It is National Substitute Appreciation Day! Thank you to our dedicated substitutes who ensure our students' learning and health needs are met when our teaches, paraprofessionals, and nurses cannot be at school. We couldn't do what we do without you!
about 2 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
Don't forget that students are not in session all of next week!
about 19 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
🚌 ⚠️ Starting Monday, December 1st, the district will once again have 10 bus routes for each school! With the addition of 2 routes, bus numbers and/or pick-up and drop-off times will change for most bus riders. Please check Skyward for this updated bus information. We look forward to shorter bus rides and waits come December 1st! ⚠️ 🚌
about 21 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
MES third graders have started sorting the items that have been generously donated for CASA of River Valley, a local organization that supports children in foster care. Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day to donate!
about 22 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, seven students presented projects from our Advanced Learners ELA Program. Second graders Tink, Grace, Josie, Nour, and Cora performed the readers’ theater script they wrote about a cave school in China, created after researching a school somewhere in the world that faced a challenge and found a solution. Sixth graders Lorenzo and Liam then shared their TED Talks, in which they synthesized the skills and themes from their unit novels and connected them to a broader issue or message relevant to our world today. Thank you to Ms. Matt and Mr. Vroom for all of the hard work you have put into growing this program for our students!
1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
Congratulations to the MJHS Speech and Drama Team for all first and second place finishes at the IESA Speech Contest! We are very proud of you!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Our 2nd graders had a fantastic time exploring the Field Museum as an extension to their ELA Module on Fossils and Paleontology. The students had the chance to "meet" Sue and see the content of their books and studies come to life! A huge thanks to our teachers and chaperones for making it a great adventure!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
📏✨ Future Designers, Engineers and Architects at Work! ✨📏
Our 8th-grade Tech & Design students took over the classroom—literally, as part of their architecture course! After measuring every inch of the room, they moved into full redesign mode using 3D modeling software.
Their challenge:
🪑 Seating for 24
👩🏫 A functional teacher station
📦 Closets for STEM materials
🖨️ Dedicated space for 3D printers
🛠️ Room to showcase student projects
Everything else? Totally up to their creativity.
From flexible seating layouts to innovative storage solutions, these students are thinking like real architects and engineers. We can’t wait to see their final designs come to life!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day! This day honors the dedicated individuals working to create a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment including our paraprofessionals, aides, administrative assistants, cafeteria workers, nurses, maintenance workers, technology assistants, and bus drivers. Thank you for the vital support you provide to our students, educators, and leadership team!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
💗 Today was MES Kindness Day! Students and staff wore pink in memory of our friend Addy and were encouraged to do small acts of kindness to brighten someone's day. Some of our students even wrote notes to a special person at school and gifted them a flower of appreication. 💗
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🔬 7th grade scientists are exploring how salt water affects elodea plants through a hands-on investigation. Keep up the great work, Meteors! 🔬
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🦕 This group of 2nd grade students is working hard in their extension unit as part of our ELA Advanced Learners programming! They are really "digging" into their books about paleontology and fossils for new facts and discoveries with their teacher! 🦕
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Our kindergarteners took over KidsWork Children’s Museum today and WOW did they play hard! From creative building to pretend play and science fun, it was a morning packed with fun and learning!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Arabic Club is the newest club at MJHS! This student-driven club meets twice a month to learn about the Arabic language together and even includes a staff member participant. Thanks to Mrs. Khraiwish, one of our speech/language pathologists, for sponsoring the club!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
MIS Movie Night is December 5th! Students have chosen "Home Alone" as the feature film! Sign up your MIS student at
https://bit.ly/MISMovieNight25 today!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
38 of our MIS Rocket Runners competed in the Gobbler Gauntlet 5K Saturday morning in New Lenox. We are proud of all of our Rockets for their commitment and dedication.
6 days ago, Mokena Intermediate School
Today, November 15, is about saying "Thank You" to the Mokena School District 159 Board of Education. Our board members spend multiple hours each month on district work, attending meetings, reviewing reports, and taking on other responsibilities most will never hear or read about. We want to personally thank all seven members of the board for their service to the district, our students, and the community. You truly are the heart of local education! #ThankABoardMember
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Our district received an Award of Merit today from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA)! The honor recognizes our "District Strategic Plan Social Media Campaign", launched at the midpoint of our strategic plan to highlight progress and accomplishments across many of our strategic goals. Our work was evaluated by school communicators from across the country and will be added to the INSPRA library for other school public relations professionals to explore for ideas and inspiration.
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
The MJHS Poms Team did a great job with their dance at the basketball game!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
More of our 4th grade poets shared their original poems and inspiration presentations to classmates and guest families today!
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
