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  • 2020 ISD 518 Graduation Program

    Congratulations Class of 2020! Watch the 2019-2020 ISD 518 Virtual Graduation Video Here On Friday, May 29th, Independent School District 518 will be hosting a digital graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 including a commencement video beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the ISD 518 Facebook page followed by a vehicle parade. The graduate parade… Continue Reading

    May 29, 2020

  • 2020 Graduation Video Ceremony and Graduate Parade

    On Friday, May 29th, Independent School District 518 will be hosting a digital graduation ceremony for the class of 2020. This ceremony will include a commencement video beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the ISD 518 Facebook page followed by a vehicle parade. The parade will include the ISD 518 class of 2020 escorted by the… Continue Reading

    May 29, 2020

  • Vídeo de la ceremonia de graduación 2020 y desfile de graduandos

    El viernes 29 de mayo el distrito escolar 518 realizará una ceremonia de graduación por Internet para los graduandos del año escolar 2020. Dicha ceremonia incluye un vídeo ceremonial iniciándose a las 5:30 p.m. por la página Facebook del distrito, seguido por un desfile de vehículos. El desfile incluye a todos los graduandos 2020 del… Continue Reading

    May 29, 2020

  • Congratulations Newly Tenured ISD 518 Employees

    Congratulations to all newly tenured ISD 518 employees. Thank you for for your continued commitment to the students and community of ISD 518! Prairie Elementary Austin Bauer Ashely Doeden Kayla Cowan Kelsey Hartzler Taylor Huwe Katelyn Lee Kirsten Sinnamon Anazthasya Standafer Rebecca Tims Worthington Middle School Rebekah Campbell Sherry Gaalswyk Casey Hertz Elizabeth Lowry Dana… Continue Reading

    May 28, 2020

  • ISD 518 Food Service Distribution Sites | Lugares de distribución de alimentos de ISD 518

    Independent School District 518 will continue to operate its Food Service Distribution throughout the summer months. Distribution will take place Monday through Friday, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the previously designated sites. This service is available to everyone 18 years old or younger. The food distribution sites are listed below. THE USDA IS… Continue Reading

    May 21, 2020

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.

Contact Info

Address:
1117 Marine Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
Main Phone: 507.372.2172
Fax: 507.372.2174
Email: admindistrict@isd518.net

Map / Directions

OFFICE STAFF

John Landgaard
Superintendent
507-372-2172
john.landgaard@isd518.net

Lisa Ahrenstorff
Executive Administrative Assistant/Election Clerk
507-727-1105
lisa.ahrenstorff@isd518.net

Josh Noble
Assistant Superintendent
507-727-1138
josh.noble@isd518.net

Ryan Swanson
District Financial Officer/Accountant
507-727-1162
Ryan.Swanson@isd518.net

Carmen Johnson
Human Resources Director
507-727-1103
carmen.johnson@isd518.net

Dina Lubben
Human Resources Coordinator
507-727-1109
dina.lubben@isd518.net

Kathryn Herfurth
Human Resources Specialist
507-727-1119
kathryn.herfurth@isd518.net

Victoria Garza
Human Resources Specialist
507-372-1108
victoria.garza@isd518.net

Jodi Bohn
Payroll/Benefits Admin. Assistant
507-727-1104
jodi.bohn@isd518.net

Tracy Kunkel
Accounts Receivable / Payable Admin. Assistant and Free and Reduced Lunch
507-727-1106
tracy.kunkel@isd518.net

Anne Foley
Public Relations/ Communications Coordinator
507-727-1204
anne.foley@isd518.net

DeeAnn Crall
Food Service Coordinator
507-727-1184
deeann.crall@isd518.net

Karina Ramirez
Student Information Generalist
507-727-1247
karina.ramirez@isd518.net

Sue Hagen
Multilingual Learner Coordinator
507-727-1209
sue.hagen@isd518.net

Sarah Schumann
Curriculum Coordinator
507-727-1212
sarah.schumann@isd518.net

Josh Langseth
Staff Development/Data Assessment Coordinator
507-727-1201
joshua.langseth@isd518.net

Allison Eitreim
Special Education Director
507-727-1223
allison.eitreim@isd518.net

Jill Stiefvater
Special Education Assistant Director
507-727-1220
jill.stiefvater@isd518.net

Malory Fritz
Special Education Administrative Assistant
507-727-1220
Malory.fritz@isd518.net

District Wellness

Committee Members
Committee Meeting Minutes

Wellness Committee Minutes

Building Action Plans

District Wellness Action Plan

Health Assessment
Assessment Tool
Triennial Assessment Report 2024
Scorecard

If you need assistance reading the Health Assessment, please send a detailed email to 4tech@isd518.net or contact us at District Office 507-372-2172.

Wellness Committee Invite

Reports

If you need assistance reading the reports, please send a detailed email to admindistrict@isd518.netor contact us at District Office 507-372-2172.

Crisis Management