⭐ Calling all MES Stars and parents! Join Mrs. Chorley at several neighborhood parks over the next few weeks as she hosts "Popsicles with the Principal"! Come say hi, tell her about your summer, and enjoy a special treat! ⭐

27 minutes ago, Mokena School District 159
popsicles with the principal
We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! Apply today at https://mokena159.schoolspring.com.
about 17 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
we are hiring
Summer Sparks enrichment classes began today! We are excited to have 40 students back at school this week participating in STEAM and softball!
about 20 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
students participating in summer sparks classes
Mokena School District 159 is excited to have a table (and maybe a bus!) at this year's National Night Out. Save the date in your calendar and come visit us on August 4th!
about 21 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
National Night Out Flyer

Returning student registration and new student enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! Please visit your Skyward Family Access account or check your email for more information!

The following district website also has instructions: https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/enrollment-and-registration/home .

8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
now open

School supply lists can be found on each school's website under "Parents" or by visiting one of the links below:
-MES: https://mes.mokena159.org/o/mes/page/supply-list
-MIS: https://mis.mokena159.org/o/mis/page/supply-list
-MJHS: https://mjhs.mokena159.org/o/mjhs/page/supply-list

10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
school supply lists graphic
Save the date for the 2026-2027 Back-to- School Events!
18 days ago, Mokena School District 159
save the date for these events at mes, mis, and mjhs
At last night's Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized this year's Galaxy Award recipients. Congratulations to Mrs. Morrill, Mrs. Amadio, Mrs. Mead, Mr. Balis (not pictured), and Ms. Jones (not pictured)!
19 days ago, Mokena School District 159
galaxy award recipients at the board meeting

Returning student registration and new student enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! Please visit your Skyward Family Access account or check your email for more information!

The following district website also has instructions: https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/enrollment-and-registration/home .

22 days ago, Mokena School District 159
now open

Returning student registration and new student enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year! Please visit your Skyward Family Access account or check your email for more information!

The following district website also has instructions: https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/enrollment-and-registration/home .

28 days ago, Mokena School District 159
now open
Planning on visiting MES the week of June 8th? Please take notice of the Willowcrest Road closure!
30 days ago, Mokena School District 159
road closed
At our End-of-Year Staff Celebration, we recognized many staff members with Service Awards. Thank you to these recognized individuals for their commitment and dedication to our students and the Mokena SD 159 community!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
5 year award
10 year award
15 year award
25 year award
35 year award
The Mokena Chamber of Commerce awarded the Teacher of the Year Awards to three teachers at Mokena School District 159. One award is given to a teacher at Mokena Elementary, Mokena Intermediate, and Mokena Junior High Schools. The awards are voted on by the students. Congratulations to the award recipients!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
teacher of the year
teacher of the year
teacher of the year
teacher of the year
Have a great summer!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
summer break starts now
1 more day!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
tomorrow is last day

MES had a beautiful two days for the Carnival! Our Stars had so much fun playing all of the games and enjoying a fun shaved ice treat!

about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
mes carnival
mes carnival
mes carnival
mes carnival
mes carnival
mes carnival
mes carnival
mes carnival
mes carnival
Thank you to our seven retirees for their combined 177 years to Mokena School District 159! You have each given so much to our district over the years! We wish you all of the best as you head into retirement!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
retirees
retirees
retirees
retirees
retirees
retirees
retirees
MES was visited by staff from Lincolnway Special Recreation Association for an ability awareness program through a PE take-over last week! Students learned about and played adapted sports such as wheelchair basketball and sit volleyball!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
ability awareness program
ability awareness program
ability awareness program
ability awareness program
ability awareness program
ability awareness program
ability awareness program
ability awareness program
ability awareness program
1st graders enjoyed their field trip to Plum Creek last week as they explored forest and prairie habitats! Students even had a chance to act like a centipede and hang upside down like a possum!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
plum creek
plum creek
plum creek
plum creek
plum creek
Please remember to attend the Beginning Band (incoming 4th grade) Meeting and Beginning Orchestra (incoming 5th grade) Meeting on Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00pm at MIS if your child interested in joining either ensemble next school year!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
meeting information