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!
about 11 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
young athletes flyer
🌷 We loved watching our Kinderbuddies blossom together during their April time together! 🪻
about 17 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
april kinderbuddies
april kinderbuddies
april kinderbuddies
april kinderbuddies
april kinderbuddies
april kinderbuddies
april kinderbuddies
april kinderbuddies
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!
1 day ago, Mokena School District 159
fluency professiona learning
fluency professiona learning
fluency professiona learning
fluency professiona learning
fluency professiona learning
Don't forget...
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
early dismissal 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. Optional T-shirt orders are due today!
4 days ago, Mokena School District 159
touch a truck on april 23rd
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. *
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
virtual backpack
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!
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Galaxy awards
🐣 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! 🐣
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students with their hatched eggs
students with their hatched eggs
students with their hatched eggs

⭐Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Enrolling now helps us plan for next year. Please share with anyone you know that has an incoming Mokena kindergartener ! Visit https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/kindergarten-enrollment to learn more. ⭐

9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
kindergarten enrollment open
We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! Apply today at https://mokena159.schoolspring.com.
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
we are hiring

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!

11 days ago, Mokena School District 159
developmental screening flyer

It's National Assistant Principals Week! Let's give a special thank you to MES Assistant Principal Levy and MJHS Assistant Principal Panos!

12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
assistant principals mrs. levy and mrs. panos
Mark your calendars for the April district dates to remember!
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
april dates to remember
Registration for the Color Run is open! Visit https://bit.ly/PTAColorRun2026 to register today! Also, volunteers are needed for the event. Visit https://bit.ly/ColorRunVolunteers26 to volunteer!
13 days ago, Kristin Johnson
color run is may 26th at main park
volunteers are needed to make the event successful
We hope everyone had a great spring break! School resumes tomorrow, Monday, April 6.
13 days ago, Mokena School District 159
school resumes april 6
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
spring fundraiser sale
The Will County Regional Office of Education held its very first Educators of Excellence Awards cermony last night. Congratulations to Sharon Youngblood, instructional coach at MES and MIS, for receiving the award for Certified Student Support Staff! Her leadership, support, and commitment to empowering teachers and students make a lasting impact every day. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor.
15 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Sharon with her award
the program
We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! Apply today at https://mokena159.schoolspring.com.
16 days ago, Mokena School District 159
hiring for 2026-2027
It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing paraprofessionals that guide, support, and nuture our students each and every day!
17 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

⭐Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Enrolling now helps us plan for next year. Please share with anyone you know that has an incoming Mokena kindergartener ! Visit https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/kindergarten-enrollment to learn more. ⭐

18 days ago, Mokena School District 159
kindergarten enrollment open