Commerce City Schools

Our CMS team is off to the Special Olympics! They were sent off with a parade with smiles, cheers, and school spirit. A big thank‑you to our talented CMS band—your spirited performance had everyone marching and dancing along! We’re so proud of these incredible athletes and can’t wait to cheer them on as they shine!

Our CMS team is off to the Special Olympics! They were sent off with a parade with smiles, cheers, and school spirit. A big thank‑you to our talented CMS band—your spirited performance had everyone marching and dancing along! We’re so proud of these incredible athletes and can’t wait to cheer them on as they shine!

🚛 TOUCH A TRUCK is BACK in COMMERCE! 🚒 Join the City of Commerce for a fun-filled evening at the Commerce Administrative Complex on Tuesday, April 22nd from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! Bring the whole family out to see and touch real city vehicles — from big trucks and tractors to firetrucks, police cars, garbage trucks, and more! 🚓🚜🔥 🎉 FREE Kona Ice and awesome prizes for the kiddos! 📍 110 State Street, Commerce, GA 💥 FREE event — Everyone is welcome! Don’t miss your chance to get up close with the cool machines that keep our city running! 👷‍♂️🚧

Exploring Career Clusters with 2nd Graders! Second graders visited some of the CHS CTAE pathway classes to learn about careers in teaching, healthcare, and audio-video production. Audio Visual Lights, camera, action! Students got a glimpse into careers in making movies, designing video games, and creating cool animations. Healthcare Our young explorers discovered the heroes in healthcare, like doctors, nurses, and veterinarians, who help people and animals stay healthy. Teaching as a Profession Teachers change the world! We talked about how teachers inspire learning and help kids grow their dreams. A big thank you to Christen Shiflet, Adia Burley, and their 3rd block students for helping us teach and show these younger Tigers what careers are out in the world! We are proud to offer these pathways to all of our students at CCSS, helping them explore exciting career opportunities for their future!

We were honored to recognize our outstanding seniors who have contributed so much to the CHS Baseball program. We are proud to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements on and off the field. Mac Mullis Ethan Clutter Seth Rainey Saxton Cotrell Evan Peters Evan Martinez Cowen Baldwin Thank you, seniors, for your commitment and passion. Your legacy will always be a part of CHS Baseball.

Commerce City Schools was proud to attend the 20th Annual Legacy Youth Mentoring Gala, celebrating two decades of making a difference in the lives of young people. CMS student Kenslee Ivy delivered a heartfelt speech about the positive impact of the program and the meaningful relationship she has built with her mentor, Megan Flint. CHS student Tobias Russell was honored as the recipient of this year’s prestigious Jack Lindsay Scholarship. We are incredibly proud of these students and grateful for the mentors and leaders who continue to shape the future of our community.

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Region 8A Literary Champions: Kristian Fulton – Boys' Solo Champion and Caroline Conger – Rhetorical Analysis Essay Champion.

We are excited to recognize the incredible achievements of Riley Lord and John Pittard, who earned a spot in the prestigious District 14 Honor Band! Their hard work, dedication, and musical talent have brought pride to our school and community.

We are thrilled to recognize these incredible students who proudly represented CHS at the University of Georgia Janfest Honor Band! Their talent and hard work were on full display, and they made us all proud with their outstanding performances. Congratulations to: 🌟 Riley Lord 🌟 John Pittard 🌟 Corbin Scoggins 🌟 Ivey Brown 🌟 Nevaeh Johnson 🌟 SaraGrace Simmons 🌟 Lem Wynne

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our CHS Academic Team, who have brought home the State Championship title! Special recognition goes to: 🌟 Rian Mullis 🌟 Caroline Conger 🌟 AJ Patrick 🌟 Gavan Welchel 🌟 Nevaeh Johnson 🌟 Riley Lord 🌟 Eve Ferguson And, of course, a huge thank-you to their amazing coach, Robin Richards, for guiding and supporting the team every step of the way!

We are proud to recognize Legacy Youth Mentoring as our April Partner in Education! Their unwavering support and commitment to the students of Commerce City Schools make a lasting impact every single day. Through their mentorship, guidance, and encouragement, Legacy Youth Mentoring empowers our youth to reach their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally. Their dedication to building strong, meaningful relationships is truly shaping the next generation of leaders. Thank you, Legacy Youth Mentoring, for being a vital part of our school community and for believing in the power of connection. We are grateful for your partnership!

Congratulations to the April Students, Teachers, and Employees of the Month! These outstanding individuals have demonstrated excellence throughout the school year. We are proud to recognize their hard work and dedication at our April BOE meeting. Commerce Primary & Elementary School ⭐ Teacher: Marcy Adams ⭐ Student: Makynlee Carroll Commerce Middle School ⭐ Teacher: Patty Crumbley ⭐ Student: Jaelynn Duncan ⭐️ Employee: Hayley McCoy Commerce High School ⭐ Teacher: Wes Massey ⭐ Student: Wesley Usher Jr.

Both the CMS and CHS FFA chapters have achieved incredible success this year, earning Gold Emblem Rankings in the National Chapter Award competition! CMS FFA Chapter: Out of 161 chapters submitting applications this year, CMS ranked among the top 41 and received a gold emblem ranking. This recognition highlights their outstanding efforts in showcasing their 9 activities, goals, plans of action, and results. Their application will advance to national judging this summer! CHS FFA Chapter: Continuing a legacy of excellence, CHS FFA has once again been recognized as a gold emblem chapter, a distinction given to only 10% of chapters in the state. This honor reflects the dedication and contributions of every member and supporter over the past year. After the state convention, their application will also compete on the national stage. Congratulations to both chapters for their hard work and commitment to excellence! Let’s cheer them on as they move forward to represent us at the national level.

🎙️ Exciting Update: The Podcast Episode is Live! We’re thrilled to share that our recent podcast episode with Tom Sheldon, Executive Producer of Northeast Georgia Business RadioX, is now available! During the episode, we had the honor of discussing the incredible achievements of Commerce City Schools, the dedication of our educators, and the innovative programs that are shaping the future of our district. A big thank you to Tom for giving us this opportunity to shine a spotlight on the hard work and passion that make Commerce City Schools such an extraordinary community. 🎧 Tune in now to listen: https://businessradiox.com/podcast/northeast-georgia-business-radio/commerce-city-school/

Tonight marks the final session of our Youth Speed and Agility Clinic! Over the past weeks, we’ve seen incredible growth, hard work, and determination from all our participants. A special thank you goes out to our dedicated coaches, volunteers, and supporters who have made this program such a success. Don’t miss out—join us tonight at 6:30 PM for the last session!

Judge Ben Green visited Coach Lund's Georgia Studies classes today to discuss his role in the Judicial Branch as a Superior Court Judge. He answered several questions about how he became a judge, his history in law practice, and how the cases he's handled relate to what our students have learned this month in their study of Georgia's Judicial Branch. Thank you to Judge Green for spending the day with our CMS 8th Graders!

Senior Tennis Night 2025 – Honoring Our Seniors! We had a wonderful evening celebrating our senior tennis players and their incredible contributions to the team. Their hard work, sportsmanship, and leadership have made a lasting impact, and we are so proud of each of them! Honored Seniors: Gavin Rogers, CJ Heerde, Dante Smith-Hernandez, Will Harden, Boston Brown, Brianna Castaneda, Ruthie Gaddis, Marley Sayers A special thank you to Coach Jason and Coach Smith for their dedication and support throughout the season. Congratulations, seniors! Your Tiger family is cheering you on every step of the way.

📚🎉 BookNic Celebration in Mrs. Brown’s Second Grade Class! 🎉📚 Mrs. Brown’s second-grade reading class turned their love for books into a celebration with a special BookNic—a fun twist on a picnic! After reaching their incredible class goal of reading 10 million words, these young readers enjoyed a well-deserved day filled with stories, sunshine, and smiles. Congratulations to Mrs. Brown’s students for their dedication and enthusiasm for reading! Keep turning those pages and reaching new milestones!

CCSS Teacher Feature: Mrs. Jenny Palmer – CHS Education as a Profession Teacher With over 20 years of experience in K-5 education and a diverse background in STEM, reading intervention, and student support services, Mrs. Jenny Palmer brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to Commerce High School. She holds multiple degrees, including a Specialist in Teaching and Learning from Piedmont College, and is certified in Elementary Education, Family and Consumer Science (6–12), and Gifted Education. Currently, she teaches the Education as a Profession Pathway and advises the Future Georgia Educators organization. For Mrs. Palmer, teaching is more than a career—it’s a calling. She’s passionate about inspiring the next generation of educators and loves seeing her students experience the joy of teaching. A proud CHS alumna (Class of ’94), Mrs. Palmer cherishes the tight-knit community of Commerce, where she continues to build a legacy with her students. We appreciate all she does for CCSS and the impact she makes every day.

Happy National School Librarian Day! Today, we celebrate and honor our amazing Media Specialist here at CCSS! Thank you for being the heart of our library, a champion of literacy, and a guide to endless learning. Your dedication, passion, and support make a world of difference every single day.