This morning was the last day of MES Walking Club! Thank you to club sponsors Mrs. Arduino and Ms. Legrand for your work in putting this opportunity together for our students!
The Marching Meteors braved the cold in Mokena’s Parade of Lights on Saturday night!
It was so cold the brass instrument valves & slides froze so the band couldn’t play, but the kids did a great job on the drum cadence & looked amazing down marching down the street. 🥶🥁🎺🎷
Save the date for the MIS Book Fair: November 28th to December 2nd!
Turkeys? What turkeys?! 🦃 MES Stars came up with clever disguises for their turkeys to save them from becoming the star of Thanksgiving!
Today is substitute appreciation day! We are so thankful for each and every one of our amazing subs!
It’s corn! 🌽 Mrs. Lagunas’ class presented their math facts in a very corn-tastic way!
Ms. Matt’s class created their own creepy carrots after reading the book! 🥕🥕
Support MES Student Council and order some delicious treats from Oberweis today!
The Music Boosters has a few fresh greenery decor items leftover from its bulk fundraiser delivery.
Interested in buying one? Email mokenamusicfundraising@gmail.com.
1-15’ garland $30
3-Classic Wreath &30
1-Classic Spray $25
1-Cranberry Splash Spray $28
10-Victorian Sprays $28
MIS Rockets loved ❤️ pj and stuffed animal day!
MIS Rocket Runners completed their practice 5k last week! Good luck at the Gobbler Gauntlet 5k in New Lenox on Saturday, Rockets!
Don’t forget about tonight’s Dine and Donate at Chipotle for the Mokena Music Boosters! 🎼🎶
Today is Illinois School Board Member Day! Thank you, Mokena 159 Board of Education, for your leadership and dedication!
All 6th, 7th and 8th graders heard from a number of veterans who served last week in their history class.
Thank you to the following veterans who spoke: Casey Sherrod, Robert Lofrano, Terry Short, Ponch Palacios, and our very own Cindy Storino!
Mokena 159 would like to thank the veterans on our staff for their service and sacrifice. We appreciate you and are honored you’ve chosen Mokena 159 as a place to spread your impact! 🇺🇸
Happy Veterans Day! We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the veterans in our community and across the nation. Thank you for your service!
MES students lined the walkway with flags to honor our veterans who couldn’t be with us on Veterans Day! Thank you, Mokena Lions Club, for the flags! 🇺🇸
MES is doing a collection for the Manteno Veterans home!
Prek-K: body wash & sugar free gum
1st: Kleenex & soft breakfast bars
2nd: aftershave & individual packed chips
3rd: body spray men’s AXE & puffed popcorn (regular/cheese)
Remember to wear red, white, and blue Friday!
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen to participate in the ILMEA band and orchestra festival over the weekend: 8th graders Elizabeth Taussig (saxophone - band) and Jordan White (double bass - orchestra)! We’re proud of you!
Reminder: no school tomorrow!
