Commerce City Schools

🏀 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!

We are honored to bring home Best in Class awards from the Spring GASPA Conference! ✨ Gold: Retention Practices ✨ Gold: Recruitment ✨Silver: Technology Advancements These awards are a reflection of the intentional work we’re doing to support our staff and build a culture where people feel valued and supported. At Commerce, we set the bar high and expect excellence from ourselves, from each other, and for our students.

Mr. Kirk and Mrs. Milford had the incredible opportunity to present at the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators (GASPA) Spring Conference! Their session, “Small but Meaningful Changes: Building Foundations in Year One,” highlighted the intentional steps they took during their first year as district leaders to strengthen systems, build relationships, and support staff across Commerce City Schools. This past year has been one of growth, learning, and strategic foundation building—and it’s only the beginning of what’s to come!

Arianna and Mayah Patman of the Commerce Varsity Girls Basketball Program attended Captain’s Camp at Rock Eagle this week! This unique experience focuses on developing leadership both on the court and in the classroom, and we know these two were more than up for the challenge. We’re incredibly proud to see our student-athletes stepping up, growing as leaders, and representing Commerce City Schools with excellence!

Today, we reflect with gratitude on the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their unwavering bravery and selfless sacrifice will always be remembered and honored.

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Commerce High School Class of 2025! ✨🎓 We are so proud of each and every graduate who crossed that finish line and stepped confidently into their future. This class has shown resilience, leadership, and heart and their accomplishments speak volumes. Swipe to see a few special moments from this year’s graduation ceremony! For more photos, head over to the Commerce High School Facebook page and check out the full albums.

We’re proud to recognize our incredible staff members who have demonstrated excellent attendance throughout the year! Your consistency, dedication, and dependability reflect what it means to Expect Excellence and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the success of our schools. A special thank you to our valued partners in education, ESS, for generously sponsoring these awards and helping us honor those who go above and beyond every day.

Commerce City Schools Celebrate 1 Million Word Readers! We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible reading achievements of four outstanding students who have each read an impressive 1 million words! Their dedication to literacy and love for learning inspire us all. 🎉 Camden Adams – 3rd Grade 🎉 Kyle Modesto – 4th Grade 🎉 Elana Sayne – 4th Grade 🎉 Beckett Wilkinson – 3rd Grade

Late-night deliveries don’t stop us! The 2025-2026 curriculum for CCSS arrived after hours, and in true "boots-on-the-ground" leadership style, our Superintendent, Mr. Kirk, wasted no time stepping in. He borrowed a forklift, jumped into action, and personally delivered the materials across campus to a secure location. We’re so thankful for a leader who’s always ready to roll up his sleeves and do what it takes to support our schools!

Members of Commerce City Schools were honored to take part in the 2nd Annual Jackson County VIP Farm Tour. It was an amazing day connecting with local industries, state officials, and community leaders while learning more about the vital role agriculture plays in our community. Commerce High School was the first stop on the tour, where CHS FFA Advisor Skyler Davis provided a delicious breakfast and shared valuable information about the school’s agricultural programs. Big thanks to Ward Black, President of the Jackson County Young Farmer Organization, for organizing and inviting us to this impressive event. Your hard work and passion for agriculture truly shine!

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2025 Crayons to Caps Celebration 🎓🖍️ This year, Commerce City Schools introduced a new tradition: the Crayons to Caps Celebration! Our Class of 2025 seniors paired up with our Class of 2037 kindergarteners for a special exchange of graduation bracelets. This event celebrated the connection between the beginning and end of a student’s K-12 experience, reminding us of the incredible milestones achieved along the way. The joy and excitement shared by the seniors and kindergarteners created unforgettable memories for everyone involved. A huge thank you to everyone who made this celebration a success. Traditions like these strengthen the bonds within our Commerce City Schools family and highlight the pride we have in our community. Here’s to the Class of 2025 and the future Class of 2037! More pictures to come from today's senior fun!

Thank you to Commerce alumna Sissy Barrett for inviting some of our rising seniors to the Nfinity Athletic Event! These young women had an incredible opportunity to tour the Nfinity facility, learn about the college combine process, meet the team behind the brand, and even model some of their top-selling products.

Commerce defeats Social Circle 28-14 in the spring scrimmage! The Tigers are putting in the work during spring practice, and it’s showing on the field. Looking forward to Friday night lights this fall! Go Tigers!

🎓 Celebrating CHS Academic Superlatives! We are proud to recognize these outstanding seniors for their incredible academic achievements: 🏆 Star Student: Austen Meredith 🎓 Salutatorian: Austen Meredith 🎓 Valedictorian: Walker Dudish Congratulations on your hard work, dedication, and success. You have set a remarkable example for your peers, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish in the future!

Partner in Education Spotlight: Dr. Leslie Pitts We are honored to recognize Dr. Leslie Pitts for her unwavering support and dedication to Commerce City Schools. Dr. Pitts has made a lasting impact, from purchasing a book for every kindergartener at the book fair to being a constant advocate for education. Her generosity and commitment inspire a love for learning and strengthen the foundation of our schools. Thank you, Dr. Pitts, for being a true champion of education and an incredible partner to our students and community!

Celebrating CHS Track and Field Champions! We are incredibly proud to recognize our talented CHS Track and Field athletes for their amazing accomplishments at the Region and State levels! Region Champions: Ava Adams ~ 200 Meter Jayla Collins ~ Long Jump Jaiden Daniels ~ 4x200 Team Jacari Huff ~ 4x200 Team Cami Thomason ~ Pole Vault Wesley Usher ~ 4x200 Team & Pole Vault Tysean Wiggins ~ 4x200 Team 🏆 State Champions: Tucker Davis ~ Pole Vault Cami Thomason ~ Pole Vault Congratulations to these outstanding athletes for their hard work, dedication, and incredible achievements. You make Commerce proud!

A big congratulations to Will Bowen for achieving the Low Score at the Region Championship! Your hard work, focus, and skill on the course have earned you this incredible accomplishment, and we couldn’t be prouder of your success. Way to represent CHS with excellence!

We are excited to recognize these outstanding athletes for their exceptional performances on the court this season and their selection to the First Team All-Region! First Team All-Region basketball: Maki Mitchell Essien Lockleer Arianna Patman Your hard work, dedication, and talent have truly shined this season, and we couldn’t be prouder of your accomplishments. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

We are incredibly proud of our CHS Tennis players for their outstanding performances this season and for being recognized with All-Region Honors! Please join us in congratulating these talented athletes: Boys First Team All-Region: Jackson Brown Mason Brown Girls First Team All-Region: Olivia Forrester Girls Region Tennis Player of the Year: Lily Sears Your hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship have brought pride to our school and community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!