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Independent School District 518 Will Be Pausing Extra-Curricular Activities in the District for Four Weeks

Independent School District 518 will be pausing extra-curricular activities in the district for four weeks in accordance with Minnesota Emergency Executive Order 20-99 issued by Governor Tim Walz. This pause also results in the ending of the football and volleyball seasons. Middle school extra-curricular activities are also affected by this order. Winter activities will be… Continue Reading

November 23, 2020
El distrito escolar 518 pausará las actividades extracurriculares por cuatro semanas

El distrito escolar 518 pausará las actividades extracurriculares por cuatro semanas en cumplimiento con el decreto ejecutivo 20-99 del estado de Minnesota decretado por el gobernador Tim Walz. Esta pausa también resulta en la culminación de las temporadas de fútbol americano y voleibol. Este decreto ejecutivo también afecta las actividades extracurriculares de Middle School. Las… Continue Reading

November 23, 2020
ISD 518 Will Continue Distance Learning Through 2020 Calendar Year

ISD 518 will continue using a distance learning model until the end of the 2020 calendar year. Administration and the school board will work with local and state agencies to determine if a safe return to hybrid learning is possible on Monday, January 4th, 2021.

November 19, 2020
El distrito escolar 518 continuará utilizando el método de estudio a distancia (estudio desde casa) hasta finales del año 2020

Padres de familia, el distrito escolar 518 continuará utilizando el método de estudio a distancia (estudio desde casa) hasta finales del año 2020. La administración y la junta directiva escolar colaborarán con las agencias locales y estatales para determinar si es posible un regreso seguro al método de estudio mixto el lunes 4 de enero… Continue Reading

November 19, 2020
ISD 518 Will Continue Distance Learning Until Friday, November 27th

ISD 518 will continue using a distance learning model until Friday, November 27th. Administration and the school board will work with local and state agencies to determine if a safe return to hybrid learning is possible on Monday, November 30th.

November 12, 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 Resources Assistant
Kelsey.Hagen@isd518.net

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

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

Parker Sandhurst
Communications 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.