Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)_United ISD’s Wellness Committee recently held a meeting at Sweet Loring Yogurt Shop for its Wellness Champions.  The Wellness Committee consists of a team of United ISD employees and a liaison from Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).  The goal is to create a program in where everyone makes a commitment to living his

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-In observance of National Young Reader’s Week, Fasken elementary Principal Melba Gutierrez accepted a challenge from her second grade accelerated reading students. Her task was to spend a day reading aloud to  Fasken students. From the first school bell to the last, Ms. Gutierrez visited classrooms throughout the day for one-on-one reading

Courtesy Alex Meyer,  (Laredo, Texas)-Freedom Elementary School hosted their first annual PBIS Abrazo Parade, uniting 2 schools towards positive behavior, academic success, social kindness and acceptance of all. Together with Raul Perales Middle School, the campus organized a parade of the combined student bodies and highlighted different clubs and organizations that performed for spectators which included

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Veterans Memorial Elementary School (VMES), celebrated Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead. The Latin American holiday honors the dead with lively celebrations aimed at remembering deceased family members. A decorative and striking altar located in the VMES foyer was the centerpiece of a program that

Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at Kazen Elementary it is also a month to honor and Celebrate Four Breast Cancer Survivors.  Mrs. Lydia Vasquez, 2nd grade teacher at Kazen, spearheaded a Survivors rally and a tree dedication to four amazing pillars of their school. Kazen has seen first hand

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-It is an honor for UISD to host this year’s UIL Area G 6A Marching Contest, and we welcome all of our out-of-town visitors! The preliminary competition continues through 5:00 p.m.  Many more high schools in cue to display their amazing talents and finals begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight!    Bring your

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The public is invited to the UIL Area G 6A Marching Contest at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex Stadium this Saturday, October 27, 2018. Approximately 25 marching bands will compete throughout the day. Preliminary Competition will take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Final Competition will follow from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Visitors will be required to observe

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, United ISD held a graduation ceremony for students enrolled in the Alternative Method for Graduation program.  These students have successfully completed the curriculum and assessment requirements in order to qualify for a high school diploma.  Congratulations, students.  United ISD commends you on your commitment to the completion of your education.  

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, UISD students, administrators, board members, staff, and local dignitaries celebrated the opening of the District’s newest 9th grade campus by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony. J.B. Alexander High School’s 9th grade campus was built with monies from the taxpayer approved School Bond 2013. The campus is a state-of- the-art masonry, standalone two -story building

Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-This year, the LBJ High School Mighty Wolf Band has been pushing with all their might on the road to qualify for the Area G Marching Contest.  On their first outing on October 6th, the LBJ Mighty Wolf Band gave a strong first performance and earned 1st Division ratings at the