Friday is the end of the 5Essentials Survey window. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to provide us your insights at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ . Thank you for helping us reach 20% completion rates at each school; we would love to have as many parent voices as possible in our data!
about 13 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
completion rates
🎵 MIS bands and orchestra put on a wonderful performance last night! We are so impressed with the growth they have made as individual musicians and as ensembles! 🎵
about 17 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument
bands and orchestra concert with musicians playing instrument

Looking for a fun, family event this weekend? Head out to Lincoln-Way's Artworks Festival! The day is full of performances, workshops, demonstrations, and an art exhibit featuring some of our students' art pieces!

about 18 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
artworks festival
🏐 Congratulations to the 8th grade girls volleyball team as they beat Summit Hill in last night's regional game! Come cheer them on as they play Hickory Creek tonight at 4:30 at Martino Junior High in New Lenox! 🏐
about 20 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
volleyball team playing a game
volleyball team playing a game
volleyball team playing a game
volleyball team playing a game
volleyball team playing a game
volleyball team playing a game

Mokena School District offers a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 residing in district boundaries. The next screening date is April 15th at Mokena Elementary School. Call 708-342-4850 to schedule your child's screening!

1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
developmental screening flyer
We love to see our students making connections from the classroom! First grader Mia was visiting her grandparents in Door County this past weekend and when her grandma was reading the newspaper, Mia noticed this article about birds’ beaks and feet. She asked if she could have it to bring to school since the class has been learning so much about birds’ body parts as part of our ELA curriculum. Mia's whole class read the article together yesterday and they were so exited to hear so much familiar information about what they’ve already learned as well as some new facts. Thanks for sharing Mia and grandma!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mia and the newspaper article
T-shirt ordering closes at midnight! Get ready for the big game by grabbing your Hoopin' for Inclusion shirt now at https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RcUpzJHGuK !
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
hoopin for inclusion shirts
Due to predicted severe weather, all after school activities are canceled today, including the regional volleyball game! Please check you email for more information.
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
after school activities are canceled today
Our junior high musicians including our bands, choir, orchestra, and percussion ensemble will be performing on Thursday at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
march 12th concert at 7pm

Join our Mokena Intermediate School Bands and Orchestra for their upcoming March Melodies Concert at MJHS on Wednesday!

4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
march melodies on march 11th
Congratulations to second grade teacher, Mrs. Matt for presenting at the state's IL ASCD Pump Up Primary Conference on strategies to meet sensory needs in the classroom! You make us Mokena proud!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
mrs. matt presenting at the conference
MES students (and teachers) had a lot of fun dressing as their favorite book character for Character Dress Up Day on Friday!
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
student and teacher dressed as a character
students dressed as characters
character dress up day

⭐Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Enrolling now helps us plan for next year. Please share with anyone you know that has an incoming Mokena kindergartener ! Visit https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/kindergarten-enrollment to learn more. ⭐

6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
kindergarten enrollment open
Thank you to all of our parents who have completed the 5Essentials Survey! If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to provide us your insights at https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ . We would especially love to see the junior high also hit the 20% completion rate to receive the parent report!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
5essentials completion rates
MIS wrapped up Respect Week by signing the Special Olympics Pledge to Include, reinforcing the importance of respect, understanding, and inclusion for all. Students also supported LWSRA by purchasing stickers and fidgets during their lunch period. What a great week!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students with banner
students with banner
students with banner
Mokena Junior High students raised awareness around inclusion, respect, and all abilities through Respect Week! Students participated in a PE takeover with LWSRA to learn about adaptive sports, learned about a different disability each day and dressed in a certain color to bring awareness, supported fundraising for LWSRA through the purchase of stickers and fidgets, and signed a banner to pledge respect and inclusion and as a visual reminder of the school's comitment to inclusion!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
respect week banner
respect week activities
respect week activities
respect week activities
respect week activities
respect week activities
🚀 Congratulations to the February MIS Big Deal Award Winners! As classroom leaders, you exemplify the Rocket Expectations and are positive examples for your classmates! 🚀
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
february big deal award winning students
Second grade students in Mrs. Street's class visited their buddies in Kindergarten from Mrs. Bartels' class to read the books they authored to teach others about different types of pollinators! We love to see our students teaching other new things based on their research and learning!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students reading to each other
students reading to each other
students reading to each other
students reading to each other
students reading to each other
students reading to each other
students reading to each other
students reading to each other
students reading to each other

Thank you to Mr. Brayden, Mr. Ruben, and Mr. Bruce for all you do behind the scenes to help maintain our schools!

7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
maintenance worker appreciation day
Future leaders in the making! MES students dressed like leaders today to celebrate Read Across America Week! #readersareleaders
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
student dressed like a leader
student dressed like a leader
student dressed like a leader