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!
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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!
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Have a great summer!
2 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish you all the best in high school! 🎓
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
1 more day!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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!
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🪩✨ 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! 🪩✨
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Many 8th graders enjoyed their last Friday as Mud Turtles by wearing their awesome class shirt!
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Sixth graders recently visited the Four Rivers Environmental Center for a field trip to extend and apply their science learning about ecosystems!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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!
8 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🥇 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! 🥇
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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!
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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!
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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!
9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
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.
11 days ago, Mokena School District 159
Thank you to Mokena PTA for hosting a great step-up bash for our incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on Friday night! The over 250 students in attendance enjoyed a night of great company, food, and fun!
12 days ago, Kristin Johnson
Sixth grade historians created a timeline of the rise and fall of Rome as part of their social studies class.
13 days ago, Mokena School District 159
May 18th is a special day devoted to honoring the hard work and contributions of our speech-language pathologists (SLPs)! National Speech-Language Pathologist Day recognizes the dedicated professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Let’s take a moment to celebrate and appreciate the vital role that our Mokena SD 159 SLPs play in enhancing communication and enriching the quality of life for so many of our students!
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
🪻🎵 Congratulations to our MIS and MJHS musicians for wonderful spring concerts! 🎵🦋
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