Attention Bus Parents- Bus 20 is running late this morning. Please be patient. Have a great day! Go Tigers!
Several local churches and community partners are hosting the Annual Thanksgiving Meal Boxes. The meal will include a variety of store bought items as well as a gift card to Quality Foods. Meal boxes may be picked up at CHS or delivered to your home. Sign up forms are available in Student Services and are due by November 6.
Wes Massey was named Commerce City Schools System Teacher of the Year during last nights BOE meeting. Congratulations Wes!!
Parents & Guardians--Please take a few moments to complete the annual Georgia Parent Survey. All parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the survey. The data will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. Responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.
The survey window will close November 9, 2023. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation.
Survey Link: http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents
Attention Parents: Please use your turn signals. On Lakeview from CHS to CPS, please use your right turn signal to indicate you are going to CES. On Lakeview from CES to CPS, please use your turn signal to indicate if you need to travel toward CPS (right) or CHS (left). Thanks for your help.
Commerce High School Drama is proud to present The Lion King JR on October 23rd and 24th at the Bill Anderson Performing Arts Center at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in the front office of CHS or at the door.
CHS drama students will also perform The Lion King JR at Region One Act on Saturday, October 28th at 8:00 am in the Bill Anderson Performing Arts Center.
Admission to the Region Competition is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
We will have two Solar Eclipses this school year!. The first is this Saturday, October 14th - only a partial eclipse here in Georgia in the early afternoon. Any student or adult purchasing a meal this Friday October 13th receives a free approved eclipse-viewing pair of glasses. We will repeat this on Monday April 8th for a much more complete eclipse experience here in Georgia (65-75% coverage of the sun) just after lunch here in Commerce. Again, anyone purchasing a lunch on that Monday will receive a free pair of eclipse-viewing glasses. Those wishing to purchase a pair may do so for $1. Happy and safe viewing from Commerce School Nutrition.
Order your Official 2024 Senior Swag Bundle TODAY and save $27*!
Your hoodie, beanie, and tumbler will ship home to you no later than December, just in time for the holidays! Your diploma plaque will be delivered to you at your schools cap & gown delivery in the Spring.
See the attached flyer for all that’s included and make sure to order BEFORE it closes on October 15th! https://tinyurl.com/srbundle
-Scholastic Images (770-614-9353 / www.scholasticimages.com)
Tenth grade students will be taking the PSAT during the school day on Wednesday, October 11th. Due to testing, CHS will be on an alternate bell schedule. Dual Enrollment & Work-Based Learning students should pay close attention to class start times so they are not tardy to class.
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year.
https://www.commercecityschools.org/page/teachers-of-the-year
Honoring the Commerce City Schools Teachers of the Year 2023-2024.
https://www.commercecityschools.org/page/teachers-of-the-year
Public Safety Announcement- Please be aware that it is against the law (GA Code 40-6-163) to ignore a school bus stop sign. Law enforcement will issue a citation resulting in significant points on your license. Please do your part to keep our students safe.
2023 Safe Driving Summit
Tuesday, October 10
9th - 11th Graders
8am - 2:30pm
JC Agricultural Center
CHS will be transporting students to attend the 2023 Safe Driving Summit for students to hear about the dangers of distracted, impaired and unsafe driving while learning about the tools that can help all drivers prioritize safety behind the wheel. There are a limited number of spots. In order to save your spot, there are 4 requirements due by Friday, September 22.
1- Be in good academic standing - passing all classes.
2- Return your permission form signed by a parent/guardian and every teacher to Student Services. Permission slips are being handed out in 4th block today.
3- Submit the Waiver LINK (https://forms.gle/w1tVYNW2BsFXwd8Q9) for the Lutzie 43 Foundation and Georgia Department of Transportation to take video/photos of the event.
4- Submit the Pre Survey. (https://forms.gle/mv8LPvz9iaQ7oJem8) This survey serves as a tool to better understand the current knowledge of safe driving for the students in attendance.
CHS Drama is proud to announce that we will be competing in this year’s Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards also known as “The Shuler Awards!” This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and we are so proud of them. Stay tuned for our competition date as the students will present Little Shop of Horrors for the judges. You won’t want to miss out on all the excitement!
Seniors, don't forget that there will be a senior meeting with Scholastic Images during Homeroom tomorrow. The meeting will start at 9:25.
Parents, as many of you know, our school system uses the Marzano Framework to align our instructional practices and work diligently each day to ensure a positive learning experience for our students. We are currently exploring the possibility of applying for Level 1 High Reliability School Status: Safe and Collaborative Culture.
Please take a few minutes and respond to questions regarding the safe and collaborative culture of our schools. We value your input and appreciate all you do to support Commerce City Schools!
https://forms.gle/efQP51WKPWysx89L8
This Friday, September 8th is the final day of coverage for those students still under free or reduced eligibility from last school year. Beginning Monday September 11th, those students who were the beneficiaries of free and reduced price meals from the 22/23 school year will begin being charged full price for breakfasts and lunches served at school unless a new application is received, processed and the family qualifies. Questions on eligibility or School Nutrition can be sent to Rich Friedman, School Nutrition Director rich.friedman@commercecityschools.org or 706-336-8963
The Commerce Public Library provides free access to books and online resources for students enrolled in Commerce City Schools.
Congratulations to our
2023 CollegeBoard's National
Recognition Program awardees! The honor recognizes their academic excellence and hard work in high school!
Corbin Scoggins - NRSTA
Emily Anderson - NAARA
Austen Meredith - NRSTA
Award Key: National African American Recognition Award (NAARA),National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA).
A huge THANK YOU to Chief Ken Harmon, Corporal Dunbar, Officer Estrada, and the other police officers with the Commerce Police Department for partnering with our system and school administrators to complete the lockdown drills this week. Your efforts to keep our schools safe are greatly appreciated. Thanks for your continued support of our school system! Go Tigers!