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:

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Laredo, Texas-United ISD: “Let’s Move for Scholars” Untamed Glow Zumba Master Class delivered a high-energy party atmosphere that emphasized the importance of health, fitness, while raising funds for student scholarships. The sense of community and positive energy in the room was remarkable, filled with over 360 participants. The event took place on

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine United ISD 8th graders were among those recognized as outstanding students for January 2017. The top performing students were honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and being excellent role models. This month’s recognition ceremony was hosted at Mary Help of Christians School. The program is sponsored in part by Friends of the Family, KGNS-TV,  Family

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Trautmann Elementary School, “Home of the Mighty Texans,” has a lot to celebrate. First, they were named a 2016 U.S. Department of Education “National Blue Ribbon School.” They were then recognized by the Texas Education Agency as a “high progress, high performing campus.” And now this morning, Trautmann has another reason to

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District and the District’s Fine Arts Department will host the Region XIV Middle School Bands concert at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. Middle school band students from Laredo and United ISD’s, who competed

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Schools Receiving Most People’s Choice Votes Will Win $8,000 Eac (Laredo, Texas)-John B. Alexander High School (AHS) Library has entered a $200,000 national education contest hoping for a chance at one of the 13 prizes that will be awarded to recognize the most unique and inventive K-12 programs. In addition to completing

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas: The United ISD Fine Arts Department is proud to announce that nine music students, representing each of the District’s high schools, have been named “All-State” musicians with the Texas Music Educators Association.  This is first time all four high schools have an All-State recognition which is also a record achievement for

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Law enforcement individuals representing various entities turned out at a press conference this morning to remind the community about United ISD’s 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair that will take place on January 21, 2017 at the Student Activity Complex located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. Proceeds from the event

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-During a press conference hosted by Lyndon B. Johnson High School (LBJ),, Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, District Athletic Director Robert “Coach” Cruz and Principal Armando Salazar introduced Mr. Alfonso Calderon as the new Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach for LBJ. The announcement of Calderon’s new post was celebrated by fellow

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United I.S.D.-Laredo, Texas: The month of January is “School Board Recognition Month” and United Independent School District would like to take this opportunity to thank these exceptional local leaders for devoting their time to support public education and serve our schools and community. The United ISD Board of Trustees are: Judd