Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Lyndon B. Johnson H.S. 9th graders attended an LBJ Jumpstart Program camp where they were given an early start in Biology. Students spent over thirty hours engaging in in-depth, hands-on laboratory investigations, giving them insight into Biomolecules, Cell Cycles, Impacts on the environment, DNA, and Photosynthesis. Teachers kept students engaged

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-As students across United ISD headed back to school, teachers received words of encouragement and inspiration from district Superintendent David H. Gonzlaez. “This year, our teachers will be helping our students deal with a multitude of setbacks caused by the pandemic. I know they will do a great job of helping

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s New Teacher Orientation Sessions began on Monday, August 2, and will continue through Thursday, August 5. The sessions were hosted at Alexander High School’s 9th-grade campus and marked the commencement of the teacher induction process for newly certified teachers and teachers new to the district. The purpose of the

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD is proud to announce that Superintendent of Schools, Mr. David H. Gonzalez, was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the South Texas Association of Schools (STAS). Mr. Gonzalez’s seat on the Board of Directors will allow him to provide guidance and direction on education-related bills

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-John J. Mallon, Director of the Mighty Longhorn Band, was recently invited to host a Recruiting and Retention Clinic at the 2021 Texas Bandmasters Association’s (TBA) Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Two additional panelists joined Mr. Mallon to present Capturing and Cultivating Great Band Students: A Conversation on Recruiting and

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent David H. Gonzalez are pleased to announce Maria Amparo R. Lanese as the Director of the Communications Department. Ms. Lanese holds a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Bilingual Education with a Cum Laude designation and a Master of Science in Educational

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to Kayla Patricia Martinez, a United High School graduate who won first place and received a $2,000.00 Spirit of Laredo Scholarship. Martinez will be attending Texas A&M University this fall to pursue a degree in Visualization. The Chamber’s Education Committee’s “Spirit of Laredo” program, which began in 2019, awarded scholarships

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the United South High School’s Football Booster Club hosted the “1st Annual Panther Football Golf Classic” fundraiser. The hugely successful event drew 90 golfers who played as forty five 2-man scramble teams. The tournament raised a sum of $10,000.00 for the club, and prizes were awarded to the top three

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United Independent School District honored the achievements of retiring Superintendent Roberto J. Santos with a brunch and parade. The dual events were held at the new elementary campus that bears his name. Santos began his 38-year career at United Independent School District in 1983, and served in numerous administrative and