Mokena Elementary School is excited to announce that Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on Monday, February 3, 2025. Families with children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025, are invited to enroll their child for the upcoming school year.
Registration Details:
When: Starting February 3, 2025
Where: Online at www.mokena159.org
Parents and guardians can complete the enrollment process. Forms can be uploaded to our student information system. The original birth certificate with the seal must be presented in person to the district office.
Proof of Residency: Details on website
Child’s Birth Certificate: Original or certified copy.
Health Forms: Details on website
Additional Information: To assist families, Mokena Elementary School will host a Kindergarten Information Night on April 17 with presentations at 5 PM and 6 PM at MES. This event will provide an overview of the kindergarten program, meet-and-greet opportunities with teachers, and an open forum for questions.
Superintendent Steve Stein knows how momentous this process can be. “Welcoming our youngest learners to District 159 for the 25-26 school year is an important milestone for the students and parents. The excitement and curiosity they bring are the foundation of a bright future, and we cannot wait to see them thrive as they begin their educational journey.”
Principal Rachel Chorley recognizes the critical importance of the early years of education. “Kindergarten lays the foundation for a child’s lifelong learning, fostering essential skills like creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. It not only sets the stage for academic success but also nurtures social and emotional growth in a supportive environment. The amount of growth students achieve in just one year is incredible—it’s truly exciting to witness!”
For more information about kindergarten registration or the information night, please contact Mokena School District at 708-342-4901 or visit our website www.mokena159.org.