MIS students are taking part in Respect Week ! This week is for schools across Illinois to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and respect for all abilities. MIS Student Council has planned activities throughout the week to celebrate. A few of these include signing a banner pledging respect, wearing different colors throughout the week to show support and awareness, and frienship bracelets representing kindness and inclusion.
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Monthly Medalists!
The first day of MES Spring Walking Club was a huge success! We love watching this group of students start their day with exercise to get their minds and bodies ready to learn.
Today is "Thank an Athletic Director Day"! Let's give a big shoutout to Mr. Munch and Mr. Shaughnessy for working behind the scenes to keep our junior high athletics thriving! From coordinating practices and games to scheduling buses and supporting coaches, we are very grateful for all they do! #ThankAnAD #IESA
The Human Resources Coordinator in conjunction with the Superintendent and the Administrative Team have developed a set of resources and processes for the onboarding of new employees. Highlights of Goal 4C’s work include:
-A new hire onboarding process for all new staff members led by the HR Coordinator that includes completion of paperwork, review of policy and procedures, and an explanation of all benefits
-Substitute teacher onboarding process including the review and receipt of a newly designed district substitute teacher handbook
-Yearly substitute teacher orientation that provides substitutes with information regarding the district, policies, and procedures
-Three day New Staff Orientation in August that includes learning about district department supports, meeting mentor teachers, curriculum and instruction training, time with building principals, and our infamous district bus tour
-Two year mentoring program for new certified staff members
Happy School Social Workers Week! Join us in celebrating our district's dedicated social workers who play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being and success of our students!
Our teachers continue to inspire their students years later! Ms. Fuessel was one of Mr. Roberts' 5th grade math students in 2008. They are back together again, this time she is his student teacher! #growingourown #futureteachers
WOW! What a great performance by our students last night! Opening night was a huge success! Showtimes today are 3:00pm and 7:00pm at Lincoln Way Central.
Strengthening the district’s website as a means of communication and information has been a continued goal over the past several years. Accomplishments within this goal include:
-Launch of brand new, modernized website
-Regular review and update of website contents including school sites and department specific pages
-Survey sent to families seeking input on website and adjustments made based on the trends in survey data
-Sought feedback from Parent Advisory Committee on how to make the website more user friendly and efficient for parents
-Addition of transparency page to include a one stop place for information on contracts, financial reports, tax levy, budgets, audits, bids, and grants.
-Linked district and school calendars with important dates and events
1st graders were busy this week writing about how a bird's beak or feathers help it survive. They have grown so much as writers this year! Go Stars!
Our 4th graders had a wonderful experience as part of our science curriculum, squid dissection. We brought in a squid-pert to lead the engaging activity. We want to thank Frank's Shrimp and Chicken for donating all of the fresh squid for the activity.
📣 Thank you for celebrating National Public Schools Week with us! Our schools shape the future! With your continued support, we will prepare our students for success! Drop a 💚to show your support for Mokena SD 159! #PSW25
Our 6th grade scientists are working closely with microscopes this week!
MES students are loving the sunshine and the playground at recess! Recess is an important time of the day for not only physical activity, but the benefits also extend to growing skills such as relationship builiding, creativity, leadership, cooperation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
🌍 Public schools are more than classrooms! From family events to partnerships with local organizations, public schools bring people together. Share a story of how your school has made a difference in the community! #PSW25#PSW25
Mokena School District 159 has made substantial efforts to improve the appearance and cleanliness of all three schools. We are proud to share a few highlights of this work:
-Ongoing painting projects in each building to modernize the look of the schools’ interiors using a dedicated color palette
-Exterior soffit and lintel work at each school
-Painting and repair work to the exterior doors and windows of each school
-Annual landscaping and exterior maintenance beautification projects
-Cleanliness report cards completed by building principals to provide feedback on school custodial services and cleaning
-Improved flooring at all three schools including repair and replacement of broken tile, replacement of carpet, and updated flooring
👩🏫 Teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff—public school educators shape our future. Today, let’s recognize their dedication. Share a thank-you note to a Mokena educator who made an impact on your life! #PSW25 #ThankAPublicSchoolTeacher
After the visit from viola soloist, Matthew Lipman, some of our orchestra students attended a weekend performance of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra as they performed Star Wars and More: A Celebration of John Williams!
Ms. Wardell's kindergarten class collected valentines from all 50 states and few countries outside of the United States including Canada, Rome, Germany, and Sweden. A big thank you to all who sent cards and made this a wonderful learning experience! We feel the love! ♥️
