Have you registered for the PTA Color Run yet? Register by May 10th to receive a t-shirt! Go to https://bit.ly/MokenaColorRun to register today!
💗 Second graders welcomed the "Ladies We Love" for a special event at MES today! 💗
The MES Student Council purchased new recess equipment with the funds raised at the Culver's Dine and Donate! Thank you again to everyone who came out that night and to Student Council!
7th graders enjoyed their Springfield trip this week! Students were able to sit in the chairs on the Senate floor, go on a Capitol tour with Senator Hastings, learn from presenters at the Military History Museum, visit Lincoln's Tomb, and explore the Abraham Lincoln Museum to name a few experiences!
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating our amazing staff by dressing in a special color each day at school!
Happy School Principals' Day! Thank you to the Mokena SD 159 principals for shaping positive learning environments in our schools and supporting both teachers and students each day!
It was wonderful to see district parents at our Advanced Learners Informational Meetings yesterday. We are excited to implement new and strengthened opportunities for our advanced learners at the start of the 2025-2026 school year! The district's advanced learners website page has been updated to include information on these changes including a comprehensive Advanced Learners Program Informational Guide and a recording of the presentation shared at the Parent Informational Meetings . Please visit https://www.mokena159.org/o/msd159/page/advanced-learners to learn more.
Congratulations to MES students Ben Newman and Cora Pattison and MIS students Mason Gabalewicz and Maxine Galle for being recognized as school leaders at today's Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast!
Reelected Board of Education Members Jim Andresen, Anna Briscoe, Eric Bush, and Lisa Zielinski took their Oath of Office at last night's meeting. Thank you for your continued dedication to the students, staff, and community of Mokena SD 159!
MJHS Jazz Band and Perscussion Ensemble put on a wonderful performance! Great job to our students and Mrs. Clifford!
Don't forget about tomorrow's Advanced Learner Program Informational Meetings. If you can't attend, don't worry... an informational guide will be published to the district's website outlinging key programming information for 2025-2026.
Attention all 3rd and 4th grade families! The PTA sponsored MIS Step-Up Night is scheduled for May 16th from 6-8PM.
Please sign your child up at: https://www.evite.com/signup-sheet/5384082232442880/?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite
Parents can volunteer for the event at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ8DS0bw6DML-zWJVHPFlY378i1bUAKYqx2Sv9Fs3vlMbE9w/viewform
Our Masterpieces and Melodies FIne Arts Fair was a huge success Thursday evening. Thank you to Mrs. Dobbelhoff, Ms. Nyder, and Ms. Clifford for organizing the wonderful experience. And thank you to all of our families for coming out to support our Rockets.
Every MIS student selected an art piece to display and we were treated to music performed by small groups from our bands, orchestra, as well as groups of students on their recorders.
7th grade scientists are investigating what warms and cools faster- soil or water?
One of our Rocket 4th graders won a taxi ride to school in a fire truck and his classmates were very excited to greet him as they arrived at MIS. Thank you to the Mokena Fire Department for creating this wonderful experience!
Masterpieces and Melodies is here! Come on out to MIS to view some wonderful works of art as well as enjoy some beautiful music at our annual fine arts fair. Our doors will open at 6:00 and the evening will conclude at 8:00.
5th grade students created a "Hall of Character" that highlights the athletes they researched as part of their ELA Module!
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!
