The Summer Band put on a great concert tonight! If you weren't able to make it, you can catch them playing at Friday's parade!
Save the dates for our back-to-school events in August! We look forward to welcoming our students and families back!
On July 1st, we welcome two new assistant principals to Mokena SD 159!
Stephanie Levy is joining the district as the Assistant Principal at MES! Mrs. Levy has most recently served as instructional coach and elementary teacher in Flossmoor SD 161. She brings over a decade of experience in education, demonstrating a strong track record in teaching, instructional leadership, and school coordination. Stephanie has two master's degrees, one in elementary education and the other in educational leadership. She replaces Mrs. Pierik, who is moving with her family out of state where she has also accepted a principal role.
Betty (Kiki) Panos is joining the district as the Assistant Principal at MJHS! Mrs. Panos brings six years of assistant principal experience along with additional years of experience as a dean, special education teacher, and general education teacher. Mrs. Panos has two master's degrees, one in special education and the other in educational leadership. She replaces Mr. Munch, who is becoming the principal of MJHS.
The Board of Education recognized our 2025 Galaxy Award Winners at last night's meeting. Congratulations to our award recipients Melissa Chevalier, Brittany Kocher, Lindsay Robbert, Mike Rolinitis, and Sharon Youngblood!
The Will County Regional Office of Education is hosting a Back-to-School event on August 1st in Manhattan. This event will feature free backpacks and school supples, generously donated by local businesses, to help ensure every child starts the year ready to learn!
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year!
School may have just gotten out for the summer, but please save the dates for our back-to-school events in August!
The Mokena Chamber of Commerce awarded the Teacher of the Year Awards to three teachers in 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!
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!
Hello Meteor Families!
The last MJHS Friday Update for the school year is now available.
Please take a few minutes to check it out and I hope you have an amazing summer!
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/PST9dEMRXRo
Happy last day of school! It has been a great year! Enjoy your summer!
⚡ Issue 3 of "Mokena Moments" has been published! You can view the new issue in your email inbox or by visiting our website at: https://www.mokena159.org/page/district-newsletter . ⚡
Congratulations to the class of 2025! We wish you all the best as you take your next steps into high school!
It's Graduation Day! We look forward to celebrating our 8th graders tonight at their graduation ceremony! Congratulations to our junior high class of 2025!
This week, we surprised the 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:
⭐ Lindsay Robbert, 2nd Grade Teacher at MES
⭐ Sharon Youngblood, Instructional Coach at MES and MIS
⭐ Mike Rolinitis, Principal at MJHS
⭐ Melissa Chevalier, 7th Grade Teacher at MJHS
⭐ Brittany Kocher, Physical Education Teacher at MJHS and District Parent
It is our last week of school and we are celebrating our nine retirees! Together they have served the district for 182 years! We thank them for the impact they have had on our students and community! From left to right:
⭐Steve Stein, Superintendent
⭐Mike Rolinitis, Principal at MJHS
⭐Mariann Rankovich, Assistant Cook at MJHS
⭐Ann Lewandowski, Food Service Director
⭐Debi Blank, Kindergarten Teacher at MES
⭐Heather Esgar, 3rd GradeTeacher at MES
⭐Sharon Horvath, 5th Grade Teacher at MIS
⭐Karin McCutcheon, Paraprofessional at MES
⭐Stacie Kittler, Social Worker at MES
Alexis and Stella are coming home with medals from the IESA State Track and Field Meet! Alexis received a 7th place medal for the high jump event and Stella received a 4th place medal for the 1600 meter race! We are very proud of your accomplishments! Go, Meteors!
Our 8th graders had a blast at their FINAL dance at MJH. What a great way to celebrate an amazing year!
Hello Meteor Families,
This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available.
Please be sure to check it out and families should check their inbox for the script and other important links.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/BD8WOofc_EA
Good luck to our 3 track and field athletes as they head down to State this weekend! Thank you to the Mokena Athletic Boosters for the celebratory t-shirts for each athlete.
