Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Muller Elementary School Principal Mayra Ramirez wagered to take a Polar Plungeif her students reached a fundraising goal of $500.00 for Special Olympics. Her students raised $515 for this great cause, and Ms. Ramirez stepped up to get soaked! The Polar Plunge is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics, and offers a unique opportunity for individuals and

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, Centeno Elementary recently celebrated the grand opening of Centenoville, a minitropolis within the school’s walls.  For the 4th year in a row, Commerce Bank has sponsored the mini city designed to teach the students how to manage real world issues, all the while teaching them financial responsibility. Students can work as a bank

Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Ten United ISD 8th graders were among those recognized as outstanding students for December 2018. The top-performing students were honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and being excellent role models. This month’s recognition ceremony was hosted by George Washington Middle School. The program is sponsored in part by Friends of

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Team members from Laredo’s Nike outlet store dropped by Arndt elementary school to donate holiday surprises to Ms. Esmeralda Villarreal’s first grade class. Seventeen students received gifts such as tennis shoes, pants and t-shirts. The donation was made under the auspices of the NIKE Community Ambassador Program. “The program gives Nike store employees around the world an opportunity to support education in

Courtesy Alex Meyer, John B. Alexander High School (AHS), faculty and students participated in the campus’ 5th Annual Meet In the Middle Parade. They were joined in celebration by local law enforcement, Sames Auto Group, civic organizations/clubs,local media and community partners. The mission of the yearly occasion is to demonstrate campus unity, and to promote acceptance and inclusion

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, students from United ISD’s Kennedy Zapata Elementary were treated to a Christmas celebration, courtesy of IBC Bank’s annual It’s A Brighter Christmas initiative. The students were served pizza, cookies, and juice while they sang Christmas Carols and watched Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.  Imagine the children’s surprise when Santa Clause arrived with a winter

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-All United ISD high schools (United High School, J.B. Alexander, Lyndon B. Johnson, United South, and corresponding Ninth Grade Campuses), will follow an early release schedule on December 18, 19, 20, 2018*. Early release hours for those dates are as follows: Ninth Grade Campuses:       Early release time / 12:30 p.m.   High School

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Clorox Company has issued $15,000 grants to five individuals from throughout the nation for their outstanding record of service to their local communities. J.B. Alexander High School senior Alma Gonzalez De La Cruz, was one of the recipients. Alma is a staunch supporter of the Laredo Animal Protective Society (LAPS). Her volunteerism

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS), students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School held a food and clothing drive for the Bethany House of Laredo. The Bethany House assists homeless and other indigent in Laredo and Webb County. Pictured with the students are drive sponsors Juan Mondragon, Rosa Camarena, Brenda Longoria, and Luz

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Police Department presented a check in the amount of $15,000 to the United ISD Partners For Scholars Program. The money was raised from the annual ” Defending Our Badge,” Flag Football Tournament from the last 6 years. UISD ‘s ” The Good Guys ” police football team took first place this year