Job well done to our Board of Education members and staff members who presented at this weekend's IASB•IASA•IASBO Joint Annual Conference. Thank you for shining a light on the great work we do for our students in Mokena with collegues from across the state! #mokenaproud #d159inspires #ILjac24
Friendly reminder: no school next week!
As you may be aware, the school district has begun searching for a superintendent to take office on July 1, 2025. In the next few weeks, the board of education will begin interviewing candidates and is seeking interested parents and community members to participate in a portion of the interview process.
On the evening of December 11, the board will host a series of interviews with three candidates which will include an opportunity for teachers, staff, parents, and community members to be part of the process. We are seeking 6 parents who currently have students in District 159 schools and 6 community members who do not have students in District 159 schools to participate in this interview.
If you are interested, please fill out the Google form found below. The Google link will be available until December 2 at 9:00 a.m. Persons selected as one of the 6 parents or 6 community participants will be notified, as well as anyone who was not selected. After the December 11 interviews, the Board of Education will then interview two final candidates to determine the finalist.
Thank you for your interest as the board moves forward with this important decision.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwfQlNTJ2_bucme9zFIK2TKjvR-DfUb40EgGs0ELg6CtmbOg/viewform
Students celebrated the last day of MES walking club this morning! Thank you to Mrs. Arduino and Ms. Legrand for making this a fantastic opportunity for our youngest learners!
Happy Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day! Today is a celebration in honor of ESPs who keep schools running and students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Thank you!
The Mokena VFW will be collecting Toys for the local families in need through the Frankfort Township Food Pantry this Holiday Season. Unwrapped, new toys can be dropped off at The Mokena VFW on 19852 Wolf Road from 12:00-6:00 pm from November 19th – December 13th!
Yesterday was MES Kindness Day! To celebrate, Mrs. Arduino's first graders created bookmarks and passed out flowers!
Students and staff wore pink in memory of Addy, took pictures as the "I" in "Kind", and talked about how they can show kindness to others.
Thank you to the Mokena Fire Department for teaching MES students all about fire safety!
Today is Illinois School Board Members Day!
Join us in thanking our seven Board members for their dedication of time and service to our students, staff, and community. #ThankABoardMember #IllinoisAssociationofSchoolBoards
We had a great time last night at our district ELL Family Festival! Thank you to all of our families that attended and to our ELL team that planned and put on the event!
1st graders are learning badminton! 🏸
Parent/Teacher Conferences are happening Tuesday, November 26!
Join the Mokena Miracles for the Santa’s Secret Workshop Crafter and Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at MES!
*Cash only*
All three schools held assemblies yesterday to honor our veterans!
This week is School Psychologist Week! Thank you for all you do for our students!
Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Thank you to the amazing veterans we have on staff here at Mokena 159! 🇺🇸
MES first graders are thriving as they embrace independent reading! Their reading stamina is growing and so is their love of books. Keep up the great work, Stars! ⭐ ❤️ 📖
3rd graders recently brainstormed how they can show kindness to others!
The Star Classroom at MES took their first field trip to Navarro Farm in Frankfort. Students were able to interact with animals, explore the gardens, walk through a corn maze, and have a picnic lunch. 🐓🐖🚜🌾
