Shoutout to Gabby, Ava, Brianna, Olivia, and Dr. Cassini from Doc’s Conservation Bio Class for joining Mr. Bestor on morning announcements to discuss their projects, and draw a winner from their Friends of Lapham Peak fundraiser! The winner is... announced in the video!

Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) hosted a ceremony at St. John's Northwestern Academies to celebrate this year's U.S. service academy nominees from Wisconsin’s Fifth Congressional District. 

"I am very proud of this year's class of nominees to our U.S. service academies. These students excelled in a rigorous, and lengthy selection process, demonstrating their high qualification to attend our prestigious military academies, said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. It is my honor to recognize them on behalf of the 5th Congressional District of Wisconsin for their achievement before they embark on the next chapter of their lives."

Michael Wawrzyn, a current KMHS senior has been named an alternate nominee to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Best of luck as you await an offer of appointment to the Naval Academy Michael!

Kettle Moraine Seniors Ava Heimsch, Gabby Holzhauer, and Myla Glaser are working to raise money for The Friends of Lapham Peak. The Friends of Lapham Peak Habitat Restoration Work supports and maintains the health of our local forest while managing invasive species. All the while upholding an essential part of our community. To support the organization, the group put together a raffle basket including two two-hour kayak or paddleboard sessions through Lapham Peak, a twenty-five dollar Culver’s gift card, two ten dollar Mama D’s gift cards, a fifteen dollar Blue Collar Coffee gift card, and a fifteen dollar gift card for Element Style. For a chance to win, raffle tickets are selling for a dollar each. All money from selling raffle tickets will be donated directly to Lapham Peak’s restoration efforts. Tickets will be sold during C lunch and the winner will be picked on the announcements TODAY!

Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies' mission of inclusion.

The team goal is to raise $500. 

Find the Kettle Moraine High School Team using the link below and register yourself, friends, and family, or consider a donation. 

Beat the January blues with a night of laughter at "Saturday Night Lasers," the KMHS original sketch comedy show! Inspired by the well-known late-night television show Saturday Night Live, KM Drama Club takes the stage on January 28 @ 7 pm with a great show for the whole KM Community. A fully student-written and produced show, organized by KM Drama Club Officer, Adeline Cramer as part of her senior portfolio project. Tickets are $5 and available at the door.

GRADUATION Cap & Gown package ordering is now OPEN! Seniors and senior parents/guardians, please check your email for a message sent via infinite campus on 1.9.23 at 2:40 pm that details the ordering process. 

Please contact Chad Kilton at kiltonc@jostens.com with any questions you may have.

Term 2 report cards and/or transcripts will be available on the infinite campus portal after January 25th.

The Zonta Club of Milwaukee's Young Women in Public Affairs Award is a scholarship opportunity for female students, aged 16-19, who demonstrate evidence of the following: an active commitment to volunteerism, experience in local/student government, leadership achievements, and support a mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Students can go to this link for details.

Are you a Junior who is interested in learning more about the local, county, and state government? Then you should attend an advisory session on Thursday, December 15th to hear from KM Badger Boys and Girls who will be there to share their experience with Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State.

Badger Girls State will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh June 18 - 23, 2023.

Badger Boys State will be held at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire June 11 – 17, 2023.

Additional information can be found on the KM website.

The World Affairs Seminar (WAS) will take place Saturday, June 24 through Friday, June 30, 2023. Delegates will gather at Carroll University to learn, interact and exchange knowledge and culture. The 2023 World Seminar, “Climate Change: Youth Take Action,” will provide the means for young people from around the world to learn about this topic.  Please visit the Summer Enrichment page on KM's website.

Attention students interested in earning their CNA during Summer 2023.

WCTC will be hosting two information nights regarding their Summer YA CNA offerings. The first is Thursday, February 2nd from 5:30-6:30 pm and the second is Wednesday, February 8th from 5:30-6:30 pm. The more students we get to attend one of these evenings, the more slots KM will receive. If you are interested in the possibility of becoming a CNA please attend.

For more information see Mr. Rortvedt in the guidance center or your counselor.

Need volunteer hours? Consider this local opportunity to help senior citizens in our area. Additional volunteer opportunities can be found on the counseling page of our website.

Grace Groholski received a nomination for a chance to shine on one of high school basketball’s biggest stages: the McDonald’s All-American Games.

McDonald’s will reveal the final roster of 48 players later this month. To rising basketball stars, a McDonald’s All-American Games nomination is the culmination of hard work and determination spanning many years of constant grind in the gym to become one of basketball’s elite. Players were nominated by a high school coach, athletic director, principal, or member of the McDonald’s All-American Games Selection Committee. The top 24 girls and 24 boys will be revealed Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, on NBA Today between 3-4 p.m. ET on ESPN and announced across ESPN’s various social and digital platforms. The games will be in Houston this March.

Grace is one of only 3 girls nominated from Wisconsin - KK Arnold from Germantown High School, Macy Donarski from Aquinas High School, and Grace!

Attention all GIRLS interested in participating in Track and Field there will be a MANDATORY meeting during advisory on Thursday, January 26th in the Library. Please sign up for that advisory. We will discuss the final meet schedule, practice times/locations, important dates, and apparel/uniforms. If you have not filled out the preseason roster form yet please do so ASAP.

Attention all BOYS interested in participating in Track and Field there will be a MANDATORY meeting during advisory on Thursday, January 26th in the Library. Please sign up for that advisory. We will discuss the final meet schedule, practice times/locations, important dates, and apparel/uniforms. If you have not filled out the preseason roster form yet please do so ASAP.

Back by popular demand... you can now order KMHS Football State Championship Gear! Ordering closes on Monday, January 31st. All sales are final. No changes, returns, or exchanges are allowed on customer spirit wear orders. Due to turnaround times no late orders will be accepted. Orders are expected to be ready by February 17th. 

KMBBC is looking for some volunteers for our two-day tournament event coming up on January 21 and 22nd.  Free feel to browse the listings in the Sign-Up Genius links and sign up. Thank you in advance. 

The KM Equestrian will be having a meeting on February 28th at 6 pm in the Laser Room. This meeting is for those who are interested in joining next school year or who have questions about the team. 

Friday, January 20

B JV2 reserve/JV2/JV/V Basketball @ Mukwonago 4:00/5:15/5:15/7:00 

G JV/V Basketball vs Mukwonago 5:15/7:00

B V Hockey tournament @ Hayward Sports Center 7:00 

G V Hockey vs Rhinelander @ Lakeland Ice Arena 7:00 

V Wrestling invite @ Homestead 4:00 

Saturday, January 21

B JV2/JV Basketball @ Brookfield East 11:30 am/11:30 am

B V Basketball @ Brookfield Central 2:15 

B V Hockey tournament @ Hayward Sports Center 9:30 am

G V Hockey vs Northland Pines @ Eagle River Sports Arena 1:00

JV Wrestling invite @ Homestead 9:00 am 

Gymnastics invite @ Southwestern HS 9:45 am

JV Bowling vs Mukwonago Gold @ Sunset Bowl 12:00

V Bowling vs Muskego @ Sunset Bowl 12:00

Cheer team invite @ Greendale

Laser Locker hours are posted on the Kettle Moraine High School website under "Family Resources."

Friday, 1.20.23 | 2-7p

Since we had a conservation bio team help with announcements, trivia is related to that topic today.

• What was the name of the family that donated their home to the state of Wisconsin to serve as a nature center within Lapham Peak to promote environmental education roughly 5 miles from here?
• According to earth.org, roughly how many endangered species are there in the world today? 
• How many national parks are there in the United States?

The Kettle Moraine School District Human Resources Department is actively recruiting for several positions across the district including several opportunities in Food Services. Please refer interested friends, family and professionals to KM's jobs listings on WECAN!