After eight years serving as the Hays CISD superintendent of schools and nearly 40 years in public education, Eric Wright will retire in February 2027.
“It has been the honor of my life to serve as your superintendent,” Wright said in an email to staff, parents and community members.
Career history
Wright began his career in public education in 1988 as a student teacher. He went on to become a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent in several districts.
Wright has served as a superintendent since 2004 in districts such as Woodville ISD and Fredericksburg ISD before being hired by HCISD in December 2017.
Since 2018, HCISD has opened six new schools, passed four bonds and enrolled almost 6,000 additional students. HCISD enrollment has grown by over 15% in the past five years.
When Wright started, four campuses were receiving failing scores or were in danger of receiving a failing Texas Education Agency accountability score. Now, HCISD is a B-rated district, and no schools are failing, according to a news release.
Quote of note
“During Dr. Wright’s tenure, Hays CISD has enjoyed tremendous growth and success,” board President Byron Severance said in the news release. “He has so many wonderful qualities, both personally and professionally, that they are impossible to list. Qualities that stand out, in terms of huge benefits for the district, are his loyalty to our community and longevity in service. He made a decision to stay in Hays CISD for the last quarter of his career.”
What’s next
Beginning in the fall, Wright will work with the board of trustees to select a new superintendent of schools. Wright will retire at the end of February.
“Though I will be retiring, I won’t be ending my advocacy for public education,” he said.
