UISD NEWS
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United HS 9th Graders who attend face to face instruction and have had weekly perfect attendance were treated to a celebration for their efforts. Snacks and various prizes were awarded during the celebration. Associate Principal Arlene Treviño stated that over 90 students had achieved perfect attendance. “We wanted to show them some appreciation for their efforts”, said Treviño.
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Rebekah Bustamante, a star volleyball player for the Lady Bulldogs, has signed a Letter of Intent for a full ride scholarship at Our Lady of The Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Bustamante is coming off a successful senior season in which she was named District Setter of the Year. A
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to four lady bulldog soccer athletes who recently signed college scholarships. A ceremony was held at the Alexander high school gymnasium where Coach Erika Alcaraz praised the four seniors for what they hadaccomplished under difficult circumstances. “It’s been an honor and a blessing to watch young women like these excel
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United Independent School District has qualified 19 students for the 2020-2021 State UIL Academic Meet. United High School, United South High School, Alexander High School, and L.B. Johnson High School competed in the Annual UIL regional academic contest held on April 16-17, 2021 – Region IV pod four hosted by Alexander
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a one week Hostage Negotiators course in Laredo. United ISD Sgt. Claudia Mireles and Sgt. Alonso Galindo attended the course and earned certifications in the law enforcement speciality. Mireles and Galindo also took a 40 hour course taught by the Association of Hostage Negotiators
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-During the 2020-2021 school year, United Independent School District began its search for a new Superintendent due to the retirement of Mr. Roberto J. Santos effective June 30, 2021. Mr. Santos dutifully served UISD for 16 years, and the UISD Board of Trustees did not take the task of replacing him
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, 22 students enrolled in Lyndon B. Johnson High School’s(LBJHS), Career & Technical Education (CTE), Oil & Gas class received their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),certification after successfully completing a course taught by LHJHS Oil/Gas instructor Francisco Benavides. OSHA safety certification is highly valued and considered to be a bonus
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United South Middle School hosted a virtual career day for their students. Guests speakers included Webb County Treasurer Raul Reyes; Judge Danny Dominguez; KSAT 12 Morning Anchor Stephanie Serna-Cienfuegos; Border Patrol representative Joey Perez; Director of the Laredo Regional Food Bank-Carmen Garcia-Arevalo; USHS Principal Adriana Ramirez, and others. In addition,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-While the annual H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards were put on hold due to the pandemic, the grocery giant opted to expand on the recognition program with a statewide Texas Loves Teachers bus tour. During the tour, H.E.B. is visiting 50 school districts and early childhood education centers within 50 days
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s Office of Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) and Director of Staff Development Celia Taboada hosted an appreciation drive-through for the District’s elementary, middle, and high school librarians. Librarians around the District stopped by the C&I offices to pick up their treat baskets and gift box. Associate Superintendent for Curriculum &
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