Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Laredo Area Community Foundation (LACF), and the Laredo Morning Times (LMT), recently announced that Mr. Hector Perez is the recipient of the 2020-2021 Jefferson Volunteer of The Year Award for his work as President and Board member for the Imaginarium of South Texas. Mr. Perez has worked with the Imaginarium

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, Rodolfo Centeno Elementary School hosted a parade to induct 4th and 5th grade students into the The National Elementary Honor Society. The NEHS (National Elementary Honor Society) recognizes students for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility, to provide service to the school and community, and to develop leadership

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The Regional Final Spelling Bee was hosted on Friday, March 26, 2021, through a virtual platform. The 2021 winner was United ISD Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle’s eighth-grade student Emmanuel Rimocal, with the word fondant. Furthermore, Rimocal will receive the opportunity to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will allow

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United High School students competed in the Skills USA Automotive Service Technology Competition for District 12 where they garnered 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. John Baker and Jose Parra will be advancing to the State Skills USA competition on April 20th. The annual competition evaluates each contestant’s preparation for employment

Courtesy Carmen Rendo, (Laredo, Texas)-The UISD Tax Office will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2021 and will resume regular working hours of 8:00am to 4:30 pm on April 5, 2021.

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s Office of Communications was recently honored by the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA). The Department of Communication earned various commendations for their work in design, publishing, photography, and print. The team earned the following distinctions: Platinum Certificate of Merit Platinum Category—Office of Communications, We Are United campaign Gold

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce Rosenda K. Ruiz as the new Principal of Borchers Elementary School. Ms. Ruiz is a 25-year veteran educator of United ISD with an extensive background in education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts &

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Congratulations to John B. Alexander High School Students who recently competed in the District’s Science fair and placed 1st in their respective categories. They will be advancing to The State Science and Engineering Fair Competition and will compete virtually in late March. Daniel Musquiz won the Grand Champion award in the category