The growing popularity of energy drinks among teenagers has raised serious concerns about their potential effects on students’ health. That concern has become even more urgent following the death of...
After several shows and musicals directed from the staff of the department, it's time for the staff to pass the directing baton to the seniors. This year, the student directors prepared for “Footloose”...
Following their seventh consecutive year winning the state championship, Associate Director of Bands Kendall Santos was announced to be the next head band director beginning fall 2026. After working for...
Leander ISD schools of all educational stages displayed their student’s art at the LISD District Art Showcase on March 28. Held at Vista Ridge High School, the event focused on showcasing paintings,...
As the judge’s stopwatch clicks to alert the beginning of the round, the two partners spew rapid-fire questions at opposing debaters. Across the podium, voices press, searching for clarity and scanning...
The field falls quiet as the final match ends, robots frozen in place under the bright lights. Teams crowd around the screen, waiting. Then the results appear, and Cedar Park’s robotics team erupts into...
On March 7, over ten school districts, including Leander ISD, held the annual Destination Life Transition Conference. Held at McNeil High School, the conference focused on helping families prepare their...
As spring break approaches, many students are finalizing their travel plans, with Mexico often at the top of the list for its beaches, resorts and vibrant culture. However, concerns about cartel-related...
Reid Cummins, Executive Producer & Co-Anchor
• February 23, 2026
On June 22, 2023, 24-year-old Akira Ross stopped at a Circle K off of 620. As she pumps gas, police say a stranger approaches and shoots her dead, less than two miles away from the high school. For two...
On Feb. 11, two-time Pura Belpré Award Winning Author Jasminne Mendez came for an author visit in the library to visit during DEN. During her visit, she opened by performing a poem that she wrote when...
The week of Feb. 2-6 is regarded as National News Literacy Week. Media literacy, a rising issue concerning the ability to critically analyze and evaluate sources of information and possible biases, is...
The Leander ISD board of trustees voted to decline adopting a resolution on a set aside period of prayer and religious text reading during the school day, pursuant to Senate Bill 11, at their meeting Thursday...
![Musical theatre class runs through “Footloose” during their dress rehearsal. Senior student director Mia Morneault says how much she’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew. “I am very proud of all the cast and crew who worked as hard on it as I have. A lot of people care about [this show],” Morneault said. “I have a lot of friends on the cast and on the crew, but I’ve also grown and gained friendships through the show, even as director where I may be a little more stricter than normal. And I am very grateful for everyone I’ve gotten to work with.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0657-1200x800.jpg)
![Sitting in a line of artwork, senior art student Kaemon Kato’s painting titled “Right Side of History” is displayed for attendees of the district’s art showcase. Kato’s painting is a political piece inspired by a photo of elementary schoolers in the street protesting against ICE. “I think it's also symbolic because they're surrounded by snow, which can represent ICE, and they are still marching,” Kato said. “[The kids] are not stopping until equality or justice is served, which I think is really important to represent and show.” Photo by John Pinion](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-03-26-114740.png)
![Broadcast, yearbook and newspaper combined for 66 Interscholastic League Press Conference awards this year. Yearbook won 43, newspaper won 14 and broadcast took home nine. “I think [the ILPC awards] are a great way to give the kids some acknowledgement for all of their hard work,” newspaper and yearbook adviser Paige Hert said. “They typically spend the year covering everyone else’s big moments, so it’s really cool for them to be celebrated so many times and in so many different ways.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/edited-ILPC.jpg)
![Holding up the bi-district champions trophy, junior shortstop Hudson Cuevas cheers alongside his team. The varsity baseball team played in the bi-district round of playoffs against the Boerne Greyhounds April 30-May 2, where they won Game 1 6-4, lost Game 2 2-1 and won the last game 5-2, allowing them to advance to area. “Honestly, [my favorite] big moment that wasn't even part of my moment was Dom's grand slam,” Cuevas said. “That was a big game changer in Game 1 of round one that ultimately helped us win that game and even move on. It set the tone for the games after and has really impacted and sparked this whole playoff run.” Photo by Allie Tseng](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/allie-boerne00159-1200x800.jpg)
![After he takes the handoff, senior running back Trae Hill runs down the field in search of a first down. Hill rushed for three touchdowns in the 43-36 loss against Frisco Wakeland last Friday, but the Timberwolves were eliminated from playoff contention. “[I’m] just happy I got to experience the game with my brothers,” Hill said. “I’m going to remember how close and how enjoyable everything was with these guys. They are my brothers for life. Just waking up and grinding together, and proving the naysayers wrong [was my favorite part].”
Photo by Kyra Cox](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/trae-hill-wakeland.jpg)
![Walking around the conference, families and various organizations collaborate to share adult life transition resources. Over 500 people attended the event with 70 volunteers making up the event staff. “I hope that the districts continue to value [the conference] and recognize how much we help all of the families in our area,” Geiger said. “Maybe someday there's gonna be 125 or 150 tables out there because these people are learning from each other and maybe they're thinking, ‘Wow, I could start a business that helps support students having yoga experience, or I could be a Boy Scout leader and have a troop full of students with neurodiversity.’ Who knows? But we're here to share all those resources and ensure that this community just stays informed.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-26-114740.png)
