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ISD 518 Will Continue Requiring the Use of Face Masks Within District Buildings

For the continued health and safety of our students and staff, and following guidance from the Minnesota Department of Education, ISD 518 will continue requiring the use of face masks within district buildings. Thank you for helping to keep our district community safe.

May 14, 2021
El distrito escolar 518 continuará exigiendo el uso de mascarillas faciales dentro de las escuelas del distrito

Para la salud y seguridad continua de nuestros estudiantes y personal; para dar seguimiento al reglamento del Departamento de Educación de Minnesota. El distrito escolar 518 continuará exigiendo el uso de mascarillas faciales dentro de las escuelas del distrito. Se agradece la colaboración para mantener segura la comunidad de nuestro distrito.

May 14, 2021
Deb Stoll, Director of Special Education, to Retire After 35 Years of Service

As of July 1, 2021, Deb Stoll will be retiring from the position of Director of Special Education for ISD 518. Deb Stoll will be succeeded by Allison Eitreim. Stoll has been working with ISD 518 for 35 years, the last 10 as Director of Special Education. Through her years of service at ISD 518,… Continue Reading

May 11, 2021
ISD 518 May 2021 Learning Groups Calendar

District 518 continues to have full-time in-person learning. The May calendar provides clear information for students and families. Please remember the calendar is subject to change.

April 29, 2021
Confirmed Case of COVID-19 at ISD 518 Prom

Independent School District 518 has been made aware of an individual who attended Prom and has now tested positive for COVID-19. District 518 staff are quickly working to identify any person who may have been a close contact of this individual. All those determined to be close contacts will be communicated with directly by ISD… Continue Reading

April 28, 2021

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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
Main 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
507-727-1105
lisa.ahrenstorff@isd518.net

David Skog
Director of Management Services
507-727-1101
dave.skog@isd518.net

Patrick Morphew
District Accountant / MARSS Coordinator
507-727-1102
pat.morphew@isd518.net

Carmen Johnson
Human Resources Coordinator
507-727-1103
carmen.johnson@isd518.net

Kelsey Hagen
Human Resources Assistant
507-727-1109
Kelsey.Hagen@isd518.net

Jodi Bohn
Payroll/Benefits
507-727-1104
jodi.bohn@isd518.net

Tracy Kunkel
Accounts Receivable / Payable/Free and Reduced Lunch
507-727-1106
tracy.kunkel@isd518.net

Parker Sandhurst
Communications Coordinator
507-727-1107
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.