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UISD Awarded Gold Score Recognition from the American Heart Association

UISD Awarded Gold Score Recognition from the American Heart Association

Posted Date: 12/20/2024

United Independent School District has been awarded a Gold Score Recognition by the American Heart Association for enhancing creative wellness programming and offerings to employees. “I am so . . .

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UISD: LBJ 9th Grade Library Media Specialist Analine Johnson wins coveted award

UISD: LBJ 9th Grade Library Media Specialist Analine Johnson wins coveted award

Posted Date: 12/20/2024

Lyndon B. Johnson 9th Grade Campus School Library Media Specialist Analine Johnson, who has helped raise more than $20,000 for her school to help low-income students buy their first books, has been . . .

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New York Times bestselling author meets with students from three UISD campuses

New York Times bestselling author meets with students from three UISD campuses

Posted Date: 12/20/2024

A New York Times bestselling author visited three United ISD campuses, discussing Louder Than Hunger, his fictionalized book based on his personal battle with anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive . . .

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Nye Elementary Polar Masked Singer event a huge hit with students

Nye Elementary Polar Masked Singer event a huge hit with students

Posted Date: 12/16/2024

Nye Elementary students packed the gym, screamed with joy, sang their hearts out and danced along with performers at The Nye Polar Masked Singer event. The event, held last week on Friday, is . . .

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UISD Recognizes December’s United CARES Champions

UISD Recognizes December’s United CARES Champions

Posted Date: 12/16/2024

United Independent School District announces this month’s United CARES Champions. This is the third month of the District’s new initiative designed to celebrate the outstanding contributions of . . .

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Santa Claus Arrives Early to Surprise UISD Students

Santa Claus Arrives Early to Surprise UISD Students

Posted Date: 12/16/2024

The countdown to Christmas Day is officially on! United ISD students received a special surprise from Jolly Old St. Nick and his buddy, Grinch, who was actually playing nice Friday morning. The . . .

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UISD Superintendent Dr. Gerardo Cruz shares holiday message with students

UISD Superintendent Dr. Gerardo Cruz shares holiday message with students

Posted Date: 12/11/2024

United ISD Superintendent Dr. Gerardo Cruz stopped by Nye Elementary where he read a holiday book to children and explained that the best gift students could give their parents is learning and doing . . .

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United ISD Receives Prestigious Anti-Vaping Recognition in 2024 “Bragging Rights” Publication

United ISD Receives Prestigious Anti-Vaping Recognition in 2024 “Bragging Rights” Publication

Posted Date: 12/11/2024

“Bragging Rights” Publication United Independent School District (UISD) has been honored as one of the top 12 school districts in Texas for its outstanding initiatives, earning a spot in . . .

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Community Partners Across Town Join UISD in Fight Against Vaping

Community Partners Across Town Join UISD in Fight Against Vaping

Posted Date: 12/10/2024

A number of different stakeholders within the district and across the city gathered on Friday. The mission, tackling the growing vaping epidemic plaguing schools across Texas and nationwide. This is . . .

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United South High Magnet Students Benefit from Etiquette Training

United South High Magnet Students Benefit from Etiquette Training

Posted Date: 12/06/2024

It’s become a yearly tradition for students of United South High School's magnet program to welcome national business etiquette expert Diane Gottsman to Laredo for a special seminar at La Posada . . .

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UISD's Alexander High School Students Present Science Fair Projects

UISD's Alexander High School Students Present Science Fair Projects

Posted Date: 12/06/2024

All the students in Ms. Nancy Martinez’ science classes have an opportunity to advance to the UISD Science Fair in February, but only eight students will represent Alexander High School at the . . .

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United ISD Elementary Schools Celebrate Another Successful McTeacher’s Night Fundraiser

United ISD Elementary Schools Celebrate Another Successful McTeacher’s Night Fundraiser

Posted Date: 12/05/2024

It’s safe to say that United ISD Elementary Schools sure are lovin’ McTeacher’s Night! For over a decade, the district has partnered up with McDonald’s of Laredo for this great fundraising event. It . . .

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UISD's Elias Herrera Mariachi Band Performs at McDonald's Celebration

UISD's Elias Herrera Mariachi Band Performs at McDonald's Celebration

Posted Date: 12/04/2024

The McDonald's McRib is Back! And to help kick off its debut, McDonald's celebrated its recent return with a festive event held at the Jacaman Road location. The Elias Herrera Middle School Mariachi . . .

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UISD Swears In New and Re Elected Board Members

UISD Swears In New and Re Elected Board Members

Posted Date: 11/22/2024

The United Independent School District Board of Trustees swore in two newly elected Members, and two incumbent Members who were reelected.  Rodolfo “Rudy” Gonzalez, Jr. will represent District 2, . . .

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UISD Cherish Center students and staff gather for Thanksgiving luncheon at Falcon Bank Ballroom

UISD Cherish Center students and staff gather for Thanksgiving luncheon at Falcon Bank Ballroom

Posted Date: 11/22/2024

United Independent School District Cherish Center students and staff gathered for a Thanksgiving luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Falcon Bank Ballroom. A total of 91 students attended the . . .

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UISD Celebrates Kazen Elementary School's Blue Ribbon Recognition

UISD Celebrates Kazen Elementary School's Blue Ribbon Recognition

Posted Date: 11/22/2024

It's a great feeling when your school is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a blue ribbon of excellence. UISD’s Kazen Elementary School got that news recently, and the district is . . .

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UISD's Fasken Elementary Recognized Healthy Campus in Texas

UISD's Fasken Elementary Recognized Healthy Campus in Texas

Posted Date: 11/22/2024

UISD's Fasken Elementary Recognized as Healthy Campus in Texas UISD's Barbara Fasken Elementary School has been designated as a Healthy South Texas Recognized Campus by the Texas A&M AgriLife . . .

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United ISD Raises Bar for Smiles From Heaven Childhood Cancer Pinup Campaign

United ISD Raises Bar for Smiles From Heaven Childhood Cancer Pinup Campaign

Posted Date: 11/20/2024

United Independent School District (UISD) is proud to announce a successful partnership with Smiles From Heaven, the local non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness to childhood cancer . . .

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