UISD NEWS
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The 2017 University Interscholastic League Academic State Meet welcomed more than 2,500 participants from across Texas to the University of Texas at Austin campus on April 21-22. State Champions were named in each conference 1A through 6A, in 25 academic contests. Students qualified for Texas Interscholastic League Foundation scholarships through their participation
Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-On Tuesday, May 2nd , United Independent School District will be holding Online Registration Fairs for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. at the following middle school sites. These sites will be open to parents/guardians who currently have children attending any UISD school. District staff will be available to provide help in completing the process. Note:
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Texas Schools Selected for Prestigious Honor Roll Issued By a National Campaign of Business and Education Leaders (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD announced that Trautmann Elementary School, Col. Santos Benavides Elementary, Washington Middle School and J.B. Alexander High School, have been selected by Educational Results Partnership (ERP) and the Institute for Productivity in Education
The United States Border Patrol Laredo Sector held their April “Youth of the Month” ceremony at Texas A&M International University. The hosting school for this month’s ceremony was the University’s Texas Academy of International and STEM Studies Program. Of the eleven students from Laredo area high schools that were honored, four students from United ISD
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Held a formal groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Lyndon B. Johnson High School’s 9th grade campus. Leading the groundbreaking was United ISD Board of Trustee Ramiro Veliz, III and Superintendent, Mr. Roberto J. Santos. Also in attendance were Leyendecker Construction, Franks Architects and Pfluger Architects. L.B. Johnson’s 9th grade campus is projected for completion for the 2019-2020 school
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-In honor of Earth Day, Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez, Pct. 1 and City of Laredo Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., District I, donated trees to Veterans Memorial Elementary School and held a tree planting ceremony on April 21, 2017. Pre-kinder and kinder students gathered for a ceremony to plant the trees in
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United high school was ground zero for two scholarship signings on April 18, 2017. Graduating senior Alexia Nava accepted a cross country scholarship from the University of Texas Permian Basin. She was accompanied by her proud parents Ms. Angelica Nava and Mr. Jose Nava. In addition to participating in cross country
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Ruiz Elementary school hosted law enforcement and emergency service agencies, private businesses and city services at their “Careers on Wheels” event. Students enjoyed interacting with guests while viewing the work vehicles and implements that were on display. The aim of this annual event is give students an opportunity to become familiarized
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Laredo, Texas – United ISD: The Laredo Sector Border Patrol held their Youth of the Month ceremony for April’s honorees at Cigarroa High School. Four of United ISD’s seniors were among those celebrated. The monthly program honors local high school students who excel in academics and volunteer in their community. All students
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, LAREDO, TX – United ISD: The month of April is “National Autism Awareness Month,” and to celebrate the United Independent School District held a kick-off ceremony this morning at Arndt Elementary School. Community leaders and law enforcement and public safety officials turned out to show their support for those affected by the
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