❤️ As Staff Appreciation Week comes to end, we wanted to say "THANK YOU!" to the Mokena PTA, Mokena Educational Foundation, our families, our students, and the Mokena community for celebrating our staff with many thoughtful gestures of gratitude and appreciation! ❤️

about 13 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you!
Next week, MES students will have their turn to celebrate Respect Week! Throughout the week, students will participate in activities that promote kindness, inclusion, and learning about various disabilities. We are looking forward to a great week!
about 13 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
wild wild respect
As our 8th grade students wrap up their last month in Mokena SD 159, we asked them to submit a shoutout to a staff member who has had an impact on them during their time in the district. In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, we will be sharing some of these shoutouts throughout the week to celebrate the influence our staff members have had on our students over the last nine years!
about 19 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
teacher shoutout
teacher shoutout
teacher shoutout
teacher shoutout
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear green to celebrate our lunch staff and tech department!
about 21 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you tech and kitchen
🐅 Second graders have been loving their field trip to the zoo this week! 🦭
1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
zoo field trip
zoo field trip
zoo field trip
zoo field trip
zoo field trip
zoo field trip
zoo field trip
zoo field trip
zoo field trip
zoo field trip

It is almost here... Calling all 5th, 6th, and 7th graders! Join the Mokena PTA as they host the MJHS Step-Up Party on Friday, May 15th! Registration for the event can be found at https://bit.ly/MJHS-Stepup26 and parents can volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4CAFA628AAF85-56357911-mokena !

1 day ago, Kristin Johnson
mjhs step up party May 25, 2026 6-7pm
As our 8th grade students wrap up their last month in Mokena SD 159, we asked them to submit a shoutout to a staff member who has had an impact on them during their time in the district. In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, we will be sharing some of these shoutouts throughout the week to celebrate the influence our staff members have had on our students over the last nine years!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
teacher shoutout
teacher shoutout
teacher shoutout
teacher shoutout

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear red to celebrate our teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists!

2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you

THIS FRIDAY... 3rd and 4th graders are invited to the Rising Rockets Party which is an MIS Step-Up Night event hosted by the PTA on May 8th! It will be a fun night with games, concessions, and a bounce obstacle course! Register now at https://bit.ly/MIS-Stepup26 !

2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
mis step up night party may 8 at 5:00
Our 8th graders had a fantastic time in Washington D.C. this past weekend! Thank you to the chaperones, staff, tour guides, and parents who made it possible! We are grateful for the experiences, the memories, and all the fun that was packed into just a few days. Here’s to finishing the year strong and carrying these memories into the next chapter!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos
Dc trip photos

Register for the Color Run by Friday, May 8th to get a free t-shirt! After May 8th, registration will remain open, but will not include a shirt. Register at https://bit.ly/PTAColorRun2026 .

3 days ago, Kristin Johnson
color run is may 26th at main park
As our 8th grade students wrap up their last month in Mokena SD 159, we asked them to submit a shoutout to a staff member who has had an impact on them during their time in the district. In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, we will be sharing some of these shoutouts throughout the week to celebrate the influence our staff members have had on our students over the last nine years!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
teachers shoutout
teachers shoutout
teachers shoutout
teachers shoutout
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear blue to celebrate our administrators, office staff, and nurses!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you
Don't forget...
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
early dismissal day

Two of our seventh grade scientists were featured in the Illinois State Board of Education's "Photo of the Week" as part of their weekly message/newsletter sent to educators across the state! A special shoutout to Mrs. Canning for capturing this moment of learning during her science lesson! We are Mokena proud to see our students' learning showcased by the state!

3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
photo of the week
Author and O.T. Dr. Nicole Julia will be reading her third book Louie's Together Playground to Mokena Elementary students on May 15 for Respect Week. You can preorder any or all of her books at the student discount and they will be signed and sent home with students on the day of her visit. Order by May 11th at https://able-fables-school-checkout.company.site/ .
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
book author and her book
As our 8th grade students wrap up their last month in Mokena SD 159, we asked them to submit a shoutout to a staff member who has had an impact on them during their time in the district. In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, we will be sharing some of these shoutouts throughout the week to celebrate the influence our staff members have had on our students over the last nine years!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
teachers shoutout
teachers shoutout
teachers shoutout
teachers shoutout
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear orange to celebrate our building aides and custodians!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
building aides at mes
Mark your calendars for these important district-wide May dates!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
may dates
Seventh grade scientists are learning how the Earth's land and water warm and cool from the sun with hands-on exploration!
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
seventh grade science class
seventh grade science class
seventh grade science class
seventh grade science class
seventh grade science class