Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On the morning of November 20, Alexander high school students, including the Mighty Bulldog Band, Dazzlers, Air Force ROTC, cheerleaders, basketball team and Anime Club hosted a Meet in The Middle (MIM) parade on the campus grounds. MIM is an effort spearheaded by Special Olympics to promote acceptance and inclusion of

Courtesy Veronica Cantu, (Laredo, Tx)-In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, all United Independent School District campuses and administrative offices, including the Tax Office located at 3501 E. Saunders, will be closed from November 24-28, 2014.  Taxes, however; can be paid online at the UISD web site located at www.uisd.net, by clicking on the “Pay

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-On Novmber 18, 2014, 537 elementary, middle and high school students participated UISD’s Tomorrow’s Teachers program at the UISD SAC auditorium and meeting rooms. The Tomorrow’s Teachers program is an annual initiative that provides encouragement to students who are considering a career in teaching. The theme of this year’s mini-conference was

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Last week Ruiz elementary students Pre-K -5th grade got a special treat on November 12, 2014 when guest readers from our community narrated short story picture books in their classrooms. The activity was coordinated by Ruiz librarian Leticia Sanchez in conjunction with National Picture Book Month, an international literacy initiative that

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-In recognition of National Young Reader’s Week, Centeno elementary Principal Laura P. De Los Santos accepted the Pizza Hut Bookit challenge to spend a day Reading on the Roof of her campus. The chilly temperatures of November 14 did nothing to cool the enthusiasm of PK -5th grade students who took

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-Mr. Elias Lopez, a recruiter from Michigan State University, recently visited Laredo to offer educational guidance to LBJ senior Zulema Lopez, who is planning to attend Michigan State University’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), in August of 2015. CAMP is an educational program that offers individuals with migrant or seasonal farm

Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Tx)-United South Middle School students gathered in the gym on November 14, 2014 along with around 50 military members for a ceremony that involved a formal welcome from Principal Roylin B. Wilson, presentation of colors by the United South High School ROTC Color Guard, performances by the USMS choir and band,

Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Tx)- Nine United ISD middle school students were among the local students recognized as Outstanding 8th graders for the month of November 2014. These top-performing students were honored for their academic excellence, participating in projects that benefit our community, and serving as good role models. Trautmann Middle School hosted this month’s

Courtesy Veronica Cantu,  (Laredo, Tx)-The United ISD Office of Federal and Compensatory Programs awarded three District campuses with $1,000 each for having the highest number of parents attend the District’s Parent Festival held on October 25 at United High School. The three campuses that were awarded funds were: Nye Elementary School, Trautmann Middle School and