Save the date for the district-wide Hoopin' for Inclusion event on April 29th! We are partnering with the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) for an action packed wheelchair basketball matchup between LWSRA and Mokena staff members! Doors open at the junior high at 5:30pm with a tip off time of 6:00pm. Sensory friendly activities, face painting, and raffles will also be available. All proceeds will go directly to supporting LWSRA programming!
T-shirts for the event can be orderd by March 10th at
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RcUpzJHGuK .
about 8 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
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1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
Today, Lincoln-Way Special Recreation Association staff took over the MIS PE classes as part of our disability awareness campaign, Respect Week! The students were able to participate in 3 simulations of adapted PE activities including Sit Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, and Goalball.
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
It is National School Social Work Week! We are proud to recognize and thank our school social workers for the incredible support they each provide to our school communities! Our social workers play a vital role in supporting our students' academic, social, and emotional well-being through compassionate guidance, collaboration with families and staff, and a strong commitment to helping every student succeed!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🤠 Mokena Intermediate and Mokena Junior High are ready for Respect Week this upcoming week! Students can participate in their school's spirit days, activities, and fundraisers as a way to promote and celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and respect for all abilities! 🤠
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mark your calendars for the March district dates to remember!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mark your calendars with the important Mokena SD 159 dates to remember in March!
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4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Here are our Week 4 5Essentials Parent Survey completion rates. In order to receive a school report with the results, we need at least a 20% participation rate and we have reached that at MES and MIS! Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Please remember to fill a survey out for each school your children attend by March 13th.
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
The Mokena PTA would love your help in celebrating our amazing staff during teacher appreciation week in May! You can donate to help with their plans at
https://bit.ly/159Teachers2026 !
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mokena School District offers a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 residing in district boundaries. The next screening date is March 4th at Mokena Elementary School. Call 708-342-4850 to schedule your child's screening!
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Here are our Week 3 5Essentials Parent Survey completion rates! In order to receive a school report with the results, we need at least a 20% participation rate. Visit
https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Please remember to fill a survey out for each school your children attend.
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
At the February Board of Education Meeting, the results of the district's efforts to support our country's veterans were presented to the Board and community by two of our teachers, Mrs. Arduino and Ms. Green. We are proud to announce that MES and MJHS raised $3171 towards Honor Flight, which will fund two veterans to embark on a special trip to Washington DC and MIS raised $721 towards the Wounded Warrior Project. Thank you to our students, families, and community for supporting these impactful projects!
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
We are looking forward to the many PTA sponsored events taking place this spring. Here is a list of events with sign-up QR codes for all of the fun that is to come!
13 days ago, Mokena School District 159
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
The Mokena PTA would love your help in celebrating our amazing staff during teacher appreciation week in May! You can donate to help with their plans at
https://bit.ly/159Teachers2026 !
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
