Courtesy Lauren Arredondo, (Laredo, Texas)-In 2021-22, the Region One GEAR UP: College Now-Career Connected! project established the Family Champion Award to recognize the efforts of campus parent leaders, from the 21 GEAR UP high schools, that have been great supporters of the program, its students, and its families. Many of these parent leaders have worked

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Laredo Federal Credit Union (LFCU), awarded $500.00 scholarships to several local high school graduates. Ten United ISD students were among the 22 recipients at the drive-thru award ceremony hosted at LFCU’s McPherson Road location. President/C.E.O Rafael Martinez and several co-workers coordinated the event. “Laredo Federal Credit Union believes in

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD’s Office of Technology received the Tyler Excellence award for the year 2020. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Tyler canceled their annual Tyler Connect conference for the last two years. However, the district was invited to receive the award last week in Indianapolis at the Tyler Connect 2022 conference.

Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-Attending school every day paid off for Cecilia Rodriguez of United High School, who won a brand new 2022 Kia Soul. The announcement was made in front of a live audience on May 27 at the Sames Auto Arena, just before the United South High School graduation ceremony. Launched in August

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)- Two  UISD middle school students take 1st and 2nd place at this year’s final KGNS-TV & LPD 8th Grader of the Year Awards. These students and their peers have earned recognition through dedication and commitment to their education. Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School student Bianca Gaytan took 1st Place in

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The UISD Federal Programs’Family Matters Resource Center (FMRC), hosted its formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was attended by Board Member Aliza Flores Oliveros, Superintendent David H. Gonzalez, and several administrators. Special guests included Congressman Henry Cuellar, Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz, and former Board Member Pat Campos. Cuellar presented Federal Programs Executive

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Superintendent David H. Gonzalez recently hosted a Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council luncheon at La Posada. His student advisors were treated to a special presentation entitled. “The Rules of Etiquette,” hosted by Ms. Magdalena Foster and Ms. Lisa Miller, of local clothing retailer Polly Adams. Ms. Miller discussed appropriate attire in different

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Mike Garza, Associate Superintendent for Support Services, honored the different employees who have reached 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service with United ISD. Special recognition was presented to those employees who have been with UISD for 30 years. UISD is a proud equal opportunity employer and recognizes that the

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Board Members Javier Montemayor, Jr. and Aliza Flores Oliveros – along with Trautmann and Garcia, Attorneys at Law, and PNC Bank sponsored a National School Nurse Day celebration at the SAC. Nurses from throughout the district were all smiles as they dropped by for a complimentary lunch and goody