🐰 Kindergarteners enjoyed their egg hunt this afternoon! 🐣
At last night's Board of Education meeting, six 6th grade scientists shared their learning about ecosystems. The students did a fantastic job explaining the Ecosystems Unit they have been engaged with, the pond ecosystems they have created in class, the concepts they have learned, and their field trip extension.
👏 Congratulations on a job well done to Gabi, Kathryn, Olivia, Johnathan, Attila, Leo, Mrs. Storino, and Dr. Albon! 👏
Tonight is the night! We are looking forward to meeting our incoming kindergaraten families!
A group of 8th graders participated in Student Government Day yesterday by engaging in hands-on experiences to learn about our village's government. They spent time with village trustees learning about planning, budgeting, and what each department does. They had an amazing tour of the new police station and then participated in a mock village board meeting. Thank you to the Mokena village for supporting this wonderful opportunity for our students!
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Monthly Medalists!
It was great to see so many dudes at MES this afternoon for 2nd grade's "Dudes Rock" event!
6th graders extended and applied their science learning about pond ecosystems through a field trip to the Three Rivers Environmental Center! Students explored this local ecosystem, gathered aquatic animals to observe, and performed water quality tests to name a few activities.
⭐ Attention 2025-2026 kindergarten families! Please save the date for kindergarten informational night! ⭐
Thank you to our families, students, and community members who came out last night to support Volley for a Cure. Our community raised $2,845 for the Cancer Support Center of Mokena!
Thank you to our staff members who played or volunteered to work the night and to the Mokena Fire and Police Departments who provided us some competition.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Blank as she coordinated her last Volley for a Cure after many years of doing so. Her impact from this event on our community has been tremendous and will continue to be felt for years to come. We hope you will be back next year in your retirement to cheer us on!
Tonight is the night! See you there!
🎳 The MJHS Bowling Team did a great job at their first ever appearance at Sectionals on Saturday. Congratulations to Joey Rompala for making it to State! We wish him all the best as he competes at State on Friday! 🎳
It's National Assistant Principals Week! Let's give a big shoutout to Mrs. Pierik (MES) and Mr. Munch (MJHS) for their service, dedication, and leadership within our schools!
School resumes tomorrow, April 7th! We hope everyone had a great Spring Break!
The Mokena PTA's Color Run will be held on May 29th. Registration is open at https://bit.ly/MokenaColorRun !
Today is National School Librarian Day! Let's give a big thank you to our schools' Library Aides who nuture a love of reading in our students and keep our libraries in order and full of great books!
The Mokena Educational Foundation (MEF) has started its annual floral basket sale! You can purchase baskets at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/mokena-educational-foundation-spring-basket-sale--2025 for pick up on May 9th.
It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you to our INCREDIBLE paraprofessionals that guide, support, and nuture our students each and every day!
7th grade scientists are building and testing electromagnets.
4th graders created opinion writing pieces in the form of Patriot Broadsides as part of their ELA module on the American Revolution!
