UISD NEWS
COURTESY CARMEN RENDON, (Laredo, Texas)-Read Across America is the National Education Association’s signature literacy program that was created 18 years ago. It was made possible through collaborative efforts of the Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s publishing. The Students of Centeno Elementary rallied at their School library to kick-off the celebration. They received a
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-During the week of February 23, Author Matt de La Peña visited all five UISD high school campuses to discuss how he became an avid reader, and his beginnings as a writer of poetry and novels. To date, the author has written six critically-acclaimed young adult novels (including Mexican WhiteBoy, The
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Congratulations are in order for the creative and talented UIL film team from Lyndon B. Johnson High School. The group earned 3rd place in Division 2 for their documentary (Rise), at this year’s UIL Young Filmmakers Festival. Rise is about a young filmmaker who embarks on a journey to discover what
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United ISD’s Communications and Public Relationsteams attended the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA), 2015 Star Awards Celebration, in San Antonio,Texas on February 25, 2015. The departments garnered a combined total of 17 acknowledgments for publications, photos, newsletters, campaigns and other projects. The awards encompassed 3 Crystal Commendations, 4 Gold Star,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United I.S.D’s 26th Annual Science Fair was held at the SAC complex on February 27, 2015. This year’s combined total of 216 students competed for recognition and trophies in a diverse range of categories, including Chemistry, Environmental, and Earth Science, Behavioral & Social Science, Physical Science, Biology, Biochemistry and Health. The
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-UTSA and LCC will assist college bound students at four UISD high schools with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) via Mobile Go Centers at the campuses listed below. For your convenience, fliers with information for each campus are attached
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-A total of twenty-three United ISD high school students earned the coveted 2014-15 award from the National Hispanic Recognition Program of the College Board. The program identifies academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school students. To be eligible for this award, students must meet the following requirements: · Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October
Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-UNITED IN RED: Staff members from United ISD’s Curriculum and Instruction and Fine Arts Departments recently wore the red to raise awareness of heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is a health threat for men and women. For women, it’s the #1 risk that kills 1 in
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-During the month of February, Mr. Sinneh J. Koroma, Jr., Assistant Principal at United South High School and Ms. Carolyn Schmies, Speech Professor at Laredo Community College, spoke to groups of students about the significance of Black History Month. Mr. Koroma discussed aspects of the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On February 6 and 7th, 2015, students from all four UISD high school teams competed at Regions held in Brownsville, Texas. Alexander H.S. started off the meet by winning the 200 Medley Relay and also set a new District record with a time of 1:53.41. As a result, Alexander H.S. will
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