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Todas las instalaciones del Distrito 518 permanecen cerradas––acceso permitido únicamente si solicita una cita o hace arreglos previamente.

Todas las instalaciones del Distrito 518 permanecerán cerradas al público.  Permitiremos acceso únicamente si lo solicita o hace arreglos previamente, tales como permiso para acudir al programa de guardería en la escuela primaria Prairie Elementary o pasar a recoger los alimentos.

Datos de Contacto de las Instalaciones del Distrito 518

Posted on Wed, March 18, 2020 by Anne Foley

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Family Resources During COVID-19

ISD 518 has created a page to share resources with our district families and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota’s Governor closed schools from March 18, 2020 – March 27, 2020 as a way to help slow down the spread of the virus. Students will not have school during this time but it is very important they practice social distancing and stay home.
The most effective way to keep germs away is to wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, multiple times per day.

Check the Family Resources page for up to date information.

Posted on by Clasine Lester

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Sitios de Distribución de Alimentos del Distrito 518

El Distrito Escolar 518 continuará brindando el programa de alimentos gratuitos durante el periodo de cierre de las escuelas que ha ordenado el Governador de Minnesota, Tim Walz.  Este programa nos permitirá seguir alimentando a los jóvenes en la comunidad, pero a la vez, seguir las normas de distancia social que ha recomendado el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Minnesota, así como el Centro para el  Control y la prevención de Enfermades.

Utilizaremos 8 ubicaciones, en nuestra comunidad, para distribuir comidas a los jóvenes.  Las comidas incluirán almuerzo para un día y desayuno para la siguiente mañana.  Iniciaremos el programa de alimentos el miércoles 18 de marzo y, continuará hasta que el Distrito 518 pueda reabrir las escuelas.  El horario es de 11 a.m. a 12 p.m., en todas las ubicaciones.  Únicamente se puede pasar a recoger la comida.

Sitios de Distribución de Alimentos del Distrito 518

  • Prairie Elementary: 1700 1st Avenue SW
  • Worthington Middle School: 1401 N Crailsheim Road
  • Worthington High School: 1211 Clary Street
  • West Learning Center: 117 11th Avenue
  • Worthington YMCA: 1501 Collegeway
  • Watland Park: Evelyn Street
  • Millard Walker Park: Dover Street
  • Grace Community Church: 2011 Nobles Street

La distribución de alimentos iniciará el miércoles 18 de marzo, de 11 a.m. a 12 p.m.  Ofreceremos los alimentos de lunes a viernes hasta que el Distrito Escolar 518 pueda reabrir sus escuelas. 

Si tiene preguntas, por favor llame al Departamento de Administración del Distrito 518 al (507)372-2172 o por correo electrónico admindistrict@isd518.net.

Posted on Tue, March 17, 2020 by Anne Foley

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Upcoming School Closure Mandated by Governor Tim Walz – Wednesday, March 18th through Friday, March 27th.

Upcoming School Closure Mandated by Governor Tim Walz

Independent School District 518 (ISD 518) will be closed from Wednesday, March 18th through Friday, March 27th. This is in accordance with Governor Tim Walz’s Emergency Executive Order 20-02, given on Sunday, March 15th. During the closure time, ISD 518 will be preparing a plan for Distance Learning.

ISD 518 understands the importance of community mitigation in response to the growing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. The school district plays an important part in this process and will continue working to teach social distancing as well as good hygiene and health habits such as frequent and thorough hand washing, using hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available, covering coughs without using bare hands, and staying home when sick.

Visitors to ISD 518 facilities will be limited on Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th. Beginning Wednesday, March 18th, staff will report to district locations but there will be no instruction for students through March 27th. During this closure time, ISD 518 would like to ask the public to not enter district facilities unless otherwise invited or by appointment only. Building occupancy hours across the district will be 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Food service will be available during the closure period. More information on the lunch program will be released at a later time.

Registration for new students will be by appointment only. District buildings will be closed to the public and all athletics and activity meetings and practices are cancelled by order of the Minnesota State High School League.

Schools are centers of their communities. It is critical to public health that students, staff, and community members participate in the social distancing measures that are being recommended by the Minnesota Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control, and ISD 518.

ISD 518 Superintendent John Landgaard says, “I want to express my appreciation for all District 518 employees for their support and willingness to help in a number of ways supporting students, families, and the District 518 community. By pulling together and thinking outside of the box, we will continue to provide high quality, equitable education and support others in our district community.”

Posted on by Anne Foley

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Coronavirus Disease 2019

The information keeps changing on the Coronavirus Disease. To have the most up to date and accurate information visit the Minnesota Department of Health website or the Nobles County Community Services page. Stay informed and take care of yourself and your family.

Posted on Mon, March 16, 2020 by Clasine Lester

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ISD 518 Will Have Classes on Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th

Independent School District 518 will be having classes at their regular time on Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th. This is in accordance with guidelines provided by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as well as the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Education.

There will be no classes from Wednesday, March 18th through Friday, March 27th. This time will be used by district employees to create a plan that will allow ISD 518 to provide excellence in education through Distance Learning. More information on this plan will be made available in the coming days.

Posted on by Anne Foley

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ISD 518 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Independent School District 518 Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Independent School District 518 is staying up to date with the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak occurring throughout the world. The Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Health are holding weekly meetings with all school administrative officials to bring the latest news and recommendations to school systems throughout the state.

Currently, ISD 518 is following all recommendations from these entities including the upkeep of general health and safety practices such as routine cleaning of frequently used surfaces as well as the promotion of hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer.

The Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Health are currently not recommending postponing or cancelling any school time, extra-curricular events, or other gatherings. District 518 will continue to monitor the situation and stay up to date with the latest information.

The most helpful things families within District 518 can do at this time are follow proper hand washing techniques and keep students home if they show symptoms of illness. Symptoms that would be signs a student should stay home from school include fever, frequent cough, frequent shortness of breath, or any symptom that inhibits their ability to perform regular tasks. These symptoms may not be caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19), but would be reasons for a student to not attend school in all circumstances.

ISD 518 has a plan for events such as the outbreak of disease. The district protocols for a pandemic can be found in the District Crisis Management Plan. This plan may be viewed on the ISD 518 website. These protocols were reviewed, revised, and approved by the school board in the fall of 2019 and continue to be reviewed and updated. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is monitoring, examining, and addressing the risks of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from individuals who are entering or returning to the United States or who otherwise may present a health risk. District 518 has been informed that the CDC or another official organization will be contacting schools if they may be at risk. At this time, all Minnesota school districts are taking their directives from the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC to address any possible issues related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Additional Information

Posted on Wed, March 11, 2020 by Anne Foley

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ISD 518 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information (En Español)

El distritito escolar independiente 518 se mantiene al día en cuanto al actual brote del Coronavirus (COVID-19) que está ocurriendo por todo el mundo. El departamento de educación y el departamento de salud del estado de Minnesota están haciendo reuniones semanales con todas las administraciones de las escuelas para dar las últimas noticias y recomendaciones a las escuelas de todo el estado. En la actualidad, el distrito escolar(ISD518) está siguiendo todas las recomendaciones por parte de estas entidades incluyendo la conservación de las practicas generales de salud y seguridad como la limpieza rutinaria de las superficies de uso más frecuentes, además de incentivar el lavado de las manos y el uso del desinfectante de manos.

El departamento de educación y el departamento de salud no están recomendando posponer o cancelar clases, eventos extracurriculares u otras concurrencias y el Distrito 518 continuará vigilando la situación y se mantendrá al día con las últimas noticias.

En este momento, lo más práctico que las familias del Distrito 518 pueden hacer es seguir correctamente las técnicas del lavado de manos y mantener a los estudiantes en casa si ellos presentan síntomas de enfermedad. Síntomas que indican que el estudiante se debe quedar en casa son: fiebre, tos frecuente, dificultad respiratoria frecuente, o cualquier otro síntoma que impida la habilidad del estudiante de realizar tareas regulares. Puede ser que estos síntomas no sean causados por el Coronavirus (COVID-19) pero serían razones para que el estudiante no asista a la escuela bajo estas circunstancias.

El distrito escolar 518 tiene un plan para casos como el brote de enfermedades, los protocolos para el caso de una epidemia se pueden encontrar en el Plan de Manejo de Crisis del Distrito y usted puede leer este plan en la página web del distrito. Estos protocolos fueron revisados, corregidos y aprobados por la junta directiva escolar en el otoño del año 2019 y los mismos se continúan revisando y actualizando.

El Centro para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) está observando, examinando y haciendo frente a los riesgos del Coronavirus (COVID-19) en aquellos individuos que están entrando o regresando a los Estados Unidos o que de otra manera puedan presentar un riesgo de salud. Se ha informado al Distrito 518 que el CDC u otra organización oficial se estará comunicando con las escuelas, si las mismas están a riesgo. En este momento, todos los distritos escolares del estado de Minnesota están siguiendo las instrucciones por parte del Departamento de Salud del estado y del CDC para enfrentar cualquier posible asunto relacionado con la enfermedad del Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Posted on by Anne Foley

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School Board Recognition Week set for February 17th – 21st

The Minnesota School Boards Association has set February 17th through the 21st as School Board Recognition Week in Minnesota as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our communities. Independent School District 518 is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local board members for their commitment to the children of Worthington and the surrounding communities.

 “It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a high level,” ISD 518 superintendent John Landgaard said. “They make the tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying education issues and regulations so that they may provide the kind of accountability our citizens expect.”

Landgaard said the key work of school boards is to raise student achievement by:

  • Making student achievement the top priority;
  • Establishing standards for what students will be expected to learn and be able to do;
  • Ensuring progress is measured to be sure the district’s goals are achieved and students are learning at expected levels;
  • Being accountable for their decisions and actions by continually tracking and reporting results;
  • Creating a safe, orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach;
  • Forming partnerships with others in the community to solve common problems; and
  • Focusing attention on the need for continuous improvement by questioning, refining, and revising issues related to student achievement.

“Even though we make a special effort to show our appreciation for school board members in February, their contribution is a year-round commitment,” stated Landgaard.

The ISD 518 School Board will be holding its regularly scheduled February meeting on Tuesday, February 18th in the Worthington High School Media Center at 5:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Posted on Mon, February 17, 2020 by Anne Foley

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Community Open House: W.E.L.L. Project – February 20th, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

On Thursday, February 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Worthington Fire Department, there will be a Community Open House for the W.E.L.L. Project. All community members are welcome to attend and learn more about the W.E.L.L. (Welcome, Education, Library, and Livability) Project. Project staff and leaders will be present to provide information about the project process and engage with community members.

Posted on Wed, February 12, 2020 by Anne Foley

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