UISD NEWS
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Today, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced three United Independent School District educators as winners of the store’s “Teacher of the Year” recognition program. The winners were as follows: second place winner, John Paul Sanchez, an 8th grade keyboard teacher at Antonio Gonzalez Middle School. First place winner, Itzamara Rendon, a fifth grade
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On May 13, 2014, Alexander high school senior Claire Kazen signed a four year Track and Field scholarship for the University at Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Kazen has been one of the most prolific point scorers in Laredo high school history and has numerous accomlishments to her credit. She has four
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Event will allow future students and parents to meet UTSA Undergraduate Admissions Reps (Laredo, Tx)-Both the UTSA Office of P-20 Initiatives and Office of Admissions will host a “Fiesta Sendoff” on Saturday, May 17 from 9-11 a.m. at The United ISD Student Activity Complex for newly admitted Roadrunners and their parents. Representatives from
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United Independent School District Fine Arts Department will be hosting the following school concerts, including the Fine Arts Fiesta on May 3, at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. The events are free and open to the public. May 1 – Alexander HS Choir
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Bonnie Garcia elementary Principal Dr. Cordelia M. Nava announced that school librarian Josephine Vaughn was awarded the $5,000.00 Laura Bush Librarians Grant on April 29, 2014. Ms. Vaughn began applying for the grant in October 2013 after reading about it in a professional journal. The application process required the submission of
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Fifteen of United ISD’s Delivery S/R (shipping and receiving) workers were recognized with a forklift operations certificate on Friday, April 28th. They have all been certified to conduct and operate a forklift machine. Laredo Community College offered the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) training of 8-hours and was completed
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Congratulations to Cynthia Vega, 5th Grade teacher at Trautmann Elementary (UISD) for being the recipient for April’s KGNS and Laredo Federal Credit Union “One Class at a time award.” The aspiration of this award is to promote education by honoring and encouraging teachers. Representatives of KGNS and Laredo Federal Credit Union were
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Derek Esparza, a senior at United High School (U.H.S.), recently signed a Letter of Intent to play football at Cisco College in Cisco, Texas. Derek has played football at United High School for the past four years, during which he has earned multiple accolades including Quarterback All-District First Team and All-City
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- In March, students from the United High School Graphic Design program competed at SkillsUSA Texas competition in Corpus Christi. Six students were recognized for their talents and creativity in the Advertising Design field. Student Amy Gutierrez received State Superior. She also garnered State of Texas Best of Show for her
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United High School Model United Nations Club attended the national conference in New York and brought back several awards. Of over 1,400 students who attended, Esteban Elizondo, Darren Garcia, Enrique Mejia, and Daniel Mendez were recognized as delegates and won the “Best Delegation Award.” Only 12 students at the conference
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