Don’t forget…..Santa’s Secret Workshop is Saturday, December 3 at MES!
10am - 1pm FREE Entry!
Over 30 crafter & vendors and a section dedicated for kids to shop on tiny budgets too! Plus make sure to grab a photo with Santa too!
Sponsored by the Mokena 159 PTA
We’d love to see you there! 🌲
The Music Boosters is having a Dine and Earn fundraiser next Wednesday, 12/7. Friends and families across the USA can order Panda Express with the online code. You have to order ahead of time. We do not earn on orders at the restaurant. You can begin ordering on 12/1/22 Here is the link: https://www.community-fundraiser.com/virtual-fundraiser/events/promotions/72048cd3-f0b4-c856-2d96-3483b899dd95/en/landing
MJHS students have been having a great time in the fitness center! Great work, Meteors!
Welcome Back from Break! We are in the final stretch of the second quarter. Students often get excited looking forward to winter break, but there is a lot of learning that takes place between now and then. Encourage children to buckle down for the last month of the quarter!
Happy Thanksgiving, Mokena 159 families! We’re thankful for you!
Happy Thanksgiving from MJHS!
We want to remind everyone that the offices will close on Tuesday, November 22nd at 3:30 PM and will not reopen until Monday, November 28th at 7:30 AM.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
The Marching Meteors braved the cold in Mokena’s Parade of Lights on Saturday night!
It was so cold the brass instrument valves & slides froze so the band couldn’t play, but the kids did a great job on the drum cadence & looked amazing down marching down the street. 🥶🥁🎺🎷
Today is substitute appreciation day! We are so thankful for each and every one of our amazing subs!
Come cheer on our 6th grade girls team in the Conference Tournament! The girls play at 5:00 tonight!
The Music Boosters has a few fresh greenery decor items leftover from its bulk fundraiser delivery.
Interested in buying one? Email mokenamusicfundraising@gmail.com.
1-15’ garland $30
3-Classic Wreath &30
1-Classic Spray $25
1-Cranberry Splash Spray $28
10-Victorian Sprays $28
Don’t forget about tonight’s Dine and Donate at Chipotle for the Mokena Music Boosters! 🎼🎶
All 6th, 7th and 8th graders heard from a number of veterans who served last week in their history class.
Thank you to the following veterans who spoke: Casey Sherrod, Robert Lofrano, Terry Short, Ponch Palacios, and our very own Cindy Storino!
Thank you to the Lincoln-Way Central Air Force Jr. ROTC for helping us honor our Veterans on Veterans Day
The MJHS Friday Update is now available. Parents, check your email or watch here - YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/dsCG_SpZBT8
Mokena 159 would like to thank the veterans on our staff for their service and sacrifice. We appreciate you and are honored you’ve chosen Mokena 159 as a place to spread your impact! 🇺🇸
Happy Veterans Day! We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the veterans in our community and across the nation. Thank you for your service!
Quick Reminder that MJHS has regular school tomorrow, November 11th. We have a Veterans Day Assembly in the morning and Veterans Day activities throughout the day.
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen to participate in the ILMEA band and orchestra festival over the weekend: 8th graders Elizabeth Taussig (saxophone - band) and Jordan White (double bass - orchestra)! We’re proud of you!
