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Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Elysian Social Club hosted the “2016 Community Role Model of the Year” ceremony at The Billy Hall Building. Four United ISD students were among those recognized for the award, which is based on extra-curricular activities and volunteer work above and beyond the classroom setting. Each
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to Alexander High School student Alina Rogerio, who recently earned 5th place in the State-Level UIL Ready Writing Contest. Rogerio’s writing coach is Ms. Beverly Herrera.
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-Due to a District wide Professional Development Day and in Honor of Memorial Day, school will not be in session for students on Monday, May 30, 2016. However, all United Independent School District Campuses and Administrative Offices will be open during normal business hours. The United ISD Tax Office located at 3501 E.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Andrew Riojas, an 11th grader at Alexander High School, is UIL State Champion in Spelling. He first competed at the District level and the Regional level, and won 1st Place in both competitions. Riojas then advanced to State and won 1st Place with a score of 95. Ruben’s spelling coach is
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, nine United ISD middle school students were named Outstanding 8th Graders of the Year. All of the honorees had been previously recognized as Outstanding 8th Graders of the Month during the 2016-2016 school year. In addition,Trautmann Middle School student Carlos Rene Ramirez emerged as one of the Top 3 Overall 8th Graders of the Year. Outstanding 8th graders
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United High School’s AFJROTC hosts their 3rd Annual fiesta celebration. The school’s Air Force JROTC organize the fun-filled event. School organizations set-up food/snack and game booths to help their clubs raise funds. The fiesta entertainment included performances by school band, cheerleaders, choir and AFJROTC Armed/Unarmed Drill Teams. Local law enforcement agencies
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Police Department hosted the inaugural “K-9” Team Competition on May 17th at United High School’s 9th grade gym. A total of 38 local and out of town law enforcement canine (K-9) teams competing to be “top dog” in the areas of accurate, timed searches for narcotics. Each K-9
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Daniel Figueroa, who is a senior in the J.B. Alexander H.S. Magnet, was recently honored by Congressman Henry Cuellar for13 consecutive years of perfect attendance and academic excellence. Mr. Figueroa, a drum major for the Alexander Bulldog Band, also received the John Philip Sousa Award at this years’ senior concert. The award recognizes
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-After wrapping up her senior year as student of the Alexander High School Magnet School for Health and Science, Dominique Campos will carry on with her education and basketball career this fall at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. Campos’ impressive list of accomplishments at Alexander High School includes recognition as
Courtesy Paola Arcos, (Laredo, Texas)-With their lunch in hand, families of Newman Elementary School enjoyed the annual family picnic and health fair where all enjoyed eating with their children. The event was all part of promoting the importance of parental involvement. This year the school added a health fair to inform parents of the different
