Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-The artwork of Natalie Martinez, a third grade student at Clark Elementary School, has been chosen as a finalist in the Texas Retirement Systems “My Superhero Teacher” State Art Contest. Only 50 entries have been selected for this honor and now it is up to the community to help Natalie win

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The Killam elementary cheer team competed at the Fun Cheer Competition that was held on Sunday October 11, 2015 at United South High School. The team won the first place title for their perfectly executed routine. The team will go on to compete  in the 2016 National Championship scheduled for March 5-6, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas.. Sponsors are

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas-United ISD: Through the efforts of the United ISD Grants Administration and Health Services Departments, a potentially life-saving donation of epipens has been secured for students who suffer from severe allergic reactions. This is the second round of epipens the District obtained and they will be placed under the care of District’s

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 17 at the Shirley Field Stadium located at 2002 San Bernardo Ave. (Rear).  Gates will open at 9:00 a.m.       The

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas-Proudly serving over 36,000 hot and healthy lunches each day, the United Independent School District will recognize “National School Lunch Week” through October 16. This special designation promotes the healthy foods offered daily at each school in the District. The designation also serves to proudly honor the District’s team of more than

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Dyslexia Program educators were recognized by City of Laredo Mayor Pro-Temp Juan Narvaez as the month of October is “National Dyslexia Awareness Month.”  Mayor Pro-Temp Narvaez presented United ISD’s Section 504 and Dyslexia Program Coordinator Brenda Benavides and United ISD Dyslexia Program teachers with a proclamation designating October 7 as “United

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-The Outstanding 8th Grader of The Month Program Recipients for the month of October are the following: (left to right) Erick Morales-Los Obispos Middle School, Rebecca De La Pena-Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School, Mia Fuentes-United Middle School, Kristina Trevino-United South Middle School, Karina Galbreath-George Washington Middle School, Chole Cortez-Clark Middle School, Graciela Escamilla-Antonio Gonzalez Middle School, Sergio Mora-Salvador Garcia Middle

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,​ (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD administrators were invited to the Annual United Way Kick-off luncheon held at the Civic Center Ballroom. They heard from special guest speaker Lee Ellis, author of “Leading with Honor.” Ellis, a retired United States Air Force Colonel, award-winning author, speaker, and consultant, gained notoriety when his plane was shot down

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Due to a Districtwide Professional Development Day, classes will not be in session for students on Monday, October 12, 2015. 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 8:00a.m.

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Laredo, Texas:  United ISD was recently awarded a grant from the Laredo Diploma Plus Foundation, Inc. The grant will be used to purchase nebulizers for each campus in the District that will contribute towards the School Based Asthma Treatment Program. Currently, there are over 1,370 students throughout the District who are treated