Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of the administrative assistants throughout our district!
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.
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!
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
🥚Mrs. Frank's class had an "egg"cellent time on their egg hunt this week! 🥚
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 !
Don't forget there is no school on Friday!
🐰 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! 🎳
