🏀 Tryouts for MJHS girls basketball are next week! The registration link can be found at https://mjhs.mokena159.org/o/mjhs/page/mokena-athletics . 🏀
Please note that your child MUST be registered and have an updated sports physical on file in order to participate. No exceptions will be made. (If your child is an incoming 6th grader, their school physical will suffice as their sports physical. )
GO METEORS!
about 15 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
Our preschool students and their families enjoyed their first family event Friday afternoon! Thank you to the Mokena Creamery for hosting us. A "sweet" time was had by all!
about 20 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
The Early Dismissal Days give our staff the opportunity for professional development and collaboration. On Friday, staff at all three schools received training on our new universal screening and benchmarking assessment. We appreciate the time together to learn and grow!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Reminder: There is no school on Monday due to Labor Day.
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
The tradition continues...Kinderbuddies started today with our eighth students meeting their new kindergarten buddies! We are looking forward to seeing these special relationships grow throughout the school year!
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Don't forget that tomorrow is our first Early Dismissal Day of the school year!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Sixth grade scientists have started their Energy, Forces, and Motion unit. In each lesson, they are conducting investigations to answer the unit's driving question, "How can I affect the motion of objects?"
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Fourth graders are starting the year strong as they learn about writing summaries. This week, students practiced and self-assesed this new skill in partners by color coding their summaries aligned to the components that make an effective summary. Awesome work, Rockets!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mark your calendars for the September district dates to remember!
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Our first full week has brought many smiles as our students have reunited with friends and formed new friendships! We are looking forward to making many great memories together this year!
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
We are looking forward to welcoming our MJHS parents to the junior high's "Back-to-School Night" tomorrow, August 27th. The program begins at 6:30 sharp. Please come with a copy of your child's schedule as you will follow it throughout the night!
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
In their non-conference season opener last night, our JV Boys Volleyball team fell to Homer Junior High . With so many players experiencing their first school volleyball match, we knew there would be some nerves and a few kinks to work out.
What Coach Vroom appreciated most was the team's positive mental attitude. The guys kept competing, encouraging one another, and never let frustration take over.
Next up: Troy Middle School next Thursday.
One match down. Lots of season ahead of us. Let’s get to work!
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Our cross country teams competed in their first meet at the Manhattan Roundbarn last week! Great work, Meteors!
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Seventh grade scientists started the year by learning about collaboration as they worked together to solve puzzles in an Escape Room!
16 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Our staff members ended the week wearing this school year's district t-shirt together. This year's shirt features a piece of the district's mission statement, "Engage, Inspire, Equip", reminding us we all play a vital part in our collective mission "to engage, inspire, and equip all students with the tools needed for lifelong academic, social, and emotional success."
18 days ago, Mokena School District 159
See you Monday! What a wonderful first week back! We’re looking forward to all that this school year has in store and can’t wait to see our students grow, learn, and shine. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
19 days ago, Mokena School District 159
MES Kindergarteners are LOVING recess! Lots of energy, laughter, imagination, and fun being had on our playgrounds by our newest Stars!
19 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Sixth grade scientists are learning about the importance of scientific drawings in the science field. They practiced their scientific drawing skills by sketching something outside in nature.
19 days ago, Mokena School District 159
MES launched this year's school theme, Anchored in Excellence, with an all staff picture. "Our theme reminds us that excellence is not a single achievement; it is the steady commitment we make each day to our students, one another, and the work we do together. We are anchored by our shared purpose, strong relationships, high expectations, and belief that every child deserves an exceptional educational experience," MES Principal, Mrs. Chorley, shares about the theme.
20 days ago, Mokena School District 159
⭐🚀☄️What a great morning at all of our schools as we welcomed our students to the 2026-2027 school year! Seeing the first day excitement, smiles, and happy energy made for the perfect start to a new school year. Here’s to a year full of growth, learning, friendship, and plenty of fun! ☄️🚀⭐
21 days ago, Mokena School District 159
