Mark your calendars for the September district dates to remember!
about 20 hours ago, Mokena School District 159
september dates to remember
Our first full week has brought many smiles as our students have reunited with friends and formed new friendships! We are looking forward to making many great memories together this year!
3 days ago, Mokena School District 159
mis students at recess
mis students at recess
mis students at recess
We are looking forward to welcoming our MJHS parents to the junior high's "Back-to-School Night" tomorrow, August 27th. The program begins at 6:30 sharp. Please come with a copy of your child's schedule as you will follow it throughout the night!
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
back to school night flyer
In their non-conference season opener last night, our JV Boys Volleyball team fell to Homer Junior High . With so many players experiencing their first school volleyball match, we knew there would be some nerves and a few kinks to work out.

What Coach Vroom appreciated most was the team's positive mental attitude. The guys kept competing, encouraging one another, and never let frustration take over.

Next up: Troy Middle School next Thursday.

One match down. Lots of season ahead of us. Let’s get to work!
5 days ago, Mokena School District 159
jv boys volleyball team
jv boys volleyball team
Our cross country teams competed in their first meet at the Manhattan Roundbarn last week! Great work, Meteors!
6 days ago, Mokena School District 159
cross country runners in their first meet
cross country runners in their first meet
cross country runners in their first meet
cross country runners in their first meet
cross country runners in their first meet
cross country runners in their first meet
cross country runners in their first meet
Seventh grade scientists started the year by learning about collaboration as they worked together to solve puzzles in an Escape Room!
7 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students doing the escape room
students doing the escape room
students doing the escape room
students doing the escape room
students doing the escape room
students doing the escape room
students doing the escape room

Our staff members ended the week wearing this school year's district t-shirt together. This year's shirt features a piece of the district's mission statement, "Engage, Inspire, Equip", reminding us we all play a vital part in our collective mission "to engage, inspire, and equip all students with the tools needed for lifelong academic, social, and emotional success."

9 days ago, Mokena School District 159
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt
staff members with the district tshirt

See you Monday! What a wonderful first week back! We’re looking forward to all that this school year has in store and can’t wait to see our students grow, learn, and shine. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students waving by before getting on the bus
Sixth grade scientists are learning about the importance of scientific drawings in the science field. They practiced their scientific drawing skills by sketching something outside in nature.
10 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students creating scientific drawings outside
students creating scientific drawings outside
students creating scientific drawings outside
students creating scientific drawings outside
students creating scientific drawings outside
students creating scientific drawings outside
students creating scientific drawings outside
⭐🚀☄️What a great morning at all of our schools as we welcomed our students to the 2026-2027 school year! Seeing the first day excitement, smiles, and happy energy made for the perfect start to a new school year. Here’s to a year full of growth, learning, friendship, and plenty of fun! ☄️🚀⭐
12 days ago, Mokena School District 159
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
students on the first day of school
Tomorrow is the first day of school! We can't wait to officially welcome back our Stars, Rockets, and Meteors!
13 days ago, Mokena School District 159
first day is tomorrow!
We’re excited to welcome our amazing staff members back as we prepare for a brand-new school year! This morning we kicked off the school year together with breakfast and information to get the year started. Thank you for all you do to create a positive, welcoming, and inspiring school community. Here’s to a fantastic year filled with learning, connection, and plenty of great memories!
14 days ago, Mokena School District 159
welcome back staff members
welcome back staff members
welcome back staff members
welcome back staff members
welcome back staff members
welcome back staff members
welcome back staff members
welcome back staff members
Our certified staff attended their last day of orientation today. They learned all about our curriculum, instruction, and special programs. Thank you to our instructional coaches and coordinators for leading this professional development.
18 days ago, Mokena School District 159
curriculum training
curriculum training
curriculum training
Today our new certified staff members spent the morning with their school administrators as our new mentors received training. Then our new staff and mentors came together for our annual "Marigolds Luncheon" and an afternoon of collaboration within the schools! Thank you to our mentors for providing this vital support to our new staff members as they begin their careers here in Mokena SD 159!
19 days ago, Mokena School District 159
mentors luncheon and time spent together
mentors luncheon and time spent together
mentors luncheon and time spent together
mentors luncheon and time spent together
mentors luncheon and time spent together
mentors luncheon and time spent together
mentors luncheon and time spent together
mentors luncheon and time spent together
We can't wait!
19 days ago, Mokena School District 159
school starts in one week!

THANK YOU to the Mokena Chamber of Commerce  and the Mokena businesses who put together special "Welcome to Mokena" bags for our new staff! Your generousity, appreciation, and warm welcome was defintely felt by our new staff members today. We are very fortunate to be a part of such a supportive community!

20 days ago, Mokena School District 159
teachers with bags
Today we welcomed all of our new staff to the district! We enjoyed a full day together learning about the district, touring the district boundaries and schools on a big yellow limousine, and getting technology and our web based programs ready to go! It was an eventful first day and we are looking forward to even more tomorrow!

20 days ago, Mokena School District 159
new staff
Lunch menus for all 3 schools are available on each school's website or by visiting https://mokena159.nutrislice.com/menu . Once in the menu, click on the menu item for nutritional information for the item!
20 days ago, Mokena School District 159
lunch choice each da y
We loved seeing our MJHS students back in the halls today during the Back-to-School Fair!
✅ schedules walked
✅ lockers set up
✅ pictures taken
✅ IDs printed
✅ ready for a great school year
21 days ago, Mokena School District 159
back to school fair students in hallways and gym
back to school fair students in hallways and gym
back to school fair students in hallways and gym
back to school fair students in hallways and gym
back to school fair students in hallways and gym

School supply lists can be found on each school's website under "Parents" or by visiting one of the links below:
-MES: https://mes.mokena159.org/o/mes/page/supply-list
-MIS: https://mis.mokena159.org/o/mis/page/supply-list
-MJHS: https://mjhs.mokena159.org/o/mjhs/page/supply-list

21 days ago, Mokena School District 159
school supply lists graphic