Commerce City Schools

Congratulations to Susan Miller, our ESS Substitute of the Month! We appreciate her dedication and the positive impact she has on our students and staff at CCSS.

The Welding Simulator/Industrial Maintenance Trailer was back at CHS today! This hands-on experience was a huge hit last year, and we were thrilled to welcome it back. Representatives from WorkSource Northeast Georgia were on campus to guide students through the trailer, which featured simulators exploring careers in electrical, mechanical, PLCs, hydraulics, welding, and more. It was an incredible opportunity for students to gain insight into high-demand career pathways! We are proud to provide engaging and innovative opportunities for our students at CCSS!

Attention Rising Commerce Middle School 9th Graders! Are you interested in playing football? 🏈 Join us on Sunday, March 30th, at 2:00 PM at the Field House at CHS to learn more about the program and get started! We’re excited to meet you and kick off an amazing season. Don’t miss out!

Inspired to Make a Difference! Today, CMS students Gabe Tidwell and Nelson Ascencio showed how powerful literature can be. After reading A Long Walk to Water in Mrs. Sparks’ class and learning about Africa in Coach Flint’s class, they were inspired to take action—raising money to build a well in South Sudan! Students and staff also gathered today to learn about the water crisis in South Sudan, how limited access to water impacts communities, and ways to team up to create change. Starting tomorrow, CMS will sell Icee-pops for 50 cents each at lunch for 12 days to support the Water for South Sudan Iron Giraffe Challenge. Their goal is to raise $1,000 by April 18th to support clean water efforts.

Commerce City Schools has been named a 2025 Spring Culture Excellence Top Workplaces winner, and we’ve also received the Leadership Top Workplaces and Purpose & Values Top Workplaces awards! These awards are based on an anonymous survey conducted by a third party, which evaluates our workplace culture and climate. The results were compared to similar-sized organizations, and we’re proud to be recognized among the top performers! This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our incredible team. We’re excited to continue building a workplace where great culture, leadership, and collaboration thrive!

Our Junior Speed & Agility Clinic was a great success, and we were thrilled to have a special visitor—Stryker the Tiger! The kids worked hard, showed determination, and focused on teamwork as they pushed through each drill. A big thank you to everyone who participated and to Stryker for bringing the Tiger spirit!

Congratulations to the CHS Ag Communications team for finishing 6th at the state CDE this past Saturday and for being the highest-scoring team from Area II. Way to go, Tigers!

Commerce City Schools is excited to introduce a new feature to our social media: weekly employee spotlights! We’re kicking things off with one of our newest team members, Mr. Matt Rogers, our new CHS Physical Education Teacher and Director of Sports Performance. Mr. Rogers joins Commerce City Schools with an extensive background in sports performance and a proven track record of success in developing both male and female athletes. He will lead year-round training for our student-athletes in grades 6-12, helping them maximize their potential in all areas of athletic performance. At Commerce City Schools, we are committed to fostering excellence in the classroom, in training, and in the community. We believe Coach Rogers will play a vital role in our students’ success, both on and off the field! Join us in welcoming Coach Rogers to the Tiger family!

Our CHS Education as a Profession students hosted all CES 3rd-grade classes for a career awareness event! A Tiger Town Market was set up to highlight various human service careers, including cosmetology, nails, barbering, interior design, real estate, grocery store roles, and even a bank where paychecks could be cashed. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to explore different career paths in a hands-on way! We are so grateful for the Education as a Profession pathway at CCSS and how our students are learning from one another, building connections, and exploring new opportunities together.

A big THANK YOU to the CHS students in Mr. Moskowitz's class for teaching 3rd graders about clean energy! Not only did they build solar and wind-powered cars, but they also shared their knowledge about sustainability and renewable energy with third graders at CES. It’s amazing to see all of our students at CCSS working together to learn and lead the way in innovation and sustainability.

Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Sailers’ second grade class had fun reviewing fractions with Crumbl Cookies. Students practiced rows and columns and partitioning shapes into equal shares. They enjoyed a sweet treat after their hard work!

Check out all the exciting events happening across Tiger Nation this week.

🌿 Mark your calendars for the CHS FFA Plant Sale! 🌿 Come by and check out our selection, including Boston Fern hanging baskets, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, vinca, impatiens, coleus, and much more! 🌱 Payment options: We will be accepting cash and check on sale day.

Students in Coach Lund's Georgia Studies classes are diving into the Legislative Branch this week with a Mock Legislative Session! The class is split into the House of Representatives and the Senate, each led by a Speaker and Lt. Governor. They’re following the real process used by the state to create laws— including the power to override a "Governor" veto with a 2/3 vote! It’s a fun, hands-on way to learn about how laws are made in Georgia!

Our CES team toured the new Cottrell Elementary for inspiration as we design our new school. We saw how great design supports student success and look forward to bringing these ideas back to our community.

We’re excited to welcome the GHP Cinema Drive to CHS today! Sophomores and juniors will have the opportunity to engage in realistic driving simulations designed to promote safe driving habits. This hands-on experience is a valuable tool to help our students stay safe on the road.

Cameron Shirley and Lauren Milford enjoyed collaborating and networking at the Jackson County Chamber Women in Business event. This event provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with local businesses and organizations, fostering relationships that support our Work-Based Learning program and create valuable opportunities for our students.

Shoutout to our amazing School Food & Nutrition team for adding some fun and excitement to the menu for National Poultry Day! Our students and staff loved celebrating with delicious chicken wings — thank you for all you do to keep our kids happy and well-fed!

Congratulations to Tucker Watson and Colt Butler, the CES March Madness Champion Dribblers!

We are grateful to voters like Mr. Steve Anderson, who never had the opportunity to attend an integrated Commerce Elementary School, but whose children and grandchildren have. A proud graduate of Commerce High School Class of 1972 and an alumnus of J.L. Williams Elementary School, Mr. Anderson recently joined his daughter Rashada—a dedicated third grade teacher at Commerce Elementary—in voting to support the funding of our new Commerce Elementary School. His legacy will continue to impact generations to come, and we are thankful for his commitment to our community.