District 159 Seeking Galaxy Award Nominations

MOKENA, IL — There is little over a week left to submit nominations for the Mokena School District 159 Galaxy Award. The district said this program recognizes the above and beyond accomplishments and/or contributions of Mokena School District 159 employees (including teachers, support staff, and administrators), students, parents, community members and community organizations. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 15.

According to the district, these awards are intended to celebrate accomplishments and/or contributions that were so impactful it changed the life of a student, employee, family, or the community at large in a positive and deeply meaningful way.

This District 159 program is a partnership with the Mokena Educational Foundation and the Mokena Parent-Teacher Association.

The district said the winners will be notified in May. Winners will be recognized at the May 15 board meeting. Prizes for winners are being provided by the Mokena Educational Foundation and the Mokena Parent-Teacher Association.