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Donna Independent School District has been recognized on the national stage for its commitment to student safety, securing one of only 50 Omnilert Secure Schools Grant awarded across the United States. 

Donna Independent School District is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Angela Dominguez has been named the 2025 Region One Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Dr. Dominguez received official notification of the honor on Friday, May 30, from the Region One Education Service Center.

J.P. LeNoir Elementary teacher Cindy Gonzalez has been named the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Rising Star Award winner, a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding educators across Texas.

The Donna Independent School District is proud to announce a new partnership with Little Braves Child Care Center and Southern Littles Academy, two locally owned centers in Donna, Texas. This collaboration highlights Donna ISD’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students.

Donna ISD is celebrating a historic achievement by the Veterans Middle School Battle of the Books team. On February 26th, the team secured first place at the Regional Battle of the Books competition, marking the first time a Donna ISD school has ever claimed this prestigious title at the middle school level.

The Donna Independent School District is proud to announce that one of its outstanding educators has been recognized at the state level.

Excitement filled the air as the Donna Independent School District celebrated a major milestone on Friday, February 28, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a highly anticipated two-story classroom wing at Donna North High School.

On Friday, February 28th, the Donna Independent School District hosted a special celebration for teachers who were selected as Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designees at the Donna High School Marching Band Hall. The event, which transported attendees to a magical world, featured a Harry Potter theme that created a truly unforgettable experience.

The Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees was formally recognized as the 2024 Outstanding School Board in Texas during a regular board meeting on Tuesday, January 14.

Donna ISD is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Angela Dominguez has been selected as a 2024-25 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).

The Donna Independent School District is proud to announce that A.P. Solis Middle School, the district’s top-ranked middle school, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Middle Schools in the State of Texas.

The Donna Independent School District celebrated the grand opening of its first Outdoor Learning Center at A.M. Ochoa Elementary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Nov. 4th. 

Donna Independent School District is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Angela Dominguez has graduated from The Holdsworth Center’s prestigious Superintendent Leadership Program.

The Donna Independent School District is proud to announce the hiring of Thomas Weldon Jones as the new Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator for Donna High School...

The Donna Independent School District Board of Trustees has earned the prestigious title of Texas Outstanding School Board of the Year, solidifying their place as the top-performing school board in the state.

Donna Independent School District continues to invest in early childhood education with the announcement of new classroom wings at Salazar, Garza, and Singleterry Elementary Schools. Groundbreaking ceremonies for these additions took place on September 17th, with district and campus leaders, board members, and representatives from ROFA Architects and ECON Group Construction in attendance.

Donna High School Social Studies teacher Juan Carmona, alongside co-author Robert Espericueta, has just released a compelling new book titled The Queen Isabella Causeway Collapse, on September 2, 2024, through Arcadia Publishing.

Our middle schools offer quality instruction in core academics and give students the option to pursue accelerated learning opportunities.

Our high schools feature challenging programs designed to prepare students for higher levels of education while having the opportunity to graduate with an associate degree in a vast array of studies.

Donna Independent School District celebrated a significant milestone on July 31st with the groundbreaking ceremony for its first Outdoor Learning Center at M. Rivas Primary Discovery Academy.