Hello KMMS families,

We hope everyone had the chance to view the video their student emailed them recently. I was able to watch some of our students’ videos and appreciated the effort and authenticity from them. We should celebrate our kids for taking ownership of their learning and striving for self-improvement. Our students have goals and are going places in life!

In addition to the video from your student, you should have also received an email from house teachers inviting you to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is a great opportunity for your child to give you a tour of the school so you can see where they learn and socialize. We hope to see you soon!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thursday, February 16, from 3:30PM-6:30PM

Monday, February 20, from  7:00AM-10:00AM

Have a great weekend,

Matt Kitzerow

KMMS Principal

Laura Lloyd

KMMS Associate Principal

Time to Register for 2023-'24

Our current 6th and 7th grade students have received the course registration information for next year. The due date to have all registrations entered into Infinite Campus is February 22nd. You can find the course guides by clicking here.   

We LOVE Our KMMS School Counselors!

National School Counseling Week 2023, “School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big,” celebrated Feb. 6-10, focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.

Steve Korb and Christina Cowan serve students tirelessly as our middle school counselors. In addition to meeting with students one on one and in small groups, Steve and Christina help students with scheduling, coordinate our Oasis tutors and Student Ambassadors, work in classrooms helping students navigate the nuances of middle school and meet with families to create smooth transitions.

Our School Counselors on "Helping Students Dream Big"



Mr. Korb, "The skills that middle school students are learning right now--how to manage their time, how to persevere when things are difficult, how to treat others, and how to self-advocate when help is needed--are skills that will be used for the rest of their lives. Being an excellent all-around student in middle school will give you the best chance of reaching your dreams!"

Mrs. Cowan, "I always tell my students that what they focus on will grow, and if they focus on the positive, and see themselves being what they want to be, they will. They all have a purpose, and are encouraged to find something they love to do AND are good at doing, and they will be very fulfilled in their career someday."

Pops Concerts

Our first Pops Concert was Tuesday night. Our next Pops Concert is on Monday, February 13th. We hope you are able to enjoy one of these exhibitions of our band students' hard work and practice.

Friday, February 17, 2023

There will be a regular school day at KMMS on Friday, February 17th. One of the earlier drafts of our 2022-2023 school calendars listed the date as a virtual learning day for MS and HS. Calendars and websites have been updated. Elementary schools do not have school due to a professional development day for Pre-K-5th grade staff.

KMMS Forensics

The Kettle Moraine Middle School Forensics Team spoke with conviction last Friday night in West Bend. The team took home nine medals and including:

• Eunice L. and Taite W. earned a gold in the Informercial category. 
• Annie S. earned a gold in the Farrago category. 
• Myles B. earned a silver in Prose.
• Ava S. earned a silver in Informercial.
• Jolie K. earned a silver in Persuasive
• Layla C. earned a silver in Non-original Oratory.
• Zoey P. earned a silver in Prose.
• Nemi M. earned a bronze in the Non-original Oratory category. 

Congratulations to all of our speakers who continue to improve. Special thanks to all the parent volunteers who helped the students succeed at the meet. 

Note from the KMMS Office

Food deliveries ordered by students for students are not allowed. If a delivery should arrive, that student will be called to the office at their lunch period and required to eat the food in the office.

Lost Items Need to Find a Way Home!

Our KMMS Lost and Found area is filling up again. Is your student missing a jacket, lunch bag, water bottle or pair of shoes? Please take a look at our photos which might help you be reunited with lost items.

KMMS Report Cards are Posted on IC

Term 2 report cards are now available to view in Infinite Campus. 

To view the report card:

• Login to your parent portal.
• Click documents on the left-hand side.
• Click on KMMS Report Card Term 2.

Love the Bus Month!

Did you know that February is National Love the Bus Month?

KMMS appreciates our bus company, Dousman Transport, and all of our AMAZING drivers who safely and kindly transport our students daily. Do you want to share a story of appreciation about our buses and drivers? Please send your story to lovethebus.com.

Free Screenings

of Growing Up in the Digital Age Films



Our district received a grant to provide 300 KM families with the links to watch these two great documentaries...Screenagers and Next Chapter. Click the color advertisement below find out more or sign up.

High School Info Nights

for 8th Grade Families

Yearbook Order Link is Up!

To order your KMMS Yearbook, click here: KMMS Yearbook Ordering link

Building and Living Our Vision and Mission

The PTO would like to thank the KMMS community for engaging with our PTO Board in developing new Vision and Mission statements for the organization going forward. 

THIS IS YOUR PTO and we were energized and inspired by the input we received from staff, parents and students over the past several months as we developed new vision and mission statements for the organization. We felt it was critical to be very clear about why this organization exists and focus our efforts for greater community impact.  

Your participation in surveys, listening sessions and hallway conversations have led to a new Vision and Mission statement that will anchor our efforts going forward. You can review the process and culmination of this work via this link. Feel free to share this information throughout our community.

As we look at what we can accomplish with the remainder of this school year, we will be focusing on connections and social opportunities for our students, families, staff and the wider KMMS community.  Our first effort in this vein was sponsoring the recent GLOW dance for middle school students, in collaboration with the Student Senate. We want to give a special shout out to Ms. Passaglia and Mr. Martin who lead the Student Senate planning, as well as, Kelly Fouts who led the PTO support effort.

We are thrilled and grateful to report that the “Glow Dance” extras that were requested from the community in the form of financial gifts, baked goods, glow accessories, additional chaperones, etc. were filled and resulted in a very well attended and well executed event. Not only did our students have a blast and make memories as one community, we received a record profit of $1,200 via concession sales! We will be sharing information in the coming months of how these funds will be reinvested in our students. 

THANK YOU KMMS COMMUNITY!!!

It's time again to show the teachers and staff how much they are appreciated! We will be providing a meal for all staff on Thursday February 16, 2023 which is the afternoon of teacher conferences. If you would like to contribute please sign up here.

We will be offering a soup and salad bar. If bringing a soup or pasta salad please make enough to feed 10-15 people. We will also be restocking much needed break room supplies.

Next Week!

Sentry Receipts

Please collect your Albrect's Sentry receipts to support Kettle Moraine Middle School PTO!

Please send in your Albrect's Sentry receipts throughout the rest of the year. Albrect's Sentry will give back 1% of receipt totals collected. Receipts can be dropped off in the front office in the designated collection container. This is a quick and easy way to support KMMS PTO. Thank you to Albrect's Sentry for supporting our community!

Note: Receipts cannot be older than 6 months to be eligible for the round up.

KM Community Education

KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.

Upcoming Youth Volleyball Opportunities

Friday night recreational co-ed volleyball league registration is now open.  Join us March-May at the high school, grades 4-8 are invited.  Learn skills, play matches, and have fun working with high school players.  Registration deadline is Feb. 17.  Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Weight Training

Weight training for grades 5-8 will take place M,T,W 4-5:15 at the high school weight room with high school coaching staff members.  The session will run 1/3/23-5/17/23 on school days.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

KM Lax Blast 2023

Support boys and girls high school and youth lacrosse for our night out with dinner, music, raffles and a silent auction.  Join us on Saturday, March 4 at WI Brewing Park, Home of the Lake Country Dockhounds. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kmlacrosse.com

SAVE THE DATE!

Shoot for a Cure Basketball Fundraiser

Saturday, March 18, 10am-12pm

For the second year, the KM basketball team will host a skills and drills clinic for 3rd - 8th grade boys. Led by KM Boys Varsity coaches Trevon Hughes and Brian Richert, this event will include fun games and drills for all-level players. 

This is a fundraiser to support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization devoted to funding critical research and support services to treat and cure blood cancers suffered by children and adults alike. The KM Varsity team is doing their part to support this cause — and all proceeds of this event will go directly to LLS via KM’s Student Visionaries of the Year team, Canceling Cancer. 

When: March 18, 10am-12pm  

Where: KMHS West Gym

Sign up Here

Cost: $25 or whatever amount you wish to donate to Leukemia Lymphoma Society team Canceling Cancer

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