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Welcome to Garden Ridge Elementary! I am honored and excited to join this incredible school community as your new principal. From the moment you step onto campus, you can feel the warmth, pride, and dedication that makes GRES such a special place for children and families. We look forward to building strong relationships, celebrating student success, and partnering with you to make this an amazing year of learning, achievement, growth, and joy for every child.

With Pack Pride,
Kim Lyssy

Principal

Canyon Lake High School softball team with donations for Kerrville

Comal ISD Athletics Named 2025-2026 Texas Way District of Distinction

Comal ISD is one of only 39 districts named a Texas Way District of Distinction for its commitment to developing student-athletes not only as competitors, but as leaders and role models in their communities.

Class of 2026 Graduates Choose Military Service

Comal ISD is proud to announce its most recent graduates who have chosen to serve in the military through enlistment, receiving an ROTC scholarship or by appointment to a military academy.

2026 Exceptional Seniors graphic with photos

Class of 2026: Six Comal ISD Seniors Receive Exceptional Senior Award

Six Comal ISD recent graduates are among 36 students across Texas’ 21st congressional district to receive the 2026 Exceptional Senior Award from U.S. Representative Chip Roy. These honorees were Nominated by their schools for their high levels of character, leadership, integrity and diligence.

Class of 2026 Honor Graduates: Summa, Magna and Cum Laude

The Class of 2026 included 300 students graduating with academic honors. The summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude titles mean hours of studying for tests, completing homework assignments and collaborating on projects.

Comal ISD Offers Free Summer Meals at Four Locations with San Antonio Food Bank Partnership

Thanks to its partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, Comal ISD is offering two options and four locations for free summer meals.

Comal ISD Board Approves 2026-2027 Pay Increase

The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved a 3 percent midpoint salary increase for all Comal ISD employees for the 2026-2027 school year during its meeting on May 28.

Jan Heckendorn Family and student recipients

Eighty-five Students Honored at 25th Annual Jan Heckendorn Academic Recognition Banquet

Comal ISD celebrated the 25th Annual Jan Heckendorn Academic Banquet recently, honoring 85 top ranked students from across the district along with influential teachers who inspired them on their journeys.

2026 District Teachers of the Year Kayce Davis and Becky Clinton

Comal ISD Announces 2026 District Teachers of the Year

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.

- Smithson Valley High School Valedictorian Summer Williams senior photo.

Top of the Class Thursday: Meet Your SVHS Valedictorian Summer Williams

An inside look into the life of Smithson Valley High School’s top student with a graduation edition Q+A!

Final Art Show Features Artists from Eight Campuses

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.

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Upcoming Events

June

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Sunday

Father's Day

June

22nd

Monday

2026 Wolves Tennis Camp (Incoming 6th - 9th Grade)

Time: 8 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: DHS Tennis Courts

June

22nd

Monday

2026 Wolves Wrestling Camp (Incoming 1st - 5th Grade)

Time: 8 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: DHS Comp Gym

June

22nd

Monday

2026 Wolves Tennis Camp (Incoming 1st - 5th Grade)

Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: DHS Tennis Courts

June

22nd

Monday

2026 Wolves Wrestling Camp (Incoming 6th - 9th Grade)

Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: DHS Comp Gym

June

23rd

Tuesday

2026 Wolves Tennis Camp (Incoming 6th - 9th Grade)

Time: 8 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: DHS Tennis Courts

June

23rd

Tuesday

2026 Wolves Wrestling Camp (Incoming 1st - 5th Grade)

Time: 8 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: DHS Comp Gym

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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.