7th grade scientists are learning about photosynthesis. Do plants really need carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to make food? They are using experimental evidence to find out!
Schools are open tomorrow, January 21st, for in-person learning!
8th grade artists worked hard to complete these shaded silverware drawings. They arranged the silverware themselves, and took their own photos. Students then used Google Slides to create a grid over their photo to help them enlarge and draw the silverware on paper. They shaded their silverware drawings using graphite pencils.
These drawings will all be displayed at the 28th annual Lincoln-Way ArtWorks Festival. ArtWorks 2025 will be held on March 15th at Lincoln-Way East.
At the January Board of Education meeting, our prinicpals presented a mid-year update on each school's progress towards their 2024-2025 goals. Our school improvement planning process reflects a district-wide commitment to continual growth in what we do for our students. We are very proud of the students and teachers for their hard work and progress made so far this year! ⭐🚀 ☄️
Yesterday we debuted this year's Mud Turtle T-shirts. The design is by Emma J. (pictured, middle, with friends). Today we asked the 8th grade to show their school pride by wearing their shirts (group picture).
Thank you to the Mokena PTA who makes sure that every single 8th grader gets one at no cost to the students. Their generosity and support makes this annual tradition possible!
Friendly reminder... No school on Monday!
The 2025-2026 school calendar is now available!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14VEC8k9l6TCE4yC3nJ2v1xARTpnERVyD/view
Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Luke Munch has been named the Assistant Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association, Three Rivers Region!
Mr. Munch has been a dedicated and influential leader at Mokena Junior High School for the past six years, where his passion for education, commitment to excellence, and unwavering support for students and staff have made a lasting impact. His leadership exemplifies the very best in educational administration, and this well-deserved recognition highlights his outstanding contributions to the Mokena school community. Mr. Munch will represent our region as he will now be advanced into the pool for the Illinois Principal Associations state finalist for Assistant Principal of the Year.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Munch on this remarkable achievement!
Mokena School District will be hosting a blood drive on February 5th. You can make a donation appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org.
See you on Monday!
Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays Meteor Families!
This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available.
Families can check their email for additional links:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/xKLYpU6Q2Bc
Winter break is here! ❄️❄️
The junior high hosted a fantastic holiday celebration for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders this morning! There were performances by the bands, orchestras, choir and poms as well as a sing-a-long. We even had a visit from a special someone from the North Pole!
Our principals wish you a wonderful holiday season! Who do you think has the best spirit? 🎄 🎁 ❄️
Mrs. Martin's 8th grade US History classes created famous landmarks with a gingerbread-house twist! Can you guess what they are?
Our 8th graders are applying their learned math skills to solve holiday logic puzzles!
Our Sixth graders are putting the finishing touches on their catapults as they gear up for their competition tomorrow. Some have loved adding a little holiday cheer as they learn about potential and kinetic energy!
Congratulations to MJHS students Emeline H., Amelia H., and Zach J., for having their narrative writing esssays featured at the December Board of Education meeting. Their creativity and craft were apparent as they read their stories aloud. We are surely growing future authors in our classrooms!
