Announcements

Considered one of the oldest board games in the world, chess has seen a rise in popularity over the last few years. Students in Comal ISD, however, have been developing their chess skills for almost a decade, competing in district-wide chess tournaments throughout the year. Here's a look at this year's first tournament's chess champions.

Canyon High and Smithson Vally High hosted Fall Signing Day events in their gymnasiums on Nov. 10. A total of 19 student-athletes agreed to play their sport of choice at the next level as families, coaches and teammates cheered.

This week voters approved an increase in teacher and staff compensation along with the addition of four new campuses, buses, elementary playgrounds and safety and security measures for Comal ISD.

The lanes were filled with athletes ready to bowl their best scores during Comal ISD's annual STAR bowling tournaments with fellow students, teachers and parents on hand to cheer for them.

Comal ISD is looking for teachers, educational assistants, office professionals, bus drivers, mechanics, plumbers, and more. Job seekers are invited to stop by our next district job fair on Thursday, Nov. 11 at Pieper High School.

Rahe Bulverde Elementary was one of 12 local schools selected for a grant which will boost its science resources and provide more hands-on investigations and experiments for students.

The Comal ISD Board of Trustees recognized student and staff awards and achievements Wednesday, Oct. 27, during its board meeting.

As the football season continues, seven Comal ISD seniors are guaranteed to play in the new year in the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game in the Alamodome.

In its third year, the Comal ISD Bass Fishing Club is continuing its winning streak in the Hill Country Division of the Texas High School Bass Association tournament circuit. The team brought home the Overall School Champion trophy on Oct. 16.

Beginning this school year, completing a FAFSA is a state requirement for all seniors in order to graduate.