Blue Bomber News

Dear Kohler Families,

The 2026-27 school year is off to a great start, and it’s hard to believe we are already in the final week of our first quarter. As we wrap up these first few months, students have an opportunity to reflect on their progress, celebrate their successes, and identify areas where they may need a little extra support. We encourage students to make checking their Skyward Student Portal a regular habit so they can keep an eye on their grades, stay on top of upcoming assignments, and address any missing work. The end of the quarter is a great time to make adjustments, set goals, and build good habits for the remainder of the school year.

Please continue to encourage your child to reach out to their teachers whenever they have questions or need help. Learning to take ownership of their learning and advocate for themselves are valuable skills that will serve them well both in school and beyond. A little encouragement and support along the way can make a big difference.

A heartfelt thank-you to the Kohler School Friends PTO for providing a delicious dinner for our staff during parent-teacher conferences. The gift bag was such a thoughtful gesture, and we are grateful for the continued support and care you show our staff.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our school counselors, activities and athletics director, or me if we can be of assistance to you or your child. We truly value the partnership we share with our families and know that when school and home work together, we create a stronger community and the best possible opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed.

With appreciation.

Natasha Rowell, Principal

Our guest speaker, Dr. Laymon Hicks, will be at Kohler Schools this week to talk to our students in grades 6-9.

The purpose of this assembly is to provide students with a meaningful experience and opportunity to engage in character development, build school community, and teach acceptance and inclusion through words and actions.

WHO: 6th-9th grade students

WHEN: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

We had a successful administration of the PSAT, to 100% of students scheduled to take it, on October 21. Way to show up juniors!

Results will be available within 4-6 weeks approximately November 18.

If your child is sick, or will be absent for any reason, please follow the steps below to report the absence:

• Dial #7202 if you need to speak to someone personally

When students are late to school, they must come through the main office and sign in on the Check In Kiosk. When students leave early, during a class period, they must also sign out through the main office.

The main office is open from 7:30am-4:00pm. Students have access to the building until 3:15pm. If a student needs to access the building between 3:15pm and 3:30pm, they must enter through the main office and be supervised by a staff member to enter the academic wing of the building.

Thank you to everyone who donated items for the middle school student council basket raffle fundraiser! We have five AMAZING baskets! Raffle tickets were sold from Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 23. $1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 6 tickets and $10 for 13 tickets.

Raffle Baskets

The first middle school dance will take place Friday, November 6, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the school cafeteria. The school doors will be locked at 7:30pm. The dress code will be casual for all of the dances this year. The cost of admission for this dance will be $4. There will be water and snacks for sale during the dance.

It is the practice that there must be parent chaperones present at all times during a dance. Chaperones can choose to attend the first part of the dance (6:30-7:30 pm), the second part (7:30-8:30 pm), or the entire event (6:30-8:30 pm).

If you are available to chaperone, please click here to sign up.

All senior images are due to Mrs. Ott by December 1, 2026.

Please access the link below to view the District's Strategic Planning website.

Visit our school website and click on the Parent Resources Link. There you will find additional information for Kohler School Friends - PTO, Kohler Athletic Booster Bombers (KABB), Kohler School Foundation, and the Performing Arts Organization (PAO).

The Department of Workforce Development's (DWD) Equal Rights Division has an online work permit application tool that is available to the parents of a minor 24/7.

A parent can access the site using these instructions. Payment is made directly to the department through the application. Once the permit application process is complete, a paper copy of the permit will be directly mailed to the employer

HS students took a fieldtrip to the Milwaukee Art Museum on Friday, October 23.

Flight Deck Days and Hours of Operation:

Days - Monday & Thursday

Time - 7:40am-7:55am and 3:00pm-3:15pm

Students reviewed physical and chemical properties of matter through a fun Cup Ping-Pong Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge!

To claim a spot on the board, students had to bounce a ping-pong ball into a cup and correctly answer a chemistry question. This activity combined friendly competition with learning while reinforcing key chemistry concepts.

Welcome back to another edition of Blue Blood Review Bomber Nation! At the time of printing, some of our sports seasons will be nearly complete. Other activities and clubs at the school will just be getting started. Whether finishing or starting your sport or activity - Good Luck!

Rehearsals are going strong for the Musical! Come out to see Elf. Opening night is Thursday, November 12 and runs through Sunday, November15!

HOSA is getting up and running for the year! Good luck in your preparation for competitions.

Middle and High School Science Olympiad teams are beginning to start practicing and learning the necessary skills they will need to compete at a high level. Good luck to Mrs. Maner and Ms. Baragenio as they begin the year.

Congratulations to all Blue Bomber runners on a great showing in the conference meet. The Boys team ended up earning another Big East Conference Championship with Magnus Avery taking home an individual championship. The Girls team finished second in the conference behind a great run from Lilian Pociask and the individual conference champion Maggie Behler!

Last Friday, the Varsity Girls Placed 5th at Sectionals. Maggie and Lillian qualified for State. On Saturday, the Varsity Boy's Team won their Division 1 sectional meet and are off to State. Excellent work Bombers.

The season has shown lots of improvement for the Bombers. Many individuals have made great strides and the team has learned a lot this season.

The Bombers played well against the Ozaukee Warriors in the playoffs, but lost 1-3. Congratulations on a nice season.

The Boys Soccer team had a very nice season! They earned a #2 seed in their sectional for the upcoming State Tournament. The Bombers began tournament play with a 4-0 win over Dominican on Tuesday night.

On Saturday, the Blue Bombers played a tough match against the Hawks of The Prairie School and unfortunately lost 1-3. We are proud of the team and look forward to great things next year.

Congratulations to Eila Webber, Lindsey Stoffregen, Viv Torke and Claire Villwock on earning spots in the Girls Individual State Tennis Tournament. They competed at Nielsen Tennis facility on the campus of UW-Madison and performed at a high level.

Also congrats to all of the girls on a great season! Below are some great pictures from the sendoff parade.

With the EWC Conference meet approaching on October 31 here at Kohler and Sectionals on November 6-7, we are wishing all of the girls a fantastic finish to the season!

The Football Team had a very competitive season in their new conference. They ended the year 3-6 in the NEC Conference.

The NEC has 3-4 teams that will make very deep playoff runs and a few that could certainly challenge for state titles in their respective divisions. Given that, the year was a huge success for KLC. While there may be some challenges ahead, this group is going in the right direction. Congrats on a well fought season!

Just a few notes:

• Students remember you get in free to all events - remember to come out and support your classmates! Keep these things in mind...
• Show up...Get excited...Have Fun!
• Be classy all of the time - you are always representing yourself, your family, and the tradition of the K!
• Remember that you are role models for future generations of Blue Bombers!
• Fall Athletes: Remember to get all of your equipment turned in on time and clean so your coaches can inventory and take care of things easier.
• Playoffs: The tournament series is always exciting - find out when the Blue Bombers will be in action and get out and support the Blue and White!
• Winter Sport Athletes: Do not forget to get registered for those sports. Updated physicals (if you don't already have them) are very helpful.
• Blue Bomber Nation old and young...Bleed Blue! #ClearedForVictory

The cost of the athletic pass has not changed. We encourage families to come out to cheer on our student athletes and support our teams. Passes can be purchased in the main office.

Please see Mrs. Wick for your purchases. Thank you in advance for the support of the Blue Bombers!

Linked blow are the prices to purchase an athletic pass. #BlueBomberPide

This is a useful resource for seniors and their parents.

* College Application Deadline Spreadsheet

Please be aware of upcoming application deadlines.

October 1, 2026 - FAFSA application opened for families

Any sophomore or junior students interested in UW-Milwaukee’s ACT Prep course please click this link to see the spring 2026 dates.

Information for families with a current Junior:

Every year I sit down and meet individually with 11th graders and parents/guardians to discuss the following topics:

• Strengths/interests

• Future options/plans

• Senior schedule/courses

• Transcript review

• Action steps for the future

• Questions from you/parent/guardian

What happens on the day of the conference?

1. Students will get a pass for the meeting and be excused from class (preferably study hall).

2. Parent/Guardian (if available) should arrive at the Counseling Office a few minutes before the scheduled junior conference time.

These meetings will take approximately 45 minutes and will start at the beginning of November. Students, please try your best to schedule the meeting during your study hall. I understand if there are no spots available and you schedule during an elective but please try your best to not schedule during any core course time. This is a mandatory meeting.

Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to contact me by email at:

wolfenbergm@kohler.k12.wi.us

Happy fall! As students settle into the school year, we’re continuing to build skills that support learning, organization, and well-being. Please reach out if your child is feeling anxious or having difficulty adjusting to middle school. I’m here to help.

What We’re Learning in Study Skills

Sixth graders have been practicing how to prepare for each class, organize their lockers, and use daily planners, Google Calendar, and Google Classroom. We’re now moving into time management - planning ahead, prioritizing tasks, and breaking larger assignments into manageable steps.

How families can help: Ask your child to show you their planner or Google Classroom, talk through upcoming assignments together, and encourage a short daily check-in to update their plan.

Suicide Prevention Unit

Students took part in age-appropriate suicide prevention lessons during 7th- and 8th-grade PE/Health and 6th-grade Study Skills. The lessons focused on recognizing when someone may need support, finding a trusted adult, and seeking help for themselves or a friend.

We encourage you to talk with your child about the lessons and remind them that caring adults are ready to listen. Please contact me with questions. For immediate crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

October Spotlight: Bullying Prevention and Kindness

October is Bullying Prevention Month. We focused on how words and actions affect others, why name-calling can be hurtful, and how students can help create a respectful school community. A simple check-in, kind word, or reaching out to a trusted adult can make a difference.

Guest Speaker Assembly: Dr. Laymon Hicks

On October 28th, we’re excited to welcome guest speaker Dr. Laymon Hicks for a school-wide assembly. His message will help students see that kindness matters, that reaching success takes hard work, and how they can be someone who makes someone smile each day. Families are invited to preview his speech at https://laymonhicks.com/ and ask their child about the assembly afterward.

Tips for Families

• Set a regular time and place for homework, with needed materials nearby.

• Ask your child to check Google Classroom and their planner for assignments and due dates.

• If work is missing, help your child identify one next step, such as checking with the teacher or making a catch-up plan.

• Notice and encourage effort, planning, and asking for help - not just completed work.

MS ADD Lesson Schedule

Students have a monthly Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) lesson. After the lesson, ask your child what they learned. Keep the conversation calm and reassuring, and remind them that trusted adults are there to help.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Counselors are available to support any student who feels anxious.

This year Kohler has seven Youth Apprenticeship students working in various roles from Health Care to Marketing to the Trades. Juniors and Seniors if you currently have a job that you love you could potentially participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.

Want to learn more? Email aheinz@cesa7.org.

Students Schedule to meet with me HERE

YA Program Registration

Visit our Website

November 9, 2026

January 11, 2027

March 8, 2027

May 10, 2027

Vice President: Help with the agenda, school communication, teacher support and email management

Event Liaison: Help keep track of various events and socials (bingo night etc) and connect volunteers with events or help them start new events and recruit volunteers

Marketing Chair: Update the website, create flyers and social media posts

If you are interested in joining the team, please email kohlerschoolfriends@kohler.k12.wi.us

KLC Football

Kohler Boy's Soccer

KLF Swim and Dive

Kohler Girl's Volleyball

Kohler Cross Country

Kohler Tennis

Kohler Booster Club

Kohler Baseball

Wednesday, October 28: Assembly MS and 9th grade

Friday, October 30: End of First Quarter

Friday, November 20: 1/2 Day Virtual Learning

Saturday, November 21: Kohler Craft Fair

Wednesday, November 25: Early Dismissal - 11:40am

Thursday, November 26-Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break