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Thursday, March 28, 2024

UISD NEWS

United ISD Garners A-Rating From TEA for 2021-22 School Year

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced that United Independent School District received an overall rating of “A” from the Texas Education Agency as part of their 2021-22 state accountability rating. The District’s Overall Performance Summary is as follows: • Student Achievement— UISD scored a 90 overall STAAR Performance – 83 College,

United ISD Teachers of the Year Recognized at Region One Ceremony

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s District-wide Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year attended the Region One Education Service Center (ESC) Teacher of the Year Ceremony. The ceremony featured Teachers of the Year from districts across the region. Melissa Gignac, Secondary Teacher of the Year from Lyndon B. Johnson High School, and Leah Luna,

United ISD Joins Workforce Solutions for Hiring Event

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD joined Workforce Solutions to hold a hiring event. The district’s Custodial, Transportation, Maintenance/Facilities, and Child Nutrition departments were all on hand to discuss the application process with attendees. Additionally, the Human Resources (HR) department attended to discuss all other employment opportunities with the district. Auxiliary positions currently available include

PBIS Back to School Training

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, The “Back to School Training on PBIS” was held on July 29 at the SAC by the Student Relations/Discipline Management Department of United ISD, directed by Annette Perez. The core principles of PBIS center on proactive methods for defining, teaching, and encouraging proper student behaviors in order to foster a pleasant learning

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Superintendent of Schools, David H. Gonzalez, and his management cabinet hosted a collaborative meeting with Laredo ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sylvia Rios and her administrators. State Representative Richard Raymond attended the meeting, while Representative Tracy King and Senator Judith Zaffirini attended via Zoom. UISD and LISD came together

State and Local Leaders Tour “Operation Border Health Preparedness” Clinic at L.B. Johnson 9th Grade Campus

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Leaders from our state and local community came out to show their support for Operation Border Health Preparedness ( formerly Operation Lonestar). The event is an exercise to expedite medical care to the community in the event of a public health crisis, and also serves as a no-cost clinic for basic

Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United High School Chess Team competed in the 2022 National High School Championship in Memphis, Tennessee. The Chess Team worked very hard fundraising and practicing all year to attend the prestigious event. The United High School Chess Team and their sponsor Lucy K. Gutierrez would like to thank United High

United ISD Announces Rudy “RJ” Tijerina as Head Boys Golf Coach at United South High School

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Department of Athletics and United South High School is proud to announce the selection of Rudy “RJ” Tijerina as the new head boys golf coach at United South High School (USHS). Coach Tijerina will be taking over for Hector Velasquez who accepted the head girls golf

USHS Graduate Signs to Play Collegiate Football

Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-Daymenonn Vercher of United South has committed to Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. Adriana Ramirez, Proud Principal of United South High School, hosted a ceremony at the school’s library. Among the special guests were UISD Athletic Director Bobby Cruz and Board Member Rick Rodriguez. Vercher was accompanied by his close family

Lyndon B. Johnson High School’s Juan Arredondo Awarded the Region One GEAR UP: College Now-Career Connected Family Award

Courtesy Lauren Arredondo, (Laredo, Texas)-In 2021-22, the Region One GEAR UP: College Now-Career Connected! project established the Family Champion Award to recognize the efforts of campus parent leaders, from the 21 GEAR UP high schools, that have been great supporters of the program, its students, and its families. Many of these parent leaders have worked

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