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News & Updates

  • 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

  • 2020 ISD 518 Graduation Program

    Congratulations Class of 2020! Watch the 2019-2020 ISD 518 Virtual Graduation Video Here On Friday, May 29th, Independent School District 518 will be hosting a digital graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 including a commencement video beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the ISD 518 Facebook page followed by a vehicle parade. The graduate parade… Continue Reading

    May 29, 2020

  • 2020 Graduation Video Ceremony and Graduate Parade

    On Friday, May 29th, Independent School District 518 will be hosting a digital graduation ceremony for the class of 2020. This ceremony will include a commencement video beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the ISD 518 Facebook page followed by a vehicle parade. The parade will include the ISD 518 class of 2020 escorted by the… Continue Reading

    May 29, 2020

  • Vídeo de la ceremonia de graduación 2020 y desfile de graduandos

    El viernes 29 de mayo el distrito escolar 518 realizará una ceremonia de graduación por Internet para los graduandos del año escolar 2020. Dicha ceremonia incluye un vídeo ceremonial iniciándose a las 5:30 p.m. por la página Facebook del distrito, seguido por un desfile de vehículos. El desfile incluye a todos los graduandos 2020 del… Continue Reading

    May 29, 2020

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

Joel Heitkamp
Superintendent
507-372-2172
Joel.Heitkamp@isd518.net

Lisa Ahrenstorff
Executive Administrative Assistant/Election Clerk
507-727-1105
Lisa.Ahrenstorff@isd518.net

Josh Noble
Assistant Superintendent
507-727-1138
Josh.Noble@isd518.net

Ryan Swanson
District Financial Officer/Accountant
507-727-1162
Ryan.Swanson@isd518.net

Carmen Johnson
Human Resources Director
507-727-1103
Carmen.Johnson@isd518.net

Kathryn Herfurth
Human Resources Specialist
507-727-1119
Kathryn.Herfurth@isd518.net

Victoria Garza
Human Resources Specialist
507-372-1108
Victoria.Garza@isd518.net

Jodi Bohn
Payroll
507-727-1104
Jodi.Bohn@isd518.net

Tracy Kunkel
Accounts Receivable / Payable Admin. Assistant
507-727-1106
Tracy.Kunkel@isd518.net

Anne Foley
Public Relations/ Communications Coordinator
507-727-1204
Anne.Foley@isd518.net

DeeAnn Crall
Food Service Coordinator
507-727-1184
Deeann.Crall@isd518.net

Karina Ramirez
MARSS Coordinator
507-727-1247
Karina.Ramirez@isd518.net

Sue Hagen
Multilingual Learner Coordinator
507-727-1209
Sue.Hagen@isd518.net

Sarah Schumann
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Coordinator (6-12)
507-727-1212
Sarah.Schumann@isd518.net

Melissa Jensen
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Coordinator (pre-5)
507-727-1201
Melissa.Jensen@isd518.net

Jill Stiefvater
Special Education Assistant Director
507-727-1220
Jill.Stiefvater@isd518.net

Karmen Schelhaas
Receptionist
507-372-2172
karmen.schelhaas@isd518.net

District Wellness

Committee Members
Committee Meeting Minutes

Wellness Committee Minutes

Building Action Plans

District Wellness Action Plan

Health Assessment
Assessment Tool
Triennial Assessment Report 2024
Scorecard

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

If you need assistance reading the reports, please send a detailed email to admindistrict@isd518.netor contact us at District Office 507-372-2172.

Crisis Management