Area schools bemoan end of Blue Ribbon honor

Diaz-Villarreal Elementary awarded National Blue Ribbon honor

LA JOYA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Diaz-Villarreal Elementary in La Joya ISD has been awarded the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School Designation, recognizing it as one of the top schools in the nation. The designation, which is one of the highest honors a school can receive, reflects the dedication of educators, students, and the community at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary. Despite the U.S. Department of Education's decision to stop issuing these…

Area schools bemoan end of Blue Ribbon honor

Warner Elementary School’s National Blue Ribbon School flag hangs with state championship and All-State awards, School Superintendent David Vinson said — but there will be no more National Blue Ribbons for Warner or any other school across the country.