Welcome Wolf Families and Friends to Garden Ridge Elementary!
At Garden Ridge Elementary, we have skillful and compassionate teachers and staff who focus on creating classroom activities that engage our students in learning. Our mission is to help every child feel welcome, connected, and a part of the GRES family. Together, we strive to challenge each student to grow in his or her academic abilities and to be college-ready when they graduate from Comal ISD.
We offer a diverse range of programs, from Chess Club to Strings, to spark students' interests and nurture a positive campus culture. Our comprehensive counseling program provides support for each student's unique journey. We also encourage student leadership and offer various extracurricular activities, such as Safety Patrol and Den Duties. We value our entire school community and encourage active participation from parents and guardians through our PTA.
Please be sure to take a peek at some of the upcoming event dates and be sure to mark your calendars. We have a very strong PTA program and throughout the year we have multiple opportunities for family members to volunteer at our school, so we hope to see you around campus. As partners in your child’s education, we encourage you to communicate with us regularly with any successes/questions/concerns that you may have.
The first Comal ISD high school graduates of 2026 will walk the stage on Tuesday, Jan. 13, after completing the state's requirements to earn their diplomas through the district's Comal Academy.
Meet the players; take pictures with the trophy; and relive the excitement of the 2025 state football championship game during a Community Rally featuring the Smithson Valley High School Rangers and coaching staff.
For the second year in a row, the Smithson Valley High School girls Cross Country team found itself on the podium at the state meet. This year, the team placed second in the 5A UIL Cross Country competition.
The last week of 2025 for Comal ISD students was filled with opportunities to give back with annual events that cultivate compassion, empathy and gratitude.
This year, six Comal ISD seniors are among the 102 Valero Alamo Bowl Student-Athlete Scholarship recipients recognized on the field during the Dec. 30 game and awarded $7,500 each.
Three Comal ISD teachers will be recognized during the 33rd Annual Valero Alamo Bowl game Dec. 30, for the impact they make in their classrooms and communities. They are among 30 San Antonio-area educators selected for this year's Extra Yard for Teachers program.
Comal ISD has hired Christina Eckert as its Chief Communications Officer. She brings 20 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing and media in public education and broadcast journalism to the role.
Welcome to Garden Ridge Elementary! Thank you for visiting our campus page, and exploring how we are Growing Greatness! Below you will find information on where to find your campus, as well as contacts for various campus departments depending on your needs. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding your student.