Our Back-to School August Issue of the district's newsletter, "Mokena Moments", has been published!
Unique to this issue is information about district strategic planning. We are proud to share many accomplishments within our current plan and are seeking input through a survey to help shape our next plan!
You can view the new issue in your email inbox or by visiting the following district webpage: https://www.mokena159.org/page/district-newsletter . As a reminder, all district and school newsletters can be accessed on this webpage throughout the school year.
about 6 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
MIS Rocket Runners were visited by some of our MJHS Cross Country runners as they helped lead stretches and encourage our Rockets on their run! What a great opportunity to learn from future teammates and begin to build these relationships for the future!
1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
Congratulations to Dr. Johnson, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, for receiving the 2026 Illinois Association for Gifted Children's Bonnie Park Leadership Legacy Award!
This annual award is given to one educator throughout the state who has demonstrated service excellence by going above and beyond to make a significant impact to the lives of advanced and gifted students. IAGC cited her work within Mokena's Strategic Plan Goal 1C including leading a district-wide program review, convening and overseeing an Advanced Learner Task Force that enhanced and strengthened the district's programming, coordinating professional development and opportunities for staff to receive their gifted endorsement, as well as contributing to the wider field of gifted education through conference presentations and a journal article.
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
MIS Craft Club members are learning how to do the different embroidery techniques! Check out their work so far!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🚀 Congratulations to the MIS September Big Deal Award Winners! We are very proud of each of you! 🚀
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Our district-wide Teachers Institute Day took place last Friday. We appreciate the time to learn and grow together as a district staff!
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
📖 A day off school is the perfect time to register for the Mokena PTA's Read-a-Thon which officially kicks off on October 19th! Sign your preschool through 8th grade Mokena student up for the Read-a-Thon by visiting https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/tHCBTa/1?utm=email and choosing their homeroom or advisory teacher. Students can win prizes from the PTA and earn Read-a-Thon bucks to be used in the online prize store.
Help the PTA reach their goal of 500 readers, 150,000 minutes read, and $25,000 raised to support PTA activities including field trips, assemblies, ELA projects for each grade, teacher grants, dances, Color Run & MORE! 📖
11 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Don't forget about these important October district dates!
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, October 9th due to Teachers Institute and Monday, October 12th due to a school holiday. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, October 13th!
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
MIS Band and Orchestra Students are enjoying their small group time in sectionals! Sectionals allow for our musicians who play the same or similiar instruments to practice more targeted, instrument specific techniques, break down tricky rhythms, and work on blending together as a section.
16 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Happy Principals Month to our school principals in Mokena School District 159! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the care you show our students, staff, and school community each day!
18 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Save the Date for our annual Volley for a Cure Event!
25 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Your Meteors are STATEBOUND! With a 10-1 win over Gower, the team earned the Sectional Title and is headed to East Peoria on Friday for the State Tournament!
26 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Congratulations to Mr. Martinus (MJHS ELA Teacher) and Mrs. Youngblood (MES/MIS Instructional Coach) for being selected to support the Illinois State Board of Education's work in reviewing and making recommendations for the state's English Language Arts standards . Your expertise within this important committee will make an impact not only within our district, but throughout the state as well.
28 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🏆 Our Meteors are Baseball Regional Champions! Congratulations to the team for their 2 to 0 win over Homer, secured by solid defense, great pitching, and a two run homerun by Conor B.! Come cheer the team on in Homer on Saturday at 11:00AM as they compete in the sectional game.🏆
29 days ago, Mokena School District 159
29 days ago, Mokena School District 159
The MIS PBIS Committee treated students to a game of bingo during lunch on Friday! What a fun way to end the week!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
💻 It is National IT Professionals Day! Today we celebrate our awesome tech team that goes above and beyond each day for our students and staff! Their hard work and innovation power every connection and every system across the district!🖱️
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
The Early Dismissal Days give our staff the opportunity for professional development and collaboration. On Friday, staff at all three schools received training on our new universal screening and benchmarking assessment. We appreciate the time together to learn and grow!
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
