Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Grab your cowboy hats and get ready for United Independent School District’s Annual Parent Festival!  The western themed event takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on October 26, 2013 at United High School located at 2811 United Avenue.  The event is free and open to all UISD parents.     “We

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,  All Students From Elementary to High School & Their Parents Invited To Help Bring Awareness To Bullying (Laredo, Tx)-In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, PILLAR (People with Ideas of Love, Liberty, Acceptance and Respect) will be hosting an anti-bullying event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on October 29, 2013 at the

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Runway Dreams, “Kids helping kids as fashion takes action,” charity took place this Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the Guerra Centre Hall.  Antonio Gonzalez Middle School 7th grade Teacher, Brenda Garza, in conjunction with Catwalk Kidz Fashion Boutique hosted the show in effort to raise money for UISD’s uniform assistance voucher program. 

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)- On Friday, October 11, Trautmann Elementary students partook in a campus Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Walk. Each participating student donated $1.00 to walk for a family member or friend who has been affected by Cancer. Students were definitely in the pink  and visibly enthused by the support shown by community leaders

Courtesy Alex Meyer,  (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD is gearing up for their annual Toy Giveaway with a series of fundraising events. All proceeds will be used to buy toys for many of United ISD’s underprivileged children, many of whom would not otherwise receive a holiday gift this December. Recipients of toys are pre-selected by staff at

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-National Bullying Prevention Month is a campaign held during the month of October.  In conjunction with its district-wide anti-bullying activities, the UISD Discipline Management Department-Positive Behavior Facilitators worked with Chelsea Iruegas, a junior at Alexander High School to support her anti-bullying project.  In an effort to earn her Gold Award from

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-As secondary schools begin another year, juniors and seniors will have an opportunity to set their sights on the future. With this in mind, Texas A&M International University will host United ISD’s College Fair on Wednesday, October 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at their University Success Center, located at 5201

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Due to a Districtwide Professional Development Day, there will be no class for students on Monday, October 14, 2013.  However, all United Independent School District campuses and administrative offices will be open during normal business hours.  Additionally, the UISD Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders will be open from 8:00a.m.

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD’s Clark Middle School hosted The Friends of the Family and The Laredo Police Department’s “Outstanding 8th grader of the Month.”  These outstanding 8th graders proudly represented their school and their entire 8th grade student body.  An 8th grader from each of UISD Middle schools received this prestigious award. Guest