description of why you'd like to be a part of this meet, and Mrs. Jones will provide you with an invite.

One of our new student stores is "Fun in the Snow" by Jaden Y. Christmas is right around the corner and you’re going to need that Christmas merch or that present for that special someone!! Go www.laser-locker.com and look in the student’s stores (link located at the top of the website) or talk to J. Money today for more information.

She’s the First is an organization that fights for a world where every girl chooses her own future. They team up with local organizations to make sure girls are educated, respected, and heard. Are you interested in purchasing a t-shirt to support She's the First? Check out this order form! T-shirts are available in short and long sleeves, and all money raised goes towards supporting the education of a group of 8 girls in Ethiopia. You can contact Kiera C. (chrikie@kmsd.edu) or Ava C. (cravav@kmsd.edu) with any questions!

Shoe Drive: Magee Elementary Magee Elementary needs your help! They are conducting a shoe drive through Tuesday, December 15, and are in desperate need of your help to reach their goal. Please donate your gently used, or new shoes! (Please tie or rubberband shoes together.) Check out this cute Shoe Drive video that the Magee students put together for us.

A bin is located in our high school front entrance to collect the shoes for underdeveloped countries in need!

Please email PTO President, Stacy Grafenauer stacygrafenauer@gmail.com with any questions.

WCTC will be hosting an information session regarding Dual Enrollment Academy for the 2021-22 school year during advisory on Tuesday, December 15th. Information will be provided regarding each of the programs offered. You can attend by using this Zoom link, or by looking in the Upcoming Events page of the Counseling Section on the high school website, or in your advisory Canvas course in the Counselor News module.

Please email Mr. Rortvedt with questions.

Mr. Lenski is celebrating his birthday today and Mr. Adamczyk is celebrating his birthday this weekend! Happy Birthday!

The Varsity Girls' Basketball Team improved to 5-1 overall with a 76-48 non-conference victory over Brookfield East Thursday. Grace G. led the way with a game-high 33 points, while Becca S. added 14 points and Lily R. 11.

Cory M. (KM), Tyler H. (KM), Andrew H. (KM), Gavin S. each were part of 4 event wins on the night. Julius K. won diving.

Hey, student and staff runners and walkers - don’t forget to join the Run-Walk Club for some exercise, fun, and camaraderie TODAY. We meet by the Laser Entrance at 3:05 pm on Fridays and head out from there. Come two weeks in a row for a free t-shirt!

There will be a Girls Track and Field Informational Meeting on Tuesday, December 15th during Advisory. Whether you are a new or returning athlete, this meeting is for ANY female athlete interested in Track and Field. The meeting will start at 10:30. Please follow this link: https://meet.google.com/ekv-jfsz-zyv to attend.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Matter at matterj@kmsd.edu.

KM is offering an opportunity for discounted lift tickets to Alpine Valley on certain Friday nights this season, with the KM Ski Club. Registration packets can be picked up at the Athletic Office and the front office. The due date is December 10.

Anyone interested in trying out for baseball this year? Participate in open gyms taking place on Tuesdays for Freshmen/Sophomores 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm and Juniors / Seniors 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The Kettle Moraine Trap and Sporting Clays Team will hold these virtual meetings to kick off the 2020-2021 season:

For the latest information: Please visit our website at kmlasers.com or contact Damian Vertz at dvertz@live.com.

G V Hockey Tournament @ USM 5:00 pm

B JV/V Hockey vs Fond du Lac @ Blueline Family Ice Center 12:00 pm / 2:00 pm

G V Hockey Tournament @ USM 1:00 pm

JV Bowling vs Brookfield East @ Bluemound Bowl 10:00 am

V Bowling vs Waukesha South West @ Foxx View 12:00 pm

KM Lasers Fastpitch softball is selling personalized ornaments with many graphics/sports designs to choose from. The deadline to order is December 17. Visit www.kmlfc.com

Here’s a Holiday themed question! How many birds are in the 12 days of Christmas song?

Ol’ man winter is knocking on our door! Please be sure to leave early on wintry days so you arrive on time, and safely, all the time! Students that arrive late without parents indicating late arrival through the infinite campus portal will be marked tardy unexcused.

Parking reminder! Students with upper or lower parking permits that drive a vehicle to school other than the primary vehicle that has the parking permit affixed to the rear window, simply email kmhsparking@kmsd.edu and provide the vehicle make, model, color, and plate number, as well as your name, and we will verify your information and then you’re covered for the day! Failure to display a permit or notify kmhsparking@kmsd.edu may result in a parking citation.

Students parking in the wrong parking lot or without a permit will receive a parking citation.

'Tis the season to start checking off those gift lists and there's no better way than stocking up with school pride at the Laser Locker!

Orders of on-hand items will be available for pick-up in the main office at KMHS campus within one school day!