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Congratulations, DeeAnn Crall

DeeAnn Crull receiving her award from Superintendent Landgaard at the school board meeting.

Congratulations to DeeAnn Crall, who was recently honored by the Minnesota Department of Education for being awarded as a School Lunch Super Hero. DeeAnn in the past year has successfully operated the school lunch program at multiple sites throughout the end of the 2020 school year, summer of 2020 and has continued this 2020-21 school year. She has navigated site closures due to COVID among staff, distribution modifications associated with such, and has given her all to make sure the students of District 518 and the communities that make up the district continue to have as many access points to meals as is possible. From March 2020 to February 2021 DeeAnn and her staff served 214,388 breakfasts and 262,472 lunches.

The School Lunch Hero Award and recognition is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria or other sites.

Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. Congratulations for a job well done, DeeAnn!

Posted on Wed, May 19, 2021 by Clasine Lester

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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.

Posted on Fri, May 14, 2021 by Anne Foley

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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.

Posted on by Anne Foley

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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.

May Learning Groups CalendarDownload
Posted on Thu, April 29, 2021 by Anne Foley

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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 518 staff.

Posted on Wed, April 28, 2021 by Anne Foley

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Caso confirmado COVID-19 en el baile de graduación del Distrito 518

Se ha dado a conocer al distrito 518 que una persona que asistió al baile de graduación ha resultado positiva para la COVID-19. El personal del distrito está trabajando rápidamente para identificar a las personas que han estado en contacto cercano con la persona infectada. A todas las personas que se identifiquen haber estado en contacto cercano serán avisadas directamente por personal del Distrito 518.  

Posted on by Anne Foley

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A Statement from ISD 518

We are making this statement to address and acknowledge the terrible pain and racism that our country is facing. People of color have experienced generational trauma and continue to experience systemic racism and injustices not just in the United States, but throughout the world. Even though we are all different, we have the same human heartbeat. Everyone deserves equity in opportunity. Independent School District 518 is committed to educating students to be global citizens who both recognize diversity and celebrate it. 

Our community reflects the beauty of what this world has to offer. We believe it is vitally important to make our school a safe space for students of all backgrounds to come together, share their struggles, share their pain, and learn from each other. As a district and staff team, we also want to commit to doing our best to listen to our students and encourage them to challenge us to continually learn and grow. It is important to acknowledge these tragedies as they happen; we need to engage in meaningful discussion to work towards solutions! Instead of shying away from tough conversations, we need to try our best to hear the voices of others to get a better understanding of what they are going through.

As a district, we strive to support all students equitably. District 518 school counselors and school social workers are committed to supporting you and having these conversations. School counselors are organizing focus groups to discuss these tough issues. Please see a school counselor if you are interested in participating.

Posted on Mon, April 26, 2021 by Anne Foley

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Comunicado de ISD 518

Difundimos este comunicado para abordar y hacer mención del terrible dolor y racismo que enfrenta nuestro país. La gente de color (persona que no es blanca) ha vivido un trauma generacional y continúa viviendo el racismo e injusticias sistémica, no solo en Estados Unidos, sino que en todo el mundo. Aunque todos somos diferentes, tenemos el mismo palpitar humano y todos merecemos el derecho a la igualdad de oportunidades. El distrito escolar independiente 518 se compromete a educar estudiantes para que sean ciudadanos del mundo que reconocen y celebran la diversidad.    

Nuestra comunidad refleja la belleza que ofrece este mundo, creemos que es vitalmente importante hacer de nuestra escuela un espacio seguro para que los estudiantes de todas las razas se reúnan, compartan sus luchas, sus penas y aprendan mutuamente. Como distrito y equipo personal, también nos queremos comprometer a poner nuestro mejor esfuerzo de prestar atención a nuestros estudiantes e incentivarlos, para que de manera continua nos reten aprender y a madurar. Es importante reconocer estas tragedias a medida que suceden y tenemos que entrar en conversación sustanciosa para trabajar en las soluciones, en vez de evitar las conversaciones difíciles, debemos hacer todo los posible por escuchar las voces de los demás para comprender mejor por lo que están pasando.

Como distrito escolar, nos esmeramos por respaldar a todos los estudiantes de manera equitativa; los consejeros y los trabajadores sociales del Distrito 518 se comprometen a respaldarlos y a conversar de estos temas. Los consejeros están organizando grupos de enfoque para hablar de estos temas difíciles y si estás interesado en participar, consulta con un consejero.

Posted on by Anne Foley

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Sanford Worthington Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccine to Those Age 16+

Sanford Worthington is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all those 16 years old or older. The vaccine is available at no cost. Appointments take 20 minutes.

To schedule an appointment, call 877-701-0779 or schedule online at the Sanford COVID-19 vaccine web page. Sanford patients may schedule an appointment through their Sanford MyChart.

Posted on by Anne Foley

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COVID-19 Rapid Testing Not Available to Excuse Students from Quarantine Periods

A message from ISD 518 Superintendent John Landgaard:


Following school board discussion and working with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), it has been determined that COVID-19 rapid testing may not be used to excuse a student from a quarantine period after a known exposure to someone with COVID-19. If your student needs to be quarantined, district staff will contact you directly with more information.


District 518 will continue working with MDE and MDH to ensure the best safety requirements and practices for our students and staff are followed. Please continue to observe MDH and CDC recommendations such as wearing a face mask, maintaining social distance, and staying home when sick to help keep our district community healthy and safe. For more information, visit MDE’s webpage containing COVID-19 resources at https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/health/covid19/.

Posted on Thu, April 22, 2021 by Anne Foley

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