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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

UISD NEWS

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD has been selected as a 2021-2022 District of the Year finalist for the growth and achievements of its Emergent Bilingual students by the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE). The work that Maria Arámbula-Ruiz, (Director of Bilingual/ESL/Dual and Foreign Languages), and her team of Bilingual coordinators have put into

Sames Kia Announces 10th “Kia In The Classroom” Program at UISD

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-For a 10th consecutive year, Sames Kia continues to promote daily school attendance with the “Sames Kia In The Classroom” program. The acclaimed dealership partnered with UISD in 2013 to increase student attendance at the high school level by incentivizing classroom attendance. The kickoff for this year’s campaign was hosted inside

City of Laredo Assigns Proclamations for UISD Principals and Awareness Campaign

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the City of Laredo consolidated the recognition of UISD Principals with three awareness campaigns at the district’s Student Activity Center. A total of four proclamations were signed for National Principals Month, ADHD Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month and Down Syndrome Awareness Month*. National Principals Month is an opportunity for district

City of Laredo Announces Street Name Change in South Laredo

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the City of Laredo hosted a street sign unveiling that transformed Avenida Los Presidentes to Panthers Avenue. Earlier this year, Laredo City Council members convened to vote for the name change. “The City of Laredo wanted to commemorate the rich history and accomplishments of United South High School,” said Rudy

United South High School Magnet students attended the “The Pathways for Trade: The North American Logistics and Trade Symposium

Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-USHS Magnet students attended the “The Pathways for Trade: The North American Logistics and Trade Symposium with their Business and Logistics Teacher, Mrs. Claudia Saenz, and Accounting Teacher Mr. Roman Quiroga. According to Sinneh Koroma Jr. Magnet Dean, our goal is to provide our students with authentic and real-world learning experiences.

Grandparents Day at De Llano Elementary School

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, De Llano elementary school hosted Grandparents Day. Over 230 family members were greeted by Principal Diana Korrodi and staff. The special guests were treated to a sweetbread and coffee reception, then escorted to classrooms where they participated in creative activities with their grandchildren. “The children appreciate that their grandparents have

UISD and Powell Watson Motors Group Announce 7th Annual Golf Fundraiser for Students

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Powell Watson Motors Auto Group hosted a United ISD press conference at their GMC/Buick dealership to announce the 7th Annual Partners for Scholars Golf Tournament for UISD students. During the press conference, Zachary Powell, Executive Manager of Toyota of Laredo presented a check in the amount of $15,000.00 to get

Centeno Elementary Kicks-Off Accelerated Reader Program for 2022-2023

Courtesy Alexander Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Centeno elementary’s Accelerated Reading kick-off for 2022-2023 began with a surprise visit from local celebrity Clown Bolitas. Students and teachers participated in spirit building dances and activities while competing for great prizes.   “Our goal is to encourage, guide and engage students at all reading levels. We also track their progress

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