Canyon High Softball Team Recognized for Winning Season The Canyon High softball team made headlines and gained new fans during its exciting season that resulted in a second-place state finish. The 17-member team ended the year with a record of 32-1.
Comal ISD Students Qualify for UIL Academic State Meet More than a dozen high school students from across Comal ISD qualified for the 2023 UIL Academic State Meet in various contests including computer science, debate, number sense, literary criticism, poetry, ready writing, science, spelling and more.
Smithson Valley High Journalism Students Receive State Awards The journalism program at Smithson Valley High School consistently wins awards, and this year was no exception with its online newspaper receiving a Bronze Star and its yearbook receiving a Distinguished Merit award. Individual students also earned accolades for their photography and writing skills.
More Than 50 Students Qualified for State and National FFA Competitions This year, two Comal ISD teams qualified for the national FFA competition, and more than 50 students advanced to the state competition. Career Development Events (CDE) through FFA help prepare students for careers in agriculture and beyond while honing their leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Art Students Receive VASE Honors This year, 28 art students received honors for their submissions in the Texas High School Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) with one earning the coveted Gold Seal and eight earning an Exemplary rating.
Three Students Named UIL Outstanding Performers Three Comal ISD students, all percussionists, received the Outstanding Performer award at this year's UIL Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest. This award represents hours of dedication and recognizes superior musicianship.
Canyon High Class of 1963 Celebrates 60 Years Twenty Canyon High School alumni from 1963 celebrated the 60th anniversary of their graduation and remembered what it was like to be among the first students to open the school in 1959 as freshmen.
Summer Story Time at Freiheit Elementary Celebrates 10 Years This summer marks the 10th anniversary of Summer Story Time at Freiheit Elementary. Everyone is invited to join the fun, pick out a free book and grab a snack. Continuing to read is important during the summer months, so grab a book today.
Four Comal ISD Athletes Receive Top Honors at Second Annual Alamo City High School Sports Awards Comal ISD athletes have been making headlines throughout the school year, and more than 30 were invited to the prestigious Alamo City High School Sports Awards for their achievements. Four were named 'Athlete of the Year' for their individual sport.
Ten Years of Chess Commemorated with “The Endgame” Tournament Ten years ago, Comal ISD launched a district-wide chess initiative and today, students of all levels from kindergarten through 12th grade compete for trophies and bragging rights at district tournaments. This year's competition was capped off with a final tournament called, "The Endgame."
