Comal ISD freshman cheer team named NCA National Champs
The Smithson Valley High School freshman cheer team became national champions after taking first place in the NCA Senior & Junior High School National Championship on Feb. 1-2, in Dallas. In fact, the team of 14 ninth grade athletes, came from behind to take the lead at the championship. “At NCA Nationals, teams must perform the same routine twice, once on Saturday and once on Sunday,” explained SVHS Head Cheer Coach Kristen Charlesworth. “The overall score is 25 percent of the day one score and 75
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LOCAL LINK | JAN 2020 Scholarship Applications Open!Up to $50K in awards. Open now thru Mar 16.Apply Today Apply for a GrantWe accept grant applications year-round!Learn More We Sponsor Nonprofit EventsLook no further for a sponsor!Learn More Recent Blogs Securing Scholarship Rec LettersRecommendation letters sound a little daunting, but if you keep these 2 tips in mind, it'll be a breeze when applying for scholarships!Read More Thanksgiving Giveback Project RecapBy teaming up with 33 local
DIY Saturday starts off 2020 with slow – and fast – cooking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JANUARY 7, 2020: NEW BRAUNFELS — The Comal County Extension Office kicks off 2020 with its first DIY Saturday class this weekend, focusing on how to cook slowly – and quickly. Connie Sheppard, extension agent for family and community health, will provide tips and tricks for making healthy and hearty home-cooked meals in slow cookers and pressure cookers. The class will be 9-11 a.m. Jan. 11 at the county’s Extension Office, 325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels. The cost of the
Tips & Tricks to Ace Experiential Marketing
Tips and Tricks to Ace Experiential Marketing Shared by Frank Kenney with Chamber Pros Experiential marketing is a big way to get your audience's attention. In the past, it was something only big brands did. But now mom and pop businesses are getting involved and realize it doesn't have to cost a lot of money to give your customers a memorable experience. The return-on-investment is quite high with experiential marketing because people remember experiences. They share them and they write reviews based on
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Comal ISD students make wishes come true this holiday season
Students and staff members of the Comal Independent School District are making wishes come true for more than 300 families and 730 children in their own communities this holiday season. In fact, student groups and campuses throughout the district have been hosting holiday giving programs such as food drives, toy drives, blanket drives and more. Starting in the New Braunfels area, Canyon High School hosts its annual Cougar Christmas which began seven years ago. Today, Cougar Christmas is a student-led
Three Comal ISD schools compete in state robotics championship
Three schools in the Comal Independent School District competed in the Texas BEST & UIL State Robotics Championship Dec. 5-7 at the Frisco Conference Center. Student teams from Spring Branch Middle School, Smithson Valley Middle School and Smithson Valley High School qualified for the state meet in late October. These teams along with other robotics teams in the district spent countless hours preparing for this contest which requires engineering, problem-solving and teamwork to be successful. “The BEST
National Merit Honors Earned by 33 Comal ISD Seniors
The Comal Independent School District is proud to honor a record-number 33 students this year who have earned National Merit and National Hispanic scholar honors. These individuals are among the nation’s top academic performers and were recognized during the district’s regularly scheduled school board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 29. Among the 33 are 17 National Merit Commended students and a record-tying 16 who earned a distinction in the National Hispanic Recognition Program. Approximately 1.6 million high
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Three Comal ISD cross country teams competed in 2019 6A UIL State Meet
Cross country athletes from Canyon High School and Smithson Valley High School competed in the 2019 6A UIL Cross Country State Meet Saturday, Nov. 9, at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. The SVHS girls team finished in seventh place; the CHS girls team finished 14; and the CHS boys team finished 15.Individually, SVHS Junior Sara Scott finished fourth place at the state meet after missing three meets during the regular season. Fellow SVHS teammates who ran the 5k race on Saturday include Amalie Mills, a
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Comal ISD rolls out student-preparedness platform
Comal ISD rolls out student-preparedness platform Part of the Comal Independent School District’s strategic plan is to ensure every student is prepared for success beyond high school graduation. In order to help facilitate that goal, the district has unveiled Comal Compass, a student-preparedness platform, which will offer a variety of tools for students to use when planning their futures including academic courses, career options and college choices. “We are excited to finally unveil Comal
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Students, families and community members commemorated Veterans Day 2019 at Comal ISD campuses
Every elementary, middle and high school campus within the Comal Independent School District commemorated Veterans Day 2019 with some type of program on Monday, Nov. 11.Students, families and community members proudly wore red, white and blue in honor of veterans who have served in the United States military.Veterans who were on hand for these special celebrations were honored for their dedication, courage and sacrifice. Students groups including choirs, bands, JROTC, student councils, dance and cheer teams
Smithson Valley High students continue tradition with LLS Student of the Year
For the last three years, a Smithson Valley High School student has represented the Comal Independent School District as a Student of the Year candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), and the tradition continues with the launch of the 2020 campaign by a SVHS sophomore. The 2020 SVHS Student of the Year candidate is Avery Walker, who will represent the district in the fourth year of this leadership development and philanthropy program in which high school students are nominated and selected to
Pilates By Design, LLC to Host Power PIlates Education Programs
Pilates By Design, LLC TO HOST POWER PILATES EDUCATION PROGRAMSPilates By Design, LLC Confirmed to Offer Power Pilates Certifications Starting September 6-8, 2019 Spring Branch, TX: Pilates By Design, LLC is pleased to announce their new hosting affiliation with Power Pilates, the leading educator of Classical Pilates. Pilates By Design, LLC will hold their first Power Pilates training, Core Mat I, on September 6-8, 2019. The Core Mat I program is the foundation of the Power Pilates method. Each subsequent
Canyon High Students Glimpse Future Careers with Construction Internships
Comal Independent School District developed a pilot program at Canyon High School this year in response to the growing need for skilled workers in the construction industry. The Architecture/Construction graduation pathway has allowed students interested in a career in construction to literally, cinch up a tool belt, roll up their sleeves and work for a local construction company, gaining real-life experience.Both students and business partners agree; the construction pilot program at Canyon High is a big
Three Comal ISD Students Qualify for Texas High School Rodeo State Finals
High school students across the state compete throughout the year in rodeos, in order, to qualify for the State Finals Rodeo, and this year, three Comal Independent School District students did just that.Three students from Comal ISD have qualified for the Texas High School Rodeo Association’s (THSRA) Finals Rodeo for Region VI. They will compete June 8-15 in Abilene.Canyon High School senior Emily Becker, Smithson Valley High School junior Megan Miller and SVHS sophomore Hannah Wittig competed in 12
