UISD NEWS
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- Nine outstanding United Independent School District 8th graders were recently honored at the “8th Grader of the Month” ceremony sponsored by Laredo Family Nissan, Laredo Medical Center , KGNS, CW, Telemundo, and the City of Laredo Police Department. U.S. Border Patrol Chief Robert L. Harris served as the guest speaker at
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD employees will have the opportunity to see and listen to Ron Clark, the young teacher from North Carolina who inspired the movie “The Ron Clark Story”, during an event on Monday, February 25 at 1:30pm at the Laredo Energy Arena, informed Celia Taboada Director of the Professional &
(Laredo, Tx)-Juan Chavez, Supervisor of the Support Services Department at the United Independent School District was recently honored upon his retirement from the District. Employees organized a luncheon and presented him with a plaque for his dedicated service. Pictured at the event from, left to right, are: Mike Garza, Executive Director for Support Services, Chavez,
(Laredo, Tx)-United Independent School District Police Chief Ray Garner recently swore-in two police officers, Leonardo Santoya and Martha Cabrera, at a special event held in their honor. The honorees were given their badge at a special ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Pictured from left to right are: Lt. Ramon Salinas, Officer Santoya, Chief Ray
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-“When was George Washington born?” “Where is his birth place? “ And, “how many siblings did he have?” was just some of the information shared with students at Fasken Elementary School by Tad Deutsch, who will portraying George Washington for 2013 during the WBCA festivities. Deutsch spoke to 1st – 5th
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United Independent School District Fine Arts Department is proud to host Texas A&M University ’s – Kingsville Jazz Band in Concert. This event is free and open to the public. Come and hear some outstanding jazz music! The concert will take place on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Bill Johnson
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- Students at “Kazenopolis,” a small city inside Kazen Elementary, recently celebrated the grand opening of their “minitropolis” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on January 31, 2013. Kazenopolis is structured like a functioning city within the school and features an IBC bank, HEB, Post Office, a Visitor’s Center and Broadcasting System, Food
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are over 3 million migrant and seasonal farm workers in the United States . And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is these individuals who are most likely to suffer from a chemically-related illness more so than any other occupational group.
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-A total of 19 students from the United Independent School District received their high school diploma during a Winter Graduation Ceremony held at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex Auditorium on January 16, 2013. Each student was congratulated by the UISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, and their respective
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)- The United Independent School District Fine Arts Department is proud to announce that four students from Alexander High School and three students from United High School have qualified for the U.I.L. State Music Competition. The students had to try out at the highly competitive Area Auditions that were held recently in
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