Commerce City Schools

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.

The 2025–2026 school year is right around the corner! We’re excited to welcome our students and families back soon. Be sure to check out the graphic below for updated start times and Open House dates for each school.

Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, ALL students at CPS, CES, and now CMS will receive FREE breakfast and lunch—no application needed!

Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), we’re ensuring students have access to nutritious meals that support learning and well-being. We look forward to exploring how this opportunity can grow in the future.

Learn more and read the official press release: https://5il.co/3lhv4

We’re excited to welcome one of our new SLPs, Anna E. Mercer, to the CCSS team! Each year, the University of Georgia’s SLP faculty selects one graduate student who shows outstanding promise in the field, demonstrates strong academic and clinical excellence, and leads within communication sciences and disorders. We’re proud to share that Anna was chosen for this special honor by her professors and clinical faculty at UGA! We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the great work she’ll do with our students!

In accordance with HB 340, Commerce City Schools is communicating the "Phones Away, Every Day" procedure for all students during instructional time. Please review the procedures we will follow for all schools K-12 during the 2025-2026 school year.

The Commerce Tigers wrapped up their fourth College 7v7 of the summer today at Georgia Tech—finishing in the Final Four alongside powerhouse programs North Gwinnett, North Oconee, and Langston Hughes. Our Tigers battled hard and ultimately fell to 6A North Gwinnett in the semifinals. We are incredibly proud of how they showed up, competed, and represented Commerce against some of the top teams in the state. It’s a great day to be a Commerce Tiger!

Meal Delivery Update: In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, this week’s meal delivery will take place on Wednesday instead of Thursday. Delivery Locations & Times: • Willoughby Homes: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM • Homer Road/Crestview: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM • Quality Foods: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Please Note: Meals will not be available at the high school or library on Thursday this week.

Commerce Tigers are competing at Auburn’s 7v7 today! Just wrapped up pool play with a 3-1 record and heading into bracket play as the #3 seed.

A huge thank you to our Nutrition Director, Greg Buice, for providing opportunities for delicious and nutritious meals this summer! His leadership ensures that students across our community stay fueled with healthy options while school is out. To find summer meal site locations and more information, visit: https://www.commercecityschools.org/o/ccs/page/2025-summer-meals We’re grateful for the care and commitment that goes into supporting our students all year long!

Commerce Middle School Football had a great showing in its first-ever 7-on-7 and lineman challenge today at West Jackson Middle School, competing against Jackson County and Habersham.

Congratulations to Will Bowen for being named MVP of the North-South All-Star Tournament!

Commerce Football is competing at UGA’s 7v7 today and starting strong — 1-0 on the day against some of the top 5A and 6A teams in the state. Go Tigers!

Commerce Football is competing at UGA’s 7v7 today and starting strong — 1-0 on the day against some of the top 5A and 6A teams in the state. Go Tigers!

Members of our Board of Education are proudly representing Commerce City Schools at the Georgia School Boards Association Summer Conference in Savannah! This annual event offers an incredible opportunity for learning, collaboration, and leadership across schools in Georgia. We’re grateful for our Board members’ commitment to growth and advocacy. Their leadership keeps the Tiger tradition of excellence strong and ensures that Commerce remains a place where students and staff thrive.

We are proud of our Tigers for showing out at the University of West Georgia 7v7 today! They competed against some of the top teams in the state and earned a spot in the gold bracket for championship play. It’s always a great day to be a Tiger! #expectexcellence

🏀 Hustle, Heart, and Hoops at Lady Tigers Camp! 🏀 The fun continues as our future stars hit the court for more skills, drills, and teamwork! Huge thanks to Coach Palmer for organizing such an incredible camp and bringing out the best in these young athletes. From building confidence to fostering a love for the game, the impact is undeniable. Keep shining, campers, and Go Tigers!