Courtesy Carmen Rendon, On March 23rd, The Webb County Judge and Commissioners held their  regular-called meeting with an extraordinary agenda.  United High School students presented UISD’s 2nd annual Prom Project with a “PROMotional” skit and video.  The twelve-member Prom Promotion Team from United High School included Trey San Miguel, Tara San Miguel, Alyssa Vera, Jovany

Courtesy Carmen Rendon,  (Laredo, Tx)-United Sates Border Patrol Laredo Sector awards United ISD’s Youth of the Month for March.  This notable award was established in 1986 and continues to recognize one student a month from each of Laredo’s nine high schools.  Students are selected for the honor based on academic achievement, community involvement and demonstration

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Nine UISD middle school students were among those recognized as Outstanding 8th graders for March 2015. These  top performing students were praised and honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community and serving as good role models. This month’s ceremony was hosted by Gonzalez Middle School. The Outstanding

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On March 7, 1st-5th grade Gifted and Talented (G.T.) students from Fasken elementary attended the Explore UT 2015 open house at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Explore UT 2015, also known as the “Biggest Open House in Texas,” is an opportunity for students of all ages to see what

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-United ISD held a press conference to announce the 2nd annual prom project.  The project is dedicated to collecting formal dress attire, new or gently used, to make sure all UISD high school students have the opportunity to go to their prom affordably, with confidence and in style. The donated gowns, suits

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-Recently the University of Texas San Antonio(UTSA) and Laredo Community College (LCC), helped college bound students with their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) aboard UTSA’s Mobile Go Center. The computer equipped vehicle made stops at all four UISD high school

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-As a reward for meeting their Accelerated Reading (AR) goals, Zaffirini elementary students enjoyed listening to Principal Claudia Y. Benavides read Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham from the top of a hydraulic lift. “Good reading habits helps students in all subject areas, and I promised our students that I would

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-The United ISD will “open the doors” for parents and community leaders to gain an inside look at the educational programs offered by our public schools as the District celebrates Texas Public Schools Week. “We are proud to be a public school district as we are committed to laying the foundation

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Texas)-Donning their proud school colors, the “mighty panthers” of United South High School broke ground on the future 9th grade campus.  Located about two blocks south of the main campus, the building will be a standalone two-story structure with a detached Future Farmers of America Agriculture program. The approximate square footage

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, Lyndon B. Johnson High School Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) recently held a health fair for students, faculty and staff the campus. The Health Fair offered blood pressure and glucose checks, among other screenings. On hand to provide information was Doctors Hospital and South Texas Blood and Tissue Center. Pictured are two