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!

about 1 hour ago, Mokena School District 159
students with their guest presenter
students with their guest presenter
students with their guest presenter
🎳 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! 🎳
about 5 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
junior high bowling team members
junior high bowling team members
junior high bowling team members
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!
about 20 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
Galaxy awards
🐣 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! 🐣
1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
students with their hatched eggs
students with their hatched eggs
students with their hatched eggs
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!
1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
student southwest dioramas
student southwest dioramas
student southwest dioramas
student southwest dioramas
student southwest dioramas
student southwest dioramas

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!

1 day ago, Mokena Intermediate School
March Big Deal Award

⭐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. ⭐

2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
kindergarten enrollment open
Seventh grade students enjoyed a field trip to Naper Settlement this week to build on their learning in history class!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students at naper settlement
students at naper settlement
students at naper settlement
students at naper settlement
students at naper settlement
students at naper settlement
students at naper settlement
We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! Apply today at https://mokena159.schoolspring.com.
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
we are hiring
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!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
hall of character athletes
hall of character athletes
hall of character athletes
hall of character athletes

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!

4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
developmental screening flyer

It's National Assistant Principals Week! Let's give a special thank you to MES Assistant Principal Levy and MJHS Assistant Principal Panos!

4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
assistant principals mrs. levy and mrs. panos
Mark your calendars for the April district dates to remember!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
april dates to remember
Registration for the Color Run is open! Visit https://bit.ly/PTAColorRun2026 to register today! Also, volunteers are needed for the event. Visit https://bit.ly/ColorRunVolunteers26 to volunteer!
5 days ago, Kristin Johnson
color run is may 26th at main park
volunteers are needed to make the event successful
We hope everyone had a great spring break! School resumes tomorrow, Monday, April 6.
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
school resumes april 6
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
spring fundraiser sale
The Will County Regional Office of Education held its very first Educators of Excellence Awards cermony last night. Congratulations to Sharon Youngblood, instructional coach at MES and MIS, for receiving the award for Certified Student Support Staff! Her leadership, support, and commitment to empowering teachers and students make a lasting impact every day. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor.
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Sharon with her award
the program
We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! Apply today at https://mokena159.schoolspring.com.
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
hiring for 2026-2027
It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing paraprofessionals that guide, support, and nuture our students each and every day!
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Paraprofessional Appreciation 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. ⭐

10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
kindergarten enrollment open