September 15, 2025

Why Even Bother ...

"Why even bother going to college?

"Why even bother with God?

"It's all just a big waste of time. I can do it myself.

"That night, I looked at myself in the mirror and asked if I could keep living this way. Then I remembered what my pastor said. I decided to pray. I told God, "I'm tired. I can't do this alone anymore. I give my life to you. Do whatever you please.

"In that moment, I felt peace. And slowly, my life began to change."

(Written by Jose Pacheco, KML Class of 2025)

Click the image below to view Jose's full story along with the impact of your support of KML

Because of your faithful support, the next generation of Christian leaders is being equipped to live and lead with Christ at the center of their lives. Your generosity makes a direct impact on every student who walks through our doors - and we are deeply grateful.

Our priority is to take care of the needs of our current students. Only then can we turn our attention to the needs of future students. Our fundraising goal is to raise the $1300 per student needed from individual supporters to bridge the gap between tuition income and the actual cost to educate each student. This gap exists because significant facility and campus-related costs are intentionally not included in tuition in order to keep KML affordable for families.

Your gift is more than financial - it's a faithful investment in shaping young hearts and minds to boldly Live God's Way in a world that needs him. Please prayerfully consider how many students you can help support for this school year.  

Join us today by helping bridge the gap and shaping more young hearts and minds to boldly Live God's Way.

Thank you for helping us meet today's demands while preparing for tomorrow's growth. We simply could not do this without you!  

Dr. Jamie Luehring

President

Annual Clay Shoot

Join us for the KML Foundation's annual Clay Shoot Event on Friday, September 26, at the Mayville Gun Club. This growing event is fun for everyone, whether an expert hunter or simply a novice. All proceeds go to the KML Sportsman Fund which supports KML student assistance.

The day includes lunch, breaking clays, gun raffles, a silent auction, and a free beverage. 

Register today at kmlhs.org/clayshoot25. Registration Deadline: September 19.

Please contact Dylan Rusch (dylan.rusch@kmlhs.org) for any questions on registration or sponsorship opportunities.

Campus Planning Stakeholder Workshops

KML is undergoing a future campus planning process in coordination with our architecture, design, and engineering partner, EUA.

We would love for you to join us at one of our stakeholder workshops which will take place in the lobby of the KML Performing Arts Center on the following dates and times:

• Monday, September 22, at 3:15 PM
• Monday, September 22, at 6:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 23, at 3:15 PM
• Tuesday, September 23, at 6:00 PM

The same information will be presented at each of these 90 minute sessions. Please sign up at the link below by Wednesday, September 17, to attend one of these meetings to provide your insight into the future vision for the high school and campus!

These sessions will not require any preparation from you. All that is needed is an open mind and a willingness to listen to several guiding principles and share thoughtful ideas to fulfill KML’s mission, vision, values, and strategic campus plan in development. The sessions will be engaging, highly interactive, and informative!

Each session is limited to 75 participants, so please sign up soon!

Sign up by Wednesday, September 17, for one of our stakeholder workshops at kmlhs.org/stakeholder25.

Fall Band & Choir Concert

Please join us in person or online (kmlhs.org/stream) as students from KML glorify God through music! This concert will take place on Sunday, October 12, at 2:30 PM in the KML PAC Auditorium. We hope you can join us!

Exciting Update About the Culver's Reward Program

Culver’s in Jackson is refreshing their First Wednesday of the Month reward program! We’re looking forward to sharing the details as soon as we receive them from Culver’s so that we can help spread the word and promote the new program.

We’ll keep the KML community updated—watch for more information coming soon!

Thank you for your support!

Upcoming Events

• Grandparents' Days - Thursday & Friday, September 18 & 19
• Annual Clay Shoot - Friday, September 26, at the Mayville Gun Club
• Ultimate Alumni Tailgate Party - Friday, September 26, 6:00 PM
• Homecoming Football Game - Friday, September 26, 7:00 PM
• Homecoming Dance - Saturday, September 27, 8:00-11:00 PM
• Fall Concert - Sunday, October 12, 2:30 PM

Empowered by God's Word, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School educates, encourages, and equips God's people for life and for eternity.

Learn more about the KMLHS ministry at the links below.

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