Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District held its 3rd Annual Spelling Bee at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane. Thirty-six students, from 3rd through 8th grades, competed in the event. The competition was held in preparation of the Annual City-wide Spelling Bee that will be held at

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and the Elysian Social Club honored this month’s community Role Model students during a January 28th ceremony at the Webb County Courthouse. The event recognized students from Laredo’s public and private high schools. Four UISD students were among the honorees to receive the recognition, which is based on extra-curricular activities

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)_Recognizing the achievements of successful graduates is the goal of United Independent School District’s League of Legends Distinguished Alumni program. Nominations are currently being sought for individuals who graduated from John B. Alexander High School, Lyndon B. Johnson High School, United High School or United South High School.  Nomination applications are located on

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas: The GRAMMY Foundation has selected 119 schools nationwide as GRAMMY Signature Schools semifinalists for 2016. United ISD’s John B. Alexander High School is one of them. Created in 1998, the GRAMMY Signature Schools program recognizes top U.S. public high schools that are making an outstanding commitment to music education during

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The United States Border Patrol announced the Youth of the Months for January 2016 during a ceremony hosted by J.B. Alexander High School. The ceremony honored students from Laredo’s public and private high schools. Four UISD students were among the honorees to receive the recognition, which is based on extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, and of course being exceptional students at their campuses. Among the recipients were Carolina Martinez

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,             (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District invites the public to attend the Annual Texas Academic Performance Report Hearing to be held at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane.  The meeting will present data from the Texas Academic Performance

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The United Independent School District’s Advanced Academics Department will host an Advanced Placement (AP) Parent Night Session at 6:00 p.m. on January 21 at the Student Activity Complex Auditorium located at 5208 Santa Claudia Lane.  The informational meeting is free and open to all United ISD parents who have students currently attending United ISD

Courtesy Rocio Moore, (Laredo, Texas)-Trautmann Elementary School was nominated for the 2016 Blue Ribbon Schools Award informed the Texas Education Agency.   TEA announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools for this prestigious recognition. The award honors schools for academic excellence and making significant progress in closing the achievement gap. This is the second nomination for