CHS Students & Staff can wear hats to school tomorrow!
Youth Leadership Council met on November 14, 2023 with staff from Planning and Development of the City of Commerce. The Youth Leadership Council worked with staff to plan the use of property in Commerce, question, and answer session on career path for Planning and Development. Members of the Youth Leadership pictured are Madison Sanchez, Keara Zelley and Rian Mullis. Members of the Youth Ledership Council discussed volunteering with the Commerce DDA in the Christmas events on November 30, helping with pictures with Santa. The Youth Leadership Council meets monthly with staff from City of Commerce to learn about city government.
Bus Parents: Bus 5 is running late this morning. Thank you for your patience. Have a great day!
Survey extended to November 17th!
Parents & Guardians-- We initially shared this on October 16th. If you didn't have the chance to take the survey, please do so by next Friday. Your participation is much needed and appreciated! Go Tigers!
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
Due to a water main break in the vicinity of Hillcrest Court and Hospital Rd, buses 20 & 25 are running behind schedule. We appreciate your patience.
Seniors and Senior Parents: Financial Aid workshop with Jill Rayner of UNG is tonight at 6 pm in the CHS Auditorium. We will be presenting important information about changes for the FAFSA and other important need-to-know details for applying for HOPE Scholarships and HOPE Grants! You don't want to miss this!
On Tuesday, November 7th, CHS students will take the Georgia Student Health Survey. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the survey, please complete a Passive Parental Permission Form and return it to the front office by 3:00 PM on Monday, November 6th. Students or parents can get a Passive Parental Permission Form in the CHS front office.
More information on the survey can be found here: https://www.gadoe.org/wholechild/GSHS-II/Pages/Georgia-Student-Health-Survey-II.aspx
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.
