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

  • Kindergarten Registration

    Independent School District 518 Prairie Elementary Kindergarten Registration is now open. Forms were mailed to families in early February. If you didn’t receive a registration form, please call the school at (507) 727-1250 and we will get one to you! Drop off your completed forms at the Prairie office, or mail forms to: Prairie Elementary… Continue Reading

    February 16, 2021
  • Conference and Report Card Information

    Important Conference and Report Card Information for Prairie FamiliesReport cards and conference information will be mailed to you the week of December 7th. In the mailing you will receive information regarding a scheduled conference with your child’s teacher. Conferences will be held via Zoom or phone. Your child will NOT have Distance Learning instruction on… Continue Reading

    December 3, 2020
  • Back to School Conferences Prairie Elementary

    Thursday, August 27, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pmFriday, August 28, 8:00 am – 4:00 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 by mail. Pay iPad fee School pictures Lunch account One parent/guardian per child. Face masks are… Continue Reading

    August 12, 2020
  • Prairie Summer Mailings

    An important announcement from Prairie Elementary about the new school year’s information. 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 Home Master… Continue Reading

    June 30, 2020
  • Prairie Packet Pick-Up

    PACKET PICK-UP/DROP-OFF EVENTWednesday, April 15, 2020, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pick up in the car rider pick-up line in the parking lot EAST of the Prairie gyms Pull up in the circle Give your completed packet to the attendant*Return you packet in the envelope you were given at the last Pick-Up Day. Your envelope… Continue Reading

    April 9, 2020

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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