May 28, 2025 - Comal ISD hosted the fourth district art show of the school year Monday, May 12, at the district’s Support Services building in New Braunfels. The featured pieces on display were chosen by art teachers in the Canyon Lake and Davenport High School feeder patterns including the following 10 schools: Comal Creek Elementary, Garden Ridge Elementary, Morningside Elementary, Mountain Valley Elementary, Rebecca Creek Elementary, Startzville Elementary, Danville Middle School, Mountain Valley Middle School, Canyon Lake High School and Davenport High School.
The artwork varied from pen and ink, scratch art and watercolor to charcoal, sculptures and more. Art teachers presented artists with medals while explaining each piece to the audience of family and friends.
In addition, an elementary, a middle and a high school student were awarded the Superintendent’s Excellence Award for Art. This prestigious award is personally selected by Superintendent of Schools Dr. John E. Chapman III recognizing outstanding talent and creativity.
The artists to receive the Superintendent’s Excellence Award for Art from the final show of the year are listed here.
- Yuxxealih Rodriguez, 5th grade, Mountain Valley Elementary School
- Madison Matheney, 8th grade, Mountain Valley Middle School
- Lianne Martinez, 11th grade, Davenport High School, “Wings”
Matheney was surprised to be the middle school honoree for the superintendent’s award for her self-portrait. The 14-year-old artist explained how her piece began as an assignment in her high school credit art class at MVMS. First, students printed a photograph of themselves and then drew a one-inch grid on the photo. The next step was to draw the image onto paper using the grid. After sketching with pencils, the students blended their pieces with charcoal.
“It took about a month of class days to complete,” says Matheney, who has enjoyed creating art since preschool. “I enjoy art because it relaxes me and helps me clear my mind.”
List of students featured in the 2024-2025 final Art Show
Elementary School Campuses
Comal Creek Elementary School. Art teacher Jasmine Ryan. Bentley Biddy, 2; Mikayla Fierro, 4; Abigail Hale, 5; Julia Hoffpauir, 5; Sophia Jimenez, 4; Chloe Lazo, 4; David Matamoros, 5; Sebastian Reyes, 5; Kynzly Ruhd, 5; and Grace Vasquez, 5.
Garden Ridge Elementary School. Art teacher Rachelle Ortiz. D. Cheshire, kinder; Sophie Currie, 5; Autumn Hardt, 5; Mallory Jones, 2; Jett Layne, 4; Margot Mayhorn, 1; Molly McCelvey, 5; Bobby Munoz, 4; Conner Reynolds, 3; and Logan Rose, 4.
Morningside Elementary School. Art teacher Kim Klingaman. Kylan Belville, 5; Fynnleigh Belville, 3; Addison Burke, 3; Milo Castillo, 1; Julieta Chelius Jasso, 5; Joyce Cooper, 5; Josiah Fuentes, 5; Alex Hall, 5; Kinsley Johnson, 5; and Allyson Mora, 1.
Mountain Valley Elementary School. Art teacher Taylor Murrow. Co Carpenter, 3; Malachi Cervantes, 1; Rhett Delarosa, 5; Liam Figgins, 3; Korbin Hanson, 3; Audie Harris, 4; Yuxxealih Rodriguez, 5; Mac Simoni, 5; and Sloan Simoni, 3.
Rebecca Creek Elementary School. Art teacher Kimberly Long. Brisa Crum, 2; Sophia Garcia, 5; Eva Hildebrand, 4; Elysia Jones, 3; Ezekiel Kent, 3; Cora Long, 1; Gracyn Montgomery, 4; Charolette Napiontek, 3; Bear Noble, 1; and Ava Proctor, 5.
Startzville Elementary School. Art teacher Jennifer Eskew. Aaliyah Bazaldua, 4; Ashley Galvan, 1; Geri Garcia, kinder; Lillian Gavlick, 3; Paislee Key, 4; Marlyn Leatherwood, 2; Adalyn McDaniel, 3; Bailey Phillips, 5; and Miles Sandon, 5.
Middle School Campuses
Danville Middle School. Art teachers Heather Dunn and Christina Hallum. Jasiya Brown, 8; Logan Deleon, 8; Hunter Johanningmeier, 8; Katelynn Marino, 7; Mikayla Melendez, 7; Sloane Paveglio, 6; Destiny Perez, 6; Isabella Roque, 6; Danny Ruiz, 6; Alize Trevino, 7; and Judith Victorin, 8.
Mountain Valley Middle School. Art teachers John Payne and Angelique Reynaud. Brody Bright, 7; Inara Brunson, 8; Jaden Jacks, 8; Madison Matheney, 8; Ayla Meeks, 8; Hadlee Owens, 7; Samantha Riley, 7; Aubrey Rios, 6; Layla Self, 8; and Madilyn Stallings, 7.
High School Campuses
Canyon Lake High School. Art teachers Kara Stracener and Nell Anderson. Nyssa Bare, 11; Savannah Cargill, 11; Ryarose Clark, 11; McKenzie Cordova, 10; Ava Garcia, 11; Izzy George, 9; Macey Gill, 10; Siobhan Kanapkey, 11; Micah Key, 10; Layne Leddy, 11; Miriam Leon-Gutierrez, 10; Elijah Moreno, 11; Kymmylly Rainey, 11; Faith Reese, 12; Dusty Rogers, 9; David Smith, 9; Amber Valdez, 11; Emily Webb, 11; and Kenley White-Reus, 11.
Davenport High School. Art teachers James Collins and Jennifer Walden. Madison Armstrong, 10; Gissel Barco, 12; Caleb Chasney, 11; Karsyn Cheatum, 9; Alexaundria Domgard, 10; Aubrey Dyson, 9; Vanessa Flores, 12; Taylor Kiser, 10; Maya Koenig, 12; Luke Lamoureux, 11; Heather Madsen, 12; Lianne Martinez, 11; Karis McKinney, 12; Natalie Medrano, 12; Kaylee Nangle, 9; Tristyn Riedel, 12; Reagan Roncone, 9; Isabel Templeman, 11; Rin Turley, 11; and Emily Wash, 11.
Photo Descriptions
-A piece of art by Yuxxealih Rodriguez from Mountain Valley Elementary School was selected as the elementary school winner of the Superintendent’s Excellence Award of Art at the Comal ISD Art Show on May 12.
-Madison Matheney from Mountain Valley Middle School shows off her art piece at the Comal ISD Art Show on May 12. Her piece was selected as the middle school winner of the Superintendent’s Excellence Award of Art.
-A piece of art by Lianne Martinez from Davenport High School was selected as the high school winner of the Superintendent’s Excellence Award of Art at the Comal ISD Art Show on May 12.
ComalISDCCESArtShow5.13.25.jpg – Student artists from Comal Creek Elementary School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDGRESArtShow5.13.25.jpg – Student artists from Garden Ridge Elementary School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDMESArtShow5.13.25.jpg – Student artists from Morningside Elementary School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDMVESArtShow5.13.25.jpg – Student artists from Mountain Valley Elementary School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDRCESArtShow5.13.25.jpg – Student artists from Rebecca Creek Elementary School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDSTZESArtShow5.13.25.jpg - Student artists from Startzville Elementary School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDDMSArtShow5.13.25.jpg – Student artists from Danville Middle School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDMVMSArtShow5.13.25.jpg - Student artists from Mountain Valley Middle School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDCLHSArtShow5.13.25.jpg – Student artists from Canyon Lake High School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.
ComalISDDHSArtShow5.13.25.jpg – Student artists from Davenport High School with artwork selected for the Comal ISD final art show on May 12.