Commerce City Schools

We had a fantastic meet and greet with Coach Gregory, where he shared his vision and plans for the CHS football program. Thank you to our CCSS families and community for coming out and supporting our program. We’re excited to build on this momentum and look forward to an amazing season ahead.

Today, Mrs. Milford and Dr. Powell had the honor of attending the State Board of Education meeting and touring the Capitol as part of the New Curriculum Directors' Meeting. It was an incredible opportunity to engage with state leaders, collaborate on educational initiatives, and witness the heart of decision-making for our schools. Thank you to everyone who made this experience possible!

This morning, CHS players had the chance to meet our new football coach, Lenny Gregory. Excitement is in the air as we look forward to a great season under his leadership! We invite everyone to join us tonight at 5:45 PM at CHS for the official Meet and Greet with Coach Gregory. Let’s pack the room and show him what CHS pride is all about!

Congratulations to these Seniors on earning All-State recognition by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for the 2024 season. Jermiah Mintz (SR DE) – 1A DI All-State DL Michael Duncan (SR OL) – 1A DI All-State HM OL Tysean Wiggins (SR RB) – 1A DI All-State HM RB

Congratulations to our January Students, Teachers, and Employees of the Month. All of these individuals have exhibited excellence this school year! CES/CPS Teacher: McKenzie White CES/CPS Student: Henry Hein CMS Teacher: Becky Duke CMS Student:Katie Mae Flint CMS Support: Sandy Davis CHS Teacher: Dana Ward CHS Student: Kaylee Purvis

Congratulations to CPS for being recognized as both a Title I Distinguished School and a Title I Reward School. We were proud to honor them at the January BOE meeting.

Congratulations to the students and staff of CES for earning the 2024 Title I Distinguished School designation! We were proud to honor them at the January BOE meeting.

Meet and Greet with Commerce High School’s New Football Coach, Lenny Gregory! Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet Coach Lenny Gregory and hear about his vision for the Commerce High School football program! 📅 Date: Tuesday, January 14th 🕠 Time: 5:45 PM 📍 Location: CHS Auditorium

Commerce High School is excited to announce the hiring of Lenny Gregory as the new Head Football Coach and Weight Training Teacher. With nearly two decades of coaching experience, Coach Gregory brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a strong commitment to student-athletes' development both on and off the field. Click here to read the official press release. https://www.commercecityschools.org/gregory

On Monday, January 13, 2025, Commerce City Schools will operate on a regular school schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone in the morning.

CCSS Sn❄️w Day! Share your snowy adventures with us below.

Congratulations to Commerce Primary School for being recognized as both a Title I Distinguished School and a Title I Reward School. Additionally, congratulations to Commerce Elementary School for earning the Title I Distinguished School designation. Read more about it by visiting our website at the link below. https://www.commercecityschools.org/article/1954625

Due to the forecasted inclement weather in our area, Commerce City Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10. This includes all schools and offices. All extracurricular events scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10th and Saturday, Jan. 11th have been postponed.

January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the incredible mentors who make a lasting impact on students’ lives. At Commerce City Schools, we are fortunate to have exceptional mentors who provide encouragement, guidance, and support that shapes our students’ futures. We are especially grateful for our partnership with Legacy Youth Mentoring and the positive influence they help bring to our schools.

Join us for the Commerce City Schools Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, February 12th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Commerce High School! This is a great opportunity to meet with school leaders, learn about available teaching and support staff positions, and explore career opportunities within our system. Whether you’re an experienced educator or just starting out, we invite you to connect with us and discover how you can make a meaningful impact in our school community. Join Commerce City Schools – Where Excellence is Expected!

Below is a link to our website where you can find information about Commerce City School System's intent to opt out of homestead exemption (HB 581). https://www.commercecityschools.org/page/intent-to-opt-out-of-homestead

As you may be aware, weather forecasts are predicting the potential for snow and ice later this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Should a decision be made to cancel school, we will notify families through the all digital platforms.

Save the date! 🎉 We’re excited to celebrate CMS student James Wood and his official book release! 📚 Join us to meet James and get a signed copy of his book. 🗓 Monday, February 10th ⏰ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 📍 Commerce BOE

Over the break, some of our talented Commerce football players had the incredible opportunity to participate in The Peach State Gridiron Classic All-Star Game, organized by Coach Lamar Daniels. This prestigious game brought together standout players from 15 different states, representing 67 high schools. Our players who took part were: Jaiden Daniels Tysean Wiggins Jacari Huff Jermiah Mintz Terrence Burtch Michael Duncan A special shoutout goes to Jeremiah Mintz, who was named one of the Players of the Game!

We’re excited to announce some administrative changes that will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year as part of our ongoing efforts to continuously seek ways to improve our system in the years to come! Dr. Phillip Powell: Chief Academic Officer Mrs. Jordan Raettig: CMS Principal Mrs. Paige Puckett: CHS Assistant Principal Mr. Kris Patel: CES Assistant Principal