Courtesy Alex Meyer,  (Laredo, Tx)-Webb County officials presented a check in the amount of $571,770.00 to United I.S.D.  The money is from the Permanent School Land Fund, which is an arrangement that permits Webb County to act as a land trustee for all three school districts in the county. A majority of the revenues are

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Ten exemplary U.I.S.D. middle school students were recognized during the February 2014 Outstanding 8th Graders of the Month ceremony. The ceremony was held at UISD’s Washington Middle School campus. Each honoree was recognized for achieving and maintaining high academic marks, setting a good example for peers and partaking in projects that

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-While every squad approaches competition from a slightly different angle, it is certain that determination and perseverance play an extreme role in preparing. The Maverick Cheerleaders under the direction of Leonila Gonzalez demonstrated that and more at this years Cheer and Power National competition.      The United Middle School Cheerleaders were just

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-This year marks the second year the United South High School Chess team wins the Texas Scholastic JV Chess meet.  With a total of 22 points, the Mighty Panthers dominated the rest of the field of over 20 teams and hundreds of competitors.  They swept with 1st place in regionals and State and

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United High School Larriettes won “Grand Champion” honors at the 28th Annual San Antonio Spurs Dance Competition held Feb. 1 at the AT&T Center.  They earned the highest score of all the teams that competed and were also honored for their showmanship, choreography and precision.  Pictured are the proud Larriettes

Courtesy Alex Meyer, On February 7, 2014, Kazen elementary school students and staff transformed their campus into “Kazenopolis”. The imaginary city, also referred to as a minitropolis, gave Kazen students an opportunity to elect their own governing body as well as a chance to operate their own IBC Bank, H.E.B., post office, recycling center, radio

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,                                                                                  Nominations Currently Being Accepted  (Laredo, Tx)-Recognizing former graduates whose accomplishments are inspirational, is the goal of United Independent School District’s newest League of Legends program.  Nominations are currently being accepted for distinguished alumni from John B. Alexander, Lyndon B. Johnson, United and United South High Schools.   “The League of Legends Program will

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Thanks for all you do!  The United Independent School District held a special event this morning to recognize the District’s school counselors in honor of National School Counseling Week.  Over 100 United ISD school counselors gathered at the Student Activity Complex and were thanked for their work and dedication to the over