We did it! Finally back outside and we were able to use our new play surface!The area received 2 thumbs up from our students. When the weather permits, more will be added for our students: a pavilion, benches, a basketball hoop, soccer goals, and Gaga Ball are all in the works.
Congratulations to our two 5th grade DARE essay winners, Cassidy G. and Adrianna M., who were chosen to read their essays to our Board of Education at their January meeting! We are very proud of you!
Friendly reminder... No school on Monday!
The 2025-2026 school calendar is now available!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14VEC8k9l6TCE4yC3nJ2v1xARTpnERVyD/view
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Luke Munch has been named the Assistant Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association, Three Rivers Region!
Mr. Munch has been a dedicated and influential leader at Mokena Junior High School for the past six years, where his passion for education, commitment to excellence, and unwavering support for students and staff have made a lasting impact. His leadership exemplifies the very best in educational administration, and this well-deserved recognition highlights his outstanding contributions to the Mokena school community. Mr. Munch will represent our region as he will now be advanced into the pool for the Illinois Principal Associations state finalist for Assistant Principal of the Year.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Munch on this remarkable achievement!
MIS kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge this morning with a wonderful assembly. Please visit www.heart.org/schools to get register. The learning, the fun, the prizes, and the wonderful impact on others is only a few clicks away.
Thank you Mr. Boss for being Mr. KHC.
Mokena School District will be hosting a blood drive on February 5th. You can make a donation appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org.
See you on Monday!
Happy New Year!
The junior high hosted a fantastic holiday celebration for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders this morning! There were performances by the bands, orchestras, choir and poms as well as a sing-a-long. We even had a visit from a special someone from the North Pole!
Our principals wish you a wonderful holiday season! Who do you think has the best spirit? 🎄 🎁 ❄️
MIS students were full of holiday cheer this week!
Winter break is here! ❄️❄️
Congratulations to our 2024 DARE graduates. We are proud of you!
We celebrated our 5th graders' D.A.R.E. program graduation today! It was wonderful to see so many parents and community members present to support our students. Thank you to Officer Tom and the Mokena Police Department for your continued partnership with the program.
Our favorite elves, Tinsel and Flurry, made a personal appearance today, They greeted the MIS students from the roof of MIS.
The inaugural issue of the new district newsletter, Mokena Moments, is now available! Check your email or our website to read it.
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!
