Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Students from United South High School took part in Red Ribbon Week activities during the week of October 24-28.  Members from Student Council reached out to local law enforcement agencies such as United ISD’s Chief of Police Clemente Camarillo, Officers David Martinez and Penny Longoria as well as Ezequiel Mancha, District Attorney Investigator.  Officers spoke about

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas-United ISD: The “Home of the Mighty Toros,” Newman Elementary School, is going to be more comfortable with the expansion of the school cafeteria and corridor enclosure – thanks to construction projects that were made possible by voters who approved the school bond in 2013. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United Middle School’s PTC Organization led by president Yara Morris, coordinated a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. The fundraiser consisted of selling pink “breast cancer themed” socks to the United Middle Students and the athletes in Volleyball and Football. They donated 40% of their profits to student Jaylen Garcia, battling osteosarcoma

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Laredo, Texas: United ISD held two special ceremonies to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. October is designated as Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to spread awareness.The ceremonies where held at Zaffirini Elementary and Nye Elementary with special guests from Laredo Down Syndrome Association and Laredo Down Moms. United ISD students from

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Anyone who is a music enthusiast is invited to attend the Region XIV UIL Marching Band Competition that will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon on October 22 at the Student Activity Complex Stadium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane.  Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. The schedule of high

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Free Event Happening October 22nd at United High School Grab your cowboy hats and get ready for United Independent School District’s Annual Parent Learning Summit! The western-themed event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on October 22, 2016 at United High School located at 2811 United Avenue. The event is

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-   Representatives of United ISD’s Dyslexia Program were honored last week by City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz. Joining Mayor Saenz are Executive Director for School Improvement Melissa Y. Cruz, Section 504 and Dyslexia Program Coordinator Brenda Benavides, Dyslexia Coordinator Marissa Perez and District Dyslexia educators. The group also announced the

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-On Friday thirteen Nye students were officially sworn in as Safety Patrol Officers by United ISD Chief of Police Clemente Camarillo.  The Wildcat Safety Patrol Officers are under the leadership of Police Officer Rick Villagomez.  The program provides a good way to involve students in better communication with law enforcement and promotes leadership, self

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Most recently, nine middle school students from United ISD were among those honored as Outstanding 8th Graders for October 2016. These top students were recognized for academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and being good role models. This month’s ceremony was hosted by Webb C.I.S.D. and Laredo I.S.D.

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, LOVIN’ McTEACHER NIGHT: Trautmann Elementary School was one of the many UISD elementary campuses who participated in “McTeachers Night” held on October 4 at various McDonald’s locations throughout Laredo.  Teachers and administrators donned their aprons to “work,” greeting parents and students, taking orders and serving food.  The event is a collaborative effort in which McDonald’s contributes 20%