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!
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.
Hello Meteor Families!
This week's Friday Update is now available. Please take a minute to review the update and the links in your email inbox.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/rIx8hD8Nd2g
7th grade scientists are investigating what warms and cools faster- soil or water?
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!
Hello Meteor Families!
This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available. Please be sure to take a few minutes to review the update. Families will find the script and additional links in their email inbox.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/hdSILMljQfk
Attention all current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students and families! It's time for the PTA hosted Step Up Night at Mokena Junior High!
Date: May 9, 2025
Place: MJHS
Time: 6pm-8pm
Please sign up your students for our Carnival Themed Step Up Night at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4CAFA628AAF85-56316584-mokena
Parents, to make this event event a success we will need your help! Parent volunteers can sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4CAFA628AAF85-56317195-mjhs
At last night's Board of Education meeting, six 6th grade scientists shared their learning about ecosystems. The students did a fantastic job explaining the Ecosystems Unit they have been engaged with, the pond ecosystems they have created in class, the concepts they have learned, and their field trip extension.
👏 Congratulations on a job well done to Gabi, Kathryn, Olivia, Johnathan, Attila, Leo, Mrs. Storino, and Dr. Albon! 👏
Tonight is the night! We are looking forward to meeting our incoming kindergaraten families!
Don't forget there is no school on Friday!
The last day to purchase the 2024-25 Meteor Yearbook is rapidly approaching!
The last day to order is Monday, April 21st! Don't let your child be one of the few who doesn't have a yearbook on signing day.
See this link for ordering information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HI66Aejj_y9PtJfUjf7ObCeQdJy9yq3z/view?usp=drive_link
Hello Meteors!
Erin's Law presentations will be held during PE classes on Thursday, April 24th. Please see this link or the letter in your email for details and/or how you can elect to have your child opt out: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15LFGkP8p1_YV4NPhNECjpJkQDgXWYa7T/view?usp=sharing
A group of 8th graders participated in Student Government Day yesterday by engaging in hands-on experiences to learn about our village's government. They spent time with village trustees learning about planning, budgeting, and what each department does. They had an amazing tour of the new police station and then participated in a mock village board meeting. Thank you to the Mokena village for supporting this wonderful opportunity for our students!
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Monthly Medalists!
Hello Meteor Families!
This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available for your review. Families should be sure to check out the additional links in the script and email.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/kiLM5jiv_0Y
⭐ Attention 2025-2026 kindergarten families! Please save the date for kindergarten informational night! ⭐
6th graders extended and applied their science learning about pond ecosystems through a field trip to the Three Rivers Environmental Center! Students explored this local ecosystem, gathered aquatic animals to observe, and performed water quality tests to name a few activities.
Hello 8th Grade Families!
The Six Flags Great America Permission Slip is due tomorrow, Thursday, April 10th.
The trip is on May 27th.
Make sure your child turns in his/her permission slip by the end of the day on Thursday!
Parents should check your email for a copy of the permission slip.
