Mokena School District 159

MJHS band students were invited to the Lincoln-Way football game on Friday night to perform in the pregame show and in the stands with the students from Lincoln-Way Central. Our musicians did a fantastic job and got a litttle glimpse into what they can look forward to in high school band! Thank you to the Lincoln-Way Central music department and their Music Boosters for hosting a fun night for our students.

7th grade historians are building their learning around the essential question: How was the Continental army able to win the war for independence from Great Britain? To do this, students played a directed game of capture the flag that is analogous to the couse of the war for independence. Each round introduces a new aspect of the war such as the support of France or a new military strategy. Students played out each round to see how its impact on both sides of the war. Students then read about each phase of the war and compared its similarities to their experiences in the game.

Congratulations to Mr. Martinus (MJHS ELA Teacher) and Mrs. Youngblood (MES/MIS Instructional Coach) for being selected to support the Illinois State Board of Education's work in reviewing and making recommendations for the state's English Language Arts standards . Your expertise within this important committee will make an impact not only within our district, but throughout the state as well.