Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD hosted a press conference to kick off Prom Project 2017, which is dedicated to collecting new or gently used formal dress attire for United ISD seniors who will be attending their proms and may otherwise not have the means to do so.  We all know that getting ready for

 Courtesy   Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On February 21, 2017, Ana Cristina Martinez, a Spanish teacher from Lyndon B. Johnson High School, was presented with the 2016 James F. Veninga, Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. During a ceremony held at Lyndon B. Johnson High School, early college students, administration, and LBJHS alumni gathered to honor and

(Laredo, Texas)-Four United I.S.D. students were among those celebrated as Youths of the Month for February 2017. The monthly program honors local high school students who excel in academics and volunteer in their community. All students are nominated for the recognition by their teachers and counselors. This month’s ceremony was held at United High School.

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD School Counselors were recognized this morning by City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz, as the week of February 6-10, 2017 has been designated as “National School Counseling Week.” Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), National School Counseling Week helps to focus public attention on the unique contribution

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,  Laredo, Texas-United ISD: With the theme, Celebrate Today, Own Tomorrow, participants in United Independent School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program joined others from across the nation in recognizing the month of February as “National Career and Technical Education Month.” CTE programs can be found in high schools, career centers, community and technical colleges, and

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, FIRST STOP IS STUDENT ACTIVITY COMPLEX, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 (Laredo, Texas)-In an effort to reach more individuals in the community who are in need of preparing their income taxes, IRS-certified high school students from the United Independent School District will be offering their income tax preparation services to the public from 9:00 a.m. to

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), Midwinter Conference in Austin, Texas is a popular conference for state school leaders because it provides such a valuable opportunity to come together to discuss and share innovative practices, network with peers, address the administrative issues administrators face every day, and gain fresh insights.

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-On February 3rd, United ISD held its 4th Annual Spelling Bee for students in grades 3-8 at the SAC Auditorium. Thirty six (36) contestants representing United ISD elementary and middle schools competed on stage in front of an audience comprised of friends, family, and District staff. All students in the District

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Juarez-Lincoln Elementary School held a special ceremony to welcome 40 students (in grades 3-5), into the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS).  The National Elementary Honor Society is one of the most prestigious distinctions that can be awarded to an elementary student.  The society honors students who have excelled in five areas: