Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

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Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass
Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass
Superintendent David Vinson crosses his arms while speaking in a student press conference at the Conroe ISD Jett Center Oct. 23. Vinson invited representatives from every CISD high school. Four reporters attended.

School board unanimously bans teachers from ‘anti-patriotic, anti-American statements’

Logan Day and Ava Aldridge • Oct 27, 2025

District staff are restricted from any unpatriotic or anti-American statements after the board unanimously voted on Oct. 21, to include this in page four of local policy EMB: teaching controversial topics....

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.

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

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,...

CELEBRATE. Caney Creek played out an amazing team coordinated play, helping us gain 2 points. Sophomore Kaylyn McConnell said “After each point we should always hype each other up, because I have to have faith in my hitters to be confident, and hyping them up can help with that,” McConnell said “If one person is down, It brings everyone down.”

GALLERY: Volleyball Westfork Tournament

Camden Culbertson, Photojournalist • Sep 23, 2025

OPINION: Charlie Kirk's assassination is counterproductive, spotlights importance of communication

OPINION: Charlie Kirk’s assassination is counterproductive, spotlights importance of communication

Ava Aldridge, Opinions Editor • Sep 22, 2025

Carrier pigeons were the communicators of the World Wars. Whether assigned by the Navy, observation pilots or a group of desperate soldiers, one fact remains true: They were the middlemen. Even unarmed,...

PANTHER COURAGE. Sophomore Esteban Sanchez pushes forward on his second lap on Sep.13 at the Dayton Invitational Meet. Sanchez would cross the finish line with his new personal best of 21:15 in the 5K Meter Run.

GALLERY: Cross Country Dayton Invitational

Delano Paharsingh, Photojournalist • Sep 22, 2025

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