Announcements

The Comal ISD theatre department became one of the first school districts to earn the Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education Award. This honor highlights the work that the 17 secondary theatre teachers do every day to showcase and hone student talent on the stage as well as behind the scenes.

A year ago, then freshman, Holt Miller, made a promise to himself that he would return to DECA's international competition and be one of the top 10 finalists on stage during the awards ceremony, and through hours of hard work and determination, that's exactly what he did. Even better, he stood on the stage as the champion.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting parent feedback on special education services through a survey which is available through May 5.

Student-athletes from two Comal ISD high schools signed National Letters of Intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level on Wednesday, April 12.

Make plans to attend this year's Night of Percussion 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Canyon High School featuring one of the greatest drummers of all time as well as a Grammy-winning bass player.

When 9-year-old Sterling Smith donated his Imagine Math points to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, he had no idea that his donation would be the largest donation by a single student to the cause or that he would spark a renewed interest in the online math program that he has enjoyed since kindergarten.

Three levels of scholarships were awarded during Comal ISD's All-District Dance Showcase, totaling $4,750. Both high school and middle school dance teams performed competition pieces with a finale dance performed by All-District dancers from each high school.

First Lego League is hosting its first-ever state competition, and Comal ISD will be represented among the 56 teams that qualified from around the state. The Fantastic Lego Leaders from Kinder Ranch Elementary will be the team to watch.

For more than 20 years, Margaret Edmonson has been teaching journalism and yearbook students to report the news, and today, she is making headlines of her own, winning a prestigious award given by her peers.

The best of the best student artwork is hanging in the hallways of Comal ISD's Support Services building. The Winter Art Show highlighted artists from 11 campuses.