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Courtesy Carmen Rendon,

(Laredo, Texas)-Campus, District, and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of San Isidro Elementary School. The campus, located at 11021 Bucky Houdman Blvd, was built with monies from UISD School Bond 2013.  Leading the celebration were UISD Board Members, Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, and Principal Dr. Myrtha Villarreal. The campus as built on a 10-acre tract of land donated by Mr. Blackstone Dilworth. Mr. Dilworth is a prominent businessman who ventures in ranching, multi-use real estate development, communication, tower development, and other industries. 

San Isidro Elementary School encompasses over 104,000 square feet in a single story building. The campus is built to serve approximately 950 students. The main entrance incorporates a security station manned by district police officers who also monitor the day-to-day activities. The four corners of the school are anchored by the community-friendly library, computer lab, cafeteria, and gymnasium, which also act as a stage for school events and performances. Over 45 classrooms overlook an enclosed courtyard or the surrounding campus, including 28 standard classrooms, 16 early education classrooms, 2 special education classrooms, 2 state-of-the-art computer labs, a multi-purpose room, a science classroom, and a music room as well.  An exterior play yard houses a playscape for younger students. The central courtyard houses an outdoor amphitheater, which acts as an exterior teaching laboratory.  “We look forward to celebrating the successes of many students who have begun their educational journey here at San Isidro,” said Dr. Villarreal.