Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Four U.I.S.D. students were among those honored as March 2014 Youths of the Month during a formal ceremony and reception hosted by Cigarroa High School. The students were joined by their nominating educators, counselors and families as they were recognized for their excellence in academics and service to our community. Each student

  Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Exemplary United I.S.D. middle school students were recognized during the March 2014 Outstanding 8th Graders of the Month ceremony. The ceremony was held at Mary Help of Christians School campus. Each honoree was recognized for achieving and maintaining high academic marks, setting a good example for peers, and partaking in

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Alexander High School student Alexa M. Ramirez will advance to UIL State Competition for her work in Theatrical Design.  Her designs are based “Tartuffe,” a theatrical comedy by Molière.  The goals of the UIL Theatrical Design Contest are:  to foster appreciation of good theatrical design, to increase the number of schools which

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, To get students excited about reading, Salvador Garcia Middle School Librarian Loida Korrody asked students to think of a theme for the Fall and Spring bookfair.  The students picked a “fiesta” theme and brought in traditional Mexican zarapes and decorated the library in festive colors.  While the students were browsing and shopping

The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Education Committee announced the School Bell Awards Program at the United Independent School District Student Activity Complex this morning.   Several people were in attendance to formally kick off the recognition program that honors educators from the United and Laredo Independent School Districts, private and charter schools, Laredo Community College and

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,   (Laredo, Tx)-    The Read Across America Cat-a-Van tour made its first national stop at United ISD’s Muller Elementary on February 25th. The tour is the result of a joint effort between the National Education Association (N.E.A.) Texas State Teachers Association (TS.T.A.), and national sponsor Renaissance Dental. The mission of the tour is to

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-The Salinas Eagles cheerleaders competed against local and out of town schools at the Cheer Power Southern Nationals on Feb. 7 and 8 in San Antonio, Texas. The team effort paid off for the Eagles when they emerged as Cheer Power Grand Champions. Each team member was awarded a Grand Champion

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