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ISD 518 to Continue Select Extra-Curricular Activities During Distance Learning | Continuación de actividades extracurriculares durante educación a distancia del Distrito 518

Independent School District 518 will continue to allow practices and contests for select extra-curricular activities in the district. Girls and boys cross county, girls and boys soccer, girls tennis, volleyball for grades 9 through 12, and football for grades 9 through 12 have been permitted to move forward. Activities not permitted to continue with practices… Continue Reading

September 21, 2020
All Independent School District 518 students will be educated in a full distance learning model beginning Monday, September 21st | A partir del lunes 21 de septiembre, todos los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Independiente 518 estudiarán desde casa

As information surrounding cases of COVID-19 in our district community continues to develop, Independent School District 518 administration must adapt to deliver a safe, effective, and equitable education for all students. Due to recent information received from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on COVID-19 cases in the District 518 area, administration has made the… Continue Reading

September 18, 2020
District 518 Informed of Confirmed Positive Cases of COVID-19 in ISD 518 as of September 14th | Casos confirmados de COVID-19 en el Distrito 518 desde el 14 de septiembre

On September 14th, ISD 518 was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of positive COVID-19 cases within our school district. District 518 is in close contact with MDH representatives and is following MDH guidelines. All decisions are being made in consultation with MDH. The district has taken action to clean and sanitize any… Continue Reading

September 14, 2020
Big South Athletics Conference Spectator Rules and Regulations

ISD 518 will be following all rules and regulations for spectators put forward by the Big South Athletics Conference. BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE COVID-19 SPECTATOR PLANFALL 2020 Spectators – General Information The Big South Conference will be taking steps to limit spectator attendance at our activities this fall. The premise of limiting attendance is based on… Continue Reading

September 11, 2020
Nationwide Waiver Allows ISD 518 to Serve Breakfast and Lunch at No Cost for Children Ages 1-18 | Exención a nivel nacional permite que el distrito escolar 518 pueda servir desayunos y almuerzos gratis para niños de 1 a 18 años

EXCITING NEWS! The USDA and the Minnesota Department of Education Food and Nutrition service published a nationwide waiver extending the Summer Food Service Program through December 31, 2020 or earlier if funding is exhausted. If funding is not adequate, USDA reserves the right to end the program extension at an earlier date than December 31,… Continue Reading

September 11, 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.