Students and teachers at the Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders have a lot to be proud of. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the nomination of the school for recognition as a national 2016 Blue Ribbon School. 

And although it’s only been apart of Lubbock ISD since 2008, the Talkington is no stranger to academic success. The school has a foundation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum with a focus on the pillars of leadership, college readiness, health and wellness, all for which it is commonly well recognized.

The school is one of 26 schools out of more than 7,000 in Texas to be nominated as a Blue Ribbon School. 

The 2016 national award winners will be announced in September.