Save the date for the 2026-2027 Back-to- School Events!
3 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)!
4 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 .

6 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 .

12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
now open
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!
22 days 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!
23 days 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!
23 days ago, Mokena School District 159
summer break starts now
🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish you all the best in high school! 🎓
24 days ago, Mokena School District 159
graduation picture
graduation picture
graduation picture
graduation picture
graduation picture
graduation picture
graduation picture
graduation picture
graduation picture
graduation picture
1 more day!
24 days ago, Mokena School District 159
tomorrow is last day
8th graders walked the halls of MJHS one last time with a clap out at dismissal! We look forward to celebrating them tonight at graduation!
25 days ago, Mokena School District 159
clapout
clapout
clapout
clapout
clapout
clapout
clapout
clapout
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!
26 days ago, Mokena School District 159
retirees
retirees
retirees
retirees
retirees
retirees
retirees
🪩✨ The 8th grade dance was a night to remember! Students enjoyed an evening filled with music, laughter, dancing, and memories with friends. We’re so proud of this amazing class and excited to see all they accomplish as they prepare for high school! 🪩✨
26 days ago, Mokena School District 159
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
8th grade dance
Many 8th graders enjoyed their last Friday as Mud Turtles by wearing their awesome class shirt!
27 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students in matching tshirts
students in matching tshirts
students in matching tshirts
students in matching tshirts
Sixth graders recently visited the Four Rivers Environmental Center for a field trip to extend and apply their science learning about ecosystems!
27 days ago, Mokena School District 159
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
field trip picture
Day 2 at the IESA State Track and Field meet was another great day for our Mokena athletes! Congratulations to Sophia for placing 6th in the high jump and Stella for placing 3rd in the 800m run! We are so proud of both of you!
29 days ago, Mokena School District 159
6th place
3rd place
🥇 She did it! Stella is the 1st place finisher and new state record holder of the IESA State 7th Grade 4A 1600m run! Join us in sending her many congratulations from Mokena tonight! 🥇
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
stella is the champion
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday due to Memorial Day! See everyone back on Tuesday for the last week of the school year!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
no school monday

Today we surprised the 2026 recipients of our district's Galaxy Award! The Galaxy Award is designed to recognize the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of Mokena SD 159 employees, students, parents, and community members. Congratulations to this year's recipients:
⭐ Audrey Morrill, Kindergarten Teacher at MES
⭐ Pam Mead, Paraprofessional at MES
⭐ David Balis, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at MJHS
⭐ Allison Amadio, 6th Grade Special EducationTeacher at MJHS
⭐ Katherine Jones, Bus Driver

Thank you to the Board of Education, PTA, and MEF members and to our recipients' families and nominators for joining in on the surprises today!

about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
galaxy winner with family and friends
galaxy winner with family and friends
galaxy winner with family and friends
galaxy winner with family and friends
galaxy winner with family and friends
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday due to Memorial Day! See everyone back on Tuesday for the last week of the school year!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
no school monday
There are spots left in some of our Summer Sparks classes! Use the link sent via email or in our schools' newsletters to register today! Registration closes next week.
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
summer sparks