UISD NEWS
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-UISD’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), program was recognized by Mr. Juan Carrizales during a recent press conference held at the SAC auditorium. Carrizales is a Senior IRS Consultant who has worked with the VITA program since its inception at the District.VITA provides free income tax preparation services for families who have household incomes under $54,000.00. All
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Four United ISD students have been formally invited to join the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), 7th Grade Talent Search.Alyssa Palacios from United South Middle School, Rachel Leija from Trautmann Middle School, and two State Grand Champions– Jocelyn Reyes from United South Middle School, and Nathalie Garcia from Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School were recognized by the TIP program as a result
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-For over 30 years the Laredo Sector Border Patrol has recognized local high school students who exemplify good character, stellar grades, and the fortitude to help create a better community with their Youth of the Month. This new school year is no different. United ISD is proud to present the first four outstanding Youth of September,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the George Washington Middle School (GWMS), Library a $2000.00 grant to support youth literacy. Awarded annually at the beginning of the academic school year, the grant helps to support teachers, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the 44 states that Dollar General serves. The grant will
Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center presented the students of the Alexander High School Magnet for Health & Sciences with an award. The Magnet students earned the 1st place award for donating the most blood in the south Texas region. The students donated 675 units of blood with 33% of their
(Laredo, Texas)-KGNS held their annual “Disney’s The Magic Of Storytelling” event at Centeno Elementary on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Every year, KGNS donates Disney books to the students of United ISD. The students then have the pleasure of being read to by one of their favorite news anchors. KGNS anchors Melinda “Mindy” Casso, Richard “Heatwave”
(Laredo, Texas)-The first day of school is always very stressful for students. This is especially true for students who are beginning their first year of school. This year at Nye Elementary, Pre-kinder student Iker Cuevas was having a difficult first day. United ISD officer Ricardo Villagomez jumped into action and began comforting Iker. Officer Villagomez
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Team members from our local Nike Outlet Store visited Arndt elementary school to donate school supplies to Ms. Esmeralda Villarreal’s first grade class. 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 their communities. We’re happy
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-Thanks to the The D.D. Hachar Charitable Trust and BBVA Compass, The Imaginarium of South Texas Kicked-Off their Perfect Attendance Incentive for Elementary school children attending Laredo ISD and United ISD. Mrs. Sandra Cavazos expressed that 3,000 students took advantage of the perfect attendance incentive last year. The incentive consists of
Courtesy Lauren E. Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-The Rio Bravo Police Department donated backpacks filled with school supplies to the students of Salvador Garcia Middle School on August 28, 2018. SGMS Principal Alfredo Palapa and his administrative staff graciously welcomed Chief Tomas Lugo who presented the backpacks to SGMS students in the school’s library. United ISD Police
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