Mrs Arduino’s 1st grade class have been working hard on number bonds!
Thursday is Mokena Junior High School's "Back to School Night"! Please arrive by 6:30 PM. Come to meet teachers and administrators, learn about MJHS, and follow your child's schedule to each classroom. Please see Dr. Rolinitis' email for more information!
Mokena Junior High School students have started our new STEM program called Project Lead the Way. This week, students are working in teams to develop a custom ankle foot orthosis to help a child with spastic hemiplegia, a muscular disorder associated with cerebral palsy.
2nd graders in Ms. Lagunas’ class are signing their names to the classroom rules sheet! The students brainstormed the rules on the first day of school. Way to go, Stars!
Our 5th grade students had a chance to try out a few strings instruments this evening at the MIS Back to School Night. We are looking forward to our newly formed orchestra program to begin!
MES students ❤️ love ❤️ recess!
We welcomed the Class of 2035 today! First day of Kindergarten is complete!
We are so happy to have our students back in our schools today! It is going to be a great first day!
We are looking forward to seeing our MIS students and families over the next two nights at "Back to School Night"! Come visit your teacher and learn more about the classroom and curriculum!
The staff at MES, MIS, and MJHS are ready to start the school year tomorrow!
The inaugural golf season at MJHS began earlier last week! We’re so excited to bring this new program to our students!
Bus information is now available in Skyward! Please send any questions to transportation@mokena159.org.
Teacher Institute Day is underway! We’re so excited to have our staff together again!
We are looking forward to seeing our MES students and families over the next two nights at "Back to School Night"! Come meet your teacher , see your classroom, and drop off supplies!
Thank you to our wonderful substitute teachers for joining us today for substitute teacher training with Dr. Cohen and the administrative team!
Our substitute teachers are essential to keeping learning going for our students throughout the year. If you are interested in substitute teaching in our district, please apply at: https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
Today is "Find Your Way Day" at MIS from 6:00-7:00 PM! We look forward to seeing our students and families finding their way through the hallways tonight!
Don't forget to also join us at MIS next week for "Back to School Night" on 8/17 for 4th Grade and 8/18 for 5th Grade!
2nd grade Eureka math materials have arrived!
We are very grateful for our mentor teachers! These teacher leaders spent today sharing their wisdom, passion, and love of our students with our new teaching staff!
District 159 had a great day welcoming our newest staff members to the Mokena Family! We look forward to the wonderful things you will do for our students and families!
If you see a Mokena bus driving by today, wave "hello" to our new staff members as they tour our schools and community!
