Prairie Elementary

Excellence in Action

At Prairie Elementary, we provide excellent educational opportunities to approximately 680 students from Early Childhood through Second Grade. Educators at Prairie Elementary are extremely dedicated to the young people of this community. Our shared vision encompasses meeting the needs of all learners through establishing a collaborative culture with a focus on learning and results. At Prairie Elementary we use a full range of educational services to respond to the individual learning needs of students. We are devoted to meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of every student.

We invite you to stay connected and involved with our schools as we work together to ensure success for all children.

  • Student and Parent creating a gingerbread house
  • Students with Grinch hats
  • Student singing with arms raised
  • Students on raisers for music program
  • Students dressed in pajamas holding books
  • Students on a snowpile throwing snowballs
  • Zero the Hero getting hugs from students
  • Zero the Hero in the cafeteria
  • Student with Zero the Hero on the 100th day of school
  • Zero the Hero with classroom of students
  • Zero the Hero with classroom of students

ISD 518 Virtual Calming Room

The ISD 518 Virtual Calming Room provides helpful tools and resources to assist you in managing stressors and regulating your emotions.

News & Updates

  • Prairie Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences

    Prairie Elementary Parent/Teacher ConferencesThursday, December 5 3:30 – 7:30Friday, December 6 8:00 – 3:00 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 Flex Spending Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Learn From… Continue Reading

    December 3, 2024
  • Prairie Elementary – No School December 6

    Prairie Elementary Only – No school on Friday, December 6 due to parent/teacher conferences. 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 Learn From… Continue Reading

    December 3, 2024
  • Prairie Elementary – School of Excellence

    We have amazing and exciting news to share with everyone – Prairie Elementary School has been named as one of 6 Minnesota School’s of Excellence! This process has been a work in progress by the Prairie Leadership and Team for over 7 years.  As those of us that know from being a part of what… Continue Reading

    September 9, 2024
  • Prairie Elementary Back to School Conferences

    Prairie Elementary Back to School ConferencesThursday, August 228:00 AM – 8:00 PM Please attend at the time you have been scheduled. Contact the office for your conference date and time if you didn’t receive a letter in the mail. School starts on Tuesday, August 27 Inside… District District Office School District Policies Media Request Human… Continue Reading

    August 15, 2024
  • Prairie Elementary Carnival

    Prairie Elementary CarnivalFriday, April 26, 5:00 – 8:00 pmFamilies welcome! All students must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are suitable for children under the age of 12. Many years ago, Prairie’s parent group hosted carnivals in the spring that were fundraising events for the school. This year’s carnival is not a fundraiser. Instead, it… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2024

CONTACT INFO

Address:
1700 1st Avenue SW
 Worthington, MN 56187

Phone: 507-727-1250
Fax: 507-727-1255
Attendance Line: 507-727-1272

Email:
 
prairie@isd518.net

Map/Directions

 Principal: Mrs. Meyer
Assistant Principal:
Ms. Gjerde

Start time: 8:15 a.m.
Dismissal: 3:10 p.m.

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Excellence in Action
Focused on Learning
Focused on Results
Focused on Collaboration

Standards-Based Report Cards

School Improvement

If you need assistance reading the School Improvement documents, please send a detailed email to technology@isd518.net or contact Mrs. Meyer or Ms. Gjerde at 507-727-1250.

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