Gene's Chicagoland Mortgage Blog: Mokena School District 159 Students Heading Back to Class for School Year 2013-2014

School will be back in session soon for children attending Mokena School District 159 schools. The first day of the 2013-2014 school year is slated for August 21, 2013. (For a full school year/downloadable calendar, click HERE.)

There are multiple schools within Mokena School District 159. They are:

Mokena Elementary School

* Contacts for MES: HERE

Mokena Intermediate School

Mokena Junior High

   * Contacts for MJH: HERE

   If you have children/are considering a move into Mokena School District 159, the school boundary map can be viewed HERE. A Handbook for Mokena School District 159, school year 2013-2014, can be downloaded HERE.

     School Supply lists for 2013-2014 can be found at:

For those families just beginning their relationship with Mokena School District 159, please be aware that the district utilizes "Virtual Backpack" as their communication system with parents, the community, and businesses. Messages, communications, and info regarding "Virtual Backpack" can be found HERE.

Mokena School District 159 parents/guardians will be able to interact with their children's schools and teachers in a variety of ways. One convenient method is through the STI Parent Portal. Progress Reports and Report Cards for students will be available at this site.

Hot lunches are available through the cafeterias in Mokena School District 159 schools. Information regarding hot lunches, nutritional facts, methods for lunch payment, and more can be found HERE.

Should your child be in need of a School Physical, please download and use the form provided below:

Schools Physicals, Immunizations, Exams

To participate in Mokena School District 159 (Jr. High)

sports, children are required to have an IESA/IHSA Preparticipation Form (physical) submitted. That form can be found HERE. Sports available for participation include: Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track & Field, and Cheerleading.

     Other medical and food-related forms can be found at: www.mokena159.org/district/Forms.html. Children can also participate in Music/Band and various Clubs.

   Links to info/options to make payment for Prepaid Lunches, Registration, and Transportation can be found at:
Mokena School District 159 Web Store.

   Parent/Guardian groups at Mokena School District 159 include:

Mokena School Dist. 159 Educational Foundation

Mokena School District 159 PTA

For further information and assistance regarding your child's attendance at a Mokena School District 159, call the District Office at: 708.342.4900, visit their website at: www.mokena159.org, or visit the main office located at: 11244 Willowcrest Lane, Mokena, IL.

Hope you and your children have a successful, educational, and fun school year participating in Mokena School District 159 schools ...

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