Your Meteors are STATEBOUND! With a 10-1 win over Gower, the team earned the Sectional Title and is headed to East Peoria on Friday for the State Tournament!
about 1 month ago, Mokena School District 159
baseball team

Congratulations to Mr. Martinus (MJHS ELA Teacher) and Mrs. Youngblood (MES/MIS Instructional Coach) for being selected to support the Illinois State Board of Education's work in reviewing and making recommendations for the state's English Language Arts standards . Your expertise within this important committee will make an impact not only within our district, but throughout the state as well.

about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
standards work
The Athletic Boosters is holding its next meeting on Thursday, October 1st! We hope to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
athletic boosters meeting on october 1st
🏆 Our Meteors are Baseball Regional Champions! Congratulations to the team for their 2 to 0 win over Homer, secured by solid defense, great pitching, and a two run homerun by Conor B.! Come cheer the team on in Homer on Saturday at 11:00AM as they compete in the sectional game.🏆
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
regional champions baseball team
Mokena Junior High School is looking for a 6th grade boys basketball coach! Apply today at https://mokena159.schoolspring.com/ .
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
now hiring a basketball coach
The Meteor Baseball team is moving on to the final regional game after defeating Manhattan last night! Come out to Homer (Bulter Elementary) to cheer on the team at 4:15 as they play for the Regional Title!
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
baseball team
7th grade students enjoyed their field trip to Morton Arboretum!
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
morton arboretum
Congratulations to Stella C. for placing 1st out of 258 runners in the 8th grade 2 mile run and to Sophie B. for placing 19th out of 319 runners in the 5th/6th 1 mile run at this weekend's Troy Cross Country Invitational!
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
stella and sophie with medals
6th graders are investigating force to calculate the speed of a stainless steel ball on the tile floor versus the carpet as part of their science unit!
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
students calculating speed
🔬 7th grade scientists are using their microscopes to learn about cells by studying cork and fruit flies! 🔬
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
students looking into a microscope
💻 It is National IT Professionals Day! Today we celebrate our awesome tech team that goes above and beyond each day for our students and staff! Their hard work and innovation power every connection and every system across the district!🖱️
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
thank you tech team
🏃‍♀️ Our Meteor Cross Country Team did a great job at this weekend's Manhattan Invitational! Mokena runners took the top spot in both the girls and boys 2 mile race! Congratulations to Stella and Owen for their first place finishes! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
cross country team photo
⛳ Congratulations to all of our Meteor Golfers that represented Mokena at the sectional meet this past week! An extra special congratulations to Daniel for qualifying for the state golf tournament taking place this upcoming Friday! ⛳
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
golfers at sectionals
The September Issue of the district's newsletter, "Mokena Moments", has been published! You can view the new issue in your email inbox or by visiting the following district webpage: https://www.mokena159.org/page/district-newsletter .
about 2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
mokena moments newsletter cover
6th grade students are building an understanding of force, velocity, and acceleration in their science unit through hands-on exploration and experiments!
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
students studying science
students studying science
students studying science
students studying science

🏀 Tryouts for MJHS girls basketball are next week! The registration link can be found at https://mjhs.mokena159.org/o/mjhs/page/mokena-athletics . 🏀

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!

2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
girls basketball tryouts
The Early Dismissal Days give our staff the opportunity for professional development and collaboration. On Friday, staff at all three schools received training on our new universal screening and benchmarking assessment. We appreciate the time together to learn and grow!
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
teachers receiving training
teachers receiving training
Reminder: There is no school on Monday due to Labor Day.
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
no school on monday
The tradition continues...Kinderbuddies started today with our eighth students meeting their new kindergarten buddies! We are looking forward to seeing these special relationships grow throughout the school year!
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
kinderbuddies
Don't forget that tomorrow is our first Early Dismissal Day of the school year!
2 months ago, Mokena School District 159
tomorrow is an early dismissal day