Commerce City Schools

CCSS Families, This is a friendly reminder that Friday, March 14th, will be a Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students on this day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, March 17th.

Congratulations to Lakyn Redmon, the 2025-2026 Georgia HOSA State Officer! Lakyn completed an extensive application process, interviews, and a competitive campaign both on social media and at the state conference. She will proudly serve as the Region 2 Representative. This marks a historic moment for Commerce High School, as Lakyn becomes the school’s first-ever CTSO State Officer!

What an incredible night at the CES Talent Show! Our students wowed the crowd with amazing singing, mind-blowing magic tricks, hilarious comedy acts, and high-energy dance performances! The creativity and confidence on stage were truly inspiring! A huge thank you to all our talented participants for sharing their gifts, our supportive families for cheering them on, and our staff for making this event possible. Nights like these remind us just how special the CES community is!

Both our boys and girls soccer teams have been dominating the field, showing incredible teamwork and determination. Don’t miss your chance to see them in action TONIGHT at home as they take on Banks County! 📅 Tonight ⏰ Girls @ 5:30 PM | Boys @ 7:30 PM 📍 Home Field Let’s fill the stands and cheer them on to another victory!

We’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week and the importance of a healthy start to the day! At Commerce City Schools, we know a nutritious breakfast fuels success, and we’re grateful for our amazing nutrition staff who make it happen every morning.

CMS FFA students learned about commodities and where our food comes from! Mrs. Pearson shared her passion for milling her own flour at home, bringing in her grain mill, example grains, and homemade baked goods for students to see and taste.

Thank you to the CHS Teaching as a Profession students for participating in Read Across America Week at CPS and CES! They selected books, practiced their readings, and led engaging activities with the younger students.

One of the highlights of Multicultural Night was the piñata!

Congrats to Ladd Sosebee for winning the preliminary round of the Area II FFA Creed Speaking LDE! He’s off to the finals in two weeks!

What an incredible turnout for CCSS Multicultural Night! It was amazing to see our community come together to celebrate the rich diversity within our schools. From delicious foods and cultural displays to the fantastic performance by our CHS Band, the evening was a true reflection of the many backgrounds that make our community so special. A huge thank you to our students, families, staff, and volunteers who made this event possible. Your participation and enthusiasm made it a night to remember!

📢 Kindergarten Registration Opens April 1st!

Today, Mrs. Cruz’s class visited the DMV to obtain identification licenses. This hands-on experience provided the students with a unique opportunity to engage with community services, learn about important administrative processes, and develop valuable life skills.

This week, CMS students had an incredible opportunity to explore their futures as we celebrated National Career Week! We showcased nine different career professionals, providing students with a hands-on learning experience about various industries and job opportunities. Students rotated through engaging stations where they interacted with experts, asked questions, and gained valuable insights into potential career paths. A huge thank you to the dedicated teachers and staff at CMS for organizing this amazing event, and heartfelt thanks to the professionals for sharing their expertise and inspiring our students!

Tonight, our CMS students were honored at the 24th Annual Rotary Youth Merit Award ceremony! Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Rotary Youth Merit Award Recipients: • Jed Jordan (6th Grade) • Marli Grace Rainey (7th Grade) • Lori Gonzalez (8th Grade) • Jacob Dailey (8th Grade) This prestigious award recognizes students for their outstanding service, dependability, and leadership. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and dedication!

We are so proud to announce that these amazing CMS students have been selected for District Project Achievement with Jackson County 4-H! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more excited for them.

This Thursday, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, we’re celebrating the rich diversity of our community with Multicultural Night at Commerce High School! It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the food, music, art, and traditions from different cultures that make our community so special. If you’d like to participate or contribute in any way to this exciting event, please contact Alicia Vargas at 706-336-8975.

Today, district office staff visited Commerce Elementary School to share the joy of reading with students! At CCSS, we know that literacy is the foundation of learning, and we are committed to fostering a love for reading in every student. It was a wonderful day filled with storytelling, laughter, and a shared appreciation for the power of books.

🏈 Amazing Turnout for the First Youth Speed & Agility Session! 🏈 We are thrilled with the incredible energy and participation at our first Youth Speed & Agility Program session! This free program is open to all junior athletes (ages 5 and up), with or without football experience. It’s a fantastic way to build strength, speed, and confidence while learning from our top-notch coaching staff. 📅 Remaining Sessions: Mondays – March 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 14 📍 Location: Commerce High School 📄 Don’t forget! Participants must complete and bring the liability waiver to their first practice. For questions, contact Coach Gregory at Lenny.Gregory@commercecityschools.org. We can’t wait to see even more young athletes in action next week!

This week, we celebrate National School Social Worker Week and recognize the positive impact Alicia Vargas has on our school community. Thank you, Alicia, for all you do!

This morning, our district office staff had the privilege of visiting Commerce Primary School to share the joy of reading with our youngest learners! Reading opens doors to imagination, creativity, and lifelong learning—and we’re excited for a week filled with literacy fun across our schools! Stay tuned for more Read Across America events happening throughout the district!