HS^2 students at Retzer Nature Center working on cleaning up trails and building up the "birds nest" for Community Day!
While a lot of students have started leaving for their community day assignments outside of the building, students are hard at work here at the school already! Students have started to prep summer school materials, deep clean the HS^2 rooms, complete sewing projects, and make lasagna for Lasagna Love!
Today is the day! Today our students are engaging in some organized chaos as they participate in various community events both inside and outside of the school building for our spring Community Day! We are excited for all of the opportunities that have been made available for our students, and we're very grateful for everyone that helps make this day run successfully!
Newly graduated HS^2 senior Katie F. is one of only three students serving on Girl Scout of Wisconsin Southeast's (GS WISE) Board of Directors this year. On the Board, she helps influence policy regarding council goals and issues affecting girls. She is also involved in strategic planning, financial oversight, and fund development. She not only advises the CEO and is a facilitator of high impact programs for the council but carries full voting rights and status. Notable experiences have included leading the candle ceremony at the Highest Awards Ceremony, representing GS WISE at the TEMPO leadership conference, and overseeing the rock wall at Camp Alice Chester's 100th Anniversary Celebration.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025 ON YOUR SCHOLARSHIPS!!!! Students were celebrated at the Senior Awards Night on Thursday for awards from non-profits, associations and their colleges/universities. Many scholarships awarded were from our very own Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF). KMEF was pleased to distribute 120 scholarships totaling $120,000 to students this year, thanks to the many families, civic organizations, school clubs and businesses in our local community that sponsor awards. A huge thank you to all scholarship donors and congratulations seniors! To view the presentation of scholarship recipients that click here https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Lq3q2rXV91JeONLlZQ2VkgqvmFV0BQam5Q3PglPqFxA/edit?slide=id.g5acfcbdfdc_3_0#slide=id.g5acfcbdfdc_3_0
43 WORKS PUBLISHED BY KM STUDENTS IN ART OF WRITING ANTHOLOGY!!! The anthology, which includes original stories, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, is a collection of work created as part of the Art of Writing: Young Authors and Artists Conference held this past December. More than 400 students from across Wisconsin participated in the conference, which is co-sponsored by the Kettle Moraine School District and the Milwaukee Art Museum. Inspired by the museum’s masterpieces, students produced reflective and imaginative responses that demonstrate the powerful intersection of visual and literary arts. The resulting anthology celebrates student voices and visions from all corners of Wisconsin.
“We’re incredibly proud of our students and their exceptional creativity,” said teacher Terry Kaldhusdal, who coordinates the conference with his wife, Janet. “This program not only highlights their talents, but also fosters a deep appreciation for art and storytelling.” One excerpt is from Kettle Moraine 7th grader Bryn M., who wrote, “After all, dreams are like trees. They branch off from your soul, growing deep roots that stay with you forever…” The Art of Writing conference and publication are a longstanding tradition that celebrates young creators and highlights the powerful connection between education and the arts. We've featured Malenna’s artwork and Lacy’s photo, but the complete publication and list of published works is available at http://artofwritingconference.com.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
GRADUATION TOMORROW NIGHT!!! LIVE STREAM LINK BELOW! Our KMHS Campus (Kettle Moraine High School, the High School of Health Sciences, KM Global, KM Perform, and KM Connect) will be celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025 with a commencement ceremony on May 31st at 7:30pm on Vock Field at Culver's Stadium. Please join us as we celebrate these amazing young people or watch the live stream of the event https://vimeo.com/event/5168909. There will be a fireworks display at about 8:30 pm. We hope you enjoy the show and we apologize for any disturbance.
Geometry is better with friends! Anna L., Hope R., and Carrigan E. study together for their final. Senior Delaney E. drops by to help!
Only one more day of workshops left tomorrow! Kids are finishing up projects including sewn pillows and blood drop costumes for Red Cross!
Last night the HS^2 Senior class celebrated graduation with family and friends!
Ceremony included speeches from Director Mrs. Ladsten, student representatives Katie Flemming & Alyssa Schmitt, and the Senior honored speaker Lilian Ragen. Seniors also shared their Senior Slides as they walked across the stage and introduced themselves, their future plans, and some favorite memories and quotes.
26 Students are graduating with a 3.5+ GPA, 3 students EMT certified, 15 students CNA certified, 4 students earned the AP Capstone Diploma, and 18 students are graduating with the HS^2 Honors Diploma!
Senior Spotlight!
Today, the HS^2 Senior class celebrated with the school during an advisory ceremony!
Ceremony included speeches from Director Mrs. Ladsten, student representatives Katie Flemming & Alyssa Schmitt, and the Senior honored speaker Lilian Ragen. Seniors also shared their Senior Slides as they walked across the stage and introduced themselves, their future plans, and some favorite memories and quotes.
Come out tonight at 6 pm to the KM Prism Arts Center to see the celebration for HS^2 families and friends!
Every month, the High School of Health Sciences recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership, community, character, academic rigor and grit.
The HS^2 May students recognized are Tommy B. (10) and Karisa R. (12)! Congratulations to these students!!
The second group of HS^2 students completing the Arson Exploration and Analysis workshop set their houses on fire today!
Students used an accelerant and lighter to set their fires at a designated point of origin, and then watched it burn before the "fire department" could put out the fires!
Join us tonight for the HS^2 Senior Celebration!
HS^2 students completing the Arson Exploration and Analysis workshop set their houses on fire today!
Students used an accelerant and lighter to set their fires at a designated point of origin, and then watched it burn before the "fire department" could put out the fires!
HS^2 Senior Abby J. is on her way to her EMT certification with the coursework and first half of exams completed!
After the long weekend, we're back to another day of workshops with rockets launched, roller coasters made, and murals painted!
Rocket launch day! During the 4th block launches, the Chemistry students were joined by the KM Explore Navigators!!
