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District 518 Informed of Confirmed Positive Cases of COVID-19 in ISD 518 as of September 14th | Casos confirmados de COVID-19 en el Distrito 518 desde el 14 de septiembre

On September 14th, ISD 518 was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of positive COVID-19 cases within our school district. District 518 is in close contact with MDH representatives and is following MDH guidelines. All decisions are being made in consultation with MDH.

The district has taken action to clean and sanitize any affected facilities. Together with MDH, District 518 will continue to monitor the situation. All those within close contact of any individual who has a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 has been contact directly by the district. 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 partner organization.

The recommendation from MDH continues to be stay home and contact your health care provider if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, headache, diarrhea, or vomiting). You may call the Minnesota Department of Health at (612) 268-4569 with questions or concerns.

El 14 de septiembre el departamento de salud de Minnesota(MDH) informó al distrito escolar 518 los casos COVID-19 positivos en el distrito. El distrito está en contacto directo con los representantes del departamento de salud del estado y está cumpliendo con las normas; todas las decisiones se han tomado consultando al departamento de salud.

El distrito ha procedido a limpiar y desinfectar las escuelas afectadas y el distrito 518 continúa vigilando la situación junto con el departamento de salud del estado. Aquellas personas que han tenido contacto directo con cualquier individuo con caso COVID-19 positivo, han sido contactadas directamente por el distrito escolar. La información de cualquiera persona afectada en esta situación está protegida por las leyes de protección de información, ni el distrito 518 y ni las organizaciones independientes darán a conocer dicha información.

Las recomendaciones de parte del departamento de salud siguen siendo, quedarse en casa y llamar al médico si está teniendo síntomas de COVID-19 (fiebre de más de 100 grados Fahrenheit, dolor de garganta, tos, dificultad respiratoria, dolor de cabeza, diarrea, o vómito). Si usted tiene preguntas e inquietudes, llame al departamento de salud de Minnesota al teléfono (612) 268-4569.

Posted on Mon, September 14, 2020 by Anne Foley

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Big South Athletics Conference Spectator Rules and Regulations

ISD 518 will be following all rules and regulations for spectators put forward by the Big South Athletics Conference.

BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE COVID-19 SPECTATOR PLAN
FALL 2020

Spectators – General Information

The Big South Conference will be taking steps to limit spectator attendance at our activities this fall. The premise of limiting attendance is based on these goals:

  1. Keep all students, coaches, officials, and event staff safe.
  2. Keep all students and staff in school as long as possible.
  3. Give all students the opportunity to participate in activities.
  4. MDH – No gatherings of 250 or more.

Each rostered person (athlete/manager/statistician/cheerleader/coach) will be given two (2) event specific passes to distribute as they wish.

Big South Conference events this fall:
(Please note: passes will not be reissued)

  • Varsity Boys Soccer
  • JV Boys Soccer
  • Varsity Girls Soccer
  • JV Girls Soccer

The Big South Conference will not be issuing passes for the following activities, but asks spectators to follow all social distancing guidelines:

  • Girls Cross Country
  • Boys Cross Country
  • Girls Tennis

Masks are mandatory for all spectators at all indoor Big South Conference events. Masks for all Big South Conference outdoor events will be mandatory when you cannot social distance, are visiting the restrooms, or are mandated by the host facility.

Spectators are asked to socially distance themselves to the best of their ability from those not in their immediate families. Please remain seated in family units when possible.

Any student, parent, or fan who enters the event must remain seated with the family unit they came with.

Only those individuals who posses a Big South Conference specific pass will be allowed in.

The Big South Conference spectator attendance plan is subject to change at any time and will be reevaluated as new guidelines come forward.

Posted on Fri, September 11, 2020 by Anne Foley

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Nationwide Waiver Allows ISD 518 to Serve Breakfast and Lunch at No Cost for Children Ages 1-18 | Exención a nivel nacional permite que el distrito escolar 518 pueda servir desayunos y almuerzos gratis para niños de 1 a 18 años

EXCITING NEWS! The USDA and the Minnesota Department of Education Food and Nutrition service published a nationwide waiver extending the Summer Food Service Program through December 31, 2020 or earlier if funding is exhausted. If funding is not adequate, USDA reserves the right to end the program extension at an earlier date than December 31, 2020.

The nationwide waiver allows ISD 518 to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost for children ages 1-18 through December 31, 2020 or earlier if funding is exhausted. The sites for pickup will be weekly as follows every MONDAY.

Pickup location by Parent/Guardian’s last name:
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:
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
OR 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

ISD 518 strongly encourages all families who may qualify for Educational Benefits to continue to fill out and submit the Free and Reduced Lunch form. The form is available on the District 518 website under the resources section or at any of the school offices and district office.

The USDA and ISD 518 are equal opportunity employers

¡Muy buenas noticias! El departamento de agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés) y el servicio de alimentación y nutrición del departamento de educación del estado de Minnesota, publicó una exención a nivel nacional para extender el programa de servicio de alimentación de verano hasta el 31 de diciembre del presente año o antes, si los fondos se agotan. Si los fondos no son adecuados, USDA se reserva el derecho de eliminar la prolongación del programa antes del 31 de diciembre del año 2020.  

Esta exención a nivel nacional permite que el distrito escolar 518 pueda servir desayunos y almuerzos gratis para niños de 1 a 18 años de edad hasta el 31 de diciembre del presente año o antes, si los fondos se agotan. A continuación, se da a conocer los lugares donde podrá pasar a buscar las comidas todos los lunes.

Si el apellido de la familia empieza con:
A – G-Escuela primaria Prairie, puerta principal
H – M-Worthington Middle, puerta principal
N – Z- Worthington High, puerta principal

Horario de distribución de comidas:
9:00 a.m. a 10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m.

El distrito escolar 518 exhorta a los padres de familia que sigan llenando los formularios para el beneficio de alimentación escolar, este formulario lo pueden recoger en las oficinas de las escuelas o en la oficina administrativa del distrito.

USDA y ISD 518 son empleadores de oportunidades equitativas.

Posted on by Anne Foley

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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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