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 Comal Independent School District has hired Mr. Ron Havniear as the Executive Director for Safety and Security. He begins working for the district in this role on Monday, Sept. 8.
Comal ISD's theatre arts program has received another honor for its dedication to theatre education, winning the 2025 Exemplary Award of Distinction from the Texas Educational Theatre Association.
For the seventh consecutive year, the Comal ISD visual arts program was named a 2025 District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association. This is a testament to the district's art educators who consistently provide opportunities for students to showcase their creativity while encouraging community participation.
Applications for free and reduced-price school meals are available now for the 2025-2026 school year. The application and instructions may be found online through the Comal ISD website, SchoolCafe family hub and through a new tile on Skyward in Family Access. Students must qualify for free and reduced-price school meals annually.
Comal ISD has hired a Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Larry Guerra brings almost 20 years of experience in public education, specifically in financial management and strategic financial planning.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Comal ISD music program has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education.
The Canyon High School lacrosse team made district and school history this season after advancing to the state championship title game in the Texas High School Lacrosse League, placing second.
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved the district's 2025-2026 budget which included a three percent pay increase for teachers who do not qualify for the House Bill 2 allotment and all other staff members.
The Smithson Valley Rangers Baseball team led fans on a historic ride to the school's first state championship, ending the season as the 2025 UIL State 5A Division 1 Runner Up.
This year, 63 recent Comal ISD graduates have chosen a career in the military, with 51 enlistments, three ROTC scholarships and nine military academy appointments.
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.