Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Laredo’s Kohl’s Department Store will be donating books to the Zaffirini Elementary School library. Representatives of the store will make the delivery of books while students are assembled in the library.  The event will take place on Wednesday October 9th at 9 a.m. For more information, please call Celeste Munoa at

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Kristine Elizabeth Meza, a Laredo native, United High School graduate and nursing student at San Antonio College, lost her life when she fell victim to an act of domestic violence on February 11, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas  In Meza’s memory, her family established The Kristine E. Meza Memorial Foundation. This non-profit organization was initiated

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)-The United ISD STRIKE UP Holiday Cheer BOWL-A-THON was held on Tuesday, October 1st at Jett bowl North.   The funds accrued from the Bowl-A-thon will be used to purchase toys for our annual Christmas toy drive.  We are extremely appreciative with the generosity of all the individuals, organizations and businesses that

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Tennis trainers from the Laredo Tennis Association (LTA) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA, Austin, Texas) took time to bring the Young Rackets Tennis Program to Salinas Elementary students. The program introduces the basics of tennis to while stressing the importance of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.  Students

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-Students of SGMS gathered in their gymnasium to enjoy a motivational pep rally spearheaded by reading pathfinder teacher, Mr. Gerardo Cadena. Their motivational theme pep rally was to promote “hard work pays off” filled with fun activities and performances.   Guest Speakers included, Mayor Raul Reyes of El Cenizo along with Commissioner

Courtesy Alex Meyer, Finley elementary students learned about an array of professions and trades during their recent Career Day event.  UISD thanks the organizations and individuals who generously donated their time to our students. Participants included the Webb County Sheriff’s Department, Laredo Police Department,United ISD Police Department, Laredo Fire Department, TXDot, ServePro, Garza’s Floral and

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United Independent School District Child Nutrition Program held a “Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program” at Prada Elementary School.  The event featured a Watermelon Eating Contest with School Principal Gilbert Castro and Assistant Principal Alberto Perez.  However, it was Cecilia Quintero from the District’s Child Nutrition Department who won the coveted

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Although most of us think of new buildings when we hear about a school bond issue, in many cases the smartest thing to do with bond dollars is take care of our existing structures.  Part of the overall strategy for United I.S.D. to address the challenge of overpopulated schools is to