Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD is proud to announce that, for the first time this academic year, total student enrollment has reached 40,000. Superintendent of Schools, David H. Gonzalez, stated, “We are incredibly pleased that our students are beginning to feel comfortable enough to return to campus. I want to assure our families that

Courtesy Maria del Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District (UISD), invites parents and the community to attend a public hearing for UISD’s Annual Report on Wednesday, February 16, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex Auditorium, 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. The meeting will present data from the Texas Academic

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD congratulates Ms. Alejandra Avila on her appointment as a judicial law clerk for Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Avila was born in Mexico City and is the daughter of Jorge and Silvia Avila. She graduated from John B. Alexander High School in 2007 as

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Beginning this year, the United Independent School District (UISD), will supplement the end-of-year high school graduation senior ranking process and honorary acknowledgments that are accorded at graduation ceremonies. The district is utilizing a three-tier system that will allow more students to be recognized for their academic excellence. The two students who

Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-Through the Youth of the Month program, the Laredo Sector Border Patrol, in collaboration with community partners, educators, and family has recognized Laredo’s top high school seniors for 35 years. At the end of the school year, 11 Youth of the Month recipients are considered for the prestigious Border Patrol Youth

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, R.C. Centeno Elementary celebrated Jesus Contreras’ retirement after 27 years with United ISD, and 18 years as a lead custodian for their campus. The Tomorrow’s Teacher’s Club and 4th-grade teachers Mrs. P. Cavazos, Mrs. K. Arriaga, Mrs. R. Jerry, Mrs. G. Smith, Mrs. S. Escobedo, Mrs. C. Rincon, and Mr.

Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Aquatic Center welcomed Nye and Trautmann Elementary 2nd grade students, who began their first swimming lessons as part of the learn to swim initiative. United ISD will provide water safety and swimming instruction for all elementary students within the second grade. Our American Red Cross based program, called

Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-Kayla C. Herrera, a senior at John B. Alexander High School, has signed a Letter of Intent to play basketball for the Temple College Leopards in Temple, Texas. Herrera is a three-year varsity letterman and the Lady Bulldogs’ point guard. She plans to study Criminal Justice. “I’d like to express my gratitude

Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD held a virtual Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 27th, 2022, for students in grades 3-8. Forty-one contestants representing United ISD elementary and middle schools competed virtually from their school’s library. All students in the District Spelling Bee qualified for the competition by winning first place at their respective campus

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD is preparing to observe National School Counseling Week next month (February 7-11), to recognize the vital roles that school counselors play in the lives of students across the district. School counselors are certified, experienced educators who shoulder many responsibilities, and their special training enables them to help students when