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Back To School: Your Mokena District 159 2024-2025 School Calendar

It's about that time. Mokena District 159 students head back to class August 21.

Mokena District 159 students head back to class Aug. 21.
Mokena District 159 students head back to class Aug. 21. (Shutterstock)

MOKENA, IL — There's only a little summer break left, until students head back to school this month. Back-to-school planning has already begun in Mokena District 159, with calendars available to help parents prepare their children for a smooth transition into the 2024-2025 school year.

The first day of school for Mokena District 159 is Aug. 21.

Heading into the upcoming school year, some dates are subject to change. We also suggest that you check the Mokena District 159 calendar and your student’s school calendar for conferences, open houses, meetings, athletic and other school events.

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Here's a rundown of dates to know:

  • First Day: August 21
  • Labor Day: No School: Sept. 2
  • Half-Day: Sept. 11
  • Columbus Day: (No School) Oct. 14
  • Half-Day: Oct. 23
  • Presidential Election: Nov. 5 (no school)
  • Teacher Institute Day: Nov. 25 (no school)
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences: Nov. 26 (no school)
  • Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27–29
  • Half-Day: Dec. 4
  • Winter Break: Dec. 23–Jan. 3
  • Half-Day: Jan. 15
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: Jan. 20
  • Half-Day: Feb. 5
  • Presidents Day: Feb. 17
  • Half-Day: March 5
  • Spring Break: March 31–April 4
  • Half-Day: April 16
  • Good Friday: April 18 (no school)
  • Half-Day: May 7
  • Memorial Day: May 26
  • Last Day: May 30 (early dismissal)
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