Courtesy Carmen Rendon,   (Laredo, Tx)-Last week, The Newman Elementary Toros welcomed their Grandparents to give them special thanks for all they do.  Grandparents were treated to breakfast pastries and a special serenate from the United High School Mariachi Del Mar.  After ceremony Grandparents were given the opportunity to visit their grandchildren classrooms and participate in a variety

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-United High School was excited to welcome 145 community professionals for career day.  Career Day creates a critical link between the classroom and the workplace by allowing students to explore various career options so that they can make informed educational and career choices.  “I was really inspired by our professional speakers

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-The Tomorrow’s Teachers Program is a program sponsored by the Department of Human Resources and was created to meet the teacher shortage challenge by “growing” our own teachers from the talented pool of students in our District.  The Tomorrow’s Teachers Program is a district-wide initiative that ranges from 3rd grade students

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-The November 2013 Community Role Model Awards ceremony was hosted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.  Four United I.S.D. students were recognized for being positive role models and maintaining excellent grade point averages. The Recipients for the award are; Anahi Arrambide from L.B. Johnson High School, Miguel Madrigal from Alexander High

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-United Middle School Principal Rebecca Morales goes above and beyond to captivate her 6th grade students reading from the rooftop the book Diary of a wimpy kid, “Hard Luck!” Students read along and enjoyed the nice chill weather!

Courtesy Caremen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-Alexander High School, Student council members collected a large donation of teddy bears to help abused and neglected children.  The Sheriff’s office gives all donated teddy bears to children who are victims of abuse or have been exposed to a traumatic event.  Deputies of the Community Affairs Division were on hand

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On Friday, November 15,  Dr. Carmen Tafolla, (recognized as the first Poet Laureate of the City of San Antonio by Mayor Julian Castro) skyped with Spainsh III students from all four UISD high schools. Dr. Tafolla discussed her approach to writing , citing the significance and impact of Hispanic culture in

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- With the theme “We are thankful to know two languages” or “Estamos Agradecidos de saber Dos Idiomas,” the United Independent School District has designated the month of November as “Bilingual Education Awareness Month.”  To commemorate this occasion, the District’s Bilingual Department has encouraged campuses to conduct awareness sessions to help parents understand