Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Tx)-The United ISD Child Nutrition Department donated 1,000 cases (40,000 pounds) of USDA ground meat to the South Texas Food Bank. This ground meat was expected to be used during the regular school year. Due to the pandemic, and the decreased number of meals currently being prepared compared to the regular

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Recently, Kennedy – Zapata elementary school recognized their top academic boys and girls at each grade level during their 8th annual ‘Dando Gracias’ celebration. The event, sponsored by the Texas Department of Public Safety, awards each winner a trophy and a holiday turkey complete with all the trimmings. ” Thank you

(Laredo, Tx)-United ISD schools and offices will be closed the week of November 23-27, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  Campuses and offices will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2020.

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Regional UIL Congress competition was held through a virtual tournament. Alexander High School senior Lorenzo Maldonado took the top award and advanced to the U.I.L. State competition, tentatively scheduled to be held in Austin, TX. Seniors Alexa Chapa and Carolina Santos-Paez placed 4th and 5th, respectively, and will go

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-During a Special Called Meeting of the Board, United ISD swore-in three re-elected Board Members and one new Board Member. The Board Members being sworn in include reelected members Ricardo Molina, Sr., District 1; Ricardo “Rick” Rodriguez, District 2; Ramiro Veliz, III, District 4; and new Board Member Francisco “Frank” Castillo,

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Students from United High School (UHS) held two donation drives in September and October to benefit United ISD’s McKinney Vento and Migrant programs. In September, the Longhorns worked together to donate a total of 324 blankets to the programs. In October or Socktober, as it is known every year at UHS,

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Alexander high school orchestra engaged in virtual competition as a TMEA Region 14 Orchestra. As one of 120 entries, the AHS orchestra outperformed all other high schools with the highest chairs and most representatives. Under normal circumstances these students would have the opportunity to play in a clinic/concert live

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, Scientific, evidenced-based instrument rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce heart health (Laredo, Tx)-The results of the American Heart Association 2020 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced today and United ISD achieved national Silver recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. United ISD is one

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United High School (UHS) administrators and staff hosted a spirit parade for the Mighty Longhorn Class of 2021. Senior students lined up outside the campus gates, their vehicles adorned with balloons, streamers, posters, and Longhorn flags. The seniors also created massive crowns decorated with memories of their time at United