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The Federal and State Government is requiring schools to gather input from their communities, staff, parents and students regarding services/programs to support students with in-person learning in the COVID environment.

We are asking that you consider completing this short survey that will provide the district with your input as we prepare a COVID budget to support students over the next two years.

News & Updates

  • Beneficios EBT para las familias debido a la pandemia

    Los estudiantes que reúnen los requisitos para recibir alimentación escolar gratis o a precio reducido, podrían reunir los requisitos para la transferencia electrónica de beneficios debido a la pandemia (P-EBT, por sus siglas en inglés) para comprar alimentos los días que no vengan a la escuela. Para que la familia sea considerada para este programa,… Continue Reading

    February 10, 2021
  • Modifications to Our Health Related Protocols in School and on Buses Due to COVID-19

    To Parents of District 518 students: This letter is to inform parents of modifications to our health related protocols in school and on buses due to COVID 19.Please notify your child’s school if anyone in your house is symptomatic or tests positive for COVID-19. Even if only one person in your house has symptoms, all… Continue Reading

    January 29, 2021
  • Cambios a nuestros protocolos relacionados con la salud en la escuela y en el transporte debido al COVID-19

    Para los padres de estudiantes del Distrito 518: Esta carta es para informar a los padres de familia los cambios a nuestros protocolos relacionados con la salud en la escuela y en el transporte debido al COVID 19. Es importante que usted avise a la escuela del estudiante si alguien en la familia es sintomático… Continue Reading

    January 29, 2021
  • ISD 518 February 2021 Learning Groups Calendar

    As District 518 moves to having more in-person instruction, the February calendar provides information for students. Please remember the calendar is subject to change. 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… Continue Reading

    January 29, 2021
  • Seven Day Isolation Period Required After International Travel

    Following guidelines and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Independent School District 518 will begin requiring a mandatory self-isolation period of seven days upon returning from travel outside of the United States of America. It is recommended that anyone returning from international travel be tested for COVID-19 three to five days after their… Continue Reading

    January 26, 2021

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.