Friendly reminder, Mokena families: no school on Monday! Enjoy the long weekend!
Happy Principals Month, Mrs. Chorley! We thank you for nurturing a school community at MES that allows our littlest learners to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Let’s learn more about Mrs. Chorley in today’s principal spotlight:
-Mrs. Chorley is in her 7th year as Principal of Mokena Elementary School. When asked about her experience in Mokena, she stated, “I love the Mokena community. Families are incredibly supportive and the students are wonderful, thoughtful, and kind. They come to school eager to learn! The staff is outstanding, a true community of professionals always doing what's best for kids.”
-Mrs. Chorley attended Eastern Illinois University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees in special education. She also earned a graduate degree in school leadership from Concordia University.
-Mrs. Chorley has always known she wanted to be an educator. Prior to becoming the principal at MES, Mrs. Chorley started her teaching career in Hanover Park where she spent several years before teaching in Chicago Public Schools for seven years. She stayed home for a few years with her young family and then returned to teaching in Hinsdale where she eventually became an administrator for four years.
-Mrs. Chorley has been happily married to her husband, Bill, for 22 years. She has three children, Kevin (21), Allison (19), and Megan (17). She has lived locally for over 20 years and grew up in the southwestern suburbs.
Were you impacted by the storms that hit our community in mid-July? The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open to assist with the disaster assistance application process, answer questions, and help submit information online. See the flyer for more details.
Support the Mokena Educational Foundation with a fall family photo session! MEF has partnered with Lindsay Helene Images for this unique fundraising event that will help fund academic initiatves for our students and staff. Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/36686ec4-1904-4ffe-a761-a91b474d8e75 to book your family's session which will include at least 5 edited digital downloads!
Friendly reminder! The Board of Education would like your input through a community survey that is open until today at noon. Please go to: https://bit.ly/mokena159suptsurvey .
More information about the search can be found at: https://www.mokena159.org/article/1775521 .
October is National Princpals Month! Join us in saying "thank you" to our incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our school communities every day.
As a way to celebrate, we will spotlight each principal throughout the month...stay tuned!
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Let's give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible building and grounds staff! 👏👏
Fire safety week! Thank you, Mokena Fire Department!
Mokena School District 159 has begun searching for a new Superintendent to start July 1, 2025. The Board of Education would like your input through a community survey that is open until October 4th at Noon. Please go to: https://bit.ly/mokena159suptsurvey .
More information about the search can be found at: https://www.mokena159.org/article/1775521 .
Dine and Donate tonight at Aurelio's to support MES Student Council!
Thank you to everyone who attended the bench dedication at MES for Addy. 🦋🦋
The first day of MES Walking Club was a huge success last week!
That first day of Kinderbuddies feeling 😍
Friendly reminder: tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
MES students and teachers began their first Second Step lesson of the school year this week. Unit 1 is all about growth mindset and goal setting! Kindergarten and 1st graders learned about behaviors that help them pay attention. 2nd graders learned about ways to get better at a skill. 3rd graders learned about what happens to their brain when they learn something new. Great work, Stars! ⭐
Pac Man tag in PE at MES!
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? We're always hiring great bus drivers! Apply here ➡️ https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=135
Mrs. O's Kindergarten class became scissors certified. They learned how to be safe when using their scissors at school.
First graders read "Our Class is a Family" and then created beautiful drawings!
Happy first day of school!
