MIS Rocket Runners completed their practice 5k last week! Good luck at the Gobbler Gauntlet 5k in New Lenox on Saturday, Rockets!
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rocket runners
rocket runners
rocket runners
rocket runners
Don’t forget about tonight’s Dine and Donate at Chipotle for the Mokena Music Boosters! 🎼🎶
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dine and donate
Today is Illinois School Board Member Day! Thank you, Mokena 159 Board of Education, for your leadership and dedication!
5 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
board member day
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!
5 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
veterans presenting to class
veterans presenting to class
veterans presenting to class
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! 🇺🇸
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veterans on staff
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!
5 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
Veterans Day
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! 🇺🇸
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MES Veterans Day
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!
5 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
veterans home drive
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!
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ilmea band and orchestra festival
Reminder: no school tomorrow!
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no school graphic
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!
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pumpkin carving
pumpkin carving
pumpkin carving
pumpkin carving
Tonight’s the night! We hope to see you all there! 🎉
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fall fling poster
Our 8th graders are taking the PSAT today! Good luck, Meteors! ✏️📝
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good luck post
We can’t wait to see you during Parent/Teacher Conferences on next Monday!
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parent teacher conference graphic
Thank you to all of the MES families and staff who donated to the drive for the Frankfort Food Pantry!
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food pantry donations
food pantry donations
food pantry donations
Happy Halloween! 🎃
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Halloween graphic
Fall Fling is just ONE WEEK away! Please join the Mokena PTA and Educational Foundation for a night of fun, food, and raffles! 🥳
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fall fling flyer
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!!
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science experiments
science experiments
science experiments
science experiments
MES celebrates Unity Day for Bullying Prevention Month on Friday, October 28th. Wear orange to show your support for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion!
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Unity Day
Happy Principals Month to our amazing principals! Thank you for all that you do! 🥳🥳
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principals month