Congratulations to our incredible employees on their years of service! We couldn’t do this without you! ☺️
11 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
years of service
At last week’s Board meeting, we honored this year’s Galaxy Award recipients one more time!
11 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
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!
11 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
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!  
12 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
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!
12 months 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! 🚀
12 months ago, Kristin Johnson
Mokena Summer Learning
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Illinois Principal Association (IPA) Student Recognition award! Students were honored at a breakfast hosted by the IPA and a Board meeting. Way to go: Kathryn Blaisdell, Evan Dizon (MES), Addisyn Quinlan, Dominic Santelli (MIS)!
12 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
student receiving plaque
student receiving plaque
student receiving plaque
students recognized at board meeting
Congratulations to Girl Scout Troop 574 for earning their Bronze Award! The 5th graders chose to raise money to purchase playground equipment for MIS. Way to go Brooke Wheeler, Nadia Guiterrez, Grace Volakakis, Julianna Siville, Breena Guidera, Andrea Voith, and Delilah Clancy!
12 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
Girl Scouts at the board meeting
Last Friday, Mokena Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Fedora presented the annual “Teacher of the Year” awards! Congratulations to Debi Blank (MES), Nick Ruiz (MIS), and Don Shaughnessy (MJHS)! 🥳🥳
12 months ago, Nicole Swanberg
teachers of the year
Happy last day of school! Have a wonderful summer! ⭐️🚀☄️#mokena159
about 1 year ago, Nicole Swanberg
happy last day of school graphic
The annual tradition continues- the MIS Kickball Tournament!
about 1 year ago, Mokena School District 159
kickball game
Congratulations to our final Galaxy Award winner: Tim Holland! Tim is the volleyball coach at MJHS, pilot, and outstanding community member! 🎉🎉
about 1 year ago, Nicole Swanberg
Tim Holland and volleyball team
Mokena School District 159 is looking to add to our transportation department. No previous experience is required. Apply online today!
about 1 year ago, Mokena School District 159
bus driver banner
🎉This week, we surprised 4 recipients of the Galaxy Award! The first 4 winners are Mrs. Kadan, Mrs. Ballantine, and Linda Silvestri (MES) and long-time bus driver Mrs. Turner! 🎉 Congratulations! Stay tuned for our 5th recipient! 🥳🥳🥳
about 1 year ago, Nicole Swanberg
bus driver Mrs. Turner with her award
Lin with her award
Mrs. Kadan and her class
Mrs. Ballantine and her class
MES 3rd graders stepped up to MIS this week! Let’s give a round of applause for the fabulous student tour guides: our MIS Student Council members and PBIS Ambassadors! #mokena159
about 1 year ago, Nicole Swanberg
student council members
students smiling
students giving a tour
student council members
Mokena School District 159 is seeking a Director of Technology beginning July 1, 2022. For more information and to apply for the position follow this link: https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=348
about 1 year ago, Mokena School District 159
Mokena School District 159 is looking for summer help for the Maintenance and Instructional Technology Departments. For more information and to apply for the positions follow this link: https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
about 1 year ago, Mokena School District 159
G is for Game Day at MIS! 🎉🎉
about 1 year ago, Nicole Swanberg
students playing board games
students playing board games
students playing board games
Today is School Nurse Day! We are so incredibly grateful for our school nurses. Thank you for everything that you do! #mokena-59
about 1 year ago, Nicole Swanberg
school nurse day graphic
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Mokena 159! 💕❤️💐 #mokena159
about 1 year ago, Nicole Swanberg
happy Mother’s Day graphic with flowers