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!
The 7th grade girls basketball team claimed a win last night over Chicago Heights Middle School 38 to 8. They are headed back to Chicago Heights Middle School for the Regional championship today at 4:30! Let's go, Meteors! 💚🤍
Girls volleyball tryouts are almost here! 🏐
Hello Meteor Families!
This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available.
Families should be sure to check their inbox for the script and additional links.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ElwPBJGwe0I
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!
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
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! 🇺🇸
Hello Meteor Families!
I know that I said last week that there would not be a Friday Update this week, but I had a few minutes to spare during the conference and I did a quick video. There is no script this week, but there are a couple of links in the email you may want to check out.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/cm-VUj1S_Ig
Our 6th graders are perspective-shifting wizards! They dove into an excerpt of Walk Two Moons in StudySync and rewrote it through new characters' eyes, nailing tone, relationships, and voice using an EduProtocol. From analyzing texts to creating their own narratives-pure magic!
Friendly reminder: no school tomorrow!
Hello Meteor Families!
This Week's Edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available. Families be sure to check your email for additional information and links.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/S0H_GNaJ_Es
Halloween fun at MJHS! 👻 🎃
Happy Principals Month, Mr. Munch! We thank you for your leadership in improving student learning and centering decisions around what’s best for students. Your thoughtfulness in all you do in the many hats you wear is admired and appreciated!
Let’s learn more about Mr. Munch in today’s principal spotlight:
-Mr. Munch is in his 6th year as the assistant principal of Mokena Junior High School. When asked about his time at MJHS, he stated, “It has been an amazing privilege to serve the students, staff, and community of Mokena.”
-He started his career as a 6th grade teacher in LaGrange and was in this position for 7 years . He then became an instructional coach in that district for 3 years.
-Mr. Munch earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Wheaton College. He received a master’s degree in education administration from National Louis University.
-When he is not at work, his time is filled with working on projects and hanging out with his family and friends. He enjoys running with his daughter, family bike rides, and coaching his sons’ baseball team.
Happy Halloween from Mokena 159 teachers and staff!
We are hiring! If you would be an awesome food service coordinator, apply here ➡️ https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=514
