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Meal Service Available for Students on ISD 518 Rural Bus Routes | Servicio de comida disponible para los estudiantes del Distrito 518 que viven en rutas rurales

Beginning Monday, March 30th, ISD 518 will be utilizing rural bus routes to deliver meals from ISD 518’s food service during the period of Distance Learning that is set to take place from March 30th through May 1st. This service will be available to all District 518 students 18 years old and younger who would… Continue Reading

March 27, 2020
ISD 518 to Begin Implementing Distance Learning on Monday, March 30th

On Wednesday, March 25th, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order that, among other things, directed Minnesota schools to shift to Distance Learning beginning Monday, March 30th. Independent School District 518 will be following this order by implementing its Distance Learning plan in accordance with this directive. Since Governor Walz called for school closures… Continue Reading

March 26, 2020
ISD 518 Food Service Distribution Sites

During the period of school closure that has been mandated by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz from Wednesday, March 18th through Friday, March 27th, Independent School District 518 will continue to offer a food service program. This program will allow continuity in nutrition for youth in our community while still respecting the social distancing guidelines that… Continue Reading

March 24, 2020
Register Here for Childcare Available Through ISD 518 for Healthcare, Emergency, and Defined “Tier 2” Workers (Registration due by 12:00 p.m. the day before childcare is needed)

Free Childcare for Healthcare, Emergency, and Defined “Tier 2” Workers When: Wednesday, March 18 – Friday, March 27; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Registration requested by noon on the day before childcare is needed) Where: Prairie Elementary School (1700 1st Ave SW, Worthington, MN 56187) Eligible Participants: ISD 518 school-aged children (kindergarten through age 12)… Continue Reading

March 20, 2020
ISD 518 Facilities Closed – Access by Appointment or Previous Arrangement Only

All Independent School District 518 facilities will be closed to public access from Wednesday, March 18th through Friday, March 27th. Limited access will be granted only by appointment or by previous arrangement, such as the emergency workers childcare program at Prairie Elementary and meal service grab-and-go programs. Contact Information For ISD 518 Facilities District Office:… Continue Reading

March 18, 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

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