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.
Church Hill Middle School seventh-grade student, Dawson Szanto, was named the 2025 Comal Speaks District Champion after sharing his thoughts on confidence.
Eighth-grade student Jenny Le was surprised to learn that her design is this year's Comal ISD Christmas Card Contest winner. Her original artwork, depicting the Comal ISD logo as an ornament hanging on a tree, will be featured on the cover of this year's card which is sent to district staff.
Comal ISD will be well-represented at the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game on Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Alamodome. Fourteen Comal ISD players have been selected to play in the game which showcases the top high school football players in the San Antonio area.
One Comal ISD softball and four football standouts signed letters of intent to continue to play their sport at the collegiate level during the second signing day of the school year. They are headed to impressive schools including Southern Methodist University, Texas Tech University, Utah State, Penn State Beaver and Fordham University.
Twenty-two academically talented Comal ISD seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program with five named National Merit Semifinalists and 17 named National Merit Commended Scholars.
Nineteen local companies bridged the gap between education and industry for Comal ISD students during the third annual Construction and Design Fair at Smithson Valley High School where students networked, discovered and even tested some equipment.
A group from the Canyon High School class of '73 host monthly lunches at Pat’s Place as a way to reconnect with friends and reclaim their youth, while sharing how Comal ISD and Canyon High influenced their lives.
Five Comal ISD high schools hosted signing day events Nov. 12 where 27 student athletes signed letters of intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level.
From handwritten cards and posters to musical performances, campus parades and the presentation of the colors, Comal ISD students and teachers recognized the bravery, sacrifice and dedication of each veteran who chose to serve in the U.S. military during districtwide Veterans Day celebrations.
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.