We ❤️ Kinderbuddy day!
1st graders recently finished their module on tools & work by creating a “magnificent thing”. Students worked in small groups to identify a problem, brainstormed a creative solution, and built their project. A few of them presented their project at last week's Board meeting!
Thanks to everyone that came out for the 2nd annual pink out game on Tuesday! It was an incredible event! Huge shoutout to the athletic boosters for organizing!
Crazy hair day at MES is always a huge hit!
Tomorrow night is the MJHS fall concert! We hope to see you there!
5th grade students at MIS have been working together to compose a song- they created 4 measures of rhythms and then wrote original lyrics with themes such as Halloween, sports, and even chicken nuggets!
Today is Illinois Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let’s give a HUGE thank you to all of our incredible bus drivers and transportation staff! 👏👏👏
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
Dr. Johnson, Dr. Rolinitis, Mr. Munch, and Mrs. Lavelle presented to school leaders at the Illinois Principals Association statewide conference today. They were honored to share the amazing work of the district to a standing room only audience! #mokenaproud #inspireothers
Yay! Mokena Elementary School was named the #3 public elementary school in the area by the Southland News Group. Thanks for voting! ⭐️
View the article here: https://southlandnewsgroup.com/2024-southlands-best-education/collection_837653d7-befe-5642-84da-b15c38f75967.html#7
Join us for our annual pink out games at MJHS TOMORROW! Games begin at 4:00 and 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
October 21-25 is National School Bus Safety Week. Please be aware of school buses and students at bus stops in our community. Drivers should always come to a complete stop when a school bus stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.
Our sixth-grade young authors dove into revisions today, learning that great stories take time! Through self-revision and peer reviews, they’re embracing feedback and progress. Every edit brings them closer to their best work! #YoungAuthors #ProgressNotPerfection
Congratulations to our state bound cross country runners! They will travel to Normal, IL to compete in the state meet on Saturday! Let's go, Meteors!!
Join the PTA at the Mokena Park District trunk or treat! The annual pumpkin decorating contest will be held here so more people can see the fabulous creations! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNYl8rH6lW1Eixy3cKig5uuUyPbsgw9vg5SH_E1cBkNl3iig/viewform
BMX biker Matt Wilhelm wowed students at all 3 schools with an inspiring message of kindness, perseverance, and hard work! 🙌 Thanks to the Mokena PTA for sponsoring these incredible assemblies that left students feeling motivated to always do their best & support their peers!
Congratulations to the 21 students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at Mokena Junior High School last night. We are very proud of you! We look forward to seeing the impact you will continue to have as leaders in our school and community.
Let's give a warm welcome to our new social worker Maggie Krol! Maggie will be with at MIS on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week. Welcome to Mokena! 🥳
We're less than ONE WEEK out from our annual pink out basketball games on Tuesday, October 22 at MJHS! We hope to see you there! Games start at 4:00 and 5:00 pm.
1st grade students presented their "Magnificent Things" to their 3rd grade buddies today! Each group of 1st graders created something that fulfilled a need or solved a problem in their classroom then wrote about the steps to create it. The creations and writing were orally presented to their visitors as a way to celebrate the learning of the ELA module!
