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Fasken Elementary Students Learn Self Confidence through Art

Fasken Elementary Students Learn Self Confidence through Art

Posted Date: 05/27/2025

Select 3rd grade students at Fasken Elementary learned to overcome insecurities and find self confidence by creating art. The UISD Guidance and Counseling Department held the Why Art? program at . . .

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UISD announces the promotion of Zaida Gonzalez to Executive Director for Elementary Education

UISD announces the promotion of Zaida Gonzalez to Executive Director for Elementary Education

Posted Date: 05/27/2025

The United Independent School District is pleased to announce the promotion of Zaida Gonzalez to Executive Director for Elementary Education. Gonzalez, who most recently served as Director for . . .

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United ISD Honors Student Excellence at 2025 GTShowcase Theme:“The Hero’s Journey to Self-Discovery”

United ISD Honors Student Excellence at 2025 GTShowcase Theme:“The Hero’s Journey to Self-Discovery”

Posted Date: 05/23/2025

United Independent School District proudly celebrated the creativity and academic excellence of its Gifted and Talented students during the 2025 GT Showcase, held recently at the Bill Johnson . . .

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Cherish Center Hosts Commencement Ceremony for Twenty-Four Graduates

Cherish Center Hosts Commencement Ceremony for Twenty-Four Graduates

Posted Date: 05/23/2025

The United Independent School District proudly congratulates the Cherish Center Class of 2025. Twenty-four graduates from across the district’s four high schools received their diplomas, marking the . . .

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Salvador Garcia Middle Student Named 8th Grader of the Year

Salvador Garcia Middle Student Named 8th Grader of the Year

Posted Date: 05/23/2025

At the culmination of the academic year, a special ceremony is held to honor the top outstanding eighth-grade students from across the Laredo area. Among the 23 students celebrated recently, Angel . . .

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LBJ Robotics Club Unveils Hydroponic Garden

LBJ Robotics Club Unveils Hydroponic Garden

Posted Date: 05/22/2025

Twenty-seven students from the Lyndon B. Johnson High School Robotics Club proudly unveiled their hydroponic garden in an outdoor area of the campus on Wednesday. The students in the LBJ Robotics . . .

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UISD Celebrates 2025 Laredo Chamber Bell Award Winners

UISD Celebrates 2025 Laredo Chamber Bell Award Winners

Posted Date: 05/20/2025

The United Independent School District (UISD) proudly announces its three recipients of the 2025 Laredo Chamber of Commerce School Bell Award. These distinguished educators were honored recently . . .

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UISD Celebrates Dr. Sinneh Koroma’s Achievement of  Doctorate in Education

UISD Celebrates Dr. Sinneh Koroma’s Achievement of Doctorate in Education

Posted Date: 05/20/2025

The United Independent School District proudly congratulates Dr. Sinneh Koroma, Dean of the United South High School Academy of Global Business and Advanced Technology Magnet, on earning his . . .

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Alexander 9th Grade Students Enjoy Fun in the Sun while Applying Math Concepts

Alexander 9th Grade Students Enjoy Fun in the Sun while Applying Math Concepts

Posted Date: 05/20/2025

Learning subject matter is one thing, but applying it and putting it into action is what education is all about. Students at Alexander High School’s 9th Grade Campus experienced this firsthand . . .

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Ruiz Elementary “Heart Heroes” Lead South Texas in Kids Heart Challenge

Ruiz Elementary “Heart Heroes” Lead South Texas in Kids Heart Challenge

Posted Date: 05/20/2025

It’s a proud moment not only for Ruiz Elementary, but for United ISD as well! Two second-grade students achieved an incredible milestone in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge, . . .

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United ISD Celebrates $18,000 Donation Following First-Ever Rockin’ the Spectrum Music Festival

United ISD Celebrates $18,000 Donation Following First-Ever Rockin’ the Spectrum Music Festival

Posted Date: 05/16/2025

United ISD is celebrating the success of its first-ever Rockin’ the Spectrum Music Festival, a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusivity, and uniting the community . . .

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It's National BBQ Day, and AHS BBQ teams highlight their big wins at state

It's National BBQ Day, and AHS BBQ teams highlight their big wins at state

Posted Date: 05/16/2025

It’s National BBQ Day so United ISD would like to recognize state championship BBQ team members from Alexander High School. Bad 2 the Bone Smokers ranked number one at state, and Bark and Bone . . .

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John B. Alexander High School Honors Wind Ensemble, Makes UISD History with Unprecedented Win

John B. Alexander High School Honors Wind Ensemble, Makes UISD History with Unprecedented Win

Posted Date: 05/16/2025

The John B. Alexander High School (AHS) Honors Wind Ensemble has made school and UISD history following a groundbreaking achievement at the 2025 University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Wind . . .

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United ISD Elementary Schools are lovin’ McTeacher’s Night

United ISD Elementary Schools are lovin’ McTeacher’s Night

Posted Date: 05/15/2025

For over a decade, United ISD has proudly partnered with McDonald’s of Laredo for this fun and great fundraising event. McTeacher’s Night brings together local educators, students, and families to . . .

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United ISD Receives National Recognition for Music Education Excellence for the 7th Consecutive Year

United ISD Receives National Recognition for Music Education Excellence for the 7th Consecutive Year

Posted Date: 05/14/2025

United Independent School District (UISD) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for their outstanding . . .

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USHS Andrea Guerrero signs with Coastal Bend College

USHS Andrea Guerrero signs with Coastal Bend College

Posted Date: 05/13/2025

United South High School’s Andrea Guerrero, a four-year starter for the softball team, has signed her Letter of Intent to play at Coastal Bend College in Beeville. When asked why she loves . . .

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UISD Employees of the Year Banquet a Memorable Night

UISD Employees of the Year Banquet a Memorable Night

Posted Date: 05/12/2025

The United ISD Employee of the Year Banquet, held Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Altezza Events, was an extraordinary evening. District leaders and employees came together to celebrate with dinner and . . .

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Los Obispos Middle School Celebrates Teachers with Opening of Zen Room

Los Obispos Middle School Celebrates Teachers with Opening of Zen Room

Posted Date: 05/05/2025

Los Obispos Middle School celebrated the opening of its Wildcat Den Zen Room and honored the teachers who will put it to good use. The room, with soothing earth tones, gentle music, hot towels, . . .

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Scoop of Excellence:   UISD Celebrates Principals and Top State Rating

Scoop of Excellence: UISD Celebrates Principals and Top State Rating

Posted Date: 05/05/2025

The United Independent School District celebrated National School Principals Day with a special event recognizing the hard work, leadership and commitment of the incredible principals who keep our . . .

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United High School Coach Inducted into Tarleton   Athletics Hall of Fame

United High School Coach Inducted into Tarleton Athletics Hall of Fame

Posted Date: 05/02/2025

The United Independent School District congratulates United High School teacher and Track & Field Coach Amy Mills-Villaseñor on her upcoming induction into the Tarleton Athletics Hall of . . .

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UISD, LC and Workforce Solutions Partner to Launch BRIDGE Academy

UISD, LC and Workforce Solutions Partner to Launch BRIDGE Academy

Posted Date: 05/01/2025

In a historic signing ceremony on Tuesday, United Independent School District (UISD), Laredo College (LC), and Workforce Solutions for South Texas (WSST) came together to announce the official . . .

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Finley Elementary Celebrates Acceptance and Inclusion with Autism Fest

Finley Elementary Celebrates Acceptance and Inclusion with Autism Fest

Posted Date: 05/01/2025

Finley Elementary closes off Autism Awareness Month with a bang, hosting their first ever Autism Fest. The celebration was organized by Finley staff in collaboration with Ramirez Middle School as a . . .

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United ISD Announces New Full Day Pre-K3 Program in Collaboration with Webb County Head Start

United ISD Announces New Full Day Pre-K3 Program in Collaboration with Webb County Head Start

Posted Date: 02/25/2025

United Independent School District (UISD) is excited to announce the launch of a new full-day Pre-K3 program for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. This initiative, themed “Where Little Learners . . .

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