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Confirmed Positive Case of COVID-19 in ISD 518 | Caso COVID-19 Positivo Confirmado en ISD 518

Confirmed Positive Case of COVID-19 in ISD 518

ISD 518 has been notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of a positive COVID-19 case within our district. District 518 is following MDH guidelines for this situation and is in close contact with representatives from the organization. Decisions are being made in consultation with MDH. We understand that is may create unease in our community. The district has taken action to clean and sanitize the facility and, together with MDH, will continue to monitor the situation. The information of any person involved in this situation is protected by data privacy laws and will not be released by ISD 518 or any partnered organization.

The recommendation from MDH continues to be if you are showing symptoms (fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, headache, diarrhea, or vomiting) stay home and contact your health care provider. You may call the Minnesota Department of Health at (612) 268-4569 with questions or concerns.

Caso COVID-19 Positivo Confirmado en ISD 518

El departamento de salud del estado de Minnesota(MDH) avisó al distrito escolar 518 de un caso COVID-19 positivo en el distrito. El distrito escolar cumplirá con el reglamento de MDH en este tipo de situaciones y está en comunicación directa con los representantes de esta organización y las decisiones que se han tomado han sido consultadas con MDH. Entendemos que esto puede crear intranquilidad en nuestra comunidad, el distrito ha procedido a limpiar y sanear la instalación y junto con MDH, continuaremos vigilando la situación. La información de la persona afectada en esta situación está protegida por las leyes de privacidad y no será dada a conocer por el distrito o cualquier otra organización partícipe.  

La recomendación de MDH continua en pies si usted presenta síntomas (fiebre más 100 grado  Fahrenheit, dolor de garganta, tos, dificultad respiratoria, dolor de cabeza, diarrea o vómito); quédese en casa o llame a su médico. Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, llame al departamento de salud del estado de Minnesota al teléfono (612) 268-4569.

Posted on Tue, September 8, 2020 by Anne Foley

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September Calendar for ISD 518 In-Person Learning

September In-Person Learning Calendar

ISD 518 students will begin the year in a hybrid learning model. District families should have received a letter with details on what group their student(s) have been assigned to. See the calendar above for what days each student group will be participating in in-person learning in September.

In a normal five day school week, student groups will be assigned for in-person learning on the following days:

Monday
Prairie Elementary- Groups 1 & 3
Learning Center- Groups 1 & 3
Middle School- Group 1
High School- Group 1

Tuesday
Prairie Elementary- Groups 2 & 4
Learning Center- Groups 2 & 4
Middle School – Group 2
High School- Group 2

Wednesday
Intervention and Cleaning Day

Thursday
Prairie Elementary- Groups 1 & 3
Learning Center- Groups 1 & 3
Middle School- Group 3
High School- Group 3

Friday
Prairie Elementary- Groups 2 & 4
Learning Center- Groups 2 & 4
Middle School- Group 4
High School- Group 4

Monday, September 7th is Labor Day. School will begin on Tuesday, September 8th. The groups assigned for in-person learning for the school week of September 8th through the 11th are as follows:

Tuesday, September 8th
Prairie Elementary- Groups 1 & 3
Learning Center- Groups 1 & 3
Middle School- Group 1
High School- Group 1

Wednesday, September 9th
Prairie Elementary- Groups 2 & 4
Learning Center- Groups 2 & 4
Middle School – Group 2
High School- Group 2

Thursday, September 10th
Prairie Elementary- Groups 1 & 3
Learning Center- Groups 1 & 3
Middle School- Group 3
High School- Group 3

Friday, September 11th
Prairie Elementary- Groups 2 & 4
Learning Center- Groups 2 & 4
Middle School- Group 4
High School- Group 4

Posted on Fri, September 4, 2020 by Anne Foley

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Meal Pickup – Start of 2020-2021 School Year

Independent School District 518 is excited to have the opportunity to provide lunches for our students during this very challenging time. We have selected our top sellers that your students have grown to love to help bring a little piece of school to them while they are at home. The menus can be found on the ISD 518 website under the Parents/Students icon and by selecting “Menus”. They are the same items for all students.

The process for picking up meals is simple! Your family household will be assigned a site. The sites are assigned by family name and will be as follows:

  • A – G Prairie Elementary front door
  • H – M Worthington Middle School front door
  • N – Z Worthington High School front door

Times your family may pick up meals at the designated site are:

  • 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Pick up of meals will begin Tuesday, September 8th with the following weeks’ meals available for pickup on Monday of each week.

We will make every effort to accommodate dietary restrictions provided we have a signed Physician statement specifying what needs to be avoided and what we can safely substitute on file. Unfortunately, we cannot honor special requests/preferences. The physician statement form can be obtained from the school nurse in each building.

The meals have been designated to meet the requirements of the National School Lunch Program and all items on the menu will be provided. No adult meals will be available through this program. All meals will be charged to your student’s account according to the status (free, reduced, or full pay). If you have not turned in your free/reduced lunch application for this school year, please submit it as soon as possible.

We may occasionally need to make substitutions due to product shortages, but we will do our best to avoid changes to the menu.

The meal service program may switch to the Summer Food Service program where all meals will be served for free. We will inform you if this happens.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly at (507) 727-1184 or by email at deeann.crall@isd518.net.


DeeAnn Crall
ISD 518 Food Service

Posted on Wed, September 2, 2020 by Anne Foley

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Inicio del año escolar 2020-2021 – Información de cuando y donde pasar a recoger alimentos escolares

Nosotros en el distrito escolar 518 estamos muy contentos de tener la oportunidad de proporcionar comidas para nuestros estudiantes durante tan dificultoso tiempo y hemos seleccionado las comidas favoritas que los niños disfrutan para ayudar a traer un poquito de escuela a los niños mientras estudian desde casa. Usted puede leer el menú de las comidas en la página web del distrito, bajo la pestaña padres/estudiantes y selecciona menú, es la misma comida para todos los estudiantes y estas comidas solo se ofrecerán a los estudiantes, no se ofrecerá comidas a las personas adultas.

El proceso para recoger la comida es sencillo, a la familia se le asignará el lugar donde pasar a buscar la comida, seguidamente se da a conocer dichos lugares; las familias cuyos apellidos empiezan con las letras:

  • A – G Prairie Elementary- puerta principal
  • H – M Worthington Middle School- puerta principal
  •  N – Z Worthington High School- puerta principal. 

Horario para pasar a buscar la comida

  • 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

El 8 de septiembre es la fecha inicial de entrega de comida y las siguientes semanas todos los lunes.  

Haremos todo lo posible para cumplir con las restricciones dietética siempre y cuando tengamos una nota del médico en nuestros archivos, especificando que comidas se tienen que evitar y cuál sería la comida sustituta segura. Lastimosamente, no podemos conceder peticiones o preferencias especiales y el formulario para la nota médica se puede obtener en la enfermería de cada escuela.  

Las comidas han sido preparadas para satisfacer los requisitos del programa nacional de alimentación escolar y se servirán todos los ingredientes en el menú; este programa no tiene alimentos para adultos. Todas las comidas serán cobradas de la cuenta del estudiante de acuerdo con el estado de esa cuenta, gratis, reducida o pago completo.  Si este año no ha entregado la solicitud para recibir alimentos gratis o a precio reducido, favor entregarlo lo más pronto posible.   

Pueda ser que de vez en cuando tengamos que hacer algunas sustituciones debido a la falta de productos, pero haremos lo posible por no tener que hacer cambio al menú.

Puede que el programa cambie al servicio de alimentación de verano donde todas las comidas son gratis, ya informaremos si esto sucede.

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese directamente conmigo al teléfono 507.727.1184 o por correo electrónico deeann.crall@isd518.net.


Atentamente,

DeeAnn Crall
Servicio de alimentación del Distrito 518

Posted on by Anne Foley

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Staff Back to School Schedules

The new school year is fast approaching and will look different than it has in the past. There will be Back to School Inservice for all staff. The schedules are subject to change if the need arises so please check back for updates.

Posted on Wed, August 26, 2020 by Clasine Lester

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ISD 518 Garage Sale – Tuesday, September 1

Independent School District 518 will be holding a garage sale for surplus equipment on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The sale will be held from 8:00 am until noon at the West Learning Center located at 117 11th Avenue. Items will be located in the parking lot on the northwest corner.

There will also be a sale on the same day from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Worthington Middle School located at 1401 Crailsheim Road. Items will be at the storage shed on the south end of the Middle School.

Items consist mostly of used furniture including assorted tables, chairs, desks, bookcases, file cabinets, and miscellaneous carts. Cash or checks only.

Posted on by Anne Foley

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ISD 518 School Board approved a request to establish no bussing zone for each school building within the district

Due to COVID-19 related guidelines and restrictions from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, buses in District 518 will be running with 50% capacity limits along with other requirements such as frequent cleaning and the requirement of all passengers must wear face masks. With buses running at a reduced capacity, the district and Bud’s Bus Service have worked to find solutions to these transport limitations.

To address busing challenges, the ISD 518 School Board has approved a request from Bud’s Bussing Service to establish a no bussing zone for each of the school buildings within the district. No transportation will be offered for students of that school within the no bussing zone. The no bussing zones for Worthington Middle School, Worthington High School, and the Learning Center were determined with safe pedestrian and bicycle transport in mind, allowing for easy routes for students to reach their school buildings. Families with Prairie Elementary students in the no bussing zone must arrange transport for their students. District 518 understands this is not ideal for all students, but the change is necessary to proceed with a safe 2020-2021 school year.

Worthington High School has operated with a one mile no bussing zone and will continue this practice. The Learning Center and Worthington Middle School will now have a one-mile no bussing zone. Prairie Elementary will have a half-mile no bussing zone. Each building’s no busing zone only affect students who attend that building.

If you have further questions, please contact Bud’s Bus Service at (507) 372-5552.

Posted on Mon, August 24, 2020 by Anne Foley

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La junta directiva escolar del Distrito 518 aprobó la petición de la compañía de servicio de transporte para establecer una zona sin servicio de transporte para cada una de las escuelas del distrito

Debido a las normas y restricciones relacionadas con COVID/19 del Departamento de Educación de Minnesota (MDE), el Departamento de Salud de Minnesota(MDH) y el gobernador de Minnesota Tim Walz, los autobuses en el Distrito 518 funcionarán con límite de capacidad de un 50% además de los otros requisitos como, limpieza frecuente y que todos los pasajeros tienen que usar mascarillas. Con los autobuses funcionando a una capacidad reducida, el distrito y la compañía de servicio de transporte Bud’s Bus Service se han visto obligados a estas limitaciones.   

Para atender las dificultades de transporte, la junta directiva escolar del Distrito 518 aprobó la petición de la compañía de servicio de transporte para establecer una zona sin servicio de transporte para cada una de las escuelas del distrito. No se ofrecerá transporte a los estudiantes de esas escuelas, residentes dentro de la zona identificada sin servicio de transporte; estas zonas fueron establecidas para cada escuela, tomando en cuenta la seguridad peatonal y los estudiantes que viajan en bicicletas, permitiendo que los estudiantes tengan rutas fáciles para que lleguen a sus escuelas. Las familias de estudiantes en la escuela primaria Prairie que residen en la zona sin transporte, tienen que hacer arreglos de transportes para sus niños. El Distrito 518 entiende que esto no es ideal para todos los estudiantes, pero el cambio es necesario para proceder con un año escolar seguro.

La escuela High School ha funcionado con una zona sin transporte de una milla y continuará esta práctica. Las escuelas Learning Center y Middle School tendrán ahora una zona de una milla sin servicio de transporte y la escuela primaria Prairie tendrá una zona sin servicio de transporte de media milla y ésta zona sin servicio de transporte para cada escuela, únicamente afecta a estudiantes que asisten a esa escuela.

Si tiene más preguntas, favor comunicarse con la compañía de servicio de transporte Bud’s Bus Service al teléfono (507) 372-5552.

Posted on by Anne Foley

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2020 High School/Middle School Athletic Fall Season Information

Independent School District 518
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR JOSH DALE

MSHSL MOVES FORWARD WITH SOCCER, CROSS COUNTY, AND GIRLS TENNIS, DELAYS FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
 
On Tuesday, August 4th, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) made the decision to move forward with the fall sports season for girls and boys soccer, girls and boys cross country, and girls tennis.  Football and volleyball competition seasons have been moved to mid-spring, creating a fourth sports season.  Practices this fall for football and volleyball will be allowed with a start date that is yet to be determined.  All fall season activities will have a reduced season in number of weeks and contests.  New schedules for soccer, cross country, and girl’s tennis will be released in the near future. District 518 is looking into the possibility of holding middle school intramural volleyball and football seasons.
 
The athletic eligibility meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10th has been cancelled due to the large number of athletes and parents who would attend and District 518’s observation of social distancing practices.  Teams will meet individually to review rules and guidelines that would normally be addressed at the eligibility meeting.
 
Each athlete’s involvement in extracurricular activities is voluntary and is a decision made by the athlete and their family.  The MSHSL and District 518 will be implementing guidelines for each activity to provide the safest environment possible. 
 
The MSHSL extended expiring physicals to the end of the 2020-2021 season.  District 518, however, recommends all students with expiring physicals to update their sports physicals.  All athletes who do not have a physical on file or have underlying health issues must receive a physical to be allowed to compete in events or practice. 
 
All athletes must complete a participation form before they are allowed to compete in events or practice.  This form can be found on our district website, www.isd518.net, under activities, then athletics, and click on “Participation Form” in the athletic form tab (or click here).  These forms can be turned into the middle school or high school office.
 
The recent actions taken by the MSHSL are unprecedented in the history of the league.  We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we continue to work with the MSHSL to best provide a meaningful and safe experience in all activities during the 2020-2021 school year.
 
If you have any questions, please contact ISD 518’s Activities Director Mr. Josh Dale
by phone at (507) 376-6121 or by email at josh.dale@isd518.net

Posted on Sat, August 15, 2020 by Anne Foley

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ISD 518 Return to Education Plan

Independent School District 518 has been working diligently to create a Return to Education Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Below are links to both the full ISD 518 Return to Education Plan and a summary of the Return to Education Plan. Thank you to our incredible students, staff, and community members for your support as we continue to work towards a safe, effective learning environment for all District 518 students.

Return to Education Plan Summary

Full Return to Education Plan

Posted on Fri, August 14, 2020 by Anne Foley

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