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Donna is a city located in Hidalgo County, Texas, known as the "Heart of the Valley." Spanning an area of 5.1 square miles, with 5.0 square miles of land, it is part of the McAllen-Edinburg metropolitan area. Donna's rich history dates back to its establishment in 1834 as part of the La Blanca Land Grant. The city is served by the Donna Independent School District, committed to providing academic excellence. With unique cultural influences from the Rio Grande region, Donna is a vibrant community with a promising future.
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Area - Total5.1 sq mi (13.1 km2) - Land5.0 sq mi (13.1 km2) - Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)Area - Total5.1 sq mi (13.1 km2) - Land5.0 sq mi (13.1 km2) - Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) • Donnaispart of McAllen and Edinburg
Donnaiscalledthe “Heart of the Valley” because of the Río “Grande” • Rio Grande gothrough 4 countries and one of them is Hidalgo Country.
Donna was originally part of the La Blanca Land Grant, Tamaulipas Mexico, given to LinoCabazos on May 18, 1834. The first Anglo-American Settler was John F. Webber, who in 1839 moved to escape persecution of his marriage to Sylvia Hector, a former slave
Education Thefirstteacher in DonnawasPaciana Guerra of Mier Tamaulipas.
DonnaIndependentSchoolDistrict The mission of Donna ISD is to ensure academic excellence for all students through a rigorous and supportive learning environment that provides a quality education in accordance with state and national standards. (Roberto F. Loredo. Superintendent)
DonnaIndependentSchoolDistrict has fourcampuses: • District • Elementaryschool • Middleschool • Highschool http://www.donnaisd.net/