Mokena School District 159

5th graders learned about tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms today from Mr. Nick from Illinois Storm Chasers and Storm Science. They even experienced a storm cloud in the gym! Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this event that extended learning from their ELA module about natural disasters!

Congratulations to third grade students, Monserrat and Sean, for being selected for the Illinois Principal Association Student Recognition Award!

Our third graders did an incredible job performing for their families and friends at the recorder concerts this week! Special thanks to Ms. Clifford for all of her work! 🎶🎵

Launching Imagination was a hit. Thank you to Mrs. Dobbelhoff for organizing this wonderful MIS Art Fair. Every student had work displayed as well as a few hands on activities. Thanks to all of the families that came out to enjoy the magnificent art!

Congratulations to Emme Giovanini and Charlie Hein. Emme and Charlie were selected for the Illinois Principal Association Student Recognition Award. The students and their parents were treated to a wonderful breakfast and awards ceremony.

We look forward to seeing everyone at tonight's MIS Launching Imagination Art Show! Come enjoy student art pieces and make and take art projects from 6:00 to 8:00 PM!

Don't forget: the MIS student art show "Launching Imagination" is taking place at MIS tonight from 6 to 8 pm!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We have some of the best! Our administrative professionals are the unsung heroes of our schools and we couldn't do this without them! 🥰

MIS Band & Orchestra students watched IL Philharmonic Orchestra perform at Governors State! Many students saw professional musicians play the same instrument as them! Johnny Thorns from Beginning Band and Mrs. Rothemel also helped with a magic trick where they made an ID float!

Second Grade Dudes Rock was a huge success last Friday! Thank you to all of the awesome dudes that came to the event!

Save the date for our last concerts of the school year!

Tonight's the night! We're excited to meet our incoming kindergarteners and their families! 🙂🥳

At last night's Board meeting, a few second grade students presented their research on pollinators! We are so proud of all of our second graders!

Kinderbuddy fun today! 8th graders were shown around the kindergarten rooms and they worked together on a flower craft!

It's time to nominate incredible students, staff and community members for The Galaxy Award! This District 159 program is a partnership with the MEF and the PTA. Nominate here ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEXW2EPDxNtr-Suoqf6AJxy-RS6w_VMf2W968ibfHBydvicQ/viewform

Friendly reminder: tomorrow is an early dismissal day!

Jion us this Thursday for Kindergarten Information Night for incoming students for the 2024-2025 school year!

Join us Thursday night for Kindergarten Information Night for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year!

Save the date for MIS Student Art Fair! We can't wait for you to see all of the incredible would have art Wednesday, April 24 from 6-8 pm!

Our first grade students are so excited to add bird feeders to their classroom windows! The feeders provide an extension to the learning taking place in their ELA modules about birds. Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this experience for our students.