The MJHS bands, orchestra, and choir put on a fantastic performance last night! We are so proud of our musicians and the growth they have made this school year! Thank you to our directors for cultivating a culture of music in Mokena!
Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association visited MJHS this afternoon to share information about the association and their athletes. LWSRA challenged our staff members to a friendly game of wheelchair basketball and LWSRA came out with the W!
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear orange to celebrate our building aides and custodians!
Our 8th graders has a fantastic time in Washington D.C. this past weekend!
Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Today we wear yellow to celebrate our bus drivers and crossing guards!
Come join us for the junior high's Spring Concert tomorrow night! It is your last chance of the year to see our bands, orchestra, and choir!
New student enrollment and returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Please log into your Skyward account to register your child(ren) for the next school year today! Visit https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/enrollment-and-registration/home for more information!
PUNS is a free and important database for individuals with developmental disabilities that helps the state understand and plan for their needs. By enrolling in the database, you ensure your child is considered for vital services and future support. Join the free upcoming informational training to learn more! HTTP://weblink.donorperfect.com/ConnectionsPUNS.
7th graders enjoyed their Springfield trip this week! Students were able to sit in the chairs on the Senate floor, go on a Capitol tour with Senator Hastings, learn from presenters at the Military History Museum, visit Lincoln's Tomb, and explore the Abraham Lincoln Museum to name a few experiences!
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating our amazing staff by dressing in a special color each day at school!
Happy School Principals' Day! Thank you to the Mokena SD 159 principals for shaping positive learning environments in our schools and supporting both teachers and students each day!
It was wonderful to see district parents at our Advanced Learners Informational Meetings yesterday. We are excited to implement new and strengthened opportunities for our advanced learners at the start of the 2025-2026 school year! The district's advanced learners website page has been updated to include information on these changes including a comprehensive Advanced Learners Program Informational Guide and a recording of the presentation shared at the Parent Informational Meetings . Please visit https://www.mokena159.org/o/msd159/page/advanced-learners to learn more.
Reelected Board of Education Members Jim Andresen, Anna Briscoe, Eric Bush, and Lisa Zielinski took their Oath of Office at last night's meeting. Thank you for your continued dedication to the students, staff, and community of Mokena SD 159!
MJHS Jazz Band and Perscussion Ensemble put on a wonderful performance! Great job to our students and Mrs. Clifford!
Don't forget about tomorrow's Advanced Learner Program Informational Meetings. If you can't attend, don't worry... an informational guide will be published to the district's website outlinging key programming information for 2025-2026.
7th grade scientists are investigating what warms and cools faster- soil or water?
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Mokena SD 159's Orchestra had the honor of being represented by bass player Grant Montgomery, as he took part in the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's All-Star Wars concert! He got to rehearse with Maestro Stilian Kirov, 30 local all-star student musicians, and 35 professional IPO musicians and performed two concerts for many students, including the MIS's music department who supported him on a field trip.
Happy Earth Day!
Each year our history teachers sponsor a recycled materials Earth Day project. Students use found materials to create historic items. We are giving prizes for, Most Creative, Best Use of Recycled Materials, and Historical Significance. T
his year's projects are some of the best yet!
