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.
Second-grade elementary teacher Becky Clinton and middle school math teacher Kayce Davis were crowned the 2026 District Teachers of the Year for Comal ISD during its annual Night of Stars event.
The final district art show featured student artwork from the Pieper High School feeder pattern along with Memorial Early College High School. Three pieces were selected for the Superintendent's Excellence Award for Art including a life-like portrait, a colorful bird and a winter wonderland.
This year's annual Legacy Banquet celebrated the culmination of 972 years of service to Comal ISD with the recognition of 78 retirees. Their dedication and care will be remembered by their students and colleagues.
Pieper High School Lead Counselor Kristen Guerra is this year's winner of the H-E-B Excellence in Education Secondary Counselor Award. She has been an educator for 18 years and a counselor for 13 years.
One Comal ISD family played a key role at this year's State soccer championship, with family members involved in both Smithson Valley and Pieper’s winning title.
Two artists from Canyon Lake High School and two artists from Smithson Valley High School were presented with $2,500 scholarships from Texas Water Company. Their original artwork was selected for the company's 'Paint the Hill Country' water conservation art contest.
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.