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!
⚾ ⛳ 🏐 Tryouts for fall sports are quickly approaching. Emails containing important tryout information and registration links have been sent to all junior high families. 🥎 🏃
Please note that your child MUST be registered and have an updated sports physical on file in order to participate. No exceptions will be made. (If your child is an incoming 6th grader, their school physical will suffice as their sports physical. )
GO METEORS! ☄️
Please note that your child MUST be registered and have an updated sports physical on file in order to participate. No exceptions will be made. (If your child is an incoming 6th grader, their school physical will suffice as their sports physical. )
GO METEORS! ☄️
One month until our first day of the 2025-2026 school year!
New student enrollment and returning student registration has resumed in Skyward for the 2025-2026 school year. Please check your email or visit the district website (www.mokena159.org) for information and directions. As a reminder, all returning students must complete registration yearly as this is used to create class lists and student schedules.
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year!
Great job to all of our Mokena SD 159 parade participants! We were so happy to see many current and past students as we passed by!
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!
