Mokena Junior High School

Halloween fun at MJHS! 👻 🎃

Happy Principals Month, Mr. Munch! We thank you for your leadership in improving student learning and centering decisions around what’s best for students. Your thoughtfulness in all you do in the many hats you wear is admired and appreciated! Let’s learn more about Mr. Munch in today’s principal spotlight: -Mr. Munch is in his 6th year as the assistant principal of Mokena Junior High School. When asked about his time at MJHS, he stated, “It has been an amazing privilege to serve the students, staff, and community of Mokena.” -He started his career as a 6th grade teacher in LaGrange and was in this position for 7 years . He then became an instructional coach in that district for 3 years. -Mr. Munch earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Wheaton College. He received a master’s degree in education administration from National Louis University. -When he is not at work, his time is filled with working on projects and hanging out with his family and friends. He enjoys running with his daughter, family bike rides, and coaching his sons’ baseball team.

We are hiring! If you would be an awesome food service coordinator, apply here ➡️ https://mokena159.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=514

Hello Meteor Families! This week's edition of the MJHS Friday Update is now available. Families, be sure to check your email for additional links. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/uKLR2MOcpG0

We ❤️ Kinderbuddy day!

Join the PTA at the Mokena Park District trunk or treat! The annual pumpkin decorating contest will be held here so more people can see the fabulous creations! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNYl8rH6lW1Eixy3cKig5uuUyPbsgw9vg5SH_E1cBkNl3iig/viewform

Thanks to everyone that came out for the 2nd annual pink out game on Tuesday! It was an incredible event! Huge shoutout to the athletic boosters for organizing!

5th grade students at MIS have been working together to compose a song- they created 4 measures of rhythms and then wrote original lyrics with themes such as Halloween, sports, and even chicken nuggets!

Tomorrow night is the MJHS fall concert! We hope to see you there!

Friendly reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day!

Today is Illinois Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let’s give a HUGE thank you to all of our incredible bus drivers and transportation staff! 👏👏👏

Join us for our annual pink out games at MJHS TOMORROW! Games begin at 4:00 and 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Dr. Johnson, Dr. Rolinitis, Mr. Munch, and Mrs. Lavelle presented to school leaders at the Illinois Principals Association statewide conference today. They were honored to share the amazing work of the district to a standing room only audience! #mokenaproud #inspireothers

Yay! Mokena Elementary School was named the #3 public elementary school in the area by the Southland News Group. Thanks for voting! ⭐️ View the article here: https://southlandnewsgroup.com/2024-southlands-best-education/collection_837653d7-befe-5642-84da-b15c38f75967.html#7

October 21-25 is National School Bus Safety Week. Please be aware of school buses and students at bus stops in our community. Drivers should always come to a complete stop when a school bus stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.

The MJHS Friday Update is now available. Please take a few minutes to check it out and families should check their email for additional links. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/xIvD_02F-bo

Our sixth-grade young authors dove into revisions today, learning that great stories take time! Through self-revision and peer reviews, they’re embracing feedback and progress. Every edit brings them closer to their best work! #YoungAuthors #ProgressNotPerfection

BMX biker Matt Wilhelm wowed students at all 3 schools with an inspiring message of kindness, perseverance, and hard work! 🙌 Thanks to the Mokena PTA for sponsoring these incredible assemblies that left students feeling motivated to always do their best & support their peers!

Join the PTA at the Mokena Park District trunk or treat! The annual pumpkin decorating contest will be held here so more people can see the fabulous creations! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNYl8rH6lW1Eixy3cKig5uuUyPbsgw9vg5SH_E1cBkNl3iig/viewform

Congratulations to our state bound cross country runners! They will travel to Normal, IL to compete in the state meet on Saturday! Let's go, Meteors!!