36 band, orchestra, and choir students recently participated in the IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest. All of the participants did a wonderful job. We are proud of all of the students who put in the extra work to participate in this event!
Five 4th grade students were chosen to read their poems at last night's Board meeting. We were completely BLOWN AWAY by their poems! Thank you for sharing your stories with us!
8th graders recently went through a "Reality Store" activity where they researched careers, learned about budgeting, and explored future opportunities!
We’re proud to announce that three recipients from Mokena have been honored for their extraordinary contributions to education across the state through Illinois State Board of Education’ “Those Who Excel” program. ISBE presents the Award of Meritorious Service to those who have shaped their school community for the better. Mokena's 3 recipients are Dr. Michael Rolinitis, Nisrin Al-Tikriti, and Israel Smith!
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️💕
Tickets are now on sale for the spring musical, "Guys and Dolls JR"! 🎟️🎟️
Shows are Fri, March 1 at 7:00pm and Sat, March 2 at 3:00 and 7:00pm at LWC.
We can't wait to see our students perform! Grab your tickets here ➡️ https://mjhsmusic.ticketleap.com/guysanddolls/
MES is hiring a Building Aide! This is a great opportunity to work the same schedule as your children, meet new and fabulous people, and make some money! Applications are being accepted now at www.mokena159.org.
We still have openings to volunteer at the MJHS book fair Monday March 4- Friday March 8. Time slots available are 7:30am-11:00am and 11:00am-2:30pm.
📧 Contact Mrs. Mosel to sign up at mosell@mokena159.org!
Mrs. Ciraulo’s class is ready for the Big Game! 🏈
Thank you to all of the community members and staff who donated blood at the first MJHS blood drive!
Friendly reminder that the PTA-sponsored jr. high valentine's dance is this Friday, February 9 from 7 to 9 pm at MJHS!
Doors open at 6:50 pm and admission is FREE! There will be concessions available for purchase.
Thank you LWC staff and students for talking to our 8th graders about the high school experience! Remember: the open house at LWC for incoming freshmen is Wednesday, February 14!
Friendly reminder: tomorrow is an early dismissal day!
Our first grade students were the big winners in the MES Penny Wars benefitting Mokena Miracles. They participated in a "Snowball Fight" a few weeks ago!
Kindergarten enrollment is OPEN! Visit the kindergarten website for more information: https://sites.google.com/mokena159.org/meskgenrollment/home
Save the date for the MJHS musical!
The MJHS Scholastic Book Fair is a Month away! It will start on March 4th and run through March 8th, with a Family Night on March 5th.
We're looking for volunteers to help during the school day. If interested please contact Mrs. Mosel at mosell@mokena159.org.
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will open online Monday, Feb 5, 2024!
Incoming kindergarten students must be age 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 to be enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year and reside within the District boundaries.
100th day fun at MES!
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for parents is open. Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. For more information, please see the district email sent today.
