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  • Early Out – November 27

    All District 518 schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, November 27Prairie – 12:30Intermediate – 12:00Worthington Middle School – 11:50Worthington High School – 12:00 (students may stay for lunch until 12:30)Learning Center – 12:00 Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Human Resources ISD 518 New Hire Information Benefits Aflac Voluntary Benefit Plans Health… Continue Reading

    November 25, 2024
  • No School Friday, November 1

    All District 518 schools will be closed on Friday, November1. Classes will resume Monday, November 4. 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

    October 30, 2024
  • Native American students and families of District 518

    You are invited to attend the  American Indian Parent and Student Advisory Committee Meeting.  When: Monday, October 28th, 2024Time: 5:30pm-7:00pmLocation: District 518 Administration Office, 1117 Marine Ave., Worthington The meeting will include discussions of: Pizza will be provided. As always, we welcome your input on advising the district about the experiences and cultural needs of… Continue Reading

    October 21, 2024
  • Early Out – October 17

    All District 518 schools will dismiss early on Thursday, October 17Prairie Elementary – 12:30Intermediate School – 12:00Worthington Middle School – 11:50Worthington High School – 12:00 (students may stay for lunch until 12:30)Learning Center – 12:00 Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Human Resources ISD 518 New Hire Information Benefits Aflac Voluntary Benefit… Continue Reading

    October 2, 2024
  • No School – October 18

    All District 518 schools will be closed on Friday, October 18. Classes will resume on Monday, October 21. 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… Continue Reading

    October 2, 2024

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.