Courtesy Alex Meyer,       (Laredo, Texas)-This June, Lyndon B. Johnson high school student Jesus Balderas placed 2nd in the category of Researched Persuasive Writing & Speaking at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), competition in Dallas, Texas. His topic was “Gene Editing: Cures or Scary Science?” Mr. Balderas competed against over 100 other students for the national level recognition.

Courtesy Rocio Moore,  (Laredo, Texas)-With the start of the new school year around the corner, the United Independent School District would like to remind all parents of returning students entering or attending a middle or high school to note the following class schedule pick information for the 2018-2019 school year. Prior to students receiving their course

Courtesy Rocio Moore,  (Laredo, Texas)-Student success begins with daily school attendance.  This is why United ISD will once again be implementing its “Every Day Counts” perfect attendance incentive program for the upcoming school year.  Any elementary and middle school student, who works to attain perfect attendance every six weeks, can be eligible to win prizes at their respective campus.

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Police Chief Ray Garner and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos welcomed four new police officers to the District’s police department during a special ceremony at United ISD Police Headquarters. Family members and visitors beamed with pride as Daniel R. De Los Santos, Itzamara Aguilar, Rogelio Ramirez and Damien Reynaga took

Courtesy Alex Meyer,     (Laredo, Texas)- United South High School seniors who select the Business Pathway are required to take an array of courses for Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) certification**.The CLA certification provides students with fundamental knowledge needed to understand the world of supply chain logistics and related core competencies, including safety, quality control,

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos named Mrs. Andrea Sanchez as the new Principal for Cuellar Elementary School effective the 2018-2019 school year.   The formal appointment was made on June 12, 2018. Mrs. Sanchez graduated with Bachelor Degree from The University of Aquinas in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  She holds

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The Powell Watson Auto Group rewarded United ISD’s Teachers of the Year with a year of no-cost driving privileges. Elementary School Teacher of the Year Amanda K. Sanchez (Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School), and Secondary School Teacher of the Year Timothy Cantu (United High School), each selected the first of four vehicles that they will drive over

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce Ms. Vanessa Saldaña as the new Principal for Prada Elementary School effective the 2018-2019 school year. In 2002, Ms. Saldaña graduated with Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Bilingual Specialization from Texas A&M International University.  Four years later, she graduated with a Masters

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce Mrs. Melissa Diana Shinn as the new Principal for Andrew Trautmann Elementary School effective the 2018-2019 school year.  Mrs. Shinn is a native Laredoan, daughter of Lifelong Educators Cesar and Sara Salinas. She graduated with Bachelor of Business Administration/Administrative Management Degree from The University of

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-Workforce Solutions of South Texas (WSST) and United South High School (USHS) partnered together to renovate the Workforce Mobile Unit. The current mobile unit was purchased by WSST twelve years ago and was in need of restoration. Students from United South were entrusted with the task of renovating.  They proudly unveiled