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				<title><![CDATA[Davenport Senior Shines on Music Path to Success]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[From being named All-State for all four years of high school to qualifying for the National Trumpet Competition, one Davenport senior shares how music has influenced his Path to Success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top of the Class Thursday: Meet Your CHS Valedictorian Andrea Luna!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[An inside look into the life of Canyon High School’s top student with a graduation edition Q+A.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Message On Hill Country College Preparatory High School Incident]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Message from Comal ISD Superintendent Dr. John E. Chapman III on March 30 incident at Hill Country College Preparatory High School.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Board of Trustees Approves School Name, Dr. Jerry S. Major Middle School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved the naming of the district's newest middle school to be Dr. Jerry S. Major Middle School. A former superintendent of schools for the district, Major is well known in Texas public education where he spent his 35-year career as a teacher, coach and administrator.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Upcoming Spring Job Fair - April 11]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attend Comal ISD's upcoming Districtwide Spring Job Fair on Saturday, April 11, at Canyon High School from 10AM to Noon]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Art Show Features Artists from Eight Comal ISD Campuses]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than 100 pieces of student artwork was featured during Comal ISD's spring art show highlighting eight campuses in the Smithson Valley High School feeder pattern. The art-gallery-style show included sketches, watercolor, oil pastels, mixed media, charcoal, printmaking and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fine Arts Q+A: Get to Know your Canyon Lake Theatre Teacher!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about CLHS Theatre teacher Ben Matthews and his success on stage with a fun Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper Dance Coach Forging New Path to Success for Texas Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pieper High School Dance Coach, Jaqueline Olivares, is forging a new path to success as she collaborates with the Texas Dance Education Association to make Dance a UIL-sanctioned competition sport.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Memorial Early College High - Budding Home for the Arts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Memorial Early College High School art program is small but mighty. With each year, MECHS art students solidify their spot in the Texas art scene with winning pieces led by local artist and teacher Ashley Buehler.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourteen Comal ISD Students Earn All-State Distinction]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fourteen Comal ISD students are among the top 2-3 percent of Texas high school musicians receiving an All-State distinction with five earning 1st Chair placements.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Davenport High School Cheer Team Earns Silver at State Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Davenport High School cheer team won the Band Chant category at this year's UIL 4A Division 1 Spirit State Championship and brought home the silver medal overall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hill Country College Prep Team Wins Congressional App Challenge for Texas District 21]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD's Hill Country College Preparatory High School is making headlines for the second year in a row as the home of the Congressional App Challenge winner for Texas District 21. This year's winning team showcased high level coding, STEM and marketing skills through its American Dynamism Tracker app.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wendy Nosal Named KENS 5 EXCEL Award Winner for Comal ISD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Davenport High School math teacher Wendy Nosal was surprised when the drumline and cheerleaders coming down the hallway were celebrating her as this year's KENS 5 EXCEL Award winner for Comal ISD.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD Athletes Selected for San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball, April 12]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD will be well represented at the third annual San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball event April 12. Two student athletes will play in the games, three will participate in the skills challenge and three-point contest and a veteran district leader will coach Team Blue.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Volunteers Needed for Read Across Comal, March 6]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and share the love of reading with elementary students during the district's annual Read Across Comal event on Friday, March 6. Community volunteers will join administrators in reading a book to a class at five elementary campuses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal Education Foundation Hosts 25th 'Prost to Education' Gala]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal Education Foundation is hosting a 25th anniversary bash Saturday, April 18, at Wursthalle to honor its mission, celebrate its traditions and raise funds to further support Comal ISD students and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper’s High School Sweethearts: Teacher Edition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pieper High School teachers Sam and Mandy Pippert share their Comal ISD love story and how teaching has brought the two together.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Basketball - Family On and Off the Court]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Smithson Valley Basketball father and son coaching team brings new meaning to the tight-knit family dynamic of the sport.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thirty-Five Comal ISD Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Athletes from four Comal ISD high schools took the next step to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level on February 4. With family, teammates, coaches and classmates watching, 35 student athletes signed letters of intent.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD Campuses Receive CREST Award for Counseling Excellence]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School counseling teams from Canyon High School and Pieper High School received the CREST award for the 2024-2025 school year. This marks the second consecutive year for the Warrior team to win the honor and the first-ever win for the Cougar team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet the Mascot: Q+A With Davenport’s Willy and Wilson]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet Davenport’s iconic mascots, Willy and Wilson, with a Q+A deep dive into the students who bring our beloved wolves to life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Board of Trustees Approves Academic Calendars for 2026-2027, 2027-2028]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved the academic calendars for the next two consecutive years, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, during its regular meeting Jan. 22.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD hires new Pieper High School athletic coordinator and head football coach]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD is proud to welcome Eddie Salas as its newest athletic coordinator and head football coach. Salas will join the Pieper High School (PHS) faculty.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rahe Bulverde Elementary Student Becomes 2026 Comal Shake Champion on Birthday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It was a birthday to remember for 11-year-old Robert Osuna, a fifth-grade student from Rahe Bulverde Elementary, complete with confetti and a new title - 2026 Comal Shake District Champion.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Art Show Features Artists from 10 Comal ISD Campuses]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than 100 pieces of student artwork was showcased during the second district art show of the school year featuring 10 campuses in the Canyon High School feeder pattern.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Normal School Day for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD schools and offices will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts First Graduation of 2026, Jan. 13]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first Comal ISD high school graduates of 2026 will walk the stage on Tuesday, Jan. 13, after completing the state's requirements to earn their diplomas through the district's Comal Academy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Smithson Valley Football State Championship Community Rally, January 14]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet the players; take pictures with the trophy; and relive the excitement of the 2025 state football championship game during a Community Rally featuring the Smithson Valley High School Rangers and coaching staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley High School Girls Cross Country Team Takes Silver at State Meet]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, the Smithson Valley High School girls Cross Country team found itself on the podium at the state meet. This year, the team placed second in the 5A UIL Cross Country competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back-to-Back State Titles for Smithson Valley High School Football]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the second straight year, the Rangers powered their way to a football State Championship, capping off a dominant season. Congratulations, Rangers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Helping Students Through Holiday Giving Traditions]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The last week of 2025 for Comal ISD students was filled with opportunities to give back with annual events that cultivate compassion, empathy and gratitude.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Six Comal ISD Students Receive Valero Alamo Bowl Student-Athlete Scholarship]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2148545</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, six Comal ISD seniors are among the 102 Valero Alamo Bowl Student-Athlete Scholarship recipients recognized on the field during the Dec. 30 game and awarded $7,500 each.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD Teachers Selected for 2025 Valero Alamo Bowl Recognition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2147827</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD teachers will be recognized during the 33rd Annual Valero Alamo Bowl game Dec. 30, for the impact they make in their classrooms and communities. They are among 30 San Antonio-area educators selected for this year's Extra Yard for Teachers program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Job Fair January 12]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2147579</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD is kicking off 2026 with a districtwide job fair 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at its Support Services building in New Braunfels.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Memorial Early College High School: Get to know Eagle Senior Jake Hernandez]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2145393</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about MECHS Senior Jake Hernandez and his experience at MECHS with a fun Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hires Chief Communications Officer]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2145923</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD has hired Christina Eckert as its Chief Communications Officer. She brings 20 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing and media in public education and broadcast journalism to the role.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Davenport High School Band Takes Silver Medal at State UIL 4A Marching Band Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2145945</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Davenport High School Wolf Band is the silver medal winner of the State UIL 4A Marching Band Contest. The 196-member band impressed the judges with its show titled Wanderlust.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon High Ag Communications Team named Reserve National Champion]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2145901</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An all-female team from Canyon High School was named the Reserve National Champion, placing second in the FFA Agricultural Communications career development event at the National FFA Convention.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Receives Highest Rating from TEA for Financial Integrity]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2145767</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD has received the Superior Achievement rating with a score of '100' under the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2024-2025 school year. The district has earned the highest rating available since FIRST was established in 2001.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hill Country College Preparatory High School: Get to know Falcon Senior Luke Ringlein.]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2138355</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about HCCPHS Senior Luke Ringlein and his experience at HCCPHS with a fun Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Church Hill Middle School Student Wins Comal Speaks Title]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2143022</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Church Hill Middle School seventh-grade student, Dawson Szanto, was named the 2025 Comal Speaks District Champion after sharing his thoughts on confidence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winners Named in 2025 Comal ISD Christmas Card Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2142739</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eighth-grade student Jenny Le was surprised to learn that her design is this year's Comal ISD Christmas Card Contest winner. Her original artwork, depicting the Comal ISD logo as an ornament hanging on a tree, will be featured on the cover of this year's card which is sent to district staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourteen Comal ISD Athletes Selected for San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2141873</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD will be well-represented at the San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game on Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Alamodome. Fourteen Comal ISD players have been selected to play in the game which showcases the top high school football players in the San Antonio area.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2141846</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Comal ISD softball and four football standouts signed letters of intent to continue to play their sport at the collegiate level during the second signing day of the school year. They are headed to impressive schools including Southern Methodist University, Texas Tech University, Utah State, Penn State Beaver and Fordham University.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists, 17 Named Commended Scholars]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2138166</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twenty-two academically talented Comal ISD seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program with five named National Merit Semifinalists and 17 named National Merit Commended Scholars.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Military Q+A: Get to know your Canyon JROTC Instructor!]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2112982</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about CHS JROTC Instructor Lieutenant Colonel Biltz and his military journey with a fun Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Students Explore Careers at Third Annual Construction and Design Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2137253</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nineteen local companies bridged the gap between education and industry for Comal ISD students during the third annual Construction and Design Fair at Smithson Valley High School where students networked, discovered and even tested some equipment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class of '73 Canyon High Alumni Remain Connected After 52 Years]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2116923</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A group from the Canyon High School class of '73 host monthly lunches at Pat’s Place as a way to reconnect with friends and reclaim their youth, while sharing how Comal ISD and Canyon High influenced their lives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Twenty-Seven Comal ISD Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2134126</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD high schools hosted signing day events Nov. 12 where 27 student athletes signed letters of intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Honors Veterans Day with Campus Celebrations]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2133582</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From handwritten cards and posters to musical performances, campus parades and the presentation of the colors, Comal ISD students and teachers recognized the bravery, sacrifice and dedication of each veteran who chose to serve in the U.S. military during districtwide Veterans Day celebrations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[From Marine to History Teacher - How One Canyon Lake Coach Honors Veterans Day]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2112975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Canyon Lake High School coach, history teacher, and veteran Brian Hooper shares his military experience with students to teach the importance of remembrance on Veterans Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Named 2026 CTE District of Distinction for Second Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2132344</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, Comal ISD was named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT). Through its CTE programs, Comal ISD is giving students opportunities to get a jumpstart on a career, learn a trade and be prepared to enter the workforce.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal Education Foundation Receives $10,000 from H-E-B]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2128458</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Canyon Lake, Pieper and Smithson Valley high schools are the beneficiaries of a $10,000 donation from H-E-B. The check was presented to the Comal Education Foundation during the grand re-opening of the H-E-B plus! store in Spring Branch.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Student Places 2nd in National SkillsUSA Practical Nursing Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2125501</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smithson Valley High School senior Clarissa Wallace discovered her career path as a sophomore when she chose the health science CTE program. She has found success through SkillsUSA as the reigning two-time state champion in practical nursing as well as the two-time silver medalist in the national competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon Lake Ag Students are Raising Success this Gotcha Day]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2115759</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Canyon Lake High School Agriculture students celebrated Gotcha Day by welcoming their animal “projects,” fully prepared to embark on a school year filled with grooming, feeding, cleaning, and competitive showing on their Path to Success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nine Comal ISD Student Musicians named Outstanding Performers]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2124930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine Comal ISD students are among the top 2 to 3 percent to earn the title of 2025 Outstanding Performer because of their performances at the Texas UIL State Solo-Ensemble Contest. From percussion, euphonium and trumpet to music theory, vocal and piano solos, they distinguished themselves as exemplary musicians.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Art Show Features Artists From 10 Campuses in Canyon Lake, Davenport]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2122750</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD's Fall Art Show featured art pieces created by students in kinder through 12th grades from 10 campuses in the Canyon Lake High School and Davenport High School feeder patterns. Three artists received the Superintendent's Excellence Award for Art, hand selected by Superintendent Dr. John E. Chapman III.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts College, Career, Military Fair, Oct. 22]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2114508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in 8th through 12th grades are invited to Comal ISD's annual College, Career and Military (CCM) Fair 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Davenport High School. See the list of colleges, businesses and military recruiters who will be on hand.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Forty-Nine Comal ISD students Complete Texas Boys State, Texas Bluebonnet Girls State]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2115163</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This summer, 49 Comal ISD students participated in the Texas Boys State and Texas Bluebonnet Girls State leadership programs. They immersed themselves in government by creating their own, running for office, hosting elections, drafting legislation, passing legislation and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD Students Named National Math Stars]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD third-grade students have been selected for the prestigious National Math Stars program this year and will receive more than $100,000 in mentorship, enrichment opportunities and resources for the next 10 years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD’s Bratton Selected as Region 20 Outstanding Middle School Principal of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With 30 years of experience as an educator, Spring Branch Middle School Principal Sally Bratton was named the Region 20 Outstanding Middle School Principal of the Year for her exemplary performance and outstanding leadership.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Annual Marching Band Exhibition, Oct. 8]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Make plans to attend the Comal ISD Marching Band Exhibition starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Cougar Stadium at Canyon High School. Enjoy performances from all five district high school marching bands while supporting scholarships for local students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Fall Job Fair Sept. 30]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2109337</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD is hosting a districtwide fall job fair 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at its Support Services building, 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels. All interested applicants are encouraged to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Dyslexia Awareness Night Oct. 16]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2109028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD is hosting its annual Dyslexia Awareness Night 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in the boardroom at Comal ISD Support Services building in New Braunfels. Besides being a great opportunity to learn more about dyslexia, this year's winners of the Kids with HeART district art contest will be announced.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hires Executive Director for Safety and Security]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2104302</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal Independent School District has hired Mr. Ron Havniear as the Executive Director for Safety and Security. He begins working for the district in this role on Monday, Sept. 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Theatre Arts Program Wins 2025 Exemplary Award of Distinction]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2101595</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD's theatre arts program has received another honor for its dedication to theatre education, winning the 2025 Exemplary Award of Distinction from the Texas Educational Theatre Association.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Wins 2025 TAEA District of Distinction Award for 7th Consecutive Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2101513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the seventh consecutive year, the Comal ISD visual arts program was named a 2025 District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association. This is a testament to the district's art educators who consistently provide opportunities for students to showcase their creativity while encouraging community participation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Provides Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2092241</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications for free and reduced-price school meals are available now for the 2025-2026 school year. The application and instructions may be found online through the Comal ISD website, SchoolCafe family hub and through a new tile on Skyward in Family Access. Students must qualify for free and reduced-price school meals annually.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hires Chief Financial Officer]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2088793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD has hired a Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Larry Guerra brings almost 20 years of experience in public education, specifically in financial management and strategic financial planning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Receives National Recognition for Music Education, Sixth Consecutive Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2084128</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the sixth consecutive year, the Comal ISD music program has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon High School Lacrosse Team, 2025 State Runner Up]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2084110</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Canyon High School lacrosse team made district and school history this season after advancing to the state championship title game in the Texas High School Lacrosse League, placing second.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Board Approves 2025-26 Budget, Three Percent Staff Pay Increase]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2083755</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved the district's 2025-2026 budget which included a three percent pay increase for teachers who do not qualify for the House Bill 2 allotment and all other staff members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Campus Offices Closed Friday, August 15 for Opening of Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2095069</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Friday 8/15, campus offices will be closed in the afternoon for our District Opening of Schools Ceremony. During this time, there will be no staff on campus to operate phones.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley High School Baseball Team Makes History as State Runner Up]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2083688</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Smithson Valley Rangers Baseball team led fans on a historic ride to the school's first state championship, ending the season as the 2025 UIL State 5A Division 1 Runner Up.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD 2025 Graduates Choose Military Service]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2078955</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, 63 recent Comal ISD graduates have chosen a career in the military, with 51 enlistments, three ROTC scholarships and nine military academy appointments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Skyward Unavailable for Routine Maintenance]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2084877</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Skyward platform is currently down for routine software maintenance. Please return for registration on July 14.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD Seniors Receive 2025 Exceptional Senior Award]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2078120</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the sixth year in a row, Comal ISD students are among those recognized by U.S. Representative Chip Roy's office for the Exceptional Senior Award which rewards high levels of character, leadership, integrity and diligence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD announces Class of 2025 honor grads – Top 5, 10, 15 percent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2078096</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Among this year's 2,128 graduates are 300 honor students who completed their high school careers academically in the top 5 percent (Summa Cum Laude), 10 percent (Magna Cum Laude) or 15 percent (Cum Laude) of their class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Final Art Show of School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2076178</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The final District Art Show of the school year featured artwork from 10 campuses in the Canyon Lake and Davenport communities with three pieces selected for the Superintendent's Excellence Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 14:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Teachers Named District Teachers of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2074041</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The common denominator between this year's District Teachers of Year just happens to be math. Both the Elementary and Secondary District Teacher of the Year for Comal ISD have been teaching math for more than a decade and say they get their inspiration from their students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 17:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[24th Annual Jan Heckendorn Academic Recognition Banquet Honors Students, Educators]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2072853</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD honored 85 top ranking seniors along with an educator who played a special role in their journey during the 24th Annual Jan Heckendorn Academic Recognition Banquet on May 6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 16:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Golf Season Ends with Silver, Bronze from Davenport]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2072483</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four Comal ISD golf teams advanced to state 4A and 5A tournaments this season with Davenport High School athletes bringing home hardware including the girls team winning second place; Molly Woods winning bronze; and Kyle Doolittle winning silver in the boys competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 09:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top of the Class Thursday: Get to Know CHS Valedictorian Valeria Arenas]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2070720</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about CHS Valedictorian Valeria Arenas and her high school experience with a fun graduation Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon Lake Senior Makes Greatness as Athletic Triple Threat]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2070007</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Canyon Lake High School senior Carter Williams continues his family legacy with a path to success in all three major high school sports - football, basketball, and baseball.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 16:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top of the Class Thursday: Get to Know CLHS Valedictorian Jacob Tuckness]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2067427</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about CLHS Valedictorian Jacob Tuckness and his high school experience with a fun graduation Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top of the Class Thursday: Get to Know DHS Valedictorian Dailyn Morgan]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2064166</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about DHS Valedictorian Dailyn Morgan and her high school experience with a fun graduation Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thirty-Seven Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2065081</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families, teammates, coaches and friends celebrated 37 student athletes in the final athletic signing day events of the school year at Canyon, Canyon Lake, Davenport, Pieper and Smithson Valley high schools. They will continue playing their sport at the collegiate level.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon Middle Teacher Named Environmental Educator of the Year Finalist]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2064577</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Empowering students with real-world skills such as reducing waste through recycling and upcycling is her passion, and one of the reasons Kimberly Reynolds was named a finalist for the Environmental Educator of the Year award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Winter Guard Team Wins State Title]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2063192</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Smithson Valley High School Winter Guard team won the State Championship for the Texas Color Guard Circuit. Additionally, every high school in Comal ISD was represented at a state winter guard competition this season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Health Science Students Collect Gold, Silver, Bronze at SkillsUSA State Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2063169</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smithson Valley junior Clarissa Wallace defended her SkillsUSA Practical Nursing state title and picked up two more while her fellow Rangers earned eight gold, eight silver and one bronze in the health science competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon High Team Places Third in State SkillsUSA Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2063098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thirteen CTE criminal justice students from Canyon High School qualified for state SkillsUSA competition with the Community Emergency Response Team placing third.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Freiheit Elementary Advances To Sweet 16 NCAA Reading Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2063060</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With fun incentives like snacks, free books and, of course, bragging rights, the NCAA Read to the Final Four made reading a big deal for third-grade students across the San Antonio area, and Comal ISD students found themselves picking up books whenever they had the chance. One campus made it all the way to the Sweet 16.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle, High School Construction Students Rewarded at SkillsUSA State Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2062941</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From picnic tables and jewelry boxes to Adirondack chairs, crosses and everything in between, Comal ISD CTE students entered their best carpentry pieces in this year's SkillsUSA state contest and came home with high marks including superior and excellence awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Navy JROTC Cadet Competes at National Air Rifle Championship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smithson Valley High School junior and Navy JROTC cadet, LeeMichael Fellbaum made school history when he competed in the National Air Rifle Championship, finishing 39th in the finals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper High School Brain Brawl Team Advances To National Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2062913</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Pieper Warrior Company team of five cadets will compete in a Jeopardy-like fast-paced academics competition known as the Brain Brawl on the national level. The team finished as one of the top two in the area championships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourteen Students Qualify for State Powerlifting Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2062903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The popularity of powerlifting continues to grow, and Comal ISD students continue to leave their mark on the sport. This year, several athletes brought home hardware from the state competition and 14 qualified for the meet.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top of the Class Thursday: Get to Know HCCPHS Valedictorian Sara Ziegler]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2061315</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about HCCPHS Valedictorian Sara Ziegler and her high school experience with a fun graduation Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top of the Class Thursday: Get to Know MECHS Valedictorian Sophia Arreguin]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2059310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about MECHS Valedictorian Sophia Arreguin and her high school experience with a fun graduation Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual PTA Reflections Ceremony Celebrates Student Artists]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2059123</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During its annual Reflections ceremony, the Comal ISD Council of PTAs celebrated more than 130 pieces of art ranging from dance choreography, literature and photography to music composition, film production and visual arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Future Teachers Receive Ready, Set, Teach Graduation Stoles]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2059077</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twenty-two seniors in Comal ISD's Ready, Set, Teach CTE program received their graduation stoles for completing the courses and hands-on teaching internship that prepares them for careers related to teaching, instruction, and creation of instructional and enrichment materials.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top of the Class Thursday: Get to know PHS Valedictorian Caroline Peterson]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2057123</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about PHS Valedictorian Caroline Peterson and her high school experience with a fun graduation Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top of the Class Thursday: Get to Know SVHS Valedictorian Bethany Mann]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2054518</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn more about SVHS Valedictorian Bethany Mann and her high school experience with a fun graduation Q+A!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eighteen Comal ISD Students Receive Texas Theatre Scholar Award Distinction]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2052400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, 18 Comal ISD students earned the Texas Theatre Scholar Award Distinction by the Texas Thespians Association. This award demonstrates their accomplishments in both academic and theatrical work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper High Student Selected for Prestigious Leadership Program]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2052396</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A sophomore from Pieper High School was selected for a prestigious leadership program after competing against students from around the world. She's excited to share her experience and put her new skills into action.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Business, Health Students Qualify for State Competitions]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2052391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twenty-two Comal ISD students involved in DECA and HOSA qualified for state-level competitions, showcasing their skills in marketing, finance, hospitality, CPR and phlebotomy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Wrestling State Champion, Qualifiers Recognized]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2052363</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once more, a Smithson Valley High School wrestler won a state wrestling title bringing home the gold in a sport that continues to gain popularity throughout Comal ISD which has four strong high school programs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Athletes End Swim Season with Gold, Bronze]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2052338</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Forty Comal ISD swimmers qualified for state competition this year with one Davenport High School athlete winning two state titles and a Pieper High School girls relay team placing third, earning the bronze.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Aristocat Captain Finds Success Through Passion for Dance]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2051205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Canyon High School senior and varsity Aristocat captain shares how her passion for dance has influenced her Path to Success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Art Show Features Student Work from Eight Campuses]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2051058</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The third district art show of the school year featured pieces selected by art teachers from eight campuses. The gallery-style event showcased original designs from oil pastels and watercolor to sculptures and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Senior Proud Owner of Rising Baked Goods Business]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2045509</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smithson Valley High School senior becomes the head chef of his very own baked goods business with the encouragement and support of the CTE Culinary Arts pathway.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal Education Foundation Receives First Donation from Mayfair]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2045546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal Education Foundation received the first donation from the Mayfair Promise. The $2,800 was presented to the Foundation during its board meeting and will help further its mission to enrich learning and expand educational opportunities for all Comal ISD students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fifteen Comal ISD Students Selected for All-State Band and Choir Honors]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2040192</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fifteen Comal ISD students were selected for the prestigious honor of being an All-State musician or vocalist among more than 70,000 high school students who audition every year from across Texas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Cheer Teams Win Silver, Bronze at State]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2039863</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD cheer teams chanted and tumbled their way to center stage at the UIL Texas High School State Spirit Championships with Davenport High School earning silver in the 4A Division I competition and Canyon High School earning bronze in the 6A Division II competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts 2nd Annual STAR Basketball Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2039400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 3v3 basketball competition was fierce during Comal ISD's 2nd annual STAR Basketball Tournament which showcased the skills and teamwork of more than 200 special education student athletes from across the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Athletes Selected for 2025 San Antonio All-Star Basketball Game]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2038341</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD athletes will play in the 2025 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game presented by Valero Sunday, March 23, at the Northside Sports Gym in San Antonio.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon High DECA Chapter Finds Success in Inaugural Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2037658</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Canyon High School’s DECA chapter defies the odds with eight members advancing to the State competition in its inaugural year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Garrett Schatte Wins KENS 5 EXCEL Award for Comal ISD]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2035061</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An agriculture teacher and FFA adviser at Canyon Lake High School is this year's Comal ISD KENS 5 EXCEL Award winner. Garrett Schatte was surprised when he walked into the gym full of students, colleagues and family members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[‘Love is in the Air’ this Valentine’s Day with Canyon Lake HS Floral Design]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2033319</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From bouquets to wedding bells, Canyon Lake High School floral design students gain a new appreciation for running a floral business this Valentine’s Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:16:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Offers Clinics for High School Student Immunizations March 12]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2032488</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD is hosting four clinics for high school student immunizations on Wednesday, March 12. Students interested in participating are asked to register, but walk-ins will be accepted.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Forty-One Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2028973</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD hosted four events to celebrate National Signing Day on February 5 with 41 student athletes committing to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Theatre Education Program Receives State Recognition, Third Consecutive Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2027547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once more, the Comal ISD theatre program is named as one of the best in the state earning the 2024-2025 Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Recognized as CTE District of Distinction by CTAT]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2027398</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD has been named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas. Only 38 districts in the state received this distinction for their commitment to student success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Football MVP On and Off the Field]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2025098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Quarterback Cade Spradling makes history on his Path to Success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Art Show Features Artists from Eight Comal ISD Campuses]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2024830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Approximately 100 pieces of art were featured in Comal ISD's second district art show of the school year featuring original work by elementary, middle and high school artists. Three pieces were awarded the Superintendent's Excellence Award of Art.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Goodwin Frazier Elementary Keeps Comal Shake Championship Title]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2023113</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's Comal Shake Champion is proof that you should never give up on a dream. She is a three-time finalist in the competition that encourages conversation and nurtures confidence. This is the second year in a row that a student from Goodwin Frazier has won the title.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Board of Trustees Honored for School Board Appreciation Month]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2022853</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The tables were turned during the Comal ISD Board of Trustees meeting on January 23 when the trustees become the honorees for School Board Appreciation Month. The seven trustees were treated to special performances and gifts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hires Chief Operations Officer]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2021746</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal Independent School District has hired a Chief Operations Officer. Mr. Mark Stahl will begin working for the district in this role on Tuesday, Jan. 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ready, Set, Teach: Building Future Teachers Here in Comal ISD]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2019054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Smithson Valley graduate found her Path to Success through the Ready, Set, Teach program. Now a student teacher at Kinder Ranch Elementary, she is on the cusp of achieving her dream of becoming a teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Council of PTAs Makes Plans for Texas PTA Rally Day]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2017607</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD Council of PTAs is making plans for Texas PTA Rally Day 2025 on Monday, Feb. 24, at the capitol in Austin.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Smithson Valley Football State Championship Community Rally, January 15]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2017254</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet the 2024 State 5A Division 1 UIL Championship football team during the Smithson Valley Community Rally at the stadium where it all began 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Football Named 5A Division 1 State Champions]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2012942</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Smithson Valley football team brought home the 5A Division 1 State Championship title on December 21. Congratulations Rangers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Choose Kindness Videos Garner $17,500 for Three Comal ISD Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2011117</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Choosing kindness really does pay off, thanks to the generosity of the Mckenna Foundation which surprised three Comal ISD campuses with grant money totaling $17,500 for their 'Choose Kindness' video submissions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD Marching Bands Advance To State, Davenport Wins Bronze]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2011054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD marching bands advanced to state contests this fall with Davenport High School earning the bronze medal in the UIL 4A competition, and both Pieper High School and Smithson Valley High School competing in the UIL 5A division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hires Chief of Human Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2010892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal Independent School District has hired Dr. Randy D. Davis as its new Chief of Human Resources. He brings 34 years of experience in public education to the role, serving as a teacher, coach and principal. Most recently, he was assistant superintendent of human resources for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cross Country State Champions, Qualifiers Honored]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2010682</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The state champion Smithson Valley High School girls cross country team along with state qualifiers from Canyon Lake and Davenport high schools were honored by the Comal ISD Board of Trustees for their outstanding season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD Students Named To All-State Jazz Band]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2010681</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD students are among the best high school jazz musicians in the state, earning them a spot in the All-State Jazz Band. They will perform during the Texas Music Educators Association convention in February.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper High School Counseling Team Wins CREST Award]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2010184</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Pieper High School counseling team is a CREST award winner from the Texas School Counseling Association. It's easy to see why it won with the many student-engagement activities it offers including 'Tranquil Tuesdays' and monthly lunch events.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Twelve Comal ISD Athletes Chosen for San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2010134</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's Annual Navy All-American Bowl and San Antonio Sports All-Star football games will be well-represented by Comal ISD athletes and coaches with a dozen players playing in the All-Star game and a few coaches chosen to lead both.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Gen Memorial ECHS Senior Set for Success]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2007677</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Memorial Early College High School senior Antoinette Brown shares how the school has supported her aspirations as a first generation student.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Middle School Student Wins Comal Speaks Title]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2006294</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's Comal Speaks champion overcame her own fear of public speaking to 'persevere' in the middle school competition that challenges students to prepare and present speeches to a panel of judges on topics relating to important character traits.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper’s Peterson Named Comal ISD KENS 5 All-Star Athlete]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2005513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pieper High School Senior Caroline Peterson is this year's KENS 5 All-Star Athlete for Comal ISD. As a freshman, she made school history by winning its first state title and has continued to achieve in the classroom and in competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winners Named in 2024 Comal ISD Christmas Card Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2004925</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The work of a fifth-grade artist from Rebecca Creek Elementary is this year's Christmas Card Contest overall winner. Her design is the cover art for the district's 2024 Christmas card. Artists from Bulverde Middle and Pieper High School won the middle and high school categories.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Pieper High Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2004275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Pieper High School athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level during a signing day event at the school Wednesday, Dec. 4.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seven Hill Country College Prep Students Shoot for the Moon with NASA Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2003421</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A team of seven students from Hill Country College Preparatory High School combined their talents in computer science, engineering and video design to enter a NASA challenge. The final product could help Artemis II complete its mission of flying around the moon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD students named National Merit Semifinalists, 12 named Commended Scholars]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/2000603</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year Comal ISD has three National Merit Semifinalists and 12 Commended Scholars who have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program based on their performance on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying exam.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student-Run School Store Teaches Value of Operating Small Business]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1999404</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For eight years, Smithson Valley High School students have operated a successful small business with the guidance of CTE teacher Gloria Wolfshohl. The Valley Student Store has taught budding entrepreneurs many lessons that cannot be found in textbooks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Twenty-Eight Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1996575</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four Comal ISD high school campuses hosted the first national signing day events of the school year Wednesday, Nov. 13, with 28 student athletes taking the next step to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How One Davenport JROTC Junior Recognizes Veterans Day]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1994073</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In preparation for Davenport High School’s Veterans Day Celebration, one JROTC junior shares how interviewing veteran staff members has increased her appreciation for the holiday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Campuses Host Veterans Day Ceremonies]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1994536</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From parades and student performances to handmade cards and 'thank you' posters, Comal ISD celebrated and honored Veterans Day with heartfelt ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD Teachers Receive Extra Yard Grants from Valero Alamo Bowl]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1993419</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Comal ISD elementary teacher, middle school teacher and high school teacher are among the 30 teachers in the San Antonio area selected for the 2024 Extra Yard for Teachers grant presented by the Valero Alamo Bowl and PNC Bank.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts 17th Annual STAR Bowling Competitions]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1991559</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For two days, Comal ISD special education student athletes took over the Fiesta Lanes Bowling Center in New Braunfels for the annual STAR bowling competitions among high school and middle school campuses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Educator Receives Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1987740</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and colleagues cheered loudly when Jennifer Fey was presented a 2024 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Award during a special assembly at Hill Country College Preparatory High School with Texas Senator Donna Campbell joining in on the fun.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Comal ISD JROTC Programs Receive National Acclaim]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1986683</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four Comal ISD JROTC programs were recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting October 24 for earning national honors this summer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JROTC: How Instructors are Shaping Future Leaders]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1985402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Junior Reserves Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program is offered on five high school campuses. From scholarship opportunities to career mentorship, JROTC prepares students for the future.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Art Show Features Artists from Nine Comal ISD Campuses]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1985443</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than 100 pieces of art created by students from nine campuses in the Canyon High School feeder pattern were featured in the first districtwide art show of the school year on October 15.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon High Senior Receives Rare Perfect ACT Score]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Canyon High School senior Neil Dobbs achieves a perfect score of 36 on the ACT.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thirty-four Comal ISD Students Participated in Boys State, Girls State]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This summer, 34 Comal ISD students participated in Texas Boys State and Texas Girls State leadership programs where they received a crash course on government. They ran for office, hosted elections, conducted committee hearings, drafted legislation and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Approves Pay Increase for Bus Drivers]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1969569</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved an hourly rate pay increase for bus drivers during its regular board meeting Thursday, Sept. 19.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon Junior Commits To Military Academy West Point]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Canyon High School junior proudly announces her commitment to play volleyball for the United States Military Academy West Point.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:28:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Dyslexia Awareness Night Oct. 17]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The winners of this year's Kids with heART Comal ISD art contest will be announced during the district's annual Dyslexia Awareness Night on Thursday, Oct. 17. Families are invited to learn more about dyslexia and how the district addresses the needs of students identified with the learning disability.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:03:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Leaves Lasting Impression on JROTC Senior]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1964063</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For one Pieper High School senior and JROTC officer, 9/11 means remembering the ultimate sacrifice that first responders made on that day. She is proud to be a part of the fourth annual Stair Climb.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:08:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Receives AA+ Credit Rating Upgrade]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1960178</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fitch Ratings recently upgraded Comal ISD's credit rating to a 'AA+' which is just one step below the highest rating on the Fitch scale. Over time, this rating will save taxpayers several million dollars in interest costs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:14:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Six Comal ISD Students Named Outstanding Performer]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1955935</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four Comal ISD students were named Outstanding Performer at the Texas State Solo Ensemble Contest in May, and two students received the Outstanding Performer title at the 2024 UIL State Wind Ensemble Festival.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:09:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley High Student Places Second in Nation at SkillsUSA Practical Nursing Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1955910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Smithson Valley High School student placed second in the nation and earned a silver medal in the practical nursing competition during the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta this summer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:08:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Librarian Chosen for TALL Texans Class of 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1944438</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jillian Pratt is among the 31 librarians selected from across the state for the TALL Texans Leadership Class of 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:28:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Visual Arts Program Wins District of Distinction Award for 6th Consecutive Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1943742</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The visual arts program at Comal ISD is among the top 1.3 percent in the state of Texas, winning the District of Distinction Award for the sixth year in a row by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:54:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper Warrior Company Named 2024 Navy League Most Improved Unit in the Nation]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1943705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In only its third year in existence, the Pieper High School Warrior Company is making headlines as the Most Improved Unit in the Nation. With keynote events such as the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and the Bataan Death March Memorial hike, the program is making a difference both on its campus and in its surrounding communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:24:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Recent Smithson Valley Graduate Surprised with Texas Armed Services Scholarship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With tears in her eyes, a recent Smithson Valley High School graduate hugged Texas State Senator Donna Campbell, M.D., after learning she is the recipient of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship from Senate District 25.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:51:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Teachers of Year Named During Night of Stars Banquet]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1941792</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A fourth-grade elementary teacher and a middle school AVID teacher and coach were named Comal ISD's District Teachers of the Year during the annual Night of Stars banquet in May. Thirty-six campus teachers of the year were honored as well.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:44:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Financial Sharks: Comal ISD Students Win Stock Market Game, InvestWrite]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1940726</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Diversify, mutual funds, portfolios, investment, stocks and bonds . . . these are just a few words that became daily vocabulary for Comal ISD students who won this year's Fall and Spring Stock Market Game competition for Central Texas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:45:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Students Advance To UIL Academic State Meet]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1940728</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seventeen Comal ISD students wrapped up the school year competing in the UIL Academic State Meet in Austin with one becoming the 3A headline writing champion and another taking the 5A bronze medal in physics.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:41:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD Campuses Make 2023 Honor Roll list of Top Performing Schools in Texas]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1940011</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD campuses have performed in the top 12 percent of schools in the state of Texas, making the 2023 Honor Roll list. This annual Honor Roll recognizes successful schools that are preparing students to be successful in the workforce and in life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:36:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Area All-star Games Feature 15 Comal ISD Baseball, Softball Athletes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fifteen Comal ISD baseball and softball athletes ended their high school careers at various all-star games.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Telephone Outage June 28-July 3]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1940378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Comal ISD telephone lines will be down intermittently between June 28 through July 3 due to scheduled maintenance. This is a planned outage which will include updates to the district’s network services.

If you need immediate assistance during this time, email communications@comalisd.org.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:08:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD Journalists Win State UIL Titles]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1931305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two journalism students brought home gold medals from the UIL Academic meet. A junior from Smithson Valley High School became the state 5A team champion, and a senior from Memorial Early College High School was named the 3A headline writing champion.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:51:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Hosts Eight Graduations for Class of 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1934725</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD hosted eight graduation ceremonies this year for the class of 2024 with 2,096 students receiving their high school diplomas. This year marked the first graduation for both Hill Country College Preparatory High School and Pieper High School. Congratulations to all!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:37:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sixty-Five Students Choose Military Post High School Graduation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Traditionally, students in Comal ISD have chosen to serve in the military post graduation, and this year is no exception with 65 recent graduates joining the military either as enlistees or through military academies and colleges.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:37:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Class of 2024 Honor Grads – Top 5, 10, 15 Percent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students who rank in the top 5, 10 and 15 percent of their class graduate with distinctions. The top 5 percent graduate summa cum laude; 10 percent, magna cum laude; and 5 percent, cum laude. The names of this year's honor graduates for the class of 2024 are listed here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:36:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Memorial Early College Robotics Team Advances To State FIRST Championship]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1930239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After two-months of problem solving, repairing and modifying its robot, the robotics team from Memorial Early College High School competed in the 2024 FIRST in Texas Championship in April.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:34:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD Winter Guard Teams Advance To State Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1929068</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three winter guard teams advanced to state-level contests this spring with Smithson Valley High School earning the bronze medal in its division and Davenport High School placing fourth in its division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:33:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gold Tops State Track Honors for Comal ISD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gold, silver and bronze - Comal ISD athletes won the trifecta of medals at the Texas 5A and 4A UIL state track meets in early May. From the state champion pole vaulter and the silver medaling high jumper to the third-place girls team, they finished the season on the podium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:32:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Team Wins District’s First State Golf Title]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1922319</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Smithson Valley High School boys golf team made school history by winning the 2024 5A State tournament with a two-day score of 572.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:31:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Gold Seal Artists Top Spring Art Honors]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three students received the ultimate honor as artists when their submissions to the Texas Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) were named Gold Seal winners. These latest awards are the perfect ending to a great year of art honors across the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:30:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD FFA Teams Win State Titles, Advance To Nationals]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1921762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD FFA teams are on their way to national competition after winning state titles in their career development events (CDE). They represent Canyon, Canyon Lake and Smithson Valley high schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:25:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Comal ISD JROTC Programs Advance To Nationals]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1920638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The JROTC programs at Comal ISD are among the best in the nation following a year of success with four teams advancing to national competition and two cadets being selected to the Air Force Aviation Flight Academy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:24:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Debate Team from Hill Country College Prep Makes School History With State Bid]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1919722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sophomores from Hill Country College Preparatory High School advanced to the 3A UIL state cross-examination debate meet, making school history.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:23:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[More Than 50 Comal ISD Students Compete at SkillsUSA State Competitions]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1919818</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than 50 students in middle and high school qualified for state in various SkillsUSA competitions this spring with a national qualifier in practical nursing. SkillsUSA offers students opportunities to explore career pathways as they discover technical, skilled, service and health occupations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:22:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD Athletes Medal in Powerlifting, 14 Qualify for State]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1919768</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student athletes from four campuses qualified for state competition in powerlifting with two from Davenport High School winning the silver and bronze medals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:21:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Art Show Features Artists From 11 Campuses]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1916340</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Artwork featured at Comal ISD's Spring Art Show was selected by art teachers from 11 campuses by artists from kindergarten through 12th-grade. This marked the final art show of the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:20:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Twenty-One Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1913675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A total of 21 student athletes signed National Letters of Intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level representing Canyon, Canyon Lake, Pieper and Smithson Valley high schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:19:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Twenty-Two Comal ISD Seniors Receive Ready, Set, Teach Graduation Stoles]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1908449</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Comal ISD's Ready, Set, Teach program who dream of one day having their own classroom, wrapped up their year with an insider's look at the district's onboarding process and first-year teacher support.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:18:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Canyon High Students Advance To State FCCLA Leadership Conference]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1906268</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four Canyon High School students will compete at the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) conference after advancing in early childhood education and interior design categories.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:17:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Wrestling Champion, Medalists, Qualifiers Recognized]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1906493</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's wrestling season ended with much to celebrate from a 5A state champion, eight additional state medalists and 31 state qualifiers. It's no wonder that the sport is gaining momentum and garnering headlines.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:16:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Swim State Bronze Medalists, Qualifiers Recognized]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1906393</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All five Comal ISD high schools were represented this year at the state level in swim with a total of 33 athletes advancing to either the 4A or 5A meet, and athletes from Davenport High School brought home bronze medals in the 200-freestyle relay and the 500 freestyle.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:15:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Student Wins State UIL Documentary Film Title]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1906064</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's UIL State Champion in documentary film is an 11th-grade student from Canyon High School who showcased wrestling in his award-winning entry titled "The Other Sport." Not bad for a first-time filmmaker.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:14:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD Students Complete Student Leadership Program at United States Air Force Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1906002</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two students represented Comal ISD during a week-long student leadership program at the United States Air Force Academy. They were among only 10 students from around the nation selected.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:13:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Council of PTAs Hosts Annual Reflections Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1908169</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's annual Reflections ceremony featured performances by four students including a music composer, a poet, a dancer and a pianist. The Comal ISD Council of PTAs hosted the annual event which honored student artists.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:52:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Big Art Day Projects Engage Students, Staff, Community]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1902640</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff members at Danville Middle School and Davenport High School shared their creativity recently through Big Art Day activities. From obliterating an all-white room with colorful dots to designing their own Bot, everyone was engaged in art.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:51:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rey Feo 75 Visits Kinder Ranch Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1891147</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[King Rey Feo 75 and his court stopped by Kinder Ranch Elementary to share a diamond-inspired message on the 75th anniversary of the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation. They have plans to visit 106 schools before Fiesta San Antonio begins in April.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:50:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper High Student Qualifies for International Competition for Third Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1890071</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2023 International DECA champion and junior at Pieper High School will defend his title at this year's competition in April. This makes the third year in a row that Holt Miller finds himself as a state finalist and international qualifier.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:49:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nine Canyon High students Advance to BPA State Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1888830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine Canyon High School students qualified for state competition in various business-related events as part of the Business Professional Association (BPA). They will represent Comal ISD in the 2024 BPA State Leadership Conference.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:48:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Artwork Selected for ‘Kids with heART’ Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1888240</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Original art pieces submitted by three Comal ISD dyslexia students were among the winners of the annual Texas Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) 'Kids with heART' contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:47:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Six Comal ISD Athletes Selected for San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1880260</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Six Comal ISD seniors will continue to represent the district and their school on the court during the inaugural 2024 San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball game March 24.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:46:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon High Volleyball Standout Named Comal ISD KENS 5 All-Star Athlete]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1878967</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cougar Nation brought out all the fanfare to celebrate this year's Comal ISD KENS 5 All-Star Athlete Megan Hawkins. With her teammates, family, coach and fellow classmates cheering, she was presented with the honor in the Cougar Den.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:44:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Director Named Region 20 TEPSAN of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1878351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of Comal ISD's amazing leaders has been honored for her dedication and expertise by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA), being named the 2024 Region 20 TEPSAN of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:41:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eleven Comal ISD Musicians Selected for All-State Band]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1878118</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eleven Comal ISD student musicians were selected for All-State Band honors after advancing from region and area competitions during a rigorous audition process that begins with more than 70,000 participants.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:39:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating National Signing Day for 45 Student Athletes]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1881580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The dream of playing the sport they love at the next level came true for 45 student athletes on February 7. National Signing Day ceremonies took place at each of Comal ISD's traditional high school campuses with lots of smiles, hugs and a few tears.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:36:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Branch Middle School Math Teacher Receives KENS 5 EXCEL Award]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1887546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's Comal ISD winner of the KENS 5 EXCEL Award is Traci Collie, a math teacher from Spring Branch Middle School. She was surprised by the announcement during a campus assembly arranged just for her complete with a red carpet, cheerleaders and the Wranglers band.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:35:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal Education Foundation Honors Stakeholders]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1879024</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal Education Foundation hosted an appreciation event on January 26 and recognized teachers, campuses and community supporters. It was also a great opportunity to showcase the Foundation's success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:11:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hill Country College Prep Engineering Class Wins NASA TechRise Student Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1877272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A proposed experiment from an engineering class of eight students at Hill Country College Preparatory High School was among only 60 in the nation and two in Texas to be chosen for a $1,500 grant by this year's NASA TechRise Student challenge. The work to turn their idea into a reality begins now.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:04:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Art Show Features Work From 11 Campuses]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1877086</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than 110 pieces of art representing 11 campuses were featured during the district's second art show of the school year. Art teachers selected the students' work which is on display in the Support Services building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:03:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD Campuses Rank in San Antonio Area’s Top 5]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1875444</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD elementary campuses out of 582 public elementary schools are in the top five in the San Antonio area with Hoffmann Lane in the top spot according to the Children at Risk school rankings for the 2022-2023 year. In addition, Memorial Early College High School is ranked as the the second best high school in the area.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:02:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Board of Trustees Honored with Student Talent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1875497</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To honor the seven trustees who make up the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, the boardroom was decorated with messages from students across the district as a way to say, ‘thank you.' January is School Board Appreciation Month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:01:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Rangers Football Honored For Record Season]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Smithson Valley Rangers football team was recognized for its second-place finish in this year's State 5A Division 1 conference with a 14-2 record, and Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach Larry Hill was honored for earning his 300th Career Win during the season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:00:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Fine Arts Receives Theatre Education Award for Second Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1874195</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD fine arts department was awarded the Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education 2023-2024 Award for the second year in a row.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:55:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Council of PTAs Advances 22 Reflections Entries to State]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD Council of PTAs has advanced 22 Reflections entries to the Texas PTA state-level competition in six categories including dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:54:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Goodwin Frazier Elementary Student Named Comal Shake Champion]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1868221</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On the 10th anniversary of the Comal Shake competition, a fifth-grade student from Goodwin Frazier Elementary was named the champion after the final round.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:53:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hill Country College Preparatory Robotics Team Places 4th in State competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The robotics team from Hill Country College Preparatory High School placed fourth in the UIL State Championship - BEST Robotics in its third consecutive year to advance in the state-wide competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:52:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD Artists Among Top 25 Finalists at Western Art Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1859233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD artists were among the top 25 finalists for the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Contest this year which had more than 600 entries.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:51:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Students, Staff Find Joy in Giving]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1859207</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff members throughout Comal ISD spread some holiday joy to those in need this season by making their wishes come true with toys, food and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:49:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Artist Wins $10,000 Scholarship]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1855770</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, a Comal ISD art student received the title of  Champion in the sculpture category for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Western Art Contest and received a $10,000 scholarship. This year's winner is Madeleine 'Madz" Patten from Hill Country College Preparatory High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:48:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Announced For Bulverde Middle School]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1858179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD has announced Shane Land as the principal for its newest middle school campus, Bulverde Middle School, which opens in August 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winners Named in 2023 Comal ISD Christmas Card Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1853890</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year marked the first year for Comal ISD to host a Christmas Card Contest. Winners in three categories, elementary, middle and high school, were announced with surprise campus visits to Goodwin Fraizer Elementary, Church Hill Middle and Davenport High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:44:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Students of the 3rd Nine Weeks Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1901477</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A student from each campus has been selected as the Superintendent Student of the 3rd Nine Weeks. These students serve as a role models and demonstrate character traits such as integrity, respect, responsibility and perseverance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:44:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Immunizations Offered March 7-8]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1885050</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD is hosting four high school student immunization clinics on Thursday, March 7, and Friday, March 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:33:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Students of the 2nd Nine Weeks Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1870501</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Honorees for Superintendent Student of the 2nd Nine Weeks have been announced. This award is given to one student per campus who serves as a role model and demonstrates integrity, respect, responsibility and perseverance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:12:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Davenport Volleyball Wins 4A State Title]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1850507</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a come-from-behind victory against the defending state champion, the Davenport High School volleyball team won the UIL Class 4A state championship and made school history November 18.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:01:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon Lake High Students Become National FFA Semifinalists]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1847932</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A three-member student-marketing team from Canyon Lake High School advanced to the semifinals of the National FFA Marketing Plan contest earlier this month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:57:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD students named National Merit Semifinalists, 14 Commended]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1847716</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Five Comal ISD students are among the less than one percent of U.S high school seniors to be named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, and 14 are among the two-thirds named as Commended Students. They were recognized at the November Board of Trustees meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:47:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Results from Fall Chess Tournaments]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1846659</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chess continues to attract students from kindergarten through 12th grade to district tournaments for a chance to test their skills and hone their critical thinking. Two of four scheduled tournaments are complete with individual and team champions ready for the next challenge.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:48:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Comal ISD Robotics Teams Advance To State Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1846139</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once more, four teams will represent Comal ISD at the BEST of Texas Robotics state competition with two middle schools and two high schools advancing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:00:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Davenport Wolves Finish 5th in State Cross Country]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1844679</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Davenport High School girls cross country team ran away with the fifth spot in the State UIL 4A championship, and a three-time state qualifier from Canyon Lake High School ended her career as the sixth best in the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:51:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veterans Honored Throughout Comal ISD]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1844478</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students, teachers and staff members paused to celebrate, honor and recognize its very own military veterans Thursday with heartfelt programs that included military anthems, handwritten cards, choreographed dances and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:46:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Twenty Student Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1843616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four Comal ISD high school campuses celebrated National Signing Day with 20 student athletes signing National Letters of Intent to play the sport of their choice at the collegiate level. This marked the first signing day event for Pieper High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:40:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Davenport Wolf Band Places 6th in State, Percussion Ranks 1st]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1842836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 157-member Davenport Wolf marching band finished its season as the sixth best band in the state in only its fourth year in existence. In addition, its percussion ranked first overall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:53:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Offers Two Student Flu Vaccine Clinics, Nov. 10]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1840882</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD is offering two student flu vaccine clinics on Friday, Nov. 10, at two campuses: 9-11 a.m. at Canyon High School and noon-2 p.m. at Kinder Ranch Elementary School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:40:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD Teachers Surprised with Grants from Valero Alamo Bowl]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1840736</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two teachers received extra treats this Halloween when they were each surprised with a $500 grant and game tickets from the Valero Alamo Bowl and PNC Bank as part of the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:33:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pieper, Smithson Valley High Marching Bands Advance to UIL State 5A Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1839635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD will be well represented at the State 5A UIL Marching Band contest on Monday, Nov. 6, when two high schools will perform for the state title.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:10:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Work Showcased in Fall Art Show]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1839202</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district's Fall Art Show featured student artwork from 12 campuses. The pieces which are on display at the Support Services building showcase the talent of students from kindergarten through 12th grade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:33:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon Lake High Students Recognized for Boys State, Girls State]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1836944</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Six students from Canyon Lake High School participated in Texas Boys State and Girls State programs this summer. They were recognized by the Board of Trustees on Oct. 26.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:45:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Dr. Chapman Becomes Student for a Day]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1836880</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Church Hill Middle School were happy to show the new kid on campus the ropes when their very own Superintendent stepped into their shoes for a day, taking the bus, eating in the cafeteria and taking a quiz or two.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:48:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Davenport High Wolf Band, Color Guard Advances To State Marching Contest, 2nd Consecutive Year]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1834452</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Davenport High School Wolf Band and Color Guard did it again - qualified for the 4A UIL State Marching Band Contest, and this year it walked away with a new title, the 2023 4A UIL Area 4 Champions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:37:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Students of the 1st Nine Weeks Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1834597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Honorees for Superintendent Student of the 1st Nine Weeks have been announced. This award is given to one student per campus who serves as a role model and demonstrates integrity, respect, responsibility and perseverance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:09:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Students Tour Local Businesses for Manufacturing Day]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1833537</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Robotics and engineering students from Canyon High and Memorial Early College High experienced firsthand how their classroom studies are applied in real-world jobs. The group of 20 students toured Continental and Detex, two local manufacturers, for a behind-the-scenes look at the industry.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:32:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Smithson Valley Journalists Win Awards at Annual Fall Convention]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1831740</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Smithson Valley High School journalism students and their adviser attended the annual fall convention for the Texas Association of Journalism Educators and walked away with six awards in photography and yearbook design.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:53:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Artists Win Awards at Comal County Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Annually, the Comal County Fair offers a wide assortment of contests for students and adults to enter. This year, Comal ISD art students submitted their original work in various categories and were awarded top honors including the coveted Tri-Color ribbon or Best of Category.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:03:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eleven Comal ISD Athletes Chosen for San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1829194</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The football season has been extended for at least 11 Comal ISD players who were selected to play in the 46th Annual San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game on Jan. 6, in the Alamodome.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:23:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Go Gold Campaigns Raise $10,000 for Childhood Cancer Awareness]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1824282</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year, three Comal ISD campuses raised more than $10,000 for Childhood Cancer Awareness through their Go Gold campaigns in September. The main beneficiary is a local non-profit supporting local families going through a life-threatening illness of a child.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:03:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Joins Other Texas School Districts in TEA Lawsuit]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1818242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to join dozens of other Texas school districts in a lawsuit filed against the Texas Education Agency over proposed changes made to the state's accountability ratings system and the agency's failure to adequately notify school districts of these changes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Boasts 27 Texas Boys State, Girls State Graduates, One Elected To Boys Nation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Smithson Valley High School senior made district history when he was elected to represent Texas at Boys Nation this summer. His experience expanded his view on government and civil service. An additional 26 Comal ISD students graduated from Boys State and Girls State.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:43:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 'Going Gold' Traditions Continue Districtwide]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and annually, campuses throughout Comal ISD host fundraising campaigns to raise awareness and funds to continue research and provide support to families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:13:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD Campuses Awarded Purple Star Designation By Gov. Abbott]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Comal ISD campuses were surprised and celebrated for being awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. This designation recognizes campuses that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:12:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPDATE: After-School Aide Recognized For Going The Extra Mile]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Update: One of Ms. Mary's former students is now a producer at KSAT 12 News. She stopped by Freiheit Elementary recently to feature her on air. Known as "Ms. Mary" to her students and their parents in the School Age Child Care (SACC) program, Mary Gomez was surprised with Comal ISD's '590' award for customer service. For 20 years, she has gone above and beyond as an after-school aide, and no one is more deserving of the honor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:59:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Music Program Receives National Recognition for 4th Consecutive Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the fourth year in a row, Comal ISD's music program has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation. This designation is awarded to school districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:46:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Annual 9/11 Stair Climb Honors First Responders]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1812190</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, the JROTC at Pieper High School hosted a 9/11 Stair Climb to honor the first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. More than 150 students, staff members and parents joined local first responders including firefighters to climb 2,071 stairs signifying the 110 flights of the World Trade Center's towers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:27:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Visual Arts Program Named District of Distinction For 5th Consecutive Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the fifth year in row, Comal ISD's visual arts program has been named a District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association. This award recognizes the district and its educators for encouraging creativity, community participation and student growth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Honorees from Smithson Valley High School Golf Program Recognized]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Smithson Valley High School golf program ended the 2022-2023 season with a silver medal for the boys team and an individual bronze medal for the girls. Both competed in the UIL 5A State tournament. These state honorees were recognized at the Aug. 24 Board of Trustees meeting for their achievements.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:28:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Chooses Comal ISD To Begin Career]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[First-year teacher Sam Jordan is excited to begin her career as a second-grade teacher at Comal Creek Elementary School. She found out about Comal ISD during a recruitment fair at her college and felt like it was the right place for her.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:12:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD Bass Fishing Club Continues To Catch Honors]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD Bass Fishing Club ended its season once more as the Hill Country Region School District Champion with six anglers advancing to the state tournament. The club is part of the district's Intramural Sports program and is open to all high school students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:11:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Introducing Anonymous Alerts - New Incident Report Tool To Enhance Safety Measures]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1794790</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD students, parents and community members have a new safety tool which they can use to report concerns and potential threats. Anonymous Alerts is an anonymous two-way communications system which empowers students to "See Something, Do Something."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:35:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back-To-School Student Immunization Clinics Added for Aug. 18]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As parents and students continue to prepare for back-to-school, Comal ISD has added two student immunization clinics on Friday, Aug. 18, at two locations within the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:29:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comal ISD to have a School Resource Officer at Every Campus in 2023-24]]></title>
				<link>http://fses.comalisd.org/apps/news/article/1786773</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD Board of Trustees has made the commitment to hire additional School Resource Officers (SRO) with the goal of having an armed law enforcement presence at each campus for the 2023-24 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:03:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back-To-School Student Immunization Clinics Scheduled for Aug. 3]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Comal ISD is hosting two student immunization clinics on Thursday, Aug. 3, at two locations. The clinics are open to school-aged children through age 18.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:31:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Campus Teachers of the Year, Staff Honored at Night of Stars]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2022-2023 Campus Teachers of the Year along with a few special award recipients were honored at the annual Night of Stars banquet in May where two teachers were announced as the District Teachers of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:40:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Adopts Balanced Budget for 2023-24 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Comal ISD Board of Trustees approved a $305 million general fund budget on Thursday evening during its regular monthly meeting with a focus on six key priorities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:21:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mountain Valley Middle, Johnson Ranch Elementary Students Win Stock Market Game]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Comal ISD teams won the Spring 2023 Stock Market Game challenge topping teams throughout Central Texas in both the middle and elementary school divisions. The winning teams consisted of sixth-grade students from Mountain Valley Middle School and fourth-grade students from Johnson Ranch Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:20:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Canyon High Softball Team Recognized for Winning Season]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Canyon High softball team made headlines and gained new fans during its exciting season that resulted in a second-place state finish. The 17-member team ended the year with a record of 32-1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:17:12 -0500</pubDate>
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