Commerce City Schools

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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!

Celebrating Our Million and Two Million Word Readers at CPS and CES. We are thrilled to recognize these incredible students for their dedication to reading and learning. Their commitment to literacy is an inspiration to us all! Million Word Readers: Camden Adams Emory Crawford Parker Dean Dash Haynes Harper Lee Harrison Lund Kyle Modesto Andrew Moulton Adalena Noto Joseph Pitts Parker Pugh Wyatt Roberts Elana Sayne Beckett Wilkinson Brooks Wilkinson Two Million Word Reader: Dawson Morris

At the Board of Education meeting last night, we had the honor of recognizing two outstanding students who participated in the Junior Jackson Leadership Program: Lily Sears Gavan Welchel These students have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and a drive to make a difference in our community. We are so proud of their achievements and cannot wait to see the impact they will continue to make as future leaders!

Celebrating Our May Students, Teachers, and Employees of the Month! At the Board of Education meeting last night, we proudly recognized these outstanding individuals for their hard work, dedication, and contributions to the Commerce City Schools community. Please join us in celebrating our May honorees: CPS/CES: Teacher of the Month: Hope Foster Student of the Month: Sebastian Hernandez-Villavicencio CMS: Teacher of the Month: Kristina Satterfield Student of the Month: Connor Clay CHS: Teacher of the Month: Carli Roye Staff of the Month: Stacy Ellington Student of the Month: Olivia Goodnight These individuals exemplify excellence and embody the spirit of Commerce! Thank you for all that you do to make our schools a better place.

📚 Commerce Middle School 8th Graders Visit the Georgia State Capitol! 🏛️ Today, our 8th-grade students took an exciting trip to the Georgia State Capitol, bringing their Georgia Studies lessons to life! They explored where our state government meets, admired portraits of influential Georgians, and gained a deeper understanding of our state's rich history and civic processes. The highlight of the day was a surprise visit from Governor Brian Kemp! He graciously took time out of his busy schedule to meet with our students and even posed for a group photo. What an unforgettable experience for our future leaders! Another favorite part of the trip? Lunch at the iconic Varsity! It was the perfect way to cap off a day full of learning, fun, and memories. Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible and to Governor Kemp for creating a memorable moment for our students.

Mrs. Cruz’s and Coach Cotrell’s classes teamed up with the amazing CMS FACS department for a fun and hands-on lesson in teamwork, life skills, and deliciousness! Students rolled up their sleeves and got creative in the kitchen, making personal pizzas from scratch. From measuring ingredients to choosing toppings, every step was an opportunity to learn and collaborate. A big thank you to our FACS team for hosting such a memorable and meaningful activity!

Congratulations to our ESS Substitute of the Month, Anna Bruce! Thank you for your commitment and the positive impact you make in our schools.

Congratulations to our ESS Substitute of the Year, Janice Hanley! We appreciate her dedicated service to CCSS and are grateful for our valued partnership with ESS. Thank you for making a difference every day!

We’re excited to offer summer meal programs to ensure all students have access to nutritious meals! Here's everything you need to know: https://www.commercecityschools.org/o/ccs/page/2025-summer-meals Contact Greg Buice with any questions: greg.buice@commercecityschools.org

CCSS Staff Feature: Introducing Tammy Simpson-Shirley, Special Education Director We are thrilled to welcome Tammy Simpson-Shirley as the new Special Education Director for Commerce City Schools! With 25 years of experience in education, Tammy brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for supporting students, teachers, and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree with certifications in both general and special education and a master’s degree in educational leadership. Over the years, Tammy has served as a general education teacher, reading specialist, and special education teacher, as well as a special education coordinator. Most recently, she spent five years as a Special Education Director, gaining invaluable experience that will undoubtedly benefit our district. In her current role, Tammy leads and supports special education services across the district. When asked about what she loves most, she shared, “There’s nothing more meaningful than seeing a student accomplish goals they once thought were out of reach and knowing you played a part in helping them get there. Supporting teachers and staff so they can do their best work for students is equally rewarding.” Tammy is also excited to join the Commerce community, a place she admires for its excellence, strong relationships, and student-centered values. “I’m especially excited to get into schools and classrooms to build connections, support teachers, and celebrate student successes,” she says. “It’s an honor to be part of a team so clearly dedicated to doing what’s best for kids, and I look forward to contributing to that mission.” Please join us in giving a warm Commerce welcome to Tammy Simpson-Shirley! We are excited about the expertise, energy, and dedication she brings to our district.

Today, students in Mrs. Shiflet’s Allied Health and Medicine class presented their Capstone displays, and we were truly impressed! Each student shared about their chosen medical career and clinical experience through a presentation board and an interactive activity. School system personnel and community members in the healthcare field had the opportunity to attend and take part in the experience. We are so proud of these students and their hard work in preparing for future careers in healthcare!