Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-During the most recent P.T.C meeting at United High School, Principal Alberto Aleman Jr., along with his Assistant Principals and staff, congratulated three teachers for being bestowed with the M.I.T. Inspirational Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology The university recognizes educators who have been influential in the academic advancement of

Courtesy Rocio Moore, Last week the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner, Mike Morath, announced the 26 Texas public schools recipients of the national 2016 Blue Ribbon Schools recognition. United ISD’s Trautmann Elementary School is a second-time recipient of this prestigious award. Founded in 1982, Blue Ribbon Schools is a U.S. Department of Education program that

Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Election Day is on the horizon and to prepare, United ISD held Rock the Vote registration drives at all four high schools ​. ​Young people can have a positive impact on the future of our country, so United ISD encourages​ ​them to learn about the major issues, the election process, and their

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United South Magnet students, together with their teachers Mrs. Claudia Saenz and Clarissa Gonzalez attended the 23rd Annual Logistics and Manufacturing Symposium at Texas A&M International University on September 27th and 28th. The two day symposium focused on topics relating to the dynamic economies of the U.S., Mexico and Canada; and

Courtesy Alex Meyer,      (Laredo, Texas)-Reading Is Fun was the theme set for this year’s Accelerated Reading  (A.R.) kickoff event at Nye Elementary. Friday, September 23 began with a parade that was well attended by parents. The atmosphere was perfect  for a festive display that featured students, teachers and staff parading through the campus hallways dressed as famous book

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Last week Arndt Elementary Principal Juanita Zepeda and Counselor Adriana L. Ommen thanked the ADK Sorority of Educators, United Day School parents and students and Ms. Misty Vasquez for their donation of school supplies and backpacks. Thanks to their efforts, many Arndt elementary students had the tools they needed for for

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Clown Bolitas dropped by Centeno elementary to get students motivated for this year’s Accelerated Reader (A.R.) program and the opening of the campus library. Students were energized by their special guest, who engaged them in games and learning activities.  Last year, Centeno elementary school circulated over 50,000 books, and is projecting

Courtesy Ver​onica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Arndt Elementary School held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony today to formally dedicate the new classroom wing addition that will now house 4th and 5th grade students. Untied ISD Board Trustees Ricardo Molina, Sr., Ramiro Veliz, III, were in attendance with Superintendent Roberto J. Santos and UISD Administrators. They are standing with

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Lulac National Education Service Centers and LULAC are proud to announce that Alexander High School Senior Priscilla Martinez has been selected to participate in the 2016 Youth Leadership Seminar that is annually held in the nation’s capital. This year’s seminar promises to be full of exciting and educational events planned for