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

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Clark Elementary will celebrate their top readers (grades Pre-K-5th) who read the most books before the second six week period ended. The students will be treated to a sidewalk chalk party, courtesy of the  H.E.B.Read 3 Program. H.E.B. will provide sidewalk chalk and snacks for the students. The H.E. Buddy mascot

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Grandparents are important role models and guides to their grandchildren and Newman Elementary School appreciates what they do. This social event will give Grandparents a unique opportunity to interact with their grandchildren in the school environment and meet Newman teachers and staff.  For more information, please call Imelda Torres at 473-3813.

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)- Swim teams comprised of swimmers from all four UISD high schools recently competed at the Corpus Christi Class Meet where teams were ranked by classification. Last year, the swim team brought home two trophies. This year, the team kicked off the season splendidly by returning to Laredo with four trophies.  The

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-Students and staff members of Borchers Elementary (UISD) celebrated and honored veterans, for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.  Honored Veterans were family members of the students of Borchers Elementary.  The celebration lineup included performances by Kinder Students, choir performance, and the Boy Scouts

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Nine UISD middle school students were named as Outstanding 8th graders for the month of November 2013.  These top performing middle school studentswere honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and serving as good role models. This month’s event was held at Salvador Garcia Middle School.