Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-This past summer, KGNS-TV hosted a social media campaign entitled “The Magic of Storytelling.” The campaign encouraged local youth to text a photo of themselves reading a book to “#selfie.”  For each photo received, KGNS pledged to donate a book to a United ISD student. This morning, KGNS news anchors Jerry

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD began a new chapter today with a formal groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of the construction for John B. Alexander High School Performing Arts Building, Agricultural Science Building FFA Complex and numerous Athletic Projects. Leading the groundbreaking was United ISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Mr. Roberto J. Santos

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Election Day is on the horizon, and  United ISD is pleased to announce Rock the Vote registration drives on Thursday, September 29. 2016. Young people can have a positive impact on the future of our country, so United ISD encourages them to learn about the issues, the election process, and their right to vote.

Photo Courtesy of Jackie L. Ramos, Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Several news outlets, that included radio, television, online media publications and newspaper, were named to the United I.S.D. 2016 Media Honor Roll on September 5, 2016. The program recognizes local media entities for their support of public school education. “As we begin a new school

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, A great partnership that promotes the importance of daily school attendance!  (Laredo, TX: United ISD) Sames Kia of Laredo will continue to promote the importance of daily school attendance as they announced the 4th Annual “Kia in the Klassroom” Car Give-A-Way program. Details of the program were discussed this morning at a

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar and representatives from his department dropped by Kennedy-Zapata elementary school to donate 50 backpacks to Pre-K to fifth grade students. Funding for the purchase of the backpacks came from the non- profit Star of Hope charity foundation created by Sheriff Cuellar and his wife, Mrs. Veronica

Courtesy Veroninca Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Due to a Districtwide Professional Development Day, school will not be in session for students on Monday, September 5, 2016. However, all United Independent School District Campuses and Administrative Offices will be open during normal business hours. Additionally, the UISD Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders will be open from

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-To help kick off the new school year, H-E-B Plus recently held a Sampling Showcase to benefit the District. Participants who attended the event had a chance to sample H-E-B foods that were at various stations set up throughout the store. At the end, H-E-B donated $5,000 to United I.S.D. The

(Laredo, Texas)-NO CLASSES TODAY, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 due to Sewer line break at CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL  Due to a sewer line problem at CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL (CMS), located at 500 Hillside Road (Rear), classes have been canceled for Today, Tuesday, August 23, 2016.Maintenance has worked all night to attempt to repair, however they have