Mrs. Martin's 8th grade US History classes created famous landmarks with a gingerbread-house twist! Can you guess what they are?
Second graders rose to the challenge as they had to work together to build the highest free standing shelf for the elf using only 25 popsicle sticks and a tub of playdough!
Winter break is here! ❄️❄️
Our 8th graders are applying their learned math skills to solve holiday logic puzzles!
Congratulations to our 2024 DARE graduates. We are proud of you!
Congratulations to MJHS students Emeline H., Amelia H., and Zach J., for having their narrative writing esssays featured at the December Board of Education meeting. Their creativity and craft were apparent as they read their stories aloud. We are surely growing future authors in our classrooms!
Tonight is the night! Join us for the Mokena Junior High School Winter Concert at 7pm!
Mrs. Chorley and Mrs. Pierik enjoyed extra recess with Second Grade students for winning the 2024 Penny Wars benefitting Mokena Miracles.
Our favorite elves, Tinsel and Flurry, made a personal appearance today, They greeted the MIS students from the roof of MIS.
Our 8th grade students have been working on Properties of Matter. Their projects are hanging in the halls for all of the student to see. Here are a few examples of their fantastic work.
Third grade students in Mrs. Hernandez's class collaborate to find the unknown in multiplication and division problems.
The inaugural issue of the new district newsletter, Mokena Moments, is now available! Check your email or our website to read it.
Our 6th graders brought Chapter 3 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry to life through the Sketch and Tell EduProtocol! Students demonstrated their comprehension and analysis skills by creating drawings and providing explanations of key themes. Adding an extra layer of creativity, we experimented with AI art tools to help visualize the scenes. A perfect blend of classic literature, artistic expression, and modern technology!
Our 2 favorite Elves, Tinsel and Flurry, are having more fun at MIS!
Thank you to the Mokena 159 PTA for a festive family event today! From the tasty breakfast to the fun crafts and of course time with Santa, fun was had by all!
Two very special people helped Mrs. Chorley and students from Mrs. Street's class with the morning announcements and the Pledge of Allegiance today! #santaandmrsclaus
Join us for the Mokena Junior High School Winter Concert on December 19th! We hope to see you there!
The team is bringing home some hardware! 4th place in state is something to celebrate! Congratulations on a fantastic season! Go Meteors! ☄️ 🏆
🌟 Today, our preschoolers brought The Mitten by Jan Brett to life! 🧤🎭
Using their imaginations and some playful acting skills, students took turns retelling the story by acting as the characters who find a cozy spot inside the mitten. From the curious mouse to the big bear, each student embodied the roles with enthusiasm and creativity! 🐭🐻
We had so much Mokena pride this afternoon as MJHS students, staff, and parents lined the hallways to cheer on our 7th grade girls basketball team as they headed out to the state 3rd place game! Good luck team! You've got this! 🏀