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Minnesota Department of Education Fall Planning Survey | Encuesta de planificación para el próximo año escolar del Departamento de Educación de Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is requesting families with students enrolled in Minnesota school districts take a survey relating to their experiences with the distancing learning that took place in the spring. This “Fall Planning Survey” is a resource that MDE hopes to use when working with the Minnesota Department of Health to determine… Continue Reading

June 16, 2020
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) for Families of Students Qualifying for Free and Reduced-Price Meals

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is now offering additional funds for the families of children ages 5 to 18 who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. This new program, called Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), will provide $325 per child that families can use to purchase nutritious food for their household. Families with children who received… Continue Reading

June 8, 2020
Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficio debido a la Pandemia (P-EBT, por sus siglas en inglés) para las familias de estudiantes que cumplan los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido

El Departamento de Servicios Humanos del estado de Minnesota está ofreciendo fondos adicionales para las familias con niños de 5 hasta 18 años de edad que cumplan con los requisitos para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Este nuevo programa, llamado Pandemia EBT(P-EBT), proporcionará $325 por niño que la familia puede utilizar para comprar… Continue Reading

June 8, 2020
ISD 518 Committed to Serving and Supporting All Students

Independent School District 518 Community, Looking at the recent events that have transpired in the world, in our county, and in our state drives home how difficult it has been to not have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with our students since March. It is the role of educators and all Independent School District 518… Continue Reading

June 4, 2020
No EDGE Summer School | No habrá clases de verano del programa EDGE

Due to recommended guideline for social distancing from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), there will be no EDGE Summer School program for Prairie Elementary and Worthington Middle School students. This effects all EDGE Summer School programs at Prairie Elementary and Worthington Middle School through June and July. Summer Extended School Year (ESY) and Credit… Continue Reading

June 4, 2020

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Mission Statement, Vision Statement and District Goals

Mission Statement

Educational Excellence for All Learners to be Successful Citizens in the Future — “Excellence in Action”

Vision Statement

District 518 is a leader in Southwest Minnesota and in the State of Minnesota that provides educational opportunities for all students to be productive global citizens and successful lifelong learners. District 518 will capitalize on opportunities that will lead to student success in school, the region, the state and the world through strong educational programming that meets the goals of the World’s Best Work Force.

District 518 will increase student achievement:

GOAL 1:

All Children Ready for Kindergarten: The percentage of children who participate in the district preschool program will increase in kindergarten readiness from 75% to 80% as measured by earning a score of 52 or more on Kindergarten Entry Profile tool.

GOAL 2:

100% of students will read at grade level by grade 3 as determined by earning a proficiency score on the Reading MCAs.

GOAL 3:

Part A: Reading: The reading proficiency achievement gap will be reduced in half for each student group by 2023 as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Reading Assessment.

Part B: Math: The math proficiency achievement gap will be reduced in half for each student group by 2023 as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Math Assessment.

GOAL 4:

The percentage of students in Worthington School District who are college and career ready will increase from 75% – 80%, as measured by having career goals/pathway plan in a written format, completing a career assessment, and having a 90% or higher attendance rate (MDE data), and meeting all graduation requirements.

GOAL 5:

The percentage of student graduates in the Worthington School District will increase from 78.9% to 85% (7-year), as measured by MDE graduation data.

Contact Info

Address:
1117 Marine Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: 507.372.2172
Fax: 507.372.2174
Email: admindistrict@isd518.net

Map / Directions

OFFICE STAFF

John Landgaard
Superintendent
john.landgaard@isd518.net

Lisa Ahrenstorff
Administrative Assist. to the Superintendent & Election Clerk
lisa.ahrenstorff@isd518.net

David Skog
Director of Management Services
dave.skog@isd518.net

Patrick Morphew
District Accountant / MARSS Coordinator
pat.morphew@isd518.net

Carmen Johnson
Human Resources Coordinator
carmen.johnson@isd518.net

Kelsey Hagen
Human Resource Assistant
Kelsey.Hagen@isd518.net

Jodi Bohn
Payroll/Benefits
jodi.bohn@isd518.net

Tracy Kunkel
Accounts Receivable / Payable/Free and Reduced
tracy.kunkel@isd518.net

Parker Sandhurst
Communication Coordinator
parker.sandhurst@isd518.net

District Wellness

Committee Members

Committee Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2018-Safety Wellness Committee Minutes
November 18, 2018-Safety Wellness Committee Minutes
October 14, 2019-Safety Wellness Committee Minutes

Building Action Plans

Health Assessment

If you need assistance reading the Health Assessment, please send a detailed email to 4tech@isd518.net or contact us at District Office 507-372-2172.

Wellness Committee Invite

Reports

Crisis Management

District 518 Crisis Management Plan