Mountain Valley ES

The last day of the school year for teachers and staff brought a big surprise to two Comal ISD teachers. Johnson Ranch Elementary kindergarten teacher Danielle Tapp was named the Elementary District Teacher of the Year, and Hill Country College Preparatory High School English teacher Jennifer Fey was named the Secondary Teacher of the Year.

As the 2021-2022 school year comes to an end, Comal ISD would like to announce its Campus Teachers of the Year. These 33 teachers exemplify the district's commitment to high expectations, teamwork, service and making sure that every student's success comes first.

Student submissions to this year's Visual Arts Scholastic Events (VASE) earned high praise with All-State Artist honors and a Gold Seal award.

Comal ISD high school campuses hosted final signing days for student athletes with a dozen taking the next step in order to continue to play the sport of their choice at the next level.

Athletes across the district qualified and competed in state competitions this spring from golf and track to powerlifting and tennis. Among those who qualified, three became State Champions, six became silver medalists and one earned a bronze medal.

The Comal Education Foundation's Spring Prize Patrol traveled across the district surprising teachers with grants which will help fund a few of their innovative programs.

It should be called, "the little play that could." The Canyon Lake High School production of "Over the Tavern" created quite a splash this year and broke school records. The ensemble closes out its season on a high note, placing 4th in the state.

During the Third Annual Paradigm Challenge, student teams showed off their ability to research, analyze and design solutions to some of the world's biggest global issues including fire safety, waste reduction and personal health.

For the past decade, middle school librarians in Comal ISD have been creating excitement for books and for reading through the 'Name That Book' Middle School Book Bowl and honoring the life of an avid reader.

Third-grade students from across the district are learning the art of cursive handwriting as part of their curriculum. They put their skills to the test in an Annual Cursive Writing Contest that combines the art of handwriting with their ability to create a descriptive narrative about their community.