PERFORM ALUMNI MAKING BROADWAY DEBUT!!! Thatcher Jacob, Class of 2025, will make his Broadway debut as Walter Henderson in Stranger Things: The First Shadow! Thatcher had many wonderful accomplishments while at KM, including participating in the National Next Narrative Monologue Contest at the Apollo Theater. We can't wait to see him thrive on Broadway!
1 day ago, KMSD
KM SHOWCASE/4K FAIR HIGHLIGHTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES!!! About 150 families signed up to attend the KM Showcase and 4K Fair. The 4K-12 event brought families together from throughout the region for an evening centered on exploration, connection, and opportunity. With attendance surpassing previous years, the event provided a welcoming environment for those considering educational options for their children. Guests met directly with teachers, administrators, and students while touring our high school and learning about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services. One family described the experience as “So beyond what we expected when we signed up. We were able to register both of our children and sign them up for a bunch of clubs and sports teams. The tour was amazing.… We are blown away.” Others discovered options they hadn’t previously considered. A homeschool parent shared, “I did not realize our daughter could be taking advantage of partial attendance or even virtual enrollment. This opens up so many options for us as a family and also for her socially.” For families just beginning their school journey, the event offered reassurance and excitement. One 4K parent said they were “grateful for the child care area and enjoyed meeting teachers and learning about the different 4K programs.” They enrolled in our Forest 4K program and left feeling confident about the year ahead knowing that wrap care and transportation would be available. Hands-on STEM displays, vibrant arts programs, and conversations with students helped bring learning to life. One parent whose son had just applied to KM Global was excited to learn he can schedule courses in all of our high schools. Their son “is very interested in business and marketing, but is also creative and was interested in some of the offerings through Perform. That flexibility will allow him to pursue both and makes our choice much easier." As the evening concluded, families left not only with information, but with a sense of belonging. We wish to extend a special thank you to Culver’s for providing boxed meals; our early childhood team for facilitating the child care area; and to the many staff, students, and community members whose dedication made the showcase such a meaningful success.
2 days ago, KMSD
KM PERFORM CENTERSTAGE!!! Classroom Centerstage, is a brand new program in KM Perform where students produce a live music series recorded right in their classroom! The space is set up like a “Tiny Desk” concert with a 4 camera production crew, live audience, host, and performer. Mike Callies developed the concept as way to partner with local artists and provide additional opportunities for his students to learn valuable production skills. He was able to secure a grant from the Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF) for much of the equipment. Scott Curty donated additional items, as well as his production talents, to help bring this vision to life. KM alumni Garrett Waite, was the first guest, sharing a short interview and live performance with film students who will then produce a video to be released next week.
2 days ago, KMSD
KM SHOWCASE AND 4K FAIR TOMORROW NIGHT FROM 5:30-7PM!!! This 4K-12 enrollment fair and community open house is open to all residents and non-residents. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Watch video tours of our other Schools! Learn more about 4K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that make us ONE KM!! To learn more about the incredible opportunities available in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW for the showcase with our Google form: kmsd.edu/rsvp or the 4K fair at
https://forms.gle/QRTs3PJ1PJdxAXa47.
4 days ago, KMSD
HELLO GIRLS KM PERFORM MUSICAL!!! February 26 - 28th at 7pm and March 1 at 2pm in the KMHS Prism Arts Center. Before women were allowed to fight, they fought to be heard. Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance presents The HELLO GIRLS, a powerful new American musical based on the true story of America’s first women soldiers - WWI telephone operators whose service went unrecognized for decades. This is an inspiring true story of courage, service, and voices that changed history. Tickets on sale now: kmsd.booktix.com.
12 days ago, KMSD
RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS 4K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Watch video tours of our other Schools! Learn more about 4K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that make us ONE KM!! To learn more about the incredible opportunities available in the Kettle Moraine School District... RSVP NOW with our Google form: kmsd.edu/rsvp. You can also order dinner from Culver's through the link in this form.
19 days ago, KMSD
AUDITION FOR ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE!!! Always Something There is a brand new musical inspired by classic 1980s teen movies and packed with hit songs you already know and love. This show follows Samantha Craig, who wakes up on her 45th birthday… only to find herself 18 again. With a second chance at high school—and life—she must decide whether to change her future or stick with what feels safe. This is an exciting opportunity for high school performers to: Originate roles, Perform iconic ’80s music. Be part of the creative process. Help shape a brand new musical from the ground up. Register now for KM Perform Musical to be part of this amazing opportunity!
20 days ago, KMSD
CULVER'S AT THE KM SHOWCASE!!! Thanks to our friends at Culver's in Wales, you can now pre-order boxed dinners for the KM Showcase/4K Fair! THE SHOWCASE, OUR LARGEST 4K-12 ENROLLMENT FAIR & COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE EVENT, IS OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS ON FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. Culver's will be offering pre-orders for: single cheeseburger ($5), chicken tender ($5), or crispy chicken sandwich ($6) boxed meals with fries! They will also be pre-ordering custard dishes ($2) and providing sprinkles, Oreos and M&M's. Culver's will serve the meals and provide a variety of condiments and toppings. Orders must be placed by Fri. Feb. 13th at kmsd.edu/culvers, and can be picked up anytime after 5:15pm on February 18th in the KMHS cafeteria.
22 days ago, KMSD
ENROLL NOW OR SCHEDULE A TOUR!!! We offer custom tours at all of our schools, and they are a great way for potential students and their families to explore the many wonderful options we offer academically, culturally, athletically, and socially! So visit our website at
www.kmsd.edu and click the tour button, or if you are ready to join KM, click the enroll button at the top to get started. Registration for NEW students for the 2026-2027 school year is open for all KM Residents and Non-Residents. Current students are automatically advanced to the next grade level, including 6th and 9th grade students.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
KM DISTRICT BAND FESTIVAL COMING SOON!!! Join us for our District Band Festival January 26th at 7pm in the KMHS West Gym! Doors open at 6:30, and we will have wonderful performances from all KM band students.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
KM PERFORM FILMS SELECTED FOR WPL FILM FESTIVAL!!! We're excited to announce that two films from our Film Concentration team have been selected for the Watertown Public Library WPL Film Festival on Monday, March 9. "The Web" and "Too Many Anikas" will be shown on the big screen, along with a number of other student films from throughout the region, at The Towne Cinema in Watertown. More details, along with ticket information, will be available soon
https://www.watertownpubliclibrary.org/wpl-film-festival.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
KM HIGH SCHOOLS EARN AP PACESETTER AWARD: HS^2, KM Global, Kettle Moraine High School and KM Perform all earned Advanced Placement Pacesetter Awards for the 2024 school year. The award is presented by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Advanced Placement Advisory Council, recognizing level of AP participation and creating a culture of excellence. HS^2 and Global both had 30% or more of all students participate in at least one AP exam and 70% or more of those students earn scores of 3 or above on the exams. KMHS and Perform had 10% or more of all students participate in at least one AP exam and 60% or more of those students earn scores of 3 or above on the exams. HS ^2 was also one of ONLY TWO schools in the state to earn a Platinum Tier in 2024 AP School Honor Roll awards, while KM Global and Kettle Moraine High School earned Bronze Tier Awards. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. KM strongly encourages our students to challenge themselves by taking AP courses and currently offers 21 AP courses with more under consideration. Subject matter includes art, outreach, computer science, English, math, music, science, and social studies. To learn more, visit our Advanced placement page at https://hs.kmsd.edu/o/kmhs/page/advanced-placement-program.
about 1 month ago, KMSD
2026 JERRY AWARD NOMINATIONS!!! The Wizard of Oz has received the following nominations: Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding and Orchestra, Outstanding Overall Design. Outstanding Lead Performance: Josephine Byrne - Dorothy Gale, William Kastner - Scarecrow/Hunk, Joseph Anderson - Cowardly Lion/Zeke, and Johnathan Doome - Tin Man/Hickory. Outstanding Supporting Performance: Emma Hipp - Aunt Em/Glinda, Chip - Toto, and Gabriella Schmitt - Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West. Spirit Awards: Emma Hipp and Isabella Kreblin. Outstanding Overall Design: Scenic Designer - Matthew Dunlap, Lighting Designer - Mykhailo Nahirniak, Costume Designer - Abigail Kean and Lynne Miner, Sound Design - Greg Klas, Outstanding Costume Design - Abigail Kean and Lynne Miner, and Outstanding Sound Design - Greg Klas. Some specific feedback regarding the ensemble: "The ensemble was committed and focused. The young Munchkins were a highlight, demonstrating vocal strength, discipline, and full character engagement." "This ensemble understood exactly what it means to work as a unified group." "Whether on stage or off, their performances formed the backbone of this show. Even the beautiful choral moments in the Overture reinforced how essential the ensemble is within The Wizard of Oz. And of course, no Oz production is complete without an adorable parade of Munchkins. Some ensemble highlights included the entire Munchkin-land sequence (special kudos to all soloists), the wonderfully comedic Crows in “If I Only Had a Brain,” the Trees in “If I Only Had a Heart,” and the high energy in both “The Merry Old Land of Oz” and “The Jitterbug.” Overall, the ensemble was engaging, versatile, and delightful to watch. Excellent work." One of our Jerry Reviewer's summed up the production like this: The Wizard of Oz is not an easy undertaking. The audience arrives with built in expectations, and the show demands an enormous number of fantastical elements to bring the world to life. It is clear that a tremendous amount of brains, heart, and courage went into every aspect of this production. I was consistently impressed by the cast’s energy, precision, and stamina. The Kettle Moraine High School production created a magical and whimsical journey down the yellow brick road. Terrific work and congratulations to all."
2 months ago, KMSD
FOREST SCHOOL DAY!!! Some of our Perform students visited Hartland South today for Forest School Day, a full day of outdoor learning for their students. Our students led a short poetry lesson and guided younger writers as they created poems about what autumn means to them. It was such a joy to spend time with these students on a beautifully crisp fall day. Special thanks to Courtney Marschalek, their Outdoor Education Specialist, for inviting us to be part of such a meaningful experience.
3 months ago, KMSD
THE WIZARD OF OZ THIS WEEKEND!!! November 13-15 7:00 PM, November 16 2:00 PM @Prism Arts Center. We're off to see the wizard with our All Campus Musical! This beloved tale has revealed the magical power of home for generations. Purchase tickets online now https://kmsd.booktix.com/ or in the lobby one hour prior to start time. In-person tickets are cash/check.
3 months ago, KMSD
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA DEC. 6TH @KMHS!!!! The pancake breakfast will be held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30am. The craft fair is free and runs until 1pm. KMSD music groups will playing holiday music throughout the morning. Santa and his elves will also be there for photos! The district will host a t-shirt decorating station. Get your breakfast tickets now https://givebutter.com/vwhs5Z or contact cataniat@kmsd.edu for vendor information.
3 months ago, KMSD
ONE ACT PLAY!!! This past weekend members of the one act play "I Was There" presented at the WISDAA Sectional One Act Play Festival and advanced to the State Festival Contest! This is especially exciting as "I Was There" was a product of KM Drama Club's Student Directed One Act Festival and started as a student directed project. KM Perform Senior Emma Hipp and her dedicated cast and crew earned high marks at both the District Sectional Levels. This is only the second time in KM history that a Student Directed One Act performed at State. Additionally, KM has 4 students who will perform as part of the Wisconsin Thespy Excellence Award Contest with individual events in solo musical theatre and acting. Please congratulate the students and cheer them on at State to be held at UW- Stevens Point November 21-22: Joey Anderson, Josephine Byrne, Antonio Corchado, Emma Hipp, William Kastner, Isabella Kreblin, Arabelle Langreder, Brooke Maggio, Lucy Shaw, Abby Yatzeck, Zach Bentheimer, Danielle Longdon, and Norah Reddington.
3 months ago, KMSD
KMHS CAMPUS EXPO WEDNESDAY NIGHT– NOVEMBER 5TH FROM 5:30-7PM @KETTLE MORAINE HIGH SCHOOL. KM invites all residents and non-residents to attend a presentation at 5:30, then take some time to talk with administrators, staff, and students from all five of our high schools! This is a great opportunity for middle school families to get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Learn more about our programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! To learn more about the many choices at the KMHS Campus, visit our website at
https://www.kmsd.edu/page/kmhs-campus-choices or RSVP at
https://forms.gle/nWqLXdstiEG2oAMn9.
4 months ago, KMSD
NO BULLY CLUB AT WALES!! Wales campus had a No Bully assembly with Perform students. The kids observed skits and were provided an anti-bullying lesson by Mrs. Mathison. The activity closed with the debut of the No Bully Club song. It was a great One KM mentoring opportunity that helped teach students how certain behaviors can be hurtful to others .
4 months ago, KMSD
KMHS CAMPUS MUSICAL THE WIZARD OF OZ!!! November 13-15 7:00 PM, November 16 2:00 PM @ Kettle Moraine Prism Arts Center. We're off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Ticket Information: Adults $15, Seniors (65+) $12, Students (through grade 12) $12. Purchase Tickets at
https://kmsd.booktix.com All seats are reserved. Tickets can also be purchased in the auditorium lobby one hour prior to performance start time. Please note: In person ticket sales will be cash or check only. Patrons wishing to purchase via credit card will be directed to the online purchasing site.
4 months ago, KMSD
