🏆 Our Meteors are Baseball Regional Champions! Congratulations to the team for their 2 to 0 win over Homer, secured by solid defense, great pitching, and a two run homerun by Conor B.! Come cheer the team on in Homer on Saturday at 11:00AM as they compete in the sectional game.🏆
about 12 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
regional champions baseball team
Mokena Junior High School is looking for a 6th grade boys basketball coach! Apply today at https://mokena159.schoolspring.com/ .
about 18 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
now hiring a basketball coach
The Meteor Baseball team is moving on to the final regional game after defeating Manhattan last night! Come out to Homer (Bulter Elementary) to cheer on the team at 4:15 as they play for the Regional Title!
about 22 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
baseball team
7th grade students enjoyed their field trip to Morton Arboretum!
1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
Congratulations to Stella C. for placing 1st out of 258 runners in the 8th grade 2 mile run and to Sophie B. for placing 19th out of 319 runners in the 5th/6th 1 mile run at this weekend's Troy Cross Country Invitational!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
stella and sophie with medals
6th graders are investigating force to calculate the speed of a stainless steel ball on the tile floor versus the carpet as part of their science unit!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
The MIS PBIS Committee treated students to a game of bingo during lunch on Friday! What a fun way to end the week!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
MIS bingo
MIS bingo
MIS bingo
MIS bingo
MIS bingo
MIS bingo
MIS bingo
MIS bingo
🔬 7th grade scientists are using their microscopes to learn about cells by studying cork and fruit flies! 🔬
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
Congratulations to Mokena Elementary School for being recognized by the Midwest PBIS Network!

You can read more about their award by visiting https://www.mokena159.org/article/3134308 .
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
mes principals and teachers with banner
💻 It is National IT Professionals Day! Today we celebrate our awesome tech team that goes above and beyond each day for our students and staff! Their hard work and innovation power every connection and every system across the district!🖱️
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you tech team
🏃‍♀️ Our Meteor Cross Country Team did a great job at this weekend's Manhattan Invitational! Mokena runners took the top spot in both the girls and boys 2 mile race! Congratulations to Stella and Owen for their first place finishes! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
cross country team photo

On Friday, MES Student Council Sponsors, Mrs. Janes and Mrs. Lacny, presented a $1500 donation to the Frankfort Township Food Pantry's Director. The Student Council was able to turn their $500 donation into $1500 due to the Mokena Meijer's Double Match Program! The Frankfort Food Pantry is incredibly appreciative of the Student Council's support. Our MES Student Council is proud to help our community and continue the valuable partnership this school year. Many thanks for our MES families for their support of Student Council's efforts in giving back to the community!

9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
teachers with the food pantry director
⛳ Congratulations to all of our Meteor Golfers that represented Mokena at the sectional meet this past week! An extra special congratulations to Daniel for qualifying for the state golf tournament taking place this upcoming Friday! ⛳
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
Mrs. Chorley was the mystery reader on Friday in Ms. Wardell's kindergarten classroom. She read a book called, "This is a School", by author John Schu who visited MES previously and talked to the school about being an author.
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mrs. Chorley reading to students
The September Issue of the district's newsletter, "Mokena Moments", has been published! You can view the new issue in your email inbox or by visiting the following district webpage: https://www.mokena159.org/page/district-newsletter .
13 days ago, Mokena School District 159
mokena moments newsletter cover
6th grade students are building an understanding of force, velocity, and acceleration in their science unit through hands-on exploration and experiments!
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students studying science
students studying science
students studying science
students studying science

🏀 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!

16 days ago, Mokena School District 159
girls basketball tryouts
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!
16 days ago, Mokena School District 159
preschool ice cream event
preschool ice cream event
preschool ice cream event
preschool ice cream event
preschool ice cream event
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!
17 days ago, Mokena School District 159
teachers receiving training
teachers receiving training
Reminder: There is no school on Monday due to Labor Day.
20 days ago, Mokena School District 159
no school on monday