Louis Sam Fruia is retiring as aquatics coordinator from UISD
While his mother worked in the hotel industry, Louis Sam Fruia grew up by the pool and learned everything he could from the lifeguards.
“I became friends with the lifeguards and they showed me . . .
Posted: 5/20/24 (9:18 AM)
Posted: 5/20/24 (9:18 AM)
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UISD Partners with McDonald's to Promote Education Programs
In just one day, McDonald's of Laredo provided UISD schools and students with more than $17,000 in funds for education. The morning of May 8th, the President of McDonald's of Laredo Mike Marasco . . .
Posted: 5/17/24 (3:38 PM)
Posted: 5/17/24 (3:38 PM)
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Twelve UISD Students Awarded Scholarships by Geo Group and Webb County Commissioner
Twenty-six lucky high school students from our community were awarded a $1,000 scholarship on behalf of the Geo Group. Students from the different school districts including twelve from United ISD . . .
Posted: 5/17/24 (3:35 PM)
Posted: 5/17/24 (3:35 PM)
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UISD's Juarez-Lincoln Elementary School Students Publish Two Books
Imagine being in first grade and the author of your first book? Two classes at Juarez-Lincoln Elementary School at D.D. Hachar authored two books, and their teachers could not be more . . .
Posted: 5/15/24 (10:52 AM)
Posted: 5/15/24 (10:52 AM)
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United High School Seniors Sign Letters of Intent with Universities
Balloons, banners, medals and trophies filled the Longhorn gym as seven United High School seniors signed their letters of intent with their respective universities. Each athlete was accompanied by . . .
Posted: 5/15/24 (10:49 AM)
Posted: 5/15/24 (10:49 AM)
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Board Member Rick Rodriguez Honors United South High School Teachers
Teachers at United South High School were surprised at a recent faculty meeting when they were honored as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. All 150 teachers at the school received beautiful gift . . .
Posted: 5/08/24 (4:43 PM)
Posted: 5/08/24 (4:43 PM)
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United High School Principal Jessica Salazar to Receive TEA Leader of the Year Award
It's not easy to surprise a principal in her own school, but that's what happened at United High School when the Texas Education Agency came to Laredo to announce a big award and honor for UISD . . .
Posted: 5/08/24 (4:40 PM)
Posted: 5/08/24 (4:40 PM)
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UISD’s Juan Livas part of select group that spoke at national afterschool conference
When UISD’s Juan Livas faced about 1,500 audience members at the National Afterschool Association conference in Dallas, he had some wise borrowed advice for them.
“Be Water.”
The quote from . . .
Posted: 5/03/24 (8:50 AM)
Posted: 5/03/24 (8:50 AM)
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Fishing Derby Reels in Smiles and Fun
Special needs children and adults flashed big smiles as they caught lots of fish on Saturday for the 31st annual Community First Fishing Derby at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park.
The . . .
Posted: 4/30/24 (12:07 PM)
Posted: 4/30/24 (12:07 PM)
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UISD Promotes Adamina Meza to Principal at San Isidro Elementary School
After serving as Assistant Principal at Kazen and San Isidro Elementary schools, Adamina Meza has been promoted to be the new principal of San Isidro Elementary School.
“I am thrilled and ready . . .
Posted: 4/30/24 (12:02 PM)
Posted: 4/30/24 (12:02 PM)
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