Kettle Moraine High School

RYAN BRAUN VISITS KMHS!!!! Sophomore, Ava Shaikh, coordinated the event and both Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich donated signed jerseys for display at the high school. Omar Shaikh, Ava's father, also attended the event. Braun played 14 seasons for the Brewers, his entire MLB career. He was honored with an MVP award, Rookie of the Year, five Silver Slugger awards, played in six All-Star Games, and received seven MLB year-end awards, more than any player in franchise history. More importantly, he is an incredibly warm and generous person, taking time to pose for pictures with students and staff, signing autographs, and sharing his time! Thank you to Ava, Omar, Ryan, and Christian for your thoughtful gesture.

DAY 1 @ STATE IS IN THE BOOKS!! The team is in 15th place, and Spencer is in 2nd… one off the lead! Come out and support today. Hoffe starts us off at 12:30!!

MORE GRADUATION PICS!!! Thank you to Mike Brickl for adding his creative talents to our graduation photos. He captured some wonderful moments.

What an amazing season KM Track & Field had this year - TWENTY-EIGHT student-athletes represented our KMHS Campus at the state meet this year!!! 800m run Lola Schwartz (22nd) 4x100 Relay: Caitlin Blawat, Julia Oteman, Delaney Eldridge, and Brynn Lauters (23rd place) 4x400 Relay: Caitlin Blawat, Avery Hudson, Kennedy Kiesgan, Lola Schwartz (24th place) Pole Vault: Taylor Ford (7th Place) 11'6 ties school record Discus: Hasely Schulz (6th place) 135'1 New School Record - smashing the prior record by 5ft! 110 Hurdles: Ryker Pignotti (22nd) 300 Hurdles: Ryker Pignotti (41.04) 4x100m Relay: Noah Hait, Isaiah Crothers, Karon Walker, and Wyatt Sevenz 15th overall (42.93) 4x200m Relay: Noah Hait, Isaiah Crothers, Ryker Pignotti, Nolan Roehl, and Nolan Lawrenz 1:31.12 10th place 4x800 Relay: Isaac Kirby, Ryan Keller, Adam Langreder, and John Mazola 8:25.49 25th overall Discus: Dayne Baker 147-3 17th overall Shot Put: Grey Rumohr 50-5 17th overall

The Laser Locker Closes June 4th! Stock up now for graduation gifts and summer apparel. The store will re-open in mid-August for back-to-school shopping. FINAL DAY FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR: Tuesday, June 4th | 2-4p

KMHS 2024 COMMENCEMENT VIDEO!!! Last night was a wonderful event. The rain stayed away. The stands were packed. The fireworks were beautiful. Our students were impressive. To rewatch the event, or catch it for the first time, visit our Vimeo site to watch last night's livestream https://vimeo.com/952732360.

GRADUATION WILL BE AT VOCK FIELD TONIGHT!!! A little rain won't stop us! All indications tell us that any inclement will clear by 4:00pm. Graduation will begin at 7:30pm at Vock Field. Our facilities team will be drying everything off, but you are welcome to bring seat covers, towels, or blankets as needed. We look forward to seeing you all there as we celebrate the Class of 2024!

GETTING READY FOR GRADUATION!!! This week was the last week for our class of 2024 and it has been a busy one! Today, students enjoyed a quick breakfast, picked up their caps and gowns, participated in commencement rehearsal, grabbed their yearbooks, then many visited their elementary schools and caught up with former teachers! Tomorrow, June 1st, we will be holding our first graduation ceremony at Vock Field, followed by a fireworks display at 8:30. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate this wonderful class of seniors. You will be missed!

KMEF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD NIGHT!!! The Kettle Moraine Education Foundation held their annual scholarship awards last night. KMEF awarded 103 scholarships totaling $91,250, to 80 students. mission is to inspire students and educators by raising the support of our community and business partners to create educational opportunities that build academic and personal success. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible.

We are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2024! The ceremony will be held on Vock Field at Culver's Stadium, and livestreamed, allowing you, your friends, and your family to share in this special moment in person or from the comfort of your home. Event: Kettle Moraine High School Campus Graduation Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Time: 7:30 pm Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/2775743/92ff5e5ee0 NOTE: this link will show our most recent school board meeting until the graduation ceremony stream becomes live shortly before 7:30 pm. We hope you can join us to honor our graduates' hard work and achievements. Your presence, even virtually, will mean a lot to them on this memorable day. Best regards, Justin Bestor Principal

Congrats Coach Cynkar on Conference Coach of the Year... and our 2024 All-State and All-Conference Selections. Congratulations gentlemen, earned not given. Well Deserved!

KM WALK OF CHAMPIONS!!! Congratulations to all of our athletes who have qualified for State! Our mens golf team will be competing June 3-4 at the State Tournament at Blackwolf Run in Kohler. Boys and girls track athletes will be competing this weekend in the State Track and Field Championships at UW Lacrosse. Stay tuned for a Capturing KM tomorrow featuring interviews with some of our coaches and athletes.

THANKS TO THE FANS!!! A few of our students sent off their favorite track stars with a bit of fanfare and some homemade signs as they head to the State Championship. We are so proud of the way our student community supports one another. GO KM!!!!

All-Conference Selections for Girls Softball! Thanks for a great season Ladies! Kettle Moraine Lasers couldn't keep up with Milton Redhawks and fell 9-2 on Wednesday. Naomi Sander took the loss for Kettle Moraine Varsity Lasers. The starting pitcher went six innings, surrendering nine runs (five earned) on seven hits, striking out three and walking three. Katie Brisk led the Lasers with two hits including a double and an RBI. Alesandra Hernandez, Naomi Sander, and Reagan Ostram all had hits for the Lasers. The Lasers finished the season 15-10 playing a difficult schedule against some of the toughest teams in the state including Chippewa Falls, Watertown, Waterford, Muskego, Arrowhead, and Milton. Great season Ladies!

THANKS TO WALMART!! Our local Walmart donated 2000 bottles of water for graduates at our commencement ceremony Saturday. We appreciate your partnership!!

This year, our KMHS Campus Hospitality Parents provided the following to the KMHS Campus staff: An endless supply for the beverage station 5 meals (back to school, conferences, staff appreciation, year-end staff picnic) 45 gift baskets/items for Valentine's Staff Appreciation Goodies and treats to celebrate throughout the year Popcorn day Grilled cheese & tomato soup day ...supportive calls, emails, and in-person chats that helped teachers, administrators, and support staff get through a day/week/month… In addition to cards, here are some emails from our staff for thank you! “Thank you Parent Hospitality team! You took such good care of us with yummy meals, festive decor, and smiles every time. The thought to detail was clear. It is so much easier to do our job w/encouragement & support from the community and parents. ” -Abby K. "I don't know of another district with as supportive a parent group as KMSD. The small, and large gestures remind me how great this community is and how we are ALL working together to help raise and educate the next generation. Thank you!!" -Cindy M. “Thank you so much for the little treats and special lunch days you've provided this year! The little snacks or lunches are perfect reminders that parents and teachers are working together. Thank you!” -Mike W. “Thank you so much from the custodial group. We do our work behind the scenes, and it's very nice to be included in all the treats.” -Bruce O. “Parents, Thank you for all the treats, gifts, and meals you have provided us throughout the year. It provides us with that little extra something we need to make it through the difficult parts of the year and lets us know we are supported. We appreciate it!” -Matt F. “This is my first year teaching at Perform, and one of the 1st stops on my building tour with a new colleague was the staff lounge. It seemed too good to be true. Bottomless cups of coffee? Thank you for all the meals, treats, drinks, and gifts. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and support are appreciated (one of the 1st things I tell people when they ask about my new job is the Parent Hospitality Group is wonderful). Thank you for helping make this a great year!” -Mike C.

Congrats on Back-to-Back Conference Championships! Come cheer on your lasers in the 3rd round of playoffs Friday at Vock Field at 7:30pm v. Verona. Tickets and streaming at http://justagame.com/.

Boys Golf is State Bound! Led by senior Spencer Stuke, the Boys Golf Team posted their lowest score of the year and claimed the top spot in their sectional to advance to the state tournament at Black Wolf Run, June 3-4, 2024! The sectional tournament included 8 teams with 40 golfers at Wanaki GC. KM outshot tournament host Brookfield Central (who claimed the other spot for state) by 7 strokes. Individually, Spencer shot a 71– tying for second overall— clinching his 4th WIAA State Boys Golf Tournament appearance! Add in robust scores from— senior Jonathan Dreist, sophomore Nicholas Kacsur, senior Graham Hoffe, and sophomore Caiden Jurci—and you’ve got your 2024 State Bound Kettle Moraine Boys Golf Team! Congrats on sectionals and best of luck at state!

GOOD LUCK AT THE STATE MEET THIS WEEKEND! Hasely Schulz - 2nd (Discus) Dayne Baker - 2nd (Discus) Grey Rumohr - 1st (Shot Put) Taylor Ford - 2nd (Pole Vault) Ryker Pignotti - 3rd (110m Hurdles) Ryker Pignotti - 1st (300m Hurdles) Lola Schwartz - 3rd (800m Run) (3rd All Time KM History) Karon Walker, Noah Hait, Wyatt Sevenz, Isaiah Crothers - 2nd (4x100m Relay) (3rd All Time KM History) Julia Oteman, Delaney Eldridge, Caitlin Blawat, Brynn Lauters - 3rd (4x100m Relay) (3rd All Time KM History) Nolan Roehl, Noah Hait, Isaiah Crothers, Ryker Pignotti - 1st (4x200m Relay) (3rd All Time KM History) Caitlin Blawat, Brynn Lauters, Kennedy Kiesgen, Lola Schwartz - 2nd (4x400m Relay) (5th All Time KM History) Isaac Kirby, Ryan Keller, Adam Langreder, John Mazola - 2nd (4x800m Relay)

Senior Night Success! The Lasers defeated Waukesha North 4-2 last Thursday on Senior Night. Coach Wolbert played 11 seniors throughout the game (Miles Burchardt was unavailable due to injury). Starting pitcher Cade Buccholz shut down the Northstars in the first inning, allowing no runs and striking out two. JJ Wolbert led off with a walk, followed by singles by Jonah Roloff, Lincoln Ascher, and Scott Brown to give the Lasers a 3-0 lead after the first inning. Logan Gronewold, Will Johnson, and Dominic Fracaro pitched in the next four innings, holding the Northstars to only two runs combined. Wolbert singed in the third inning and scored by stealing home putting the Lasers up 4-1 into the fifth inning. The Northstars loaded the bases in the fifth but Fracaro got their three-hitter to hit into an inning-ending double play turned by Wolbert and Reed Burns, halting the Northstars scoring threat. Roloff finished Senior Night with a perfect 3 for 3 at the plate. Ascher finished with two hits. Brown, Johnson, and Wolbert finished with one hit each. Wolbert took the mound in the sixth inning and was dominant, striking out two and recording an 85 mph fastball on the stadium scoreboard! Lincoln Asher was electric on the mound in the seventh inning, earning the save. His cousin, Kaiden Ascher came in to catch! Stellar defense by Tyler Wille, Johnson, and Buccholz helped seal the victory. Thanks for a memorable night, seniors!