Commerce City Schools

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.

CHS students Kaylee Purvis and Gavan Welchel had the honor of attending the inaugural Jackson County Hall of Fame event.

Commerce City Schools will be on Spring Break from Monday, April 7th– Friday, April 11th. We hope our students, staff, and families have a restful and enjoyable break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 14th. Reminder: Only CHS students have a digital learning day tomorrow, April 4th.

Our 8th grade students have been embracing the beauty of words during National Poetry Month. They spent the week exploring a variety of poems, writing their own pieces, and sharing their creative expressions with classmates.

Special Guest in CMS FACS Class! CMS FACS students had a special guest as Mr. Kirk joined the class to demonstrate how to make delicious fried rice! Students enjoyed learning valuable cooking techniques and getting hands-on experience in the kitchen. Thank you, Mr. Kirk, for sharing your time and skills with our students!

A huge thank you to the CHS football coaches and players for their generous donation to support the CMS fundraiser for the Iron Giraffe Challenge, benefiting Water for South Sudan! Their support demonstrates that the sense of community and support at CCSS is truly unmatched. The students also loved having the players pass out ice pops at lunch—thank you for making the day even more special!

Celebrating Our Incredible Assistant Principals! This week at CCSS, we are honoring our amazing Assistant Principals who go above and beyond every day to support our students, teachers, and staff. Their dedication, leadership, and hard work help create a positive and successful learning environment for all. A huge THANK YOU to: Chris Corkery – CMS Jordan Raettig – CHS Paige Puckett – CES Lindsey Lance – CPS Your commitment to excellence, encouragement, and unwavering support do not go unnoticed. We appreciate all that you do to make CCSS a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals at CCSS who make a difference in our students' lives every single day! From providing one-on-one support to assisting in classrooms, helping with daily tasks, and offering encouragement, our paras are the heart of our school community. Your dedication, patience, and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to support our teachers and students! We appreciate you today and every day.

We had an incredible turnout for STEM Night at CES and CPS! Families enjoyed an evening filled with hands-on science activities and meaningful learning experiences. It was amazing to see our students exploring, discovering, and engaging alongside their families. A huge thank you to our teachers, staff, CHS TAP students, and families who made this event possible. Your dedication to bringing STEM to life for our students is truly appreciated!

🐾 Poetry in Action! 📖 Ms. Sibcy’s 3rd-grade class had a special visitor—Maverick, Mr. Kirk’s dog! As students explored poetry that captured the traits, actions, and spirit of dogs, Maverick made a surprise appearance, giving them a real-life example to connect with their reading. It was the perfect connection between literature and real life! A big thank you to Mr. Kirk and Maverick for making poetry even more meaningful!

April Fools' Day Fun at CES & CPS! There were lots of laughs around CES and CPS today! Ms. Sibcy’s class had a blast pranking Mrs. Puckett with some “running water” — literally! Meanwhile, Mrs. Pickle pulled off a classic with her students by offering them some delicious “Brown E’s”… only to reveal a tray full of cut-out brown letter E’s.

🐅 Calling All Jr. Tigers! 🏈 Join us for the 2025 Commerce Tigers Youth Camp and train like a champion! Don’t miss this chance to learn from CHS coaches and players while having a blast on the field! 📍 Location: CHS Football Stadium & Practice Field 📅 Dates: June 24-26 | ⏰ 6:00-8:00 PM Ages: 5 & older Cost: • $100 per child ($125 for two siblings) • Each additional sibling: +$25 • Early Registration (by May 18): $75 per child ($100 for two siblings) How to Register: https://5il.co/3c8vc ✅ Complete the liability waiver & registration form ✅ Return forms with payment to the CHS front office or mail to: 📬 272 Lakeview Drive, Commerce, GA 30529 For questions, contact Coach Gregory at Lenny.Gregory@commercecityschools.org

We were truly honored to be invited on a podcast with Tom Sheldon, Executive Producer of Northeast Georgia Business RadioX, to share the incredible things happening in Commerce City Schools! It was a great opportunity to highlight the dedication of our educators, the achievements of our students, and the innovative programs shaping our district’s future. Thank you, Tom, for giving us a platform to showcase the hard work and passion that make Commerce City Schools such a special place! Stay tuned for the episode— we can’t wait to share it with you!