Save the date for a spooktacular event! The PTA's Pumpkin Decorating Contest will be held on Friday, October 24th from 6-7.30pm at MES. MES and MIS families can register their pumpkins at
https://bit.ly/PTAPumpkins1025 .
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
September is National Attendance Awareness Month! Did you know the state of Illinois considers students who miss 10% or more of the school year chronically absent? This includes both unexcused and excused absences. Chronic absenteeism counts towards 20% of each of our school's state report card designation because being at school is that important! We know sometimes challenges come up like illness or family emergencies, but when possible, please make school a priority and encourage your child to be here each day. Thank you for partnering with us; together we can make sure every student is present, engaged, and on the path to success!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
MES Walking Club is off to a great start with 55 participants! This year, students will be using pedometers to track their steps!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Connect and share your input with Superintendent Gurney at one of the upcoming Community Listening Sessions. We hope to see you there!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
At last night's meeting, the Board of Education recognized our preschool team for their Gold Circle of Quality program rating! We are very grateful for all you do to support the development of our youngest learners each and every day.
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
The Mokena PTA has created a central form for parents to sign-up to volunteer for their various events throughout the year. Please visit https://bit.ly/PTAVolunteers25?r=qr to see what opportunities are available. As a reminder, PTA membership is not required to volunteer.
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Happy National IT Professionals Day to our technology department! Today we honor the IT professionals who do the critical but often unseen work to keep our networks, devices, and applications running for our students and staff!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Together, let's make every day count!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Ever wonder what happens on an Early Release Day after our students go home? This is dedicated time for professional development related to school and district goals. Yesterday our schools had training on our new K-5 social studies program and 6-8 SEL program. We truly appreciate the time to grow, collabroate, and learn together!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Our MES hallways are full of red, white, and blue in observance of Patriot Day. Today in unity, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We are grateful for the bravery and selflessness of our first responders, the strength of the survivors, and the resilience of our nation. #PatriotDay
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Yesterday's Pre-K Ice Cream Social was sweet! Thank you to all of the families that attended to help us kick-off a great year in Pre-K!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
All the feels today on the first day of Kinderbuddies! Our 8th graders and kindergarteners had a wonderful morning getting to know eachother with an all about me craft and the creation of a buddy handshake! We can't wait to see these impactful relationships grow throughout the year!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Don't forget...
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
3rd grade students in Mrs. Janes' social studies class created a three-dimensional model of the Earth as part of their first lesson in our new social studies program! These geographers had to add and label important geographical features they have been studying such as continents, oceans, and the compass rose!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
The theme at MES this year is "Building Great Minds". Take a look at the creative ways students and staff are supporting the theme throughout the school!
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
September is Attendance Awareness Month, recognizing that regular school attendance is essential to student achievement. Did you know that missing just 2 days per month (10% of the school year) makes it harder for students to keep up and succeed?
3 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Mokena School District 159's Early Start Preschool Program has been honored with the 2025 Gold Circle of Quality by the Illinois State Board of Education, the highest recognition awarded to early childhood programs in Illinois. Please join us in congratulating our preschool staff on this wonderful accomplishment as they strive to provide the upmost quality programming for our community's students! You can learn more about this recognition at
https://www.mokena159.org/article/2386810 .
4 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Don't forget that there is no school on Monday!
4 months ago, Mokena School District 159
Mrs. Macie's 1st graders started their first lesson in our new Social Studies program! Students are exploring basic concepts of civics through the familiar setting of the classroom as they learn about working and learning together at school! Great work, Stars!
4 months ago, Mokena School District 159
