⭐ Attention 2025-2026 kindergarten families! Please save the date for kindergarten informational night! ⭐
Thank you to the Mokena Fire Protection District and Fire Marshal Tom Murray for providing members of our staff with important CPR training throughout the day. We appreciate your partnership and support!
Goal 3A: The district has developed a Facilities Master Plan to organize, prioritize, and forecast maintenance and infrastructure projects. Funds from the 2019 referendum are utilized to pay for these critical projects to ensure our schools are “warm, safe, and dry”. In addition to the many projects at individual schools, below are project highlights that have occurred in all three schools:
-Renovations or replacements of HVAC systems
-Updated and expanded parking lots
-Improved sidewalks
-Tuckpointing and building envelope work
-Exchanged exterior door locks and added multiple keyless entry points
-Expanded security coverage with additional interior and exterior cameras
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Monthly Medalists!
Today is "Thank an Athletic Director Day"! Let's give a big shoutout to Mr. Munch and Mr. Shaughnessy for working behind the scenes to keep our junior high athletics thriving! From coordinating practices and games to scheduling buses and supporting coaches, we are very grateful for all they do! #ThankAnAD #IESA
The Human Resources Coordinator in conjunction with the Superintendent and the Administrative Team have developed a set of resources and processes for the onboarding of new employees. Highlights of Goal 4C’s work include:
-A new hire onboarding process for all new staff members led by the HR Coordinator that includes completion of paperwork, review of policy and procedures, and an explanation of all benefits
-Substitute teacher onboarding process including the review and receipt of a newly designed district substitute teacher handbook
-Yearly substitute teacher orientation that provides substitutes with information regarding the district, policies, and procedures
-Three day New Staff Orientation in August that includes learning about district department supports, meeting mentor teachers, curriculum and instruction training, time with building principals, and our infamous district bus tour
-Two year mentoring program for new certified staff members
Families who wish to allow their child to participate in midday prayers for Ramadan must complete this form to give them permission. https://forms.gle/YUEmNVk39D6k5PBb6
Students will not be permitted to leave class for midday prayers without a completed form
Happy School Social Workers Week! Join us in celebrating our district's dedicated social workers who play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being and success of our students!
WOW! What a great performance by our students last night! Opening night was a huge success! Showtimes today are 3:00pm and 7:00pm at Lincoln Way Central.
MJHS Musical made the Patch.
Check out this article! And come see the show tonight or Saturday!
https://patch.com/illinois/mokena/mokena-jr-high-cast-set-shine-high-school-musical-jr?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&user_email=594bf0f5dd576f112aa7ef53281b642cf64b99bb6b7d881270ca9c0bd8b89215&user_email_md5=0592608b213e6880bd79f360a6dfbd79&lctg=4fb1773190658cce4aae8814
Hello Meteor Families!
This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available. Please take a couple of minutes to review this week's update and families should check their email for important links.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Kp5fbuEmVoM
Strengthening the district’s website as a means of communication and information has been a continued goal over the past several years. Accomplishments within this goal include:
-Launch of brand new, modernized website
-Regular review and update of website contents including school sites and department specific pages
-Survey sent to families seeking input on website and adjustments made based on the trends in survey data
-Sought feedback from Parent Advisory Committee on how to make the website more user friendly and efficient for parents
-Addition of transparency page to include a one stop place for information on contracts, financial reports, tax levy, budgets, audits, bids, and grants.
-Linked district and school calendars with important dates and events
📣 Thank you for celebrating National Public Schools Week with us! Our schools shape the future! With your continued support, we will prepare our students for success! Drop a 💚to show your support for Mokena SD 159! #PSW25
Our 6th grade scientists are working closely with microscopes this week!
🌍 Public schools are more than classrooms! From family events to partnerships with local organizations, public schools bring people together. Share a story of how your school has made a difference in the community! #PSW25#PSW25
Hello Meteors!
MEF scholarship applications for the 8th grade Washington DC Trip and the 7th grade Springfield trip are due in the MJHS office at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 28th.
Links to the forms are available in your family's email inbox
Mokena School District 159 has made substantial efforts to improve the appearance and cleanliness of all three schools. We are proud to share a few highlights of this work:
-Ongoing painting projects in each building to modernize the look of the schools’ interiors using a dedicated color palette
-Exterior soffit and lintel work at each school
-Painting and repair work to the exterior doors and windows of each school
-Annual landscaping and exterior maintenance beautification projects
-Cleanliness report cards completed by building principals to provide feedback on school custodial services and cleaning
-Improved flooring at all three schools including repair and replacement of broken tile, replacement of carpet, and updated flooring
Hello Meteor Families!
We are about to take our second round of DESSA SEL screeners. The student surveys begin next week. Please see this link for details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tkD2rLMSVjHyueCFJBJu5Hn3uQ-OiIBDoY7rp5LiFcQ/edit?usp=sharing
👩🏫 Teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff—public school educators shape our future. Today, let’s recognize their dedication. Share a thank-you note to a Mokena educator who made an impact on your life! #PSW25 #ThankAPublicSchoolTeacher
