Cold Weather Recess Information Ideally, recess should take place outdoors on school grounds as weather, space and safety permits. Outdoor recess allows children to get fresh air and provides an opportunity for children to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
District Administrative Office Moved The District Administrative Office has moved from 6202 Vollmer Rd. to the new STEM-Administrative Facility located at 20700 Matteson Ave. in Matteson, Il.
Family S.T.E.M Night ESD 159 and F.A.C.E Presents Family S.T.E.M Night. Join us for an evening of S.T.E.M fun and learning through hands-on activities for the family! Thursday, December 15th - 5:30pm - 7pm at the ESD 159 STEM Center, 20700 Matteson Ave. Click on "Family S.T.E.M Night" link above to register.
MyPAL (Personal Alert Levels) Schools MyPAL (Personal Alert Levels) Schools is the ultimate resource that will help schools boost safety and improve the climate and culture for all stakeholders. MyPAL Schools is proud to provide a web-based software for elementary, middle, and high schools that allow students to anonymously report Bullying & Cyberbullying, Personal Crisis, Fighting, and School Threats on and off campus.
Greetings From Dr. Tiffany Brunson, Superintendent It is an honor and a privilege to have been chosen as the next superintendent of Elementary School District 159. I’m looking forward to working with the faculty, staff, families, community and students as we co-create a new path forward with a focus on academic excellence, well-being and belonging.
Currently Recruiting for Custodians The district is currently recruiting for custodial positions, interested candidates should click on the "Currently Recruiting for Custodians" link above.
Mask Wearing Now Optional Greetings ESD 159 Families,Last Friday evening, State Superintendent, Carmen Ayala, sent out a correspondence announcing the governor’s decision to make mask optional for all schools and school districts starting February 28th. The District will no longer require anyone to wear a mask but is highly recommending all students, staff and visitors to continue masking. The District will continue to exclude those individual testing positive for COVID 19.
ESD 159 Band Concert Please join us on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 6:30pm for our Band Concert! See performances by 5th Grade Beginning Band, 6th Grade Cadet Band, 7th Grade Band, Jazz Band, 8th Grade Band, and the CPMS Choir!
CONTINUATION OF COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS (REVISION Late on Friday, February 4, 2022, a Circuit Court judge in Sangamon County, IL issued a temporary restraining order against Governor Pritzker prohibiting enforcement of certain executive orders related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
