Today starts National Public School Volunteer Week! Thank you to our parents and community members who give so freely of their time and talents, while also inspiring all of us to find meaningful ways to get involved, stand together and encourage greater participation in the work of building a stronger school district.
Five of our district's Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel Award winners received their awards at the state's recognition banquet this evening in Bloomington! Congratulations to (from left to right) Ms. Youngblood, Mrs. Swabowski, Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Fiene, and Mrs. Lavelle. (Not in attendance award winners Ms. Kelly and Mrs. Williams are not pictured.) We are so proud of you and are grateful for the impact you each have on our school community!
Ms. Nyder challenged the 4th graders to keep their recorder skills strong over spring break and they practiced in some wacky places! The sweet sounds of songs like Hot Cross Buns could be heard locally in Mokena (Ethan), but also places like Florida (Adela), Tennessee (Emma), Wisconsin (Marlowe), Colorado (Matthew) and even Mexico (Edith)! Our Rockets have shown dedication in their practice to prepare for the Masterpieces and Melodies event, keep up the awesome work!
Young Athletes is back this May! Students from our preschool programs, MES and MIS specialized instruction classes, and their peer partners will showcase their skills on May 13 or 14! Parents of participating athletes are invited to attend. Please call the MES office to RSVP.
Follow the QR code if you’d like to purchase a t-shirt to support the event!
Follow the QR code if you’d like to purchase a t-shirt to support the event!
🏃🏻♀️➡️ Our MIS Rocket Runners were out enjoying a run with friends yesterday afternoon! 🏃🏽♂️
Don't forget...
Mokena School District is hosting a Special Education Family Night on Thursday, April 23 at MES! There will be a variety of trucks to experience, as well as food trucks with food for purchase. Optional T-shirt orders are due today!
Mokena School District supports local community groups by posting select flyers sharing information on events, services, and programs that may be of interest to our students and families. These flyers can be found on the district's website on the virtual backpack page at: https://www.mokena159.org/page/virtualbackpack .
*Distribution of these materials is not an endorsement of such services and activities by the school district. *
*Distribution of these materials is not an endorsement of such services and activities by the school district. *
Save the date for the MIS Masterpieces and Melodies event! You are invited to spend the evening listening to student musical groups, looking at art exhibits and participating in hands-on art activities for all ages!
The Mokena School District 159 Galaxy Award nomination window is closing on Wednesday, April 15th. Celebrate and recognize the exceptional accomplishments and/or impactful contributions of a district staff member, student, parent, or community member using the official online form sent via email and in the district newsletter!
Fourth grade students are learning about the southwest region of the United States by taking a "tour" of the region. Students worked in groups to learn about a place in the region and create a diorama to visually share what the place is like. The students then went on a "tour" by viewing each group's diorama and listening to an oral presentation sharing highlights and facts about each place!
⭐Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Enrolling now helps us plan for next year. Please share with anyone you know that has an incoming Mokena kindergartener ! Visit https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/kindergarten-enrollment to learn more. ⭐
If you walk down the main hallway at MIS, it's hard to miss the "Hall of Character" created by our 5th grade students. As part of their ELA module, each student researched an athlete that demonstrates positive character and inspires positive actions in their athletic event and beyond!
Mokena School District offers a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 residing in district boundaries. The next screening date is April 15th at Mokena Elementary School. Call 708-342-4850 to schedule your child's screening!
Mark your calendars for the April district dates to remember!
Registration for the Color Run is open! Visit https://bit.ly/PTAColorRun2026 to register today! Also, volunteers are needed for the event. Visit https://bit.ly/ColorRunVolunteers26 to volunteer!
We hope everyone had a great spring break! School resumes tomorrow, Monday, April 6.
The Mokena Educational Foundation's spring fundraiser is underway with a hanging basket sale going on now and a "Shop and Support" event on May 7-8. Order your hanging baskets today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mokena-educational-foundation-spring-basket-sale--2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ83GdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyRGFoUlUwVUduVW9VQTJrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhlUdzqe-gjjePU1TEb3MFw_XukgrkZMCtJNjVQt2uQ3VCvjmMqJQTL4iHi8_aem_m2JpPB50MdmQNmRkbdiWzQ .
The Will County Regional Office of Education held its very first Educators of Excellence Awards cermony last night. Congratulations to Sharon Youngblood, instructional coach at MES and MIS, for receiving the award for Certified Student Support Staff! Her leadership, support, and commitment to empowering teachers and students make a lasting impact every day. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor.
