Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear red to celebrate our teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists!

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 .

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!




Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear blue to celebrate our administrators, office staff, and nurses!

Don't forget...

Two of our seventh grade scientists were featured in the Illinois State Board of Education's "Photo of the Week" as part of their weekly message/newsletter sent to educators across the state! A special shoutout to Mrs. Canning for capturing this moment of learning during her science lesson! We are Mokena proud to see our students' learning showcased by the state!

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!




Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear orange to celebrate our building aides and custodians!

Mark your calendars for these important district-wide May dates!

Registration opens today for our Summer Sparks program! An email with the registration link will be sent to families later this afternoon.


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!




Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear yellow to celebrate our bus drivers and crossing guards!

Join us next week in celebrating our AMAZING staff members with a Staff Appreciation Spirit Week! Dress in a different color each day to show your gratitude throughout the week!

Today is the last day to order a shirt for the Young Athletes Culminating Event! Reminder, all participating athletes will receive a free Special Olympics shirt, courtesy of the PTA. If you're interested in ordering, please follow this link: https://teammommerch.square.site/ .

A great time was had by all at the MIS Masterpieces and Melodies Night! Students shared their talents through art and live music, making it a fun and memorable event for everyone who attended. Thanks to all who came out to support the arts and our students!










The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) anually recognizes outstanding student leaders across Illinois. Today, six of our district students were celebrated! MES students Knox M. and Delilah G, MIS students Finley D. and Sean M. , and MJHS students Jacob L. and Morgan M. joined our schools' principals and their families for an awards breakfast at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. Congratulations to these remarkable students!





Thank you to everyone who came out to the "Hoopin' for Inclusion" event last night as Mokena staff faced the incrediable athletes from Lincoln-Way Special Recreation Association!










We hope to see our incoming kindergarten families at tomorrow night's Kindergarten Information Night at Mokena Elementary School!

We hope to see everyone tonight for the big game! The doors will open at 6:00 pm and the wheelchair basketball game will start at 6:30 pm.!

Beep beep! 🚍 It’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
We’re so thankful for the amazing drivers who go above and beyond to ensure our students arrive safely to school and home! Make sure to give an extra thank you to your bus drivers today!
We’re so thankful for the amazing drivers who go above and beyond to ensure our students arrive safely to school and home! Make sure to give an extra thank you to your bus drivers today!

