All District 518 schools will dismiss early on Friday, March 21Prairie – 12:30Intermediate – 12:00WMS – 11:50WHS – 12:00 (Students may stay for lunch until 12:30.)LC – 12:00 Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Human Resources ISD 518 New Hire Information Benefits Aflac Voluntary Benefit Plans Health Insurance Health Savings Account and… Continue Reading
Spring BreakFriday, March 21 – Early OutMonday, March 24 – Friday, March 28 – No School Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request 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
All District 518 schools will dismiss early on Friday, February 14.Prairie – 12:30Intermediate – 12:00WMS – 11:50WHS – 12:00 students may stay for lunch until 12:30LC – 12:00 Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Human Resources ISD 518 New Hire Information Benefits Aflac Voluntary Benefit Plans Health Insurance Health Savings Account and… Continue Reading
All District 518 schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17. Classes will resume Tuesday, February 18. Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request 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… Continue Reading
Three semi-finalists selected for District 518 superintendent position At a special meeting held February 3, 2025 the District 518 School Board selected three semi-finalists to interview for the school district’s superintendent position. The semi-finalists are: The semi-finalists were selected from a pool of applicants based on criteria established by the school board, as well as… Continue Reading
Mission Statement, Vision Statement and District Goals
Mission Statement
Educational Excellence for All Learners to be Successful Citizens in the Future — “Excellence in Action”
Vision Statement
District 518 is a leader in Southwest Minnesota and in the State of Minnesota that provides educational opportunities for all students to be productive global citizens and successful lifelong learners. District 518 will capitalize on opportunities that will lead to student success in school, the region, the state and the world through strong educational programming that meets the goals of the World’s Best Work Force.
District 518 will increase student achievement:
GOAL 1:
All Children Ready for Kindergarten: The percentage of children who participate in the district preschool program will increase in kindergarten readiness from 75% to 80% as measured by earning a score of 52 or more on Kindergarten Entry Profile tool.
GOAL 2:
100% of students will read at grade level by grade 3 as determined by earning a proficiency score on the Reading MCAs.
GOAL 3:
Part A: Reading: The reading proficiency achievement gap will be reduced in half for each student group by 2023 as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Reading Assessment.
Part B: Math: The math proficiency achievement gap will be reduced in half for each student group by 2023 as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Math Assessment.
GOAL 4:
The percentage of students in Worthington School District who are college and career ready will increase from 75% – 80%, as measured by having career goals/pathway plan in a written format, completing a career assessment, and having a 90% or higher attendance rate (MDE data), and meeting all graduation requirements.
GOAL 5:
The percentage of student graduates in the Worthington School District will increase from 78.9% to 85% (7-year), as measured by MDE graduation data.
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