Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Four students (one from each U.I.S.D. high school) earned the distinction of being named Youth of the Month for February 2014. The monthly programs recognizes local high school students who excel in academics and participate in extracurricular and community service activities. Teachers and counselors nominate students for the honor. This month’s

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