Tomorrow is the day! Mokena School District is hosting a Special Education Family Night on Thursday, April 23 at MES! There will be a variety of trucks to experience, as well as food trucks with food for purchase.
about 12 hours ago, Kristin Johnson
Today is National Administrative Professionals Day! Join us in celebrating the hard work of our administrative professionals in our school and district offices!
about 17 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
Come out to Culvers tonight for the MES Dine and Donate Event! MES staff will be there to deliver food to families at their tables! We can't wait to see you there!
about 17 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
Today starts National Public School Volunteer Week! Thank you to our parents and community members who give so freely of their time and talents, while also inspiring all of us to find meaningful ways to get involved, stand together and encourage greater participation in the work of building a stronger school district.
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Five of our district's Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel Award winners received their awards at the state's recognition banquet this evening in Bloomington! Congratulations to (from left to right) Ms. Youngblood, Mrs. Swabowski, Mrs. Cheney, Mrs. Fiene, and Mrs. Lavelle. (Not in attendance award winners Ms. Kelly and Mrs. Williams are not pictured.) We are so proud of you and are grateful for the impact you each have on our school community!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Young Athletes is back this May! Students from our preschool programs, MES and MIS specialized instruction classes, and their peer partners will showcase their skills on May 13 or 14! Parents of participating athletes are invited to attend. Please call the MES office to RSVP.
Follow the QR code if you’d like to purchase a t-shirt to support the event!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🌷 We loved watching our Kinderbuddies blossom together during their April time together! 🪻
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
We appreciate the time on our Early Release Day afternoons to work towards our school improvement goals. MES teachers met together to articulate around reading fluency and share instructional ideas with teachers in other grade levels. Thank you to our instructional coaches for facilitating a meaninigful afternoon!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Don't forget...
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mokena School District is hosting a Special Education Family Night on Thursday, April 23 at MES! There will be a variety of trucks to experience, as well as food trucks with food for purchase. Optional T-shirt orders are due today!
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mokena School District supports local community groups by posting select flyers sharing information on events, services, and programs that may be of interest to our students and families. These flyers can be found on the district's website on the virtual backpack page at:
https://www.mokena159.org/page/virtualbackpack .
*Distribution of these materials is not an endorsement of such services and activities by the school district. *
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
The Mokena School District 159 Galaxy Award nomination window is closing on Wednesday, April 15th. Celebrate and recognize the exceptional accomplishments and/or impactful contributions of a district staff member, student, parent, or community member using the official online form sent via email and in the district newsletter!
13 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🐣 Right before Spring Break, some of our first graders hatched eggs with good behavior! Students then read "The Best Nest" and created nests for their new chicks! 🐣
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mokena School District offers a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 residing in district boundaries. The next screening date is April 15th at Mokena Elementary School. Call 708-342-4850 to schedule your child's screening!
16 days ago, Mokena School District 159
It's National Assistant Principals Week! Let's give a special thank you to MES Assistant Principal Levy and MJHS Assistant Principal Panos!
17 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Mark your calendars for the April district dates to remember!
17 days ago, Mokena School District 159
18 days ago, Kristin Johnson
We hope everyone had a great spring break! School resumes tomorrow, Monday, April 6.
18 days ago, Mokena School District 159