🥇 She did it! Stella is the 1st place finisher and new state record holder of the IESA State 7th Grade 4A 1600m run! Join us in sending her many congratulations from Mokena tonight! 🥇
about 17 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday due to Memorial Day! See everyone back on Tuesday for the last week of the school year!
about 21 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
Today we surprised the 2026 recipients of our district's Galaxy Award! The Galaxy Award is designed to recognize the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of Mokena SD 159 employees, students, parents, and community members. Congratulations to this year's recipients:
⭐ Audrey Morrill, Kindergarten Teacher at MES
⭐ Pam Mead, Paraprofessional at MES
⭐ David Balis, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at MJHS
⭐ Allison Amadio, 6th Grade Special EducationTeacher at MJHS
⭐ Katherine Jones, Bus Driver
Thank you to the Board of Education, PTA, and MEF members and to our recipients' families and nominators for joining in on the surprises today!
about 22 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday due to Memorial Day! See everyone back on Tuesday for the last week of the school year!
about 22 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
There are spots left in some of our Summer Sparks classes! Use the link sent via email or in our schools' newsletters to register today! Registration closes next week.
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Thank you to Mokena PTA for hosting a great step-up bash for our incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on Friday night! The over 250 students in attendance enjoyed a night of great company, food, and fun!
4 days ago, Kristin Johnson
Sixth grade historians created a timeline of the rise and fall of Rome as part of their social studies class.
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
May 18th is a special day devoted to honoring the hard work and contributions of our speech-language pathologists (SLPs)! National Speech-Language Pathologist Day recognizes the dedicated professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Let’s take a moment to celebrate and appreciate the vital role that our Mokena SD 159 SLPs play in enhancing communication and enriching the quality of life for so many of our students!
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🪻🎵 Congratulations to our MIS and MJHS musicians for wonderful spring concerts! 🎵🦋
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Join us this evening for the junior high's Spring Concert!
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Join us this evening for the junior high's Spring Concert!
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
❤️ As Staff Appreciation Week comes to end, we wanted to say "THANK YOU!" to the Mokena PTA, Mokena Educational Foundation, our families, our students, and the Mokena community for celebrating our staff with many thoughtful gestures of gratitude and appreciation! ❤️
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
As our 8th grade students wrap up their last month in Mokena SD 159, we asked them to submit a shoutout to a staff member who has had an impact on them during their time in the district. In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, we will be sharing some of these shoutouts throughout the week to celebrate the influence our staff members have had on our students over the last nine years!
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear green to celebrate our lunch staff and tech department!
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
16 days ago, Kristin Johnson
As our 8th grade students wrap up their last month in Mokena SD 159, we asked them to submit a shoutout to a staff member who has had an impact on them during their time in the district. In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, we will be sharing some of these shoutouts throughout the week to celebrate the influence our staff members have had on our students over the last nine years!
16 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear red to celebrate our teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists!
16 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Our 8th graders had a fantastic time in Washington D.C. this past weekend! Thank you to the chaperones, staff, tour guides, and parents who made it possible! We are grateful for the experiences, the memories, and all the fun that was packed into just a few days. Here’s to finishing the year strong and carrying these memories into the next chapter!
17 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Register for the Color Run by Friday, May 8th to get a free t-shirt! After May 8th, registration will remain open, but will not include a shirt. Register at https://bit.ly/PTAColorRun2026 .
17 days ago, Kristin Johnson
As our 8th grade students wrap up their last month in Mokena SD 159, we asked them to submit a shoutout to a staff member who has had an impact on them during their time in the district. In honor of Staff Appreciation Week, we will be sharing some of these shoutouts throughout the week to celebrate the influence our staff members have had on our students over the last nine years!
17 days ago, Mokena School District 159
