Commerce City Schools

Congratulations to our District TOTY and SPOTY! We are proud to announce our District Teacher of the Year, Ms. Ashley Sears, 4th Grade Teacher at CES and our District Support Professional of the Year, Mrs. Samantha Akers, CMS Secretary! Your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students, staff, and community make an incredible difference every day. We are so thankful for all you do for Commerce City Schools!

CCSS Digital Learning Day 📅 Friday, October 3rd Commerce City Schools will have a Digital Learning Day on Friday, October 3rd. Students will learn from home by completing assignments at their own pace. This will be an asynchronous day (no live meetings) and will allow teachers and staff opportunities for professional development. Each school will share specific instructions with students and families.

We’re proud to share that Commerce High School has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools both locally and nationally!

Check out the official press release: https://aptg.co/BzlL-0

We are excited to kick off our first home game with a district-wide pep rally this Friday! Let’s show our school spirit: ✨ CHS – wear GOLD ✨ CMS – wear WHITE ✨ CPS/CES – wear BLACK

Our football team, cheerleaders, and band brought the energy for Tigers on the Town. The Tiger pride, support, and community we have is what makes Commerce such a special place.

Commerce City Schools is proud to share highlights from the 2024–2025 Georgia
Milestones assessments, with students across the district achieving notable academic growth, earning
high state rankings, and reaching new milestones in several subjects.

Superintendent Billy Kirk shared, “We are encouraged by the growth we are seeing in many areas. These
results are a reflection of our students’ hard work, our teachers’ dedication, and the strong support of our
families and community.”

Click to read the full press release: https://aptg.co/mfkYgY

Join us for Tigers on the Town as we kick off the 100th season!

Mr. Kirk joined leaders from our city and state to talk about important issues that affect Commerce — including housing, education, utilities, and more. We value these opportunities to collaborate and work together for the future of our community.

Commerce City Schools Board of Education announces a full roll-back of taxes for the FY 2026 General Fund Budget.
Click here to read the full press release: https://aptg.co/FGSSm9

Today was a milestone moment for Commerce City Schools as we officially cut the ribbon on our new multi-purpose athletic complex. As we opened the doors to the community, it was great to see the legends who built Commerce attend. With the band and cheerleaders leading the way, our Board of Education opened the doors for the community to view this state-of-the-art facility. Thank you to our Board of Education for their commitment to excellence in a tangible way with this new facility that will serve our students and coaches for years to come. As Mr. Kirk stated, "Commerce deserves the best, and this is an example of what we can deliver."

CHS adaptive classes had an unforgettable day at the Atlanta Falcons Practice Training Facility. Students toured the facility, met players and Coach Morris, and experienced a special behind-the-scenes look at the NFL. This incredible opportunity was made possible through the support of the Falcons organization and our amazing school community.

Commerce City Schools is thrilled to welcome our Tiger Family and the entire Commerce community to the Grand Opening of our brand-new Multipurpose Athletic Complex on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 4:45 PM! This state-of-the-art facility is a bold investment by the Commerce City Schools Board of Education in our students, athletes, coaches, and the bright future ahead for our entire district. Built for growth, excellence, and community pride, it’s a space we’re proud to share with you. Join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone and take the next step forward, together. Our best days are ahead! Go Tigers! BK

Stripe spent the morning visiting Commerce Primary and Commerce Elementary, spreading smiles and Tiger spirit! Our Tigers loved seeing their favorite mascot on Spirit Day!

We're proud to partner with iServe Ministries again this year to offer the Bags of Love program—providing free weekend food for Tiger families!

📍 Pick up a flyer in the front office at any Commerce school.
📝 Learn more about the program: https://aptg.co/fXhXrQ

Commerce City Schools proudly welcomed our new faculty and staff members! We’re excited to have these dedicated educators and professionals join our Tiger family. We’re ready to kick off the 2025–2026 school year and look forward to welcoming back all of our staff, students, and families. It’s going to be a great year in CCSS!

Commerce City Schools is proud to announce that both Commerce Middle School and Commerce High School have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education with the prestigious John Hancock Banner and Ribbon
of Distinction awards for the 2024-2025 school year.

Check out the full press release here:https://aptg.co/fyrFc1

Commerce City Schools is proud to announce that we have been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Award winner, a prestigious national recognition honoring organizations that prioritize employee engagement and cultivate a people-first
workplace culture.

Check out the full press release here: https://aptg.co/z8SkP7

We are hiring substitute teachers! If you hold a High School Diploma or a GED, you are eligible to become a substitute teacher in Commerce City Schools. Please contact Kimi Falken- kfalken@ess.com for more information. Don't forget to inquire about the $100 referral bonus when you email Kimi.

Shoutout to Our Amazing School Nutrition Staff!

This summer, our team served over 10,000 meals
to students across the Commerce community.