CTE Spotlight: Automotive Technology at Canyon High One of the oldest Career and Technical Education programs in Comal ISD is automotive technology which is offered at Canyon High School. Students gain hands-on experience inside the Cougars auto shop and earn industry-based certifications that build the foundation for careers in the automotive industry.
State CTE Qualifiers Recognized by Board of Trustees Students who are involved in CTE organizations have many opportunities to sharpen their leadership and technical skills through competitions. So far this year, 13 Comal ISD students have qualified for state competitions in just a few CTE organizations including FFA, FCCLA and HOSA.
Fine Arts All-State Honorees Recognized at Board of Trustees Meeting Only the best high school musicians, singers and dancers become All-State honorees, and Comal ISD had a dozen this year. The state-wide competitions include intense auditions and entail hours of practice.
Nate Leonard Named Athletic Coordinator, Head Football Coach for Canyon High The assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Canyon High School, Nate Leonard, was named as the athletic coordinator and head football coach during the Comal ISD Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 23.
Ten First Lego League Teams Qualify for Regional Championship Elementary and middle school teams competed in the First Lego League qualifying tournament featuring this year's 'SuperPowered' theme focusing on energy.
CTE Spotlight: Floral Design, Gaining Popularity More students are taking career and technical education classes these days, and one class in particular has become popular - floral design.
Comal ISD Board of Trustees Calls May Bond Election The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved a bond package that will accommodate continued enrollment growth as well as address items such as campus safety and security, student technology, and expansions and improvements at existing campuses during a meeting on Feb. 15.
CTE Spotlight: Health Science Students Gain Experience, Earn Certifications February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month and the perfect time to highlight a few of the CTE programs offered at Comal ISD high schools. The spotlight today is on the health sciences program which allows students to gain experience and earn certifications in the healthcare field.
Pieper High Basketball Hosts Coaches vs. Cancer Friday Night Game The last home game of the season will be about more than just basketball for the Pieper High School Warriors who are hosting a Coaches vs. Cancer fund-raising campaign on Friday, Feb. 10, in support of a fellow classmate who is battling a cancer diagnosis.
Cap, Gown Donation To Help Graduating Seniors A local non-profit organization, Contractors Helping Kids, has stepped up to help high school seniors graduate with the proper attire - a new cap, gown and stole.
