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Presidential Search

Introduction

We are pleased to inform the St. Michael’s High School community that President Michael R. Sandoval, Jr. will complete his service as President in June 2026. Having first stepped into the role in January 2023, President Sandoval has provided the stability, leadership, and dedication needed to guide SMHS forward. As he looks ahead to supporting his children through their college years and enjoying a well-deserved retirement, we are deeply grateful for his commitment to our school.

 

The Board of Trustees has begun the process of identifying the next President of St. Michael’s High School, with the support of Carney Sandoe & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in Catholic and Lasallian educational leadership. A search committee has been established to ensure a thoughtful and inclusive process, with the goal of announcing our new President in February 2026.

 

This page will provide ongoing updates, important documents, and information about the process and timeline as we move forward.

Updates

September 10, 2025 – Message from President Sandoval

President Michael R. Sandoval, Jr. has announced that he will complete his service as President of St. Michael’s High School in June 2026. After serving since January 2023, President Sandoval has provided stability and leadership during a pivotal time in the school’s history. He shared that he looks forward to supporting his children through their college years and enjoying his retirement. We are grateful for his three years of dedicated service and the positive impact he has had on our community.

September 10, 2025 – Message from the Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Chair Colleen Gavin has announced the launch of the presidential search process. The Board has engaged Carney Sandoe & Associates, a national search firm specializing in Catholic and Lasallian leadership, to guide the process. A search committee of nine members, chaired by Tara Block-Archuleta, has been established. The committee will begin outreach in October, with the goal of announcing the new President in February 2026.