Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass
Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass
Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass
SAMPLE TEXT. Freshman Mason Sample looks through a textbook while studying for a worksheet in his English 1 class on Sept. 9. Students selected their own book to study for the paper.

Texas House Bill 8 to replace STAAR testing, reduces graduation requirement

Logan Day, Executive Editor • Oct 14, 2025

State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) will be replaced with a shorter three-test system – optional for high schools – and graduation requirements will shrink starting August 2027...

Full Roar : Unity day and grades commercial, Lunch Menu, spelling bee, and Sombras urbans

Full Roar : Unity day and grades commercial, Lunch Menu, spelling bee, and Sombras urbans

Jordan Stone, Tony Sandoval, Juan Mendez, Jose Lisser, Sky Robinson, Axel Zavala, Jacqueline Arteaga, Connor Dooley, Raelyn Baier and Estefani Martinez • Oct 8, 2025
Come listen to Caney Creeks new radio show: Unity day and grades commercial, Lunch Menu, spelling bee, and Sombras urbans
Senior Timothy Williams bows his head in prayer while participating in the annual group prayer circled around the flag pole Sept. 24. Once a year the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, run by sponsor Mark Kovach, gathers to pray for the wellbeing of all Texas schools. “You get to see others who you see in the hallways on a daily basis and didn’t know you shared the same beliefs and connect with,” Williams said. “It creates comfort that you're not alone in the school and there’s others out there who wish to make the school and world a better place through their beliefs and not be afraid to do it.”

Christian faith group prays for community safety

Ava Aldridge, Opinion Editor • Oct 7, 2025

The morning sun dimly lit the flagpole outside the entrance of the school on Sept. 24; a sauna of humidity set the tone. As students trickled into school, a handful flocked out. Huddled in a circle, some...

A FEW WORDS. Senior Britney Zapata giving her speech before the new inductees walk up to receive their certificates on Sept. 9 2025. NEHS was welcoming the new members for 2025-26 year.

GALLERY: National English Honor Society hosts induction ceremony for new members

Sophia Miranda and Cody Lionudakis • Oct 6, 2025

HE IS US. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough speaks at the podium of the Montgomery Fairgrounds stadium during the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service Sept. 30. Keough said he was a longtime supporter of Kirk’s debates. “Charlie Kirk is Montgomery County,” Keough said. “And Montgomery County is Charlie Kirk.”

GALLERY: Montgomery County memorial honors Charlie Kirk

Logan Day, Executive Editor • Oct 6, 2025

Montgomery County leaders, residents and political organizers attended a memorial service at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Sept. 30 to honor activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this...

SWAY AWAY. Senior Stacy Balderas swaying her folklorico skirt to the song El Toro Mambo as she dances on Sept. 11, 2025. The style of this dance originated in Sinaloa, Mexico. “At first, it’s like all of the nerves rush to you but as soon as you step foot on the stage it’s like everything goes away and like that’s the only thing that matters,” Balderas said.

GALLERY: Panteras en Fuego competes at Texas Dance Challenge

Sophia Miranda, Photojournalist • Oct 2, 2025

Members of the Panteras en Fuego dance group competed at the Texas Dance Challenge on Sept. 11 in Houston.

Full Roar : Charli Kirk Hot Take , Creeky Chronicles , Lunch Menu

Full Roar : Charli Kirk Hot Take , Creeky Chronicles , Lunch Menu

Jordan Stone, Raelyn Baier, Connor Dooley, Axel Zavala, Estefani Martinez, Jacky Arteaga, Juan Mendez, Sky Robinson, Tony Sandoval and Jose Lisser • Oct 1, 2025

Listen below to the  October 1 2025  Full Roar radio show produced by The Claw radio program.   Show producers include: Jordan Stone & Sky Robbinson - Charlie Kirk Hot Take (interviewing...

FOCUS. At the Oak Ridge game on Friday, Sept. 5, Mark Fullen (11) prepares to shoot the ball. He proceeded to get multiple saves throughout the game.

GALLERY: Oak Ridge water polo beats boys 12-3

Jaymeson Berry, Photojournalist • Sep 29, 2025

The Oak Ridge boys and girls water polo teams defeated the Panthers on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Conroe ISD Natatorium. The boys lost 12-3.

Senior Marrissa Solorzano celebrating with her team at the Oak Ridge game on Sept. 19, 2025. Solorzano was seen getting multiple saves and sets throughout the game.

Volleyball vs. Oak Ridge

Delano Paharsingh and Jaymeson Berry • Sep 25, 2025

GAME TIME. Senior Isaiah Rivera and his teammates running out on the field to the fight song on Sept 12, 2025. “I was excited to go play with my brothers,” Rivera said. “Just an exciting opportunity to go try my best.”

GALLERY: Wildkats beat Panthers 0-49

Noah Bajalis, Aaron Ramirez and Karson Ward • Sep 24, 2025

Radio Show: High school life, hot takes on hoco, & music

Radio Show: High school life, hot takes on hoco, & music

Jordan Stone, Raelyn Baier, Connor Dooley, Axel Zavala, Estefani Martinez, Jacky Arteaga, Juan Mendez, Sky Robinson, Tony Sandoval and Jose Lisser • Sep 24, 2025

Listen below to the September 23 2025 Full Roar radio show produced by The Claw radio program.    

LAUNCHING HEAT. Junior Kaleb Marshall throws the ball with his throwing partner before the game on Aug. 22, 2025. Marshall comes out before everyone to get an extra warm- up in. “ I’m very nervous before every game, but I'm excited to show what I can do,” Marshall said. “ I’ve grown a lot because I've had so many doubters like coaches and students and it’s pushed me to be the best I can be.”

Junior quarterback fights to leave meaningful legacy

Collin Kruse, Reporter • Sep 23, 2025

Fans ended the 2024-2025 football season watching senior Demarcus Williams unexpectedly end his season after suffering a torn ACL, passing the role of quarterback, to then-sophomore Kaleb Marshall. Now,...

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