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Prairie Elementary

Prairie Elementary

Excellence in Action

At Prairie Elementary, we provide excellent educational opportunities to approximately 680 students from Early Childhood through Second Grade. Educators at Prairie Elementary are extremely dedicated to the young people of this community. Our shared vision encompasses meeting the needs of all learners through establishing a collaborative culture with a focus on learning and results. At Prairie Elementary we use a full range of educational services to respond to the individual learning needs of students. We are devoted to meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of every student.

We invite you to stay connected and involved with our schools as we work together to ensure success for all children.

  • Grinch Day in Mrs. Landwehr’s class
  • Student and Parent creating a gingerbread house
    Gingerbread Day
  • Students with Grinch hats
    Grinch Day
  • Student singing with arms raised
    Music Program
  • Students on raisers for music program
    Music Program
  • Students dressed in pajamas holding books
    Pajama Day
  • Students on a snowpile throwing snowballs
    Winter Fun
  • Zero the Hero getting hugs from students
    100th Day of School
  • Zero the Hero in the cafeteria
    100th Day of School
  • Student with Zero the Hero on the 100th day of school
    100th Day of School
  • Zero the Hero with classroom of students
    100th Day of School
  • Zero the Hero with classroom of students
    100th Day of School

ISD 518 Virtual Calming Room

The ISD 518 Virtual Calming Room provides helpful tools and resources to assist you in managing stressors and regulating your emotions.

Virtual Calming Room

News & Updates

  • KICKOFF TO KINDERGARTEN!

    KICKOFF TO KINDERGARTEN!NO SCHOOL for KINDERGARTEN ONLY Monday, March 16, 2026Choose an Open House session to attend:11:00 p.m. – 12:30 12:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*Please bring your registration forms with you Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Drone Policy Human Resources ISD 518 New Hire Information Benefits Aflac Voluntary… Continue Reading

    March 2, 2026

  • Prairie Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences

    Prairie ElementaryParent/Teacher ConferencesThursday March 5 3:30-7:30or Friday March 6 8:00-3:00(No School at Prairie only) Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Drone Policy Human Resources ISD 518 New Hire Information Benefits Aflac Voluntary Benefit Plans Health Insurance Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program… Continue Reading

    March 2, 2026

  • Kindergarten Registration

    Kindergarten Registration Open at Prairie Elementary Forms were mailed to families in early February. If you didn’t receive a registration form, please call the school at (507) 727-1250 and we will get one to you! Students must be 5 by September 1 to be able to enroll in Kindergarten.Drop off your completed forms at the… Continue Reading

    February 17, 2026

  • December 4 Prairie Elementary – No Edge

    There will be NO EDGE on Thursday, December 4th at Prairie Elementary due to parent-teacher conferences. Your Prairie Elementary student will be dismissed at the end of the regular school day. If you have any questions, please contact the Prairie Elementary office. ¡Saludos! Este mensaje es para informarles que, debido a las conferencias de padres… Continue Reading

    December 1, 2025

  • Prairie Elementary Innovation Program Award

    On Sunday, November 16 our Prairie Elementary School was honored at the annual MREA – Greater Education Summit with an Innovation Program Award for the Discovery Room. The Discovery Room at Prairie Elementary is an enhanced educational space that brings forth learning opportunities for our students. Students enjoy immersive educational experiences with learning opportunities in… Continue Reading

    November 17, 2025

CONTACT INFO

Address:
1700 1st Avenue SW
 Worthington, MN 56187

Phone: 507-727-1250
Fax: 507-727-1255
Attendance Line: 507-727-1272

Email:
 prairie@isd518.net

Map/Directions

 Principal: Mrs. Meyer
Assistant Principal:
Ms. Gjerde

Start time: 8:15 a.m.
Dismissal: 3:10 p.m.

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Excellence in Action
Focused on Learning
Focused on Results
Focused on Collaboration

Standards-Based Report Cards

School Improvement

If you need assistance reading the School Improvement documents, please send a detailed email to technology@isd518.net or contact Mrs. Meyer or Ms. Gjerde at 507-727-1250.

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