Happy School Principals' Day! Thank you to the Mokena SD 159 principals for shaping positive learning environments in our schools and supporting both teachers and students each day!
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
school principals day graphic
It was wonderful to see district parents at our Advanced Learners Informational Meetings yesterday. We are excited to implement new and strengthened opportunities for our advanced learners at the start of the 2025-2026 school year! The district's advanced learners website page has been updated to include information on these changes including a comprehensive Advanced Learners Program Informational Guide and a recording of the presentation shared at the Parent Informational Meetings . Please visit https://www.mokena159.org/o/msd159/page/advanced-learners to learn more.
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
informational night
Congratulations to MES students Ben Newman and Cora Pattison and MIS students Mason Gabalewicz and Maxine Galle for being recognized as school leaders at today's Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast!
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
MES students
MIS students
Reelected Board of Education Members Jim Andresen, Anna Briscoe, Eric Bush, and Lisa Zielinski took their Oath of Office at last night's meeting. Thank you for your continued dedication to the students, staff, and community of Mokena SD 159!
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
oath of office
oath of office
Don't forget about tomorrow's Advanced Learner Program Informational Meetings. If you can't attend, don't worry... an informational guide will be published to the district's website outlinging key programming information for 2025-2026.
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
informational meetings
Our Masterpieces and Melodies FIne Arts Fair was a huge success Thursday evening. Thank you to Mrs. Dobbelhoff, Ms. Nyder, and Ms. Clifford for organizing the wonderful experience. And thank you to all of our families for coming out to support our Rockets. Every MIS student selected an art piece to display and we were treated to music performed by small groups from our bands, orchestra, as well as groups of students on their recorders.
2 months ago, Mokena Intermediate School
4th grade recorders
Orchestra
Hands on experience
4th grade band
5th grade
4th grade
Pinch Pots
4th grade
One of our Rocket 4th graders won a taxi ride to school in a fire truck and his classmates were very excited to greet him as they arrived at MIS. Thank you to the Mokena Fire Department for creating this wonderful experience!
2 months ago, Mokena Intermediate School
Exiting the fire truck
Whole Group
Masterpieces and Melodies is here! Come on out to MIS to view some wonderful works of art as well as enjoy some beautiful music at our annual fine arts fair. Our doors will open at 6:00 and the evening will conclude at 8:00.
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
masterpieces and melodies
Masterpieces and Melodies is here! Come on out to MIS to view some wonderful works of art as well as enjoy some beautiful music at our annual fine arts fair. Our doors will open at 6:00 and the evening will conclude at 8:00.
3 months ago, Mokena Intermediate School
Flyer
5th grade students created a "Hall of Character" that highlights the athletes they researched as part of their ELA Module!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
hall of fame
hall of fame
hall of fame
hall of fame
hall of fame
Mokena SD 159's Orchestra had the honor of being represented by bass player Grant Montgomery, as he took part in the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's All-Star Wars concert! He got to rehearse with Maestro Stilian Kirov, 30 local all-star student musicians, and 35 professional IPO musicians and performed two concerts for many students, including the MIS's music department who supported him on a field trip.
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
student in orchestra
student in orchestra
student in orchestra
student in orchestra
student in orchestra
Today MIS's Bands and Orchestra went to see the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra perform John Williams' Star Wars Suite. They were introduced to the different sections of the Orchestra, got to enjoy songs such as the Main Title, Princess Leia's Theme, The Imperial March, Yoda's Theme, and the Throne Room, and got to interact with characters from the movies as well!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
Attention all current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students and families! It's time for the PTA hosted Step Up Night at Mokena Junior High! Date: May 9, 2025 Place: MJHS Time: 6pm-7:30pm Please sign up your students for our Carnival Themed Step Up Night at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4CAFA628AAF85-56316584-mokena Parents, to make this event event a success we will need your help! Parent volunteers can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4CAFA628AAF85-56317195-mjhs
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
carnival
Tonight is the night! We are looking forward to meeting our incoming kindergaraten families!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
kindergarten night
Don't forget there is no school on Friday!
3 months ago, Mokena 159
no school
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
3 months ago, Mokena 159
early dismissal
⭐ Attention 2025-2026 kindergarten families! Please save the date for kindergarten informational night! ⭐
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
save the date
Thank you to our families, students, and community members who came out last night to support Volley for a Cure. Our community raised $2,845 for the Cancer Support Center of Mokena! Thank you to our staff members who played or volunteered to work the night and to the Mokena Fire and Police Departments who provided us some competition. We would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Blank as she coordinated her last Volley for a Cure after many years of doing so. Her impact from this event on our community has been tremendous and will continue to be felt for years to come. We hope you will be back next year in your retirement to cheer us on!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
volley for a cure event pictures
Tonight is the night! See you there!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
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Today is National School Librarian Day! Let's give a big thank you to our schools' Library Aides who nuture a love of reading in our students and keep our libraries in order and full of great books!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
National School Librarian Day