Mrs. Muro to Lead Uhland Elementary School

Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright announced Monday that Amanda Muro, current assistant principal at Uhland Elementary School, will serve as the new principal for the campus. At a special meeting on Monday, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring decision. Muro has 13 years of experience in education and has been a part of the Hays CISD family since 2017.

Hays CISD Board is Among 15 in Texas Nominated for Outstanding School Board of the Year

The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) announced Thursday that 15 school districts across the state have been selected as regional nominees for the 2021 TASA School Board Awards. Committees of TASA members organized by Texas’ regional education service centers review the nominations and select up to two school boards per region for consideration for the state-level awards – one with fewer than 1,000 students and one with 1,000 or more students. Hays CISD was the only Board selected to advance from Region 13, which includes Travis, Williamson, Hays, and a dozen other central Texas counties.

Dr. Medina Named New District HR Chief

Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD) Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Fernando Medina as the district’s new chief human resources officer. On Monday, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved hiring Dr. Medina. He will replace Marivel Sedillo, who was promoted in May to the district’s deputy superintendent and chief academic officer roles.

Lytle Named Wallace Middle School Principal

At the June 2, 2021, board meeting, the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD) Board of Trustees approved hiring longtime Hays CISD educator Joanne Lytle as the new principal for Wallace Middle School. Lytle has worked Hays CISD for more than a decade. “I’m very happy to announce our selection of Joanne Lytle as the new Wallace principal,” said Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright. “She is a valued part of the Hays CISD family; and, during her years of experience as an administrator, she has developed a strong sense of leadership, high expectations for student success, and a talent for bringing out the best in her staff.”

Hays CISD Partners with ADL Texas to Celebrate Juneteenth

We will celebrate the rich history of Juneteenth and how its significance illustrates the hard-fought battle for equality and justice for African Americans. Click headline above to read additional details and to register for the celebration webinar!