The MES Student Council purchased new recess equipment with the funds raised at the Culver's Dine and Donate! Thank you again to everyone who came out that night and to Student Council!
Happy School Principals' Day! Thank you to the Mokena SD 159 principals for shaping positive learning environments in our schools and supporting both teachers and students each day!
It was wonderful to see district parents at our Advanced Learners Informational Meetings yesterday. We are excited to implement new and strengthened opportunities for our advanced learners at the start of the 2025-2026 school year! The district's advanced learners website page has been updated to include information on these changes including a comprehensive Advanced Learners Program Informational Guide and a recording of the presentation shared at the Parent Informational Meetings . Please visit https://www.mokena159.org/o/msd159/page/advanced-learners to learn more.
Congratulations to MES students Ben Newman and Cora Pattison and MIS students Mason Gabalewicz and Maxine Galle for being recognized as school leaders at today's Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast!
Reelected Board of Education Members Jim Andresen, Anna Briscoe, Eric Bush, and Lisa Zielinski took their Oath of Office at last night's meeting. Thank you for your continued dedication to the students, staff, and community of Mokena SD 159!
MJHS Jazz Band and Perscussion Ensemble put on a wonderful performance! Great job to our students and Mrs. Clifford!
Don't forget about tomorrow's Advanced Learner Program Informational Meetings. If you can't attend, don't worry... an informational guide will be published to the district's website outlinging key programming information for 2025-2026.
Attention all 3rd and 4th grade families! The PTA sponsored MIS Step-Up Night is scheduled for May 16th from 6-8PM.
Please sign your child up at: https://www.evite.com/signup-sheet/5384082232442880/?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite
Parents can volunteer for the event at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ8DS0bw6DML-zWJVHPFlY378i1bUAKYqx2Sv9Fs3vlMbE9w/viewform
Our Masterpieces and Melodies FIne Arts Fair was a huge success Thursday evening. Thank you to Mrs. Dobbelhoff, Ms. Nyder, and Ms. Clifford for organizing the wonderful experience. And thank you to all of our families for coming out to support our Rockets.
Every MIS student selected an art piece to display and we were treated to music performed by small groups from our bands, orchestra, as well as groups of students on their recorders.
7th grade scientists are investigating what warms and cools faster- soil or water?
One of our Rocket 4th graders won a taxi ride to school in a fire truck and his classmates were very excited to greet him as they arrived at MIS. Thank you to the Mokena Fire Department for creating this wonderful experience!
5th grade students created a "Hall of Character" that highlights the athletes they researched as part of their ELA Module!
Masterpieces and Melodies is here! Come on out to MIS to view some wonderful works of art as well as enjoy some beautiful music at our annual fine arts fair. Our doors will open at 6:00 and the evening will conclude at 8:00.
Mokena SD 159's Orchestra had the honor of being represented by bass player Grant Montgomery, as he took part in the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's All-Star Wars concert! He got to rehearse with Maestro Stilian Kirov, 30 local all-star student musicians, and 35 professional IPO musicians and performed two concerts for many students, including the MIS's music department who supported him on a field trip.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of the administrative assistants throughout our district!
Each morning at MES, several students lead the school in the Pledge of Allegiance and the MES pledge on the announcements. This morning's students from Mrs. Moses' class were full of MES spirit!
Today MIS's Bands and Orchestra went to see the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra perform John Williams' Star Wars Suite. They were introduced to the different sections of the Orchestra, got to enjoy songs such as the Main Title, Princess Leia's Theme, The Imperial March, Yoda's Theme, and the Throne Room, and got to interact with characters from the movies as well!
🥚Mrs. Frank's class had an "egg"cellent time on their egg hunt this week! 🥚
Attention all current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students and families! It's time for the PTA hosted Step Up Night at Mokena Junior High!
Date: May 9, 2025
Place: MJHS
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Please sign up your students for our Carnival Themed Step Up Night at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4CAFA628AAF85-56316584-mokena
Parents, to make this event event a success we will need your help! Parent volunteers can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4CAFA628AAF85-56317195-mjhs
Support our Young Athletes at Mokena Elementary School by purchasing a t-shirt as they participate in our Special Olympics Culminating Event! Click the following link to place your order by April 25th: https://teammommerch.square.site/product/mokena-young-athletes-special-olympics-t-shirt/73 !
