Our 5th graders in Mr. Robert's math class are learning how to use Plickers. Plickers are an quick interactive tool that will help our teachers get student feedback using QR cards. The students determine their response and then hold the card according to that answer. The teacher uses their cell phone to scan all of the cards and the responses are recorded. The students thought the activity was "awesome" and they asked to do it more often.
about 12 hours ago, Mokena Intermediate School
Plicker activity #1
Plicker Activity #2
The Mokena PTA 's Grinch Pizza Delivery is back! Use the link below to reserve your time slot! https://bit.ly/Grinch24
1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
grinch delivery
Every month at MIS we recognize one student from each homeroom for being a leader and setting a great example for classmates. The award is called the BIG DEAL AWARD. I am thrilled to present our November Big Deal Award recipients.
2 days ago, Mokena Intermediate School
Nov, 2024 BDA recipients
Today is National Special Education Day! We honor and thank all of our Special Education teachers and staff who guide, support and provide necessary services to our students. We celebrate today as December 2 is the anniversary of the nation’s first federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
special education day
Two weeks away from the Mokena PTA Santa Breakfast!
6 days ago, Mokena 159
Santa breakfast
One week away! Join the Mokena Miracles for the Santa’s Secret Workshop Crafter and Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at MES! *Cash only*
6 days ago, Mokena 159
Santa’s workshop
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁
9 days ago, Mokena 159
thanksgiving
Penny Wars for Mokena Miracles are over at MIS and MES! Thank you so much to all who participated! Mokena Miracles volunteers spent the morning at the bank emptying the buckets, and through all your generosity, $2,369.87 was raised!
9 days ago, Mokena 159
Mokena miracles
penny wars
Congratulations to two of our instructional coaches, Mrs. Fiene and Mrs. Youngblood, for becoming published authors! They recently had a five page article featured in the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development quarterly journal. We are so proud of them for sharing the impactful work they do with our teachers, adminstrators, and students!
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
article
Congratulations to two of our instructional coaches, Mrs. Fiene and Mrs. Youngblood, for becoming published authors! They recently had a five page article featured in the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development quarterly journal. We are so proud of them for sharing the impactful work they do with our teachers, adminstrators, and students!
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
article
Heading to Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow? Don't forget to check out the lost and found at each school!
11 days ago, Mokena 159
lost and found
lost and found
lost and found
lost and found
lost and found
lost and found
lost and found
lost and found
lost and found
lost and found
Our students may have the day off, but our teachers are here learning. We appreciate the day to grow our craft together as a district team!
11 days ago, Mokena School District 159
teachers institute
teachers institute
teachers institute
teachers institute
teachers institute
teachers institute
teachers institute
Job well done to our Board of Education members and staff members who presented at this weekend's IASB•IASA•IASBO Joint Annual Conference. Thank you for shining a light on the great work we do for our students in Mokena with collegues from across the state! #mokenaproud #d159inspires #ILjac24
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
presentation picture
presentation picture
Friendly reminder: no school next week!
14 days ago, Mokena 159
thanksgiving
As you may be aware, the school district has begun searching for a superintendent to take office on July 1, 2025. In the next few weeks, the board of education will begin interviewing candidates and is seeking interested parents and community members to participate in a portion of the interview process. On the evening of December 11, the board will host a series of interviews with three candidates which will include an opportunity for teachers, staff, parents, and community members to be part of the process. We are seeking 6 parents who currently have students in District 159 schools and 6 community members who do not have students in District 159 schools to participate in this interview. If you are interested, please fill out the Google form found below. The Google link will be available until December 2 at 9:00 a.m. Persons selected as one of the 6 parents or 6 community participants will be notified, as well as anyone who was not selected. After the December 11 interviews, the Board of Education will then interview two final candidates to determine the finalist. Thank you for your interest as the board moves forward with this important decision. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwfQlNTJ2_bucme9zFIK2TKjvR-DfUb40EgGs0ELg6CtmbOg/viewform
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
participants needed
MIS students are having a blast protecting their "turkey" (the bowling pin 🎳) in PE this week!
15 days ago, Mokena 159
bowling
bowling
bowling
Congratulations to all of our Rocket Runners that ran the Gobbler Gauntlet through the New Lenox Park District on Saturday. We are proud of all of you!
16 days ago, Mokena 159
runners
Happy Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day! Today is a celebration in honor of ESPs who keep schools running and students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Thank you!
17 days ago, Mokena 159
esp day
The Mokena VFW will be collecting Toys for the local families in need through the Frankfort Township Food Pantry this Holiday Season. Unwrapped, new toys can be dropped off at The Mokena VFW on 19852 Wolf Road from 12:00-6:00 pm from November 19th – December 13th!
17 days ago, Mokena 159
donation
Ready Set Goal! 4th graders have been learning about goal setting as part of our Second Step SEL program. This week, they applied their knowledge about the goal setting process through a challenge to see how many cups each group could stack by only using rubber bands and string, not their hands! Each group set a 10 minute goal, created an action plan, checked their progress midway through, and reflected on how things went.
21 days ago, Mokena School District 159
goal setting
goal setting
goal setting
goal setting
goal setting