UISD NEWS
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United High School 9th grade campus hosted “Breakfast with a Veteran” in honor of those who served our country. Students and their loved ones were treated to a breakfast ceremony that included artwork created by Elsa Martinez’s Pre-AP art class, a thank you letter written by Liliana Saldana’s English I
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the Parenting Partners initiative at Los Obispos Middle School hosted a breakfast and graduation ceremony for parents who completed Positive Parenting classes. The six-part class teaches skill sets that help parents enhance their child’s education and personal growth. This year’s theme was Building for a Brighter Future. “Today we were
Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-The John B. Alexander High School Outdoor Performance Ensemble earned the title of U.I.L. Area G Champion amongst 22 Region certified band programs throughout South Texas on October 30, 2021. Their competitive field production is entitled Are We Alone? and includes musical selections by Strauss, Elgar, Katy Perry, Goldsmith, Salvatori, and O’Donnell.
Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Partners for Scholars and title sponsor Powell Watson Motors hosted the District’s Golf Tournament “FORE” Our Students event at the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course. The sold-out event drew 40 three-man scramble teams to play 18 holes of golf in support of UISD’s annual scholarship program. Powell Watson
Courtesy Carmen Davila, (Laredo, Texas)-The United High School Student Council kicked off this year’s Meet In the Middle Celebration with a magical Disney scene from the film “COCO.” The 35 Student Council members worked together to make this event culturally and historically significant. The mission of the yearly occasion is to demonstrate campus unity and
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Students at Freedom elementary school had some fun commemorating Red Ribbon Week by wearing pajama attire to school. “We had our students engaged in Red Ribbon Week by making it fun. This year’s theme is “Dream Big and Choose to Stay Drug-Free”. Our students unified by taking the pledge and we
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD Superintendent David H.Gonzalez visited Centeno Elementary to visit and read with some first-grade students. The kids were excited to visit with Gonzalez – and eagerly shared their favorite book titles and stories. As an educator, Mr. Gonzalez continues to enjoy cultivating a love of reading in students.
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD held its annual National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration at Freedom Elementary School. National Down Syndrome Month is celebrated every year to promote programs and issues regarding education, advocacy, awareness, and the inclusion of children with Down syndrome. Down Moms of Laredo and the parents of students who attend
Courtesy Lauren Cavazos, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to the Lyndon B. Johnson Boys Cross Country Varsity Team. They are the 30-6A district champs. This title is a first for the Mighty Wolves in the campus’ 20-year history. The boys’ team has been battling with Nixon for the past three seasons. Two years ago, they finished 4th behind
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)- This year, United High School 9th Grade campus students in Mrs. Rosa Salazar’s and Mrs. Stephania Qunitero’s classes observed the International Day of Peace with a special project. This year’s focus was Profiles in Peacebuilding. Students created life-size figures of peacebuilders from different parts of the world that highlighted their
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