![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)
![Sitting at their tables, the board discusses the upcoming superintendent search. The board decided to post the opening internally and invited Acting Superintendent Chris Clark to apply. “After careful consideration, I am recommending the board move forward with an internal search and post the position tomorrow [Feb. 6],” School Board President Anna Smith said. “We know we have a great internal candidate pool. Leander ISD is known for growing leaders. This is what we do.” Photo by Anthony Garcia](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/superintendent-search.png)
Leander ISD is officially posting the district’s superintendent position today but only for internal candidates. The school board of trustees announced plans to open the permanent superintendent job that has been vacant since former superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing retired in December 2025.
“After careful consideration, I am recommending the board move forward with an internal search and post the position tomorrow [Feb. 6],” School Board President Anna Smith said. “We know we have a great internal candidate pool. Leander ISD is known for growing leaders. This is what we do.”
Trustee Laura Marques said she believes that limiting the search to internal candidates will allow the board to find the best fit for the role.
“Since I’ve joined the board and gotten to know everyone, I’ve been just incredibly impressed with how excellent the leaders in this district are,” Marques said. “So I think it makes sense that we limit [the search] internally.”
The board also invited current Acting Superintendent Dr. Chris Clark to apply for the position. Clark had previously agreed not to apply as a condition of his appointment to the acting superintendent role.
“I know [applying] wasn’t in your plan, but I think I’d like to invite you to apply,” School Board Vice President Sade Fashokun said at the board meeting on Feb. 5.
Clark was announced as acting superintendent at the board’s Dec. 11 meeting.
“I am honored to step into the role of Acting Superintendent of Leander ISD and grateful to the Board of Trustees for the trust they have placed in me during this transition,” Clark said in a statement from the district on Dec. 11. “In the months ahead, my focus will be on continuity, stability and support — ensuring our campuses and departments have what they need to finish the year strong while the Board conducts a comprehensive search for the district’s next permanent superintendent.”
At a student media press conference in December 2025, Clark, who previously served as the deputy superintendent of learning and innovation for the district, disclosed that he had been wanting to be a superintendent for several years.
“I’ll be honest that I wasn’t anticipating [the acting superintendent role] exactly on this timeline, but when Dr. Gearing decided to retire and I was given this opportunity, you got to take that opportunity when it comes to you even though it wasn’t exactly what you planned,” Clark said.
The new superintendent will face multiple ongoing challenges, including a $13 million budget deficit as of the Jan. 22 board meeting, future debates regarding school consolidation and the management of the upcoming closure of Faubion Elementary School which the board voted to consolidate with Westside Elementary School on Dec. 17, 2025.
“Over the past three months, this board has worked thoughtfully and collaboratively to ensure stability and strong leadership for our district,” Smith said. “Our focus remains on what is best for our students, staff and community.”
