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Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

Audio production students introduce new radio show 'The Claw'

Audio production students introduce new radio show ‘The Claw’

Kylah Martin, Clubs, Orgs & Student Life Editor Oct 15, 2025

The school’s new radio show “The Claw” is finally here. The show is ready to host some real world discussions and in-school controversies happening right now at school. The radio station will...

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...

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Wild bat leads assistant principals on cross-campus chase

Logan Day, Executive Editor Oct 8, 2025

Dodge Batkins darted through the hallways too terrified to look back. Just behind him was nearly every assistant principal hot on his trail. He weaved through swarms of students, dragging pursuers...

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...

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 partnered with event organizer Charlie Diggs, hosting a memorial service on the Montgomery County Fairgrounds Sept. 30 in honor of activist Charlie Kirk who was assassinated...

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.

Homecoming parade

Homecoming parade

Nadia Iqbaluddin, Reporter Sep 23, 2025

This year's “Through the Decades” Homecoming Parade is planned for Wednesday Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The parade starts at the tennis courts, wraps around the back road of Moorhead Junior High, and...

TEAM SPIRIT. During the game against The Woodlands on Tuesday, September 2, Carolina Caudillo (11) helps Zulianette Rivera (12) up after she slid to save the ball. Rivera was earlier seen making three saves. “The adrenaline is just rushing through my body, and I was just focusing on the next point,” Rivera said.

LOOK AHEAD Sept. 22-26: volleyball, PSAT, basketball, water polo, Student Council

Collin Kruse, Reporter Sep 19, 2025

TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 Volleyball  All teams face Grand Oaks.  PSAT & SAT Practice Join Mrs. Selph and Ms. Savage in room 4106 after school every Tuesday and Thursday for tips and tricks in...

Look Ahead 9/15-9/19

Look Ahead 9/15-9/19

Collin Kruse, Reporter Sep 12, 2025

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Volleyball  The Varsity, Freshman gold, Freshman Red and JV teams will go up against Conroe High School. Basketball Open Gym after school WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Water...

Graphic of the Ten Commandments within classrooms made inside Adobe Illustrator.

Ten Commandments raise concern as Senate Bill 10 enforcement rolls out

Logan Day and Jacquelyn Palacios Sep 8, 2025

Associate and assistant principals posted copies of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms Aug. 29 after the school board reversed it's decision to delay enforcement of Senate Bill 10 Aug. 19. “At...

Look Ahead 9/8-9/12

Look Ahead 9/8-9/12

Collin Kruse, Reporter Sep 8, 2025

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Volleyball  Varsity, Freshman Gold, Freshman Red, and JV Goes Against College Park Girls Basketball Open Gym After School Boys Basketball Open Gym after school WEDNESDAY,...

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