Thank you to all of our parents who have completed the 5Essentials Survey! If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to provide us your insights at
https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ . We would especially love to see the junior high also hit the 20% completion rate to receive the parent report!
about 16 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
MIS wrapped up Respect Week by signing the Special Olympics Pledge to Include, reinforcing the importance of respect, understanding, and inclusion for all. Students also supported LWSRA by purchasing stickers and fidgets during their lunch period. What a great week!
about 17 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
🚀 Congratulations to the February MIS Big Deal Award Winners! As classroom leaders, you exemplify the Rocket Expectations and are positive examples for your classmates! 🚀
about 20 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
Thank you to Mr. Brayden, Mr. Ruben, and Mr. Bruce for all you do behind the scenes to help maintain our schools!
about 24 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
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 .
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Don't forget...
4 days 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.
5 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!
5 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! 🤠
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mark your calendars for the March district dates to remember!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mark your calendars with the important Mokena SD 159 dates to remember in March!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
7 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.
8 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 !
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
12 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!
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
13 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.
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
