Where Students Are Empowered to Succeed!
At Colonel Santos Benavides School, administrators, teachers, staff and parents are committed to high standards of excellence. Our purpose is to teach students beyond the basics and create self-directed, life-long learners through the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, technology, and effective communication to prepare our scholars for the 21st century. We motivate students to reach their full potential and become productive citizens, responsible for the positive impact they have on their families and community. We believe in learning through enjoyable and engaging activities and celebrating when we have reached our set goals.
About Us
United ISD offers a diverse range of educational opportunities across its 44 campuses. Students have access to rigorous academics, innovative programs, and a supportive learning environment. The district emphasizes the importance of bilingual education and prepares students for success in a globalized world. With a focus on both academic and personal growth, United ISD schools strive to empower students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
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April 17, 2026
United Independent School District (UISD) welcomed families from across the community to its annual Enrollment Fair on Saturday, April 11, held at Nye Elementary School. The event, which ran most of
April 17, 2026
Twenty United Independent School District high school students have received the Legacy Scholarship awarded by the San Antonio Area Foundation, thanks to an anonymous donor. The scholarship
April 15, 2026
After battling round after round for nearly six hours at the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, Hannah Chavez, a 7th grader from Elias Herrera Middle School, won it all by correctly spelling
April 2, 2026
Josefina "Josie" Juarez, a local children's author, visited Colonel Santos Benavides Elementary recently to read to students and their families in the After School Adventures Program. Juarez is the
