LIBERTY HILL, Texas — The Liberty Hill ISD Board of Trustees is excited to announce that they have named Peter Bongard as the founding principal of Legacy Ranch Middle School, which will open in August 2026.

Principal Bongard brings 16 years of experience in Central Texas schools and currently serves as an assistant principal at Liberty Hill High School. Since joining the district in 2022, he has supported campus safety and response protocols, strengthened operational systems, coordinated student discipline, and built strong partnerships with families and community stakeholders.

Previously, Mr. Bongard helped open Belton Middle School in Belton Independent School District, where he assisted in developing campus systems, building the master schedule, supervising teachers through T-TESS, and fostering a positive school culture. Mr. Bongard also served as a social studies teacher and department head at Vista Ridge High School in Leander ISD before moving into campus leadership.

Bongard holds a Master of Education in Administration and Instructional Leadership from Concordia University Texas and began his career in education through the Alliance for Catholic Education program at the University of Notre Dame.

“As both an educator and a Liberty Hill ISD parent, I believe every student deserves a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment,” Principal Peter Bonguard said. “Opening Legacy Ranch Middle School is an incredible opportunity to build a strong foundation from day one, and I look forward to partnering with our families and staff to create a campus culture rooted in high expectations and meaningful relationships.”

Interim Superintendent Travis Motal added, “Peter’s experience opening a middle school, combined with his leadership at both the middle and high school levels, makes him the right leader to launch Legacy Ranch Middle School. He understands our community, our students, and our commitment to building champions.”

Mr. Bongard’s wife, Samantha, and their four children – Benjamin and William (fourth grade), along with Hannah and Zachary, future Wranglers – are already a valued part of the Liberty Hill ISD family. Outside of school, Mr. Bongard enjoys golfing, cooking, and spending time with his family. We look forward to continuing to support and celebrate their family as he begins this exciting new chapter at Legacy Ranch Middle School.

Legacy Ranch Middle School will open for the 2026–27 school year to serve the district’s growing student population.