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!
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!
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! 🇺🇸
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!
Mrs. Horvath’s 5th graders carved pumpkins last week! 🎃🎃
Each group collaborated on the pumpkin’s face and scooped out all the pumpkin seeds and pulp. Then they carved the pumpkins into jack o’ lanterns! It looked like lots of fun and teamwork!
Tonight’s the night! We hope to see you all there! 🎉
Our 8th graders are taking the PSAT today! Good luck, Meteors! ✏️📝
We can’t wait to see you during Parent/Teacher Conferences on next Monday!
Thank you to all of the MES families and staff who donated to the drive for the Frankfort Food Pantry!
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Fall Fling is just ONE WEEK away! Please join the Mokena PTA and Educational Foundation for a night of fun, food, and raffles! 🥳
Ms. Horsch’s 4th grade students created flashlights that turn on and off using just a button battery, LED bulb, aluminum foil and a notecard. Awesome work, Rockets!!
MES celebrates Unity Day for Bullying Prevention Month on Friday, October 28th. Wear orange to show your support for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion!
Happy Principals Month to our amazing principals! Thank you for all that you do! 🥳🥳
The Beginning Band rehearsed with all 70 students together for the very first time recently! We can’t wait to hear their beautiful sounds!
Pink Day at MIS for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Mrs. Potter’s class recently went on a leaf hunt! 🍁🍂
