Three Valley schools, one in Tucson named 2016 Blue Ribbon Schools

Three Valley schools and one in Tucson are making the grade according to federal standards.

 

Jack Barnes Elementary in Queen Creek, Fuller Elementary School in Tempe, Vista Del Sur Traditional School in Laveen and University High School in Tucson were each named 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

WAY TO GO @JBEPride! Jack Barnes Elementary was just named a National Blue Ribbon School by @usedgov. pic.twitter.com/oOUvBvmjhN

— Queen Creek USD (@qcusd) September 28, 2016

Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. announced 329 schools made the cut based on overall academic excellence or progress in improving achievement gaps among student subgroups. 

 

All of the schools will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Arlington, VA on November 7 and 8.  

 

Here's a look at other local schools which recently received national honors.