March 15, 2026

Faculty & Staff News

The General Board has called Mr. Matthew Evans to serve at KML as a Word of God and Spanish instructor. He currently teaches at St. Lucas Lutheran School in Bay View, Milwaukee. Please keep Mr. Evans in your prayers as he deliberates where God would have him best us his gifts in the ministry.

Summer Camps

KML will be hosting various academic, fine arts, and sports camps this summer. Take advantage of our quality camps!

Visit kmlchargers.com > More > HQ > Summer Camps* for more details and to register. Many camps fill quickly! 

Information is posted on March 1. Registration opens March 16 at 12:00 PM.

*Feel free to save or bookmark kmlchargers.com, but DO NOT save, copy, or bookmark the link to the Summer Camps page as every time the page is updated, it is given a completely new URL, and you will not see updated info if you go to a saved, copied, or bookmarked Summer Camps page.

Join Us at the Green Tie Gala!

We invite you to join us at KML for a night filled with joy and purpose at the 2026 Green Tie Gala on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as we celebrate together in our new fieldhouse!

Enjoy a fun and lively evening featuring great food, fellowship, live entertainment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students for generations to come.

Proceeds support key campus improvements that enhance safety and better serve our students, including upgraded main entrance security, new and remodeled office space, and furnishings. A portion of the funds raised will also benefit the KML Student Assistance Fund

Register today at kmlhs.org/gala.

Final Registration Deadline: March 17, 2026

MANY SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE for the Green Tie Gala! Visit kmlhs.org/gala to view the various available sponsorships and secure yours today! Sponsorship Deadline: March 20, 2026

Gala Donations

Each year, our gala brings our community together to celebrate and support the mission of KML—and that impact is only possible through the generosity of partners like you. We invite you to be part of this special evening by contributing an item or experience to our silent or live auctions or by supporting the event through monetary donations for silent auction items.

We are currently accepting gala donations in the following high-interest categories:

• Unique experiences (sports, theatre, travel, sporting events, and more)
• Spa products, wellness, and personal services
• Gift cards and certificates*
• Skylight 27” Wall Calendar (Amazon or myskylight.com)

To contribute an item, please complete the online item donation form (kmlhs.org/gala-donate-item) and mail or drop off your item at KML labeled “Gala” and include your name.

Donation Deadline: March 20, 2026

Early donations are especially helpful as we begin creating exciting auction packages for our guests.

Want to donate to the silent auction but aren't sure what type of item to give? Monetary gifts in any amount allow KML to purchase additional items for the silent auction and are also greatly appreciated! Donate at kmlhs.org/gala-donate-item > Monetary Donation for Silent Auction Items.

Questions? Contact Tracy Schmidt (262.677.4051 x4096; tracy.schmidt@kmlhs.org).

Thank you for considering a gift to support our students and our mission. Your generosity truly makes a difference!

*Support KML TWICE While Earning Tuition Credit!

Use KML's SCRIP Program to purchase the gift cards you wish to donate to the gala, and earn tuition credit for your current or future Charger! Buying gift cards through SCRIP allows KML to earn money TWICE ... once through the SCRIP Program and again through the gala proceeds. Gift cards may be from any retailer and in any amount from $10-$50 offered by SCRIP. Visit kmlhs.org/scrip or stop by the KML SCRIP Office to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Donation Deadline: March 20, 2026

Family Music Fest 2026

Join us at KML on Friday, April 17, from 5:00-9:00 PM for A Night at the Movies at Family Music Fest 2026! Monies raised at this event will go toward the improvement of technology within the KML Music Department.

This event features elementary and high school musical performances, games, live auctions, and Science Fair projects from our Lutheran Elementary School students. Food options include a fish fry, a chicken nugget meal, concession items, and a dessert bar. Join us for a night of music, food, and family fun!

• Adult admission: $5
• Children/student admission: FREE
• Kids chicken nugget meal: $7
• Fish dinner: $17
• Adult admission with the fish dinner: $20

Payment will be accepted at the door upon arrival, but you also have the option to purchase admission and dinner tickets in advance at kmlhs.org/fmf!

Donations of fancy desserts for our live auction would be happily accepted! We would ask that food items be dropped off in the KML Main Office on Friday, April 17, from 12:00-3:00 PM if at all possible. Refrigerators and freezers are available if your dessert needs to be kept cold. We are also in need of desserts like cookies, bars, and pies for the dessert bar.

If you would like to donate or would like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Mrs. Angela Hohenstein (angela.hohenstein@kmlhs.org). You can also visit kmlhs.org/fmf for donation forms, volunteer signup forms, and more information.

We hope to see you for A Night at the Movies on April 17!

Host an International Student in 2026-2027

KML is seeking families to host international students for the 2026-2027 school year. The number of host families that we have available determines the number of international student applications we will be able to accept. Host families receive a stipend of $800/month to provide housing, meals, and transportation from early to mid-August through the end of May.

KML’s international students are required to have a high level of English fluency, but may not be used to speaking English all the time. Many of them also experience American culture for the first time when they come to KML, and our foods and customs take time to get used to. Host families need to be patient, understanding, and open-minded about the addition of an international student to their family.

Applications for hosting for the 2026-2027 school year need to be submitted by March 15, 2026. If you are interested in serving as a host family, complete and submit the KMLHS Host Family Application.

Upcoming Events

• No School - Easter/Spring Break - Saturday, March 28 - Monday, April 6
• KML Culver's Day - Wednesday, April 1, 4:00-7:00 PM at Culver's in Jackson
• Classes Resume - Tuesday, April 7, 7:40 AM

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