Teacher Institute Day is underway! We’re so excited to have our staff together again!
about 2 years ago, Mokena 159
staff pose for a picture
staff pose for a picture
staff pose for a picture
staff meeting in commons
Thank you to our wonderful substitute teachers for joining us today for substitute teacher training with Dr. Cohen and the administrative team! Our substitute teachers are essential to keeping learning going for our students throughout the year. If you are interested in substitute teaching in our district, please apply at: https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
about 2 years ago, Kristin Johnson
substitute training
training
Today is "Find Your Way Day" at MIS from 6:00-7:00 PM! We look forward to seeing our students and families finding their way through the hallways tonight! Don't forget to also join us at MIS next week for "Back to School Night" on 8/17 for 4th Grade and 8/18 for 5th Grade!
about 2 years ago, Mokena School District 159
schedule of events
principal
If you see a Mokena bus driving by today, wave "hello" to our new staff members as they tour our schools and community!
about 2 years ago, Mokena School District 159
bus tour
Beep Beep! Three of our new buses arrived today! We can't wait to pick up our students in them very soon! Be on the lookout for bus stop information at the end of next week!
about 2 years ago, Kristin Johnson
New Bus
New Bus
New Bus
Here’s the most updated school calendar!
about 2 years ago, Mokena 159
calendar
The new sidewalks at MIS are coming in nicely!
about 2 years ago, Mokena 159
sidewalks
sidewalk
Save the date for our back-to-school events! We are looking forward to welcoming our students and families back into our schools in a few weeks!
about 2 years ago, Mokena School District 159
Back to School Events
Congratulations! 🎉
about 2 years ago, Mokena 159
grant graphic
Curbs and sidewalks are being replaced at Mokena Intermediate and Mokena Elementary. Please call ahead if visiting these schools or the District Office!
about 2 years ago, Mokena School District 159
Traffic cone
We love ❤️ a good transformation! Check out the refinished gym floors at MES and MJHS!
over 2 years ago, Mokena 159
before and after gym floor
We’re SO proud of our K-5 students! They raised over $2,600 for the Cancer Support Center AND participated in a walk before school ended!
over 2 years ago, Mokena 159
can we support walk graphic
This summer, we’ve started replacing the fluorescent lighting with LED bulbs! 💡💡
over 2 years ago, Mokena 159
hallway with new lightbulbs
Congratulations to our incredible employees on their years of service! We couldn’t do this without you! ☺️
over 2 years ago, Mokena 159
years of service
At last week’s Board meeting, we honored this year’s Galaxy Award recipients one more time!
over 2 years ago, Mokena 159
galaxy award winners with superintendent and board president
Let’s hear it for our retirees! 👏👏👏 You will be so missed- and we wish you all the best on your next chapter!
over 2 years ago, Mokena 159
staff photo of retirees
Lieutenant Sickles was recently presented with a small token of appreciation for his many years of service to our schools and to the community. Congratulations on your retirement and we wish you the best as you begin this next chapter in your life!  
over 2 years ago, Mokena 159
artwork
Mokena fire at board meeting
Mokena fire at board meeting
Mokena fire at board meeting
Our rising 5th graders can't stop their learning with almost 2,000 minutes of summer practice! We are so proud of you Briar, Kyle, Joshua, Jacob, Eliana, Sydney, Tyler, Robert, Abigail, Kaitlyn, Emily, Andrew, Wyatt, and Carol!
over 2 years ago, Kristin Johnson
Mokena Summer Learning
We can see these rising 4th graders are ready to blast off to MIS as they are continuing their learning with our summer program! Keep it up Madison, Ashlyn, Elliot, Weston, Thomas, Alexander, Charles, Gage, and Luke! 🚀
over 2 years ago, Kristin Johnson
Mokena Summer Learning