Courtesy Alex Meyer,  J.B. Alexander high school (AHS) senior Celeste Kristina Guerra has won the  April 2018 Wisdom and  Leadership Enforcement Award from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Ms. Guerra was nominated for the award by criminal justice instructor Anna Acosta.  The award is a merit based accolade  that recognizes leaders among students attending UISD and LISD. All candidates

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Carolina Gonzalez -Ayala, a Borchers Elementary 4th grade student and member of the campus’ Earth Club was this year’s Region 16 winner in the Take Care of Texas art contest. She was presented with a Samsung tablet and a Certificate of Recognition from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On April 20, an impressive array of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM), projects impressed visitors to the SAC. The projects were created by students from all UISD elementary campuses. The students received some assistance from their teachers to bring the projects to fruition. The public viewing was followed

Courtesy Rocio Moore,  (Laredo, Texas)-One student’s vision to leave Longhorns with a symbol they can take pride in for years to come, came to fruition when community members came together to provide the school with a landmark students could enjoy for years to come.  Freshman Class President Andrea Casanova presented their class sponsor, Letty Moncivais, with an

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-Students from Washington Middle School ended the week on a fantastic note. “Complete Reading Challenge #3 AND #4 and you win a chance to dunk me into a pool of water,” was all their principal needed to say for students to get right to work to guarantee them a shot at

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, UISD librarians celebrated National Library Week with a seminar where they exchanged ideas and discussed new resources for the classroom. This year’s theme is Libraries Lead. “Each April, librarians across the nation celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries, and also promote library use and support” said Celia Taboada, UISD Director of Staff

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nationally recognized etiquette expert Diane Gottsman was the featured speaker for this year’s business etiquette and executive leadership seminar. The event was held at La Posada for students enrolled in United South High School’s (USHS), Global Business & Advance Technology Magnet. Ms. Gottsman discussed proper etiquette as it applies to potential workplaces, business relationships

Courtesy Rocio Moore,  (Laredo, Texas)-Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas and former NASA Deputy Administrator was the featured speaker at United ISD’s Hidden Figures Symposium. The event was held at the Student Activities complex for students who are enrolled in the District’s Scientific Research and Design course. Roe spoke to students about the

Courtesy Alex Meyer,  (Laredo, Texas)-This year, the United States Border Patrol Laredo Sector is commemorating 30 years of supporting our youth through various programs and initiatives. On April 11, 2018, four UISD high school students shared Youth of the Month honors with other high school students from public and private schools in our area.  The program recognizes the accomplishments of high

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United High School Cheerleaders qualified to compete at the National High School Cheer Leading Championship (NHSCC), in Orlando, Florida by receiving a bid at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Regional Competition in San Marcos, Texas.     The NHSCC is the most prestigious competition in the nation. It is held