John Arndt Elementary
Arndt Elementary School is a dedicated learning community committed to preparing all students to achieve excellence by providing the highest quality education. Collaboratively we will develop intellectual and personal growth while preparing for future endeavors and positively impacting the world.
About Us
J.W. Arndt Elementary School in Laredo, Texas, was opened in 1999 and is named after John W. Arndt, a World War II veteran and a founding board member of the United Independent School District (UISD). Mr. John W. Arndt served on the UISD board for over 29 years.
Arndt’s legacy is honored through the school, which promotes his commitment to inclusivity and excellence by including Gifted & Talented programs and fostering a vibrant learning environment. Arndt Elementary serves over 750 students from PK3 to 5th grade.
Our goal is to continue growing academically while providing a safe environment for all staff and students.
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October 31, 2026
High school electives often do more than introduce students to new subjects. They can ignite passions, reveal hidden talents, and inspire young people to pursue careers they might never have
October 29, 2026
Special guest Emilio Girón Fernández de Jáuregui, iconic child actor “El Torito,” shares a life shaped by perseverance with UISD students. Literature opened the door. Mexican cinema brought the
October 27, 2026
Approximately 120 golfers took to the links at Casa Blanca Golf Course this past Saturday for the United Independent School District’s 11th Annual Partners “Fore” Scholars Golf Tournament, an event
October 23, 2026
Almost every Friday for more than a year, Ana Aranda coaches 14 students who practice for an official basketball game that has yet to come. Students with autism and Down syndrome run up and down
