American Indian Advisory Committee Meeting

You are invited to attend the American Indian parent and student advisory committee meeting. 

When: Monday, February 20th, 2023

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm    

Location: West Building – room 106

 117 11th Ave., Worthington, MN 56187

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Schedule for Make-up Days

Monday, February 20 and Wednesday, April 5 will be full school days for all District 518 schools. Thursday, April 6 will be an early out day. Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 will still be days off for spring break.
Weather challenges may continue. Please keep checking back in case of further updates.

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Trojan Legacy Wall Project

The Trojan Legacy Wall project is being championed by Rick Brandl (Class of 1977).  This wall is an opportunity to provide support to Trojan extra-curriculars and to put your pride on display at Trojan Field for the life of the existing facility.  Your partnership in this program by purchasing one of the three levels (name/business/organization, etc.) will be a long-term commitment to the district and provide your place of support.  The funds to cover the initial cost of the project are being covered by Mr. Brandl up to $50,000.  The funds raised by the sale of the markers will be placed in a separate fund to support one-time expenditures in the area of extra-curricular activities and support items that may not normally be covered by annual budgets.

The first phase of this project will be to create the opportunity for residents to support and promote Trojan Pride.  We encourage all residents or others to consider being a part of this project and show your support of the Trojans.  The levels have been determined as follows:

                                                Level I                     $500 per space                     (6” by 12” granite marker)

                                                Level II                    $1,500 per space (1’ by 2’ granite marker)

                                                Level III                   $4,000 per space (2’ by 2’ granite marker)

  • Each of levels may be purchased by individuals, families, businesses, organizations, etc.
  • Families are encouraged to purchase level II or higher due to space limitations at level I.
  • Businesses are encouraged to purchase level II or higher due to space limitations and ease of viewing.
  • Groups, businesses or organizations are encourage to purchase at level II our higher based on space limitations.
  • Characters, letter, logos, etc.  will be limited at each level due to space limitations and ability by contractor to provide a quality product.
  • The District will reserve the right to be the final decision maker and will work with those purchasing a marker to ensure consistency and ability to provide a quality product.
  • All payments will be required prior to the beginning of the project which will be in the spring of 2023 or approximately April 15, 2023.
  • Any payment not made to the district will require the district to remove or not order the marker.
  • Logos will be allowed within reason and ability for the contractor to provide a quality product in which the district will have final decision on design.
  • Purchases of a marker may be made “In Honor of _____” or acknowledgement of past Trojans.

This is an exciting project that everyone will have the opportunity to participate and show their Trojan Pride.  The goal would be to have to increase the size of this wall beyond the original plans which is approximately 8 feet by 30 feet.  We encourage all to consider being a part of this and would need to have a commitment by April 1, 2023 for the first phase of this project.  Other phases will be determined by interest after the completion of phase I or approximately 5 years.

Thank you for the continue support and commitment to Worthington School District 518 and always showing your Trojan Pride!

You can contact Anne Foley for more information or the purchase of a marker at 507-372-1204 or email her at anne.foley@isd518.net.  Payment will be required at the time of the order, but no later than one week after ordering.

Artist's rendering of Trojan Legacy Wall Championed by Rick Brandl
Example of Trojan Legacy Wall

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School Board Vacancy

District 518 School Board Vacancy – the school board has a vacancy that will need to be filled.

The school board has approved an application that can be picked up in person at the District Office at West Learning Center, 117 11th Avenue (former ALC entrance) or accessed on the school district website at https://www.isd518.net/district/school-board/ (it is located on that page under the group photo, and next school board meeting dates).

The application of interest needs to be returned in its completed form by Friday, February 3 at 1pm. The application can be turned in at the District Office, mailed or emailed to Superintendent John Landgaard at john.landgaard@isd518.net.

Requirements to hold the office of a school board member must:

• At least 21 years of age

• U.S. citizen and eligible to vote

• Resident of School District 518 for at least 30 days

• No record of criminal sexual misconduct for which registration is required

All current seated school board members will view all applications and each will chose 1 candidate that they feel is the best to fill the vacancy. The 6 chosen applicants (might have more than one school board member chose the same candidate) will have an interview with a small committee made up of the chair of the school board, one board member that sits on the Instructional Committee, one board member that sits on the Operations Committee and the superintendent.

Following the interviews, the small committee will make a recommendation to the entire school board that will need to act on the nomination at the February school board meeting on February 21.

The new appointed school board member will be seated until December 31 and the elected member in the November general election will begin on January 1. Depending on the experience and comfort level of the appointed candidate, they can choose to run for the school board during the general election. That second term as a school board member would be for a full year term and would need to run for school board at the end of the second year.

If you have questions, please contact the District Office at 507.372.2172.

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No School/Snow Day – January 4

No School / Snow Day
There will be no in-person classes or learning from home
Buses will not run
Attendance will not be taken
This may be made up at a later day

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No School December 22 and 23

No School Thursday and Friday
No in-person classes or learning from home
Buses will not run
Attendance will not be taken
Friday – Snow Day with possible time to be made up

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Learn from Home Tuesday, December 13

Learn From Home Day
There will be no in-person classes for the day.
Students will receive instruction through pre-determined methods.
Classes could start later than normal.
Teachers will be available 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Buses will not run.
Attendance will be taken

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Junta Importante

Somos socios en la educación de su hijo. Necesitamos trabajar juntos a medida que surgen nuevas tendencias o preocupaciones que ponen en riesgo la salud y la seguridad de nuestros hijos. El propósito de esta reunión es informarle aún más sobre los cigarros electrónicos, brindarle recursos si piensa que su hijo tiene este problema, así como alertarlo sobre posibles repercusiones si a su hijo se le descubre con cigarros electrónicos en los terrenos escolares (incluidos los autobuses). Nos estamos tomando el tema muy en serio debido a los efectos nocivos que causan los cigarros electrónicos y la marihuana. Hemos descubierto que los padres no están informados acerca de los riesgos relacionados con esta actividad. Necesitamos su ayuda para educar y disminuir el problema del uso de cigarros electrónicos en nuestros estudiantes.

Estaremos llevando a cabo algunas juntas especiales para todos los padres/tutores de estudiantes en WMS, WHS, y el Learning Center, el jueves 1.ero de diciembre, 2022.  La junta en español será a las 9:00 a.m. y a las 6:00 p.m., en inglés, en el Auditorio de Worthington.  Tendremos una breve presentación y podrá hacer preguntas, sobre cualquier duda que tenga, a los expertos.

El día 9 de diciembre, a las 9:00 a.m., llevaremos a cabo la junta para las familias cuyo lenguaje es Karen, en la cafetería de la escuela secundaria Worthington Middle School, con la misma información.

Estas juntas son importantes y queremos que todos los padres hagan el esfuerzo de asistir.

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Important Announcement

We are partners in your child’s education. We need to work together as new trends or concerns emerge and effect the risk of health and safety of our children. The purpose of this meeting and information given is to further inform you of the issue, give you resources if you feel your child is involved in this type of behavior, as well as alert you to possible supports and repercussions if your child engages in vaping and any use of drugs on school grounds (including school buses). We take this issue very seriously due to the negative health effects vaping and marijuana vaping can have on our students and have found that we are all not always aware of the risks regarding this activity. We need your help to help educate and decrease all vaping behaviors for our students. 

We are holding special meetings for all parents of WMS, WHS, and the Learning Center students on Thursday, December 1. A meeting at 9am will be held for Spanish speaking parents, and 6pm meeting for English speaking parents at Memorial Auditorium. This will be time for a short presentation and experts to ask important questions that you might have.

A meeting on December 9 at 9am for Karen speaking parents will be held in the WMS Cafeteria with the same information.

These are important meetings and want as many parents to attend as possible.

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No School – November 25 & 25

All District 518 schools and offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 & 25. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28

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