Last Friday, Mokena Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Fedora presented the annual “Teacher of the Year” awards! Congratulations to Debi Blank (MES), Nick Ruiz (MIS), and Don Shaughnessy (MJHS)! 🥳🥳
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
teachers of the year
Ms. Borlee couldn’t make it to the last day of school but that didn’t stop her from sending her students off in style!
over 3 years ago, Mokena School District 159
borlee class
Happy last day of school! Have a wonderful summer! ⭐️🚀☄️#mokena159
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
happy last day of school graphic
Happy last day of school! Have a wonderful summer! ⭐️🚀☄️
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
graphic saying “happy last day of school"
Mrs. Janes’ 3rd graders did an excellent job performing their class plays last week!
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
students performing
students performing
students performing
class on stage
Mrs. Matt’s kindergarten class recently created and tested paper airplanes! Way to go, Stars!
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
kids throwing paper airplanes
kids throwing paper airplanes
Thank you to our mentor teachers for supporting our new teachers throughout their first year in Mokena SD 159. Today we celebrated these impactful partnerships and year full of collaboration!
over 3 years ago, Kristin Johnson
mentor partnership
mentor partnership
mentor partnership
mentor partnership
The annual tradition continues- the MIS Kickball Tournament!
over 3 years ago, Mokena School District 159
kickball game
Last Friday, our 8th graders had a blast at their 8th grade dance! Thank you to all of the teachers, staff, and chaperones for making this event a reality!
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
students dressed up at the 8th grade dance
students dressed up at the 8th grade dance
students dressed up at the 8th grade dance
students dressed up at the 8th grade dance
Mrs. Harenberg and Mrs. Wilkinson’s classes had the most correct answers to the daily trivia questions about the novel “The One and Only Ivan”! They were rewarded last week with a glow party! #mokena159
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
class with glow sticks
boys with glow sticks
class with glow sticks
girl with glow sticks
Congratulations to Flynn Meyer! She competed at the IESA State Track and Field competition and took home 4th in long jump for class 8-4A girls! Flynn had a PR of 16 ft 1 in!
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
Flynn on podium at State track meet
Flynn long jump
Flynn long jump
Flynn and her coach
Way to go, MJHS Class of 2022! We are SO excited to see what you do next! Congratulations! #mokena159
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
students in graduation gowns
students in graduation gowns
students in graduation gowns
graduates on the football field
Graduation is here! Let’s celebrate our 8th graders with a special student spotlight. Next up, Joey Cirelli! 🎉🎉
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
student spotlight
student spotlight
Graduation is here! Let’s celebrate our 8th graders with a special student spotlight. Next up, Michael Henschel! 🎉🎉
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
student spotlight
student spotlight
Today is graduation day! 🥳🎓 We can’t wait to see everyone today at 12:00 pm!
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
paper graduation caps with names on them
paper graduation caps with names on them
paper graduation caps with names on them
paper graduation caps with names on them
Graduation is here! Let’s celebrate our 8th graders with a special student spotlight. Next up, Aidan Byrne! 🎉🎉
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
student spotlight
student spotlight
Graduation is here! Let’s celebrate our 8th graders with a special student spotlight. Next up, Salvador Zaragoza Jr ! 🎉🎉
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
student spotlight
student spotlight
Graduation is here! Let’s celebrate our 8th graders with a special student spotlight. Next up, Esteban Castro! 🎉🎉
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
student spotlight
student spotlight
Graduation is almost here! Let’s celebrate our 8th graders with a special student spotlight. Next up, NoH Sloane! 🎉🎉 If you’d like to spotlight your student, please fill out the Google form here: https://bit.ly/3M0R21l
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
student spotlight
student spotlight
Congratulations to our final Galaxy Award winner: Tim Holland! Tim is the volleyball coach at MJHS, pilot, and outstanding community member! 🎉🎉
over 3 years ago, Mokena 159
Tim Holland and volleyball team