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Thanks to the donation of local sponsors, students from United High School recently attended and participated in the National Photoshop World Convention in Orlando, Florida. The national convention is designed to boost skills in design and photography using Adobe Photoshop.
 
Students are enrolled in the Graphic Design & Illustration program at United High School. It is there where they learned how to use Adobe Photoshop from their teacher, Cristina Flores. “Photoshop World offers students the opportunity to get amazing education, insight and training from the most recognized and respected …

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(Laredo, Tx)- Due to a Districtwide Staff Development Day, classes will not be in session for students on Monday, April 29, 2013.  However, all United Independent School District Campuses and Administrative Offices will be open during normal business hours. 
 Additionally, the UISD Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders will be open from 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Taxes can also be paid online at www.uisd.net.
 All United Independent School District classes will resume their regular schedule on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. 

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(Laredo, Tx)-“Charlie’s Angels” Beauty Salon and Spa, is donating Hair-do and Make-up sessions for 32 lucky female students from UISD high schools. “We are glad we can help these girls, because we know prom night is a very special occasion for them. We want for them to succeed and to know that Laredo’s community cares about them because they are our future,” said Carlos “Charlie” Salinas, stylist at “Charlie’s Angels”.
 
“I am super happy because thanks to “Charlie’s Angels” I will be able to have my hair and make-up done …

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The United South High School “Mighty Panther” Chess Team recently garnered a 7th place overall award at the Super Nationals V Chess Meet Finals held in Nashville , Tennessee .  There were over 5,340 players with over 1,560 teams competing from all over the United States , as well as, Canada .  The USHS Chess Team was also the highest placing  Texas high school in any division.
 Student Noe Fernandez placed 10th individually, in his classification, where he competed against over 300 competitors and was only 1.5 points behind 1st …

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(Laredo, Tx)-United Middle School 7th grade student Nicholas Garza was the winner of the 7th grade Sci-Fi Writing Contest sponsored by Rice University ‘s STEMscopes Program.  STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math.  His story was entitled “Project Sunburn” which focused on a post-apocalyptic world.  He chose a telescope as his prize.  The writing contest is held to help students prepare for the writing STAAR tests in a fun and creative way.  Garza’s story was selected from hundreds of entries in the State.  Garza is pictured with …

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(Laredo, Tx)-The Trautmann Middle School “Mighty Shorthorn” Chess team recently competed in the Texas Scholastic Chess Championship in the Middle School Junior Varsity Division, Rated (600-900 Division) held in McAllen .  The students did an outstanding job!  They competed with teams of 10 plus more members and won the 18th place team trophy of which only the top 20 teams were awarded.  Additionally, Joseph McCarthy placed 4th Individual in the State Middle School , Junior Varsity Division (Rated 600-900).  Pictured from left to right are:  Joseph McCarthy, Brandon …

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(Laredo, Tx)-Former UISD Police Chief Ray Garner was sworn in  as the City of Laredo ’s new Chief of Police.  Garner has been a law enforcement officer for over forty years and said he was very proud to be Laredo ’s new Chief of Police as it has been a life long dream.  Garner is pictured with his family.

UISD administrators were present to see Ray Garner at his Chief of Police swearing –in ceremony.  Pictured from left to right are Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, Associate Superintendent for Student …

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(Laredo, Tx)-Bravo!  Bravo!  Maureen Rendon, an eighth grade student at United Middle School , has been selected to play at the prestigious Carnegie Hall on December 22, 2013.  The once in a lifetime opportunity came about when she entered the American Protégé International Competition, at the encouragement of her music teacher at the Laredo Music School .  It was through this competition that Rendon was selected as one of the winners in the Finalist Division, from over 250 musicians from around the world.  Rendon has been playing piano …

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,
(Laredo, Tx)- Due to the upcoming holiday, all United Independent School District campuses and administrative departments will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2013. The UISD Tax Office, located at 3501 E. Saunders, will also be closed on this day.  However, taxes may be paid online at www.uisd.net. 
 All UISD campuses and departments will resume their regular schedule on Monday, April 1, 2013. 
It is important to note that when students return to class, STAAR tests will be administered to 4th grade, 5th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade and …

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 (Laredo, Tx)-San Antonio Spurs All-Star World Champion Tony Parker’s brother, Pierre, came down to talk about the upcoming Tony Parker Skills  Clinic , inviting area boys and girls, ages 6-17, to participate in the one-of-a-kind  basketball skills clinic taking place on Sunday, April 7, 2013, from 2-6 PM at the  Alexander High School Gym.  The camp is hosted by TJP Basketball (TJ and Pierre) and  Next Level Basketball Training and is limited to 150 guests; $125 Pre-Registration.
Players must bring their own basketball.  To register, visit www.parkerbasketball.com.  
 “Our mission …