Mokena Junior High School

Wow! What an amazing opening night of Annie Jr! Come out for today's performances at 3:00pm and 7:00pm! Tickets can be purchased at the do

about 1 hour ago, Mokena School District 159

Here are our Week 4 5Essentials Parent Survey completion rates. In order to receive a school report with the results, we need at least a 20% participation rate and we have reached that at MES and MIS! Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Please remember to fill a survey out for each school your children attend by March 13th.

about 21 hours ago, Mokena School District 159

The Mokena PTA would love your help in celebrating our amazing staff during teacher appreciation week in May! You can donate to help with their plans at https://bit.ly/159Teachers2026 !

about 21 hours ago, Mokena School District 159

donations can be made today for teacher appreciation week in may

♟️ Let's wish Ashkan, Brady, Connor, David, and Robert good luck as they head to the IESA State Chess Tournament today to represent Mokena Junior High! We’re cheering you on every move of the way! ♟️

1 day ago, Mokena School District 159

The Mokena Junior High musical production of Annie Jr. starts tomorrow night! You can purchase your tickets at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/mokena-jr-high/annie-jr-1942063955#/ .

2 days ago, Mokena School District 159

As 6th grade scientists begin their ecosystems unit, they have been introduced to proper microscope use. Students practiced focusing techniques using a variety of prepared slides to build foundational skills. In the coming weeks, they will apply these skills as they observe live specimens under the microscope.

4 days ago, Mokena School District 159

Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is open! Please visit https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/kindergarten-enrollment to learn more!

5 days ago, Mokena School District 159

Mokena School District offers a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 residing in district boundaries. The next screening date is March 4th at Mokena Elementary School. Call 708-342-4850 to schedule your child's screening!

5 days ago, Mokena School District 159

Registration for the Color Run is open! Visit https://bit.ly/PTAColorRun2026 to register today! Also, volunteers are needed for the event. Visit https://bit.ly/ColorRunVolunteers26 to volunteer!

6 days ago, Mokena School District 159

volunteers are needed to make the event successful

Throwback vibes were in full swing at our Junior High Retro Decades Party tonight! From totally rad ‘80s neon to iconic ‘90s flannels, our students showed up in style and brought the energy to match! Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this groovy event!

8 days ago, Mokena School District 159

Here are our Week 3 5Essentials Parent Survey completion rates! In order to receive a school report with the results, we need at least a 20% participation rate. Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Please remember to fill a survey out for each school your children attend.

8 days ago, Mokena School District 159

The Mokena Junior High musical production of Annie Jr. is a week away! You can purchase your tickets at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/mokena-jr-high/annie-jr-1942063955#/ .

8 days ago, Mokena School District 159

At the February Board of Education Meeting, the results of the district's efforts to support our country's veterans were presented to the Board and community by two of our teachers, Mrs. Arduino and Ms. Green. We are proud to announce that MES and MJHS raised $3171 towards Honor Flight, which will fund two veterans to embark on a special trip to Washington DC and MIS raised $721 towards the Wounded Warrior Project. Thank you to our students, families, and community for supporting these impactful projects!

8 days ago, Mokena School District 159

MES and MJHS principals accepting banners

MIS principal and teacher with wounded wariors plaque

We are looking forward to the many PTA sponsored events taking place this spring. Here is a list of events with sign-up QR codes for all of the fun that is to come!

9 days ago, Mokena School District 159

The dice are rolling again! The MJHS Dungeons and Dragons club is back in action!

10 days ago, Mokena School District 159

RSVP to tonight's PUNS presentation hosted by our Student Services Department at https://forms.gle/6wYemGj87deAFFLYA. We hope to see you there!

10 days ago, Mokena School District 159

The Mokena PTA would love your help in celebrating our amazing staff during teacher appreciation week in May! You can donate to help with their plans at https://bit.ly/159Teachers2026 !

11 days ago, Mokena School District 159

Save the date for the Color Run! We look forward to ending the school year with this awesome event!

12 days ago, Mokena School District 159

Mokena Junior High hosted the Illinois Grade School Music Association's Solo and Ensemble Contest today. Congratulations to the many Mokena musicians who impressed the judges with their talents! Thank you to our wonderful music program directors for organizing the event not only for our students, but for student musicians across the area. Also, thank you to the many volunteers that helped to run the event and to the Music Boosters for running concessions and the photo area.

14 days ago, Mokena School District 159