Mokena Junior High School

Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! We hear a lot about that one teacher who made an impact in someone’s life. Who was that teacher for you? Even if you didn’t go to Mokena 159, we want to hear about the best teacher you’ve ever had! #mokena159

Sign-up information for the 2024 Washington DC trip has been delivered to 7th grade families. Check your inbox for more information.

This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available. Families should check their email for more links and additional information. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/zV1hZpEJmko

MJHS students are having fun with the Mat Challenge for the PE Olympics!

The following PTA Board positions are open : ⭐️President ⭐️Vice President ⭐️Secretary ⭐️Treasurer Applications are due by May 4. Visit our website (www.mokena159pta.org) to download our form. Please attend our May 8th Meeting at 7pm for voting!

Friendly reminder: tomorrow is an early dismissal day!

This week's installment of the MJHS Friday Update is now available. Families should check their email inboxes for additional links. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/CU-pjSkP8J4

We recently awarded Mike Everett, Jaime Staley and Jennifer Riedl Recognition Awards from the district for all their years serving as School Board Members. Thank you for your commitment and dedication during your time on the school board!

Student government day at the Village of Mokena last week!

Our 7th grade students enjoyed an amazing trip touring our State's Capitol and many historic locations in Springfield. Many of our students even got to meet Senator Hastings and Miss Illinois!

MJHS recently welcomed Lincolnway Special Recreation Association for an assembly all about inclusion!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our amazing office staff!

Dine and Donate tomorrow to support MES Student Council!

6th graders wrote inspiring messages on coffee sleeves for Clancy Brothers last week! Way to spread kindness, Meteors! ☺️

8th graders played Monopoly in ELA to learn about economics and Roll of Thunder!

Click the link below to see the LWC Athletic Summer Camp Listing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wCx4B7mfRJJQYKB-pUHk16ZO1YNA9uD1/view?usp=share_link

This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available. Families should check email for a lot of additional links. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/XDBeoi-sCSE

Thank you to Mrs. Kocher and Mrs. Grimes for organizing our Inclusive Assembly where we played Wheelchair Basketball with Lincoln-Way Special Recreation Association. It was an amazing event. Thanks to all who participated!

On Tuesday, April 18th, a group of MJHS 8th Graders participated in Mokena Village Student Government Day. Students learned about the village, toured village hall, ran a mock board meeting, and visited Altorfer Caterpillar dealership.

The MJHS D & D Club went to Emagine Frankfort on Monday night to see "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves!"