
Today was the last day of Kinderbuddies. Our kindergarteners took a trip to the junior high to celebrate together!










Last week, MES Students participated in the Respect Week Campaign through Special Olympics of Illinois. In their classrooms, they learned about various disabilities and ways to be respectful and inclusive. In PE, classes welcomed LWSRA where they got to learn about and participate in adaptive sports!











2nd grade animal habitat dioramas are proudly on display in the library! Great work, Stars!











We are hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! Visit https://mokena159.schoolspring.com/ to view our open positions!


What an AMAZING day at the Special Olympics Culminating Event! Our young athletes showed us their skills and had so much fun! Thank you to our staff who coordinated, planned, and assisted, to our board members and Officer Tom who opened and closed the event, to our parents who cheered us all on, to our junior high student volunteers, and to our athletes for trying their best at each event! Also, thank you to the Special Olympics Region E Coordinators for helping to make the day possible!










Thank you to our families for all of the love and gratitude we felt during Staff Appreciation Week! A special thank you goes to the Mokena PTA and Mokena Educational Foundation for their generosity throughout the week!


Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear green to celebrate our lunch staff!


Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear red to celebrate our teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists!


Mrs. Okrazinski's kindergarten class was excited to welcome Officer Zay to school today as he came in a police car! Thank you to Officer Tom and the Mokena Police Department for this memorable morinng and this raffle item at the Volley for a Cure event!





It's almost here...On Friday, over 70 Young Athletes from MES will participate in the Special Olympics Culminating Event! We are excited to welcome representatives from Special Olympics Region E and celebrate our students as they showcase the gross motor skills they have been practicing at school!


It's National School Nurses Day! Our school nurses play a critical role in supporting the health, wellness, and academic success of students. Let's thank our school nurses for all they do! #SND2025


Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear blue to celebrate our administrators, office staff, and nurses!


🎶🪈 The MES 3rd grade recorder concert series kicked off this morning with Mrs. Janes' and Mrs. Hernandez's classes performing! They did a wonderful job showcasing all they have learned this year! 🪈🎶


Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!


Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear orange to celebrate our building aides and custodians!


New student enrollment and returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Please log into your Skyward account to register your child(ren) for the next school year today! Visit https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/enrollment-and-registration/home for more information!


Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear yellow to celebrate our bus drivers and crossing guards!


PUNS is a free and important database for individuals with developmental disabilities that helps the state understand and plan for their needs. By enrolling in the database, you ensure your child is considered for vital services and future support. Join the free upcoming informational training to learn more! HTTP://weblink.donorperfect.com/ConnectionsPUNS.


💗 Second graders welcomed the "Ladies We Love" for a special event at MES today! 💗

The MES Student Council purchased new recess equipment with the funds raised at the Culver's Dine and Donate! Thank you again to everyone who came out that night and to Student Council!
