District Office

Esser Funds

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

  • No School – Monday, March 20

    There is no school for all District 518 schools on Monday, March 20. Offices will be open regular hours. 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

    March 13, 2023
  • Garage Sale – Thursday, March 9

    Worthington ISD #518 will be holding a garage sale for surplus equipment on Thursday, March 9, 2023.  The sale will be held from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm at the West Learning Center located at 117 11th Avenue.  Items will be located in the gym and other specific classroom areas.  Please enter through the main… Continue Reading

    March 6, 2023
  • New School Board Member

    The District 518 Board of Education named Matt Widboom as their selection in the appointment process to fill the vacancy from Brad Shaffer’s resignation on the board. Matt will serve the next 10 months, with the remaining year of Shaffer’s term of 1 full year to be voted on during the general election in November.… Continue Reading

    February 27, 2023
  • Learn from Home Day – February 22 & 23

    There will be no in-person classes on Wednesday or Thursday.Students will receive instruction through pre-determined methods such as video conferences, Schoology (WHS, LC, WMS, and 5th grade), SeeSaw (Prairie) or a take home packet (Prairie, Intermediate)Classes could start later than normalTeachers will be available 7:30 am – 3:30 pmBuses will not runAttendance will be taken… Continue Reading

    February 21, 2023
  • American Indian Advisory Committee Meeting

    You are invited to attend the American Indian parent and student advisory committee meeting.  When: Monday, February 20th, 2023 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm     Location: West Building – room 106  117 11th Ave., Worthington, MN 56187 Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Human Resources ISD 518 New Hire Information Benefits Aflac Voluntary Benefit Plans Health Insurance… Continue Reading

    February 20, 2023

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

David Skog
Director of Operations
507-727-1101
dave.skog@isd518.net

Josh Noble
Director of Instruction
507-727-1138
josh.noble@isd518.net

Patrick Morphew
Accountant
507-727-1102
pat.morphew@isd518.net

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

Carmen Johnson
Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator-Human Rights Officer
507-727-1103
carmen.johnson@isd518.net

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

Katy Herfurth
Human Resources Generalist
507-727-1119
kathryn.phillips@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