5th graders had an awesome in-house program from Storm Science today! This experience reinforce and extended learning from their ELA module on natural disasters. Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this to further our students' knowledge!
about 14 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
storm science
storm science
storm science
storm science
storm science
storm science
storm science
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear red to celebrate our teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists!
about 20 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you
It's National School Nurses Day! Our school nurses play a critical role in supporting the health, wellness, and academic success of students. Let's thank our school nurses for all they do! #SND2025
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
school nurse day logo
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear blue to celebrate our administrators, office staff, and nurses!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you
Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association visited MIS this morning and it was a wonderful assembly. The LWSRA coaches shared information about the association including the sports they support and the athletes that participate. The LWSRA athletes put on a wheelchair basketball demonstration which included some of our MIS staff staff. Thank you LWSRA!!
3 days ago, Mokena Intermediate School
LWASRA
LWASRA
LWASRA
LWASRA
LWASRA
LWASRA
LWASRA
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
3 days ago, Mokena 159
early dismissal
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear orange to celebrate our building aides and custodians!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Please log into your Skyward account to register your child(ren) for the next school year today! Visit https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/enrollment-and-registration/home for more information!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
registration now open
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear yellow to celebrate our bus drivers and crossing guards!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
bus drivers and crossing guards
PUNS is a free and important database for individuals with developmental disabilities that helps the state understand and plan for their needs. By enrolling in the database, you ensure your child is considered for vital services and future support. Join the free upcoming informational training to learn more! HTTP://weblink.donorperfect.com/ConnectionsPUNS.
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
PUNS flyer
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating our amazing staff by dressing in a special color each day at school!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
colors
Happy School Principals' Day! Thank you to the Mokena SD 159 principals for shaping positive learning environments in our schools and supporting both teachers and students each day!
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
school principals day graphic
It was wonderful to see district parents at our Advanced Learners Informational Meetings yesterday. We are excited to implement new and strengthened opportunities for our advanced learners at the start of the 2025-2026 school year! The district's advanced learners website page has been updated to include information on these changes including a comprehensive Advanced Learners Program Informational Guide and a recording of the presentation shared at the Parent Informational Meetings . Please visit https://www.mokena159.org/o/msd159/page/advanced-learners to learn more.
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
informational night
Congratulations to MES students Ben Newman and Cora Pattison and MIS students Mason Gabalewicz and Maxine Galle for being recognized as school leaders at today's Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast!
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
MES students
MIS students
Reelected Board of Education Members Jim Andresen, Anna Briscoe, Eric Bush, and Lisa Zielinski took their Oath of Office at last night's meeting. Thank you for your continued dedication to the students, staff, and community of Mokena SD 159!
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
oath of office
oath of office
Don't forget about tomorrow's Advanced Learner Program Informational Meetings. If you can't attend, don't worry... an informational guide will be published to the district's website outlinging key programming information for 2025-2026.
11 days ago, Mokena School District 159
informational meetings
One of our Rocket 4th graders won a taxi ride to school in a fire truck and his classmates were very excited to greet him as they arrived at MIS. Thank you to the Mokena Fire Department for creating this wonderful experience!
14 days ago, Mokena Intermediate School
Exiting the fire truck
Whole Group
Our Masterpieces and Melodies FIne Arts Fair was a huge success Thursday evening. Thank you to Mrs. Dobbelhoff, Ms. Nyder, and Ms. Clifford for organizing the wonderful experience. And thank you to all of our families for coming out to support our Rockets. Every MIS student selected an art piece to display and we were treated to music performed by small groups from our bands, orchestra, as well as groups of students on their recorders.
14 days ago, Mokena Intermediate School
4th grade recorders
Orchestra
Hands on experience
4th grade band
5th grade
4th grade
Pinch Pots
4th grade
5th grade students created a "Hall of Character" that highlights the athletes they researched as part of their ELA Module!
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
hall of fame
hall of fame
hall of fame
hall of fame
hall of fame
Masterpieces and Melodies is here! Come on out to MIS to view some wonderful works of art as well as enjoy some beautiful music at our annual fine arts fair. Our doors will open at 6:00 and the evening will conclude at 8:00.
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
masterpieces and melodies