Last night's Board of Education Student Spotlight highlighted the language learning in Mrs. Espinosa's 8th Grade Spanish class. Great job to Kaylan, Peyton, and Payton as they shared their learning from the course and aspirations to use the Spanish language in their futures!
about 1 hour ago, Mokena School District 159
🏃🏻♀️➡️ Our MIS Rocket Runners were out enjoying a run with friends yesterday afternoon! 🏃🏽♂️
about 18 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
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1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
Tech and Design students are busy designing and creating their latest projects. 6th graders are working on their ankle/foot orthosis and 8th graders are working on their model sheds. It is impressive to see the creativity and collaboration in this classroom!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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 !
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mokena School District is hosting a Special Education Family Night on Thursday, April 23 at MES! There will be a variety of trucks to experience, as well as food trucks with food for purchase. Optional T-shirt orders are due today!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mokena School District supports local community groups by posting select flyers sharing information on events, services, and programs that may be of interest to our students and families. These flyers can be found on the district's website on the virtual backpack page at:
https://www.mokena159.org/page/virtualbackpack .
*Distribution of these materials is not an endorsement of such services and activities by the school district. *
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Thank you to the Mokena Educational Foundation for the generous donation of a new multi-color 3D printer! Our junior high students in Tech and Design class will now have expanded 3D printing capabilities for more advanced prototypes and real-world product design and engineering applications!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Save the date for the MIS Masterpieces and Melodies event! You are invited to spend the evening listening to student musical groups, looking at art exhibits and participating in hands-on art activities for all ages!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Real world meets the literary world! While studying the text "The Call of the Wild", Advanced 8th Grade ELA students played their own version of Survivor. After learning that a local restaurant owner had competed on Season 14 of the show, students took the initiative to write letters inviting him to speak to the class and he graciously accepted.
On Wednesday, the class had the unique opportunity to welcome Mookie Lee, who shared insights from his experience on Survivor and reflected on the life lessons he has carried forward, including those that guided him in opening his restaurant, Senso. Students engaged in a thoughtful Q&A session, asking questions about his entrepreneurial journey, career path, and time on the show, making for an authentic and memorable learning experience!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🎳 Congratulations to Joey R. for placing 13th this week at the Troy Bowling Tournament! Help us wish the bowling team good luck as they compete in the IESA Sectionals Meet tomorrow! 🎳
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
The Mokena School District 159 Galaxy Award nomination window is closing on Wednesday, April 15th. Celebrate and recognize the exceptional accomplishments and/or impactful contributions of a district staff member, student, parent, or community member using the official online form sent via email and in the district newsletter!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🐣 Right before Spring Break, some of our first graders hatched eggs with good behavior! Students then read "The Best Nest" and created nests for their new chicks! 🐣
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Fourth grade students are learning about the southwest region of the United States by taking a "tour" of the region. Students worked in groups to learn about a place in the region and create a diorama to visually share what the place is like. The students then went on a "tour" by viewing each group's diorama and listening to an oral presentation sharing highlights and facts about each place!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Congratulations to our MIS Big Deal Award winners for the month of March! Our winners were selected by their homeroom teachers for following our Rocket Expectations, being a leader in the classroom, and always settings positive example for their classmates.
We are very proud of our Rockets!
7 days ago, Mokena Intermediate School
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Seventh grade students enjoyed a field trip to Naper Settlement this week to build on their learning in history class!
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
If you walk down the main hallway at MIS, it's hard to miss the "Hall of Character" created by our 5th grade students. As part of their ELA module, each student researched an athlete that demonstrates positive character and inspires positive actions in their athletic event and beyond!
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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!
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
