🏀 GAME DAY – TIGER BASKETBALL 🏀
Tonight our Commerce High School teams are on the road at Galena High School in Galena, Kansas.
⏰ Game Times
Girls Varsity: 6:00 PM
Boys Varsity: Immediately following
🎥 Can’t make the trip?
Galena will be live streaming both games on their Hudl Fan page.
👉 Watch here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/galena/organization/28016/galena-high-school
Good luck to our Tigers — play hard and represent! 💙🐯
Tonight our Commerce High School teams are on the road at Galena High School in Galena, Kansas.
⏰ Game Times
Girls Varsity: 6:00 PM
Boys Varsity: Immediately following
🎥 Can’t make the trip?
Galena will be live streaming both games on their Hudl Fan page.
👉 Watch here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/galena/organization/28016/galena-high-school
Good luck to our Tigers — play hard and represent! 💙🐯
We have worked hard throughout the day to keep school running; however, we have reached a point where available water is no longer able to keep up with restroom needs. We have made the difficult decision to move to an early release today.
Alexander Elementary will release at 1:00 PM.
Commerce Middle School and Commerce High School will release at 1:05 PM.
Buses will run and bells will ring two hours earlier than our normal schedule for all schools.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through today’s challenges.
Yes, we are having school today. Buses are already out. While water service remains inconsistent this morning, we are doing our best to get a full day in. Thank you to our city crews and school staff for their hard work. We’re looking forward to having our students back in class as we work to create a sense of normalcy. We’ll continue to monitor conditions and share updates if anything changes.
We have received numerous texts and social media tags regarding water service being back off in town. We are aware of the situation and remain confident in our city crews who are working hard to resolve the issue. If we need to pivot tomorrow’s school plans, a text will be sent to all school contacts, and updates will be posted on our website and social media. If water service is restored by morning, we will be in school tomorrow.
Good news, Tigers! 💙🐯
We’ve received confirmation from the City of Commerce that water pressure has been restored and will continue to steadily improve throughout the evening for all residents. With that update, we are happy to announce that Commerce Public Schools WILL BE BACK IN SESSION on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Bus routes may run slightly slower Friday morning as our drivers take extra precautions. Safety remains the top priority for our students and staff.
While a boil order may still be in effect, our kitchen staff has adjusted operations accordingly. Meals will be served using disposable plates and utensils and will be prepared in a manner that is safe during a boil order.
We do have bottled water available for students and staff at each school; however, if you have water at home, we encourage you to send a bottle or two with your student(s) for the day. Water fountains will remain unavailable while the boil order is in place.
One of our primary concerns—ensuring fully functioning restrooms—has been resolved, allowing us to safely welcome students back to school.
We appreciate our students and staff for their flexibility and resilience during a week filled with unexpected challenges. We look forward to getting back into the classroom, restoring routines, and heading into next week with a sense of normalcy.
Thank you for your continued support. 💙
UPDATE – Water Situation & Basketball Schedule
We continue to experience water issues in the City of Commerce. City crews are working around the clock to correct the problem, and we sincerely appreciate their efforts on behalf of our community.
A decision has not yet been made regarding school tomorrow. We are hopeful we can have school, but with the ongoing water situation, we need more time to gather information. We will continue monitoring conditions and will share an update as soon as possible.
Basketball Update:
Tomorrow night’s high school games will be played in Galena, KS and will take place regardless of the school decision tomorrow, with the following schedule:
JV Girls – 4:30 p.m.
JV Boys – to follow
Varsity Girls – 6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys – to follow
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We continue to experience water issues in the City of Commerce. City crews are working around the clock to correct the problem, and we sincerely appreciate their efforts on behalf of our community.
A decision has not yet been made regarding school tomorrow. We are hopeful we can have school, but with the ongoing water situation, we need more time to gather information. We will continue monitoring conditions and will share an update as soon as possible.
Basketball Update:
Tomorrow night’s high school games will be played in Galena, KS and will take place regardless of the school decision tomorrow, with the following schedule:
JV Girls – 4:30 p.m.
JV Boys – to follow
Varsity Girls – 6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys – to follow
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
❄️ SCHOOL CLOSURE NOTICE ❄️
Based on all current information available in town, including continued hazardous street conditions and the ongoing boil order, Commerce Public Schools will be out of school on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
We have been advised that water pressure is expected to return this evening; however, even with water pressure restored, the boil order will likely remain in effect during the school day tomorrow due to the testing required to lift the order. When combined with the current road conditions, this further complicates safe school operations.
While all school sites, sidewalks, and parking lots have been cleared, we continue to see questionable road conditions throughout town—particularly on side streets—creating safety concerns for student and staff travel.
Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to take another snow day.
This will not be a virtual learning day.
Thank you for your patience and understanding — and like many of you, we are hoping and praying for warmer temperatures to help bring this stretch of winter weather to an end. Additional updates will be shared as needed.
Based on all current information available in town, including continued hazardous street conditions and the ongoing boil order, Commerce Public Schools will be out of school on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
We have been advised that water pressure is expected to return this evening; however, even with water pressure restored, the boil order will likely remain in effect during the school day tomorrow due to the testing required to lift the order. When combined with the current road conditions, this further complicates safe school operations.
While all school sites, sidewalks, and parking lots have been cleared, we continue to see questionable road conditions throughout town—particularly on side streets—creating safety concerns for student and staff travel.
Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to take another snow day.
This will not be a virtual learning day.
Thank you for your patience and understanding — and like many of you, we are hoping and praying for warmer temperatures to help bring this stretch of winter weather to an end. Additional updates will be shared as needed.
❄️ NO SCHOOL – SNOW DAY ❄️
Due to continued winter weather conditions, Commerce Public Schools will be out of school on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
This will not be a virtual learning day.
We are hopeful this will be our final snow day, and we plan to return to school on Thursday, January 29, 2026, weather permitting.
Please stay safe and warm. Additional updates will be shared if needed.
Due to continued winter weather conditions, Commerce Public Schools will be out of school on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
This will not be a virtual learning day.
We are hopeful this will be our final snow day, and we plan to return to school on Thursday, January 29, 2026, weather permitting.
Please stay safe and warm. Additional updates will be shared if needed.
❄️ Return of the Snow Day ❄️
In a galaxy far, far away… the snow is still winning, and temps aren’t getting high enough for it to leave.
📌 No School – Tuesday, January 27, 2025
🚫 Not a virtual day
🚫 All activities canceled
Stay warm and stay safe, Tigers! 💙🐯
In a galaxy far, far away… the snow is still winning, and temps aren’t getting high enough for it to leave.
📌 No School – Tuesday, January 27, 2025
🚫 Not a virtual day
🚫 All activities canceled
Stay warm and stay safe, Tigers! 💙🐯
❄️ Snow Day – No School Monday (Jan. 26, 2026)! ❄️ Commerce Public Schools will be out of school tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026 due to weather conditions. This will be a snow day (not a virtual day) and all activities are canceled. Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the day, Tigers! 💙🐯
🏀 Southeast Tournament Update 🏀
As of now, our high school basketball teams WILL compete in the Southeast Tournament today. We will continue to monitor the weather closely, and if travel remains safe, we will honor our commitment to play at Southeast High School.
Game Times:
🏀 Lady Tigers vs. Seneca Indians — 2:00 PM
🏀 Tigers vs. Neodesha Bluestreaks — 3:30 PM
📺 Both games will be livestreamed on our Hudl Fan Page:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/commerce/organization/7929/commerce-high-school?shared=true
Go Tigers! 💙🐯
As of now, our high school basketball teams WILL compete in the Southeast Tournament today. We will continue to monitor the weather closely, and if travel remains safe, we will honor our commitment to play at Southeast High School.
Game Times:
🏀 Lady Tigers vs. Seneca Indians — 2:00 PM
🏀 Tigers vs. Neodesha Bluestreaks — 3:30 PM
📺 Both games will be livestreamed on our Hudl Fan Page:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/commerce/organization/7929/commerce-high-school?shared=true
Go Tigers! 💙🐯
🚨 Commerce Public Schools Early Release – Friday, January 23
Due to the incoming winter weather, Commerce Public Schools will have an early release tomorrow (Friday, January 23, 2026).
🕐 Early Release Times
Alexander Elementary (AES): Bus release at 1:00 PM
Commerce Middle School (CMS): 1:05 PM
Commerce High School (CHS): 1:05 PM
⚠️ Important Transportation Update
The Boys & Girls Club has notified us they will be CLOSED tomorrow, so there will be no bus service to the Boys & Girls Club.
Please make sure your child has a plan for pickup and transportation.
We will continue monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates as needed.
Stay safe and stay warm, Tigers! 💙🐯❄️
Due to the incoming winter weather, Commerce Public Schools will have an early release tomorrow (Friday, January 23, 2026).
🕐 Early Release Times
Alexander Elementary (AES): Bus release at 1:00 PM
Commerce Middle School (CMS): 1:05 PM
Commerce High School (CHS): 1:05 PM
⚠️ Important Transportation Update
The Boys & Girls Club has notified us they will be CLOSED tomorrow, so there will be no bus service to the Boys & Girls Club.
Please make sure your child has a plan for pickup and transportation.
We will continue monitoring weather conditions and will provide updates as needed.
Stay safe and stay warm, Tigers! 💙🐯❄️
📢 Commerce Public Schools Update
❄️ Weather Friday: We are monitoring a potential winter storm. We hope to announce a decision for Friday sometime tomorrow afternoon after receiving the latest weather forecasts and meeting with Emergency Management.
📵 Tech-Free Wednesdays: Districtwide Tech-Free Days will be
Jan 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 | Mar 4, 11, 25
🏀 Basketball Schedule Change (Lancer Classic @ Southeast, KS):
Girls play 4:00 PM tomorrow
Boys play 8:30 PM tomorrow
Thank you for your support! 💙🐯
❄️ Weather Friday: We are monitoring a potential winter storm. We hope to announce a decision for Friday sometime tomorrow afternoon after receiving the latest weather forecasts and meeting with Emergency Management.
📵 Tech-Free Wednesdays: Districtwide Tech-Free Days will be
Jan 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 | Mar 4, 11, 25
🏀 Basketball Schedule Change (Lancer Classic @ Southeast, KS):
Girls play 4:00 PM tomorrow
Boys play 8:30 PM tomorrow
Thank you for your support! 💙🐯
High School Boys Basketball
Commerce 52
Baxter Springs 43
Final
Commerce Boys win 4th straight!
Go Tigers!
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📢 No School – Monday (MLK Day)
Commerce Public Schools will be out of school Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
As we honor Dr. King’s legacy, we’re reminded that “The time is always right to do what is right.”
May we all take time to reflect, serve others, and lead with kindness.
We’ll see our Tigers back at school on Tuesday! 💙🐯
📘 Yearbooks are on sale now!
Get yours for $35 through March 31.
Starting April 1, the price increases to $40.
Order now to save!
Get yours for $35 through March 31.
Starting April 1, the price increases to $40.
Order now to save!
🥎💙 NOW HIRING: Head High School Girls’ Softball Coach
Commerce Public Schools is accepting applications for a Head High School Girls’ Softball Coach (Teaching Field Open) at Commerce High School.
We are looking for a coach who will lead with integrity, build a strong team culture, and help our student-athletes grow on and off the field.
📍 Location: Commerce High School
📅 Start Date: July 15, 2026
🕒 Deadline: Until position is filled
📌 Job Posting & Details: https://5il.co/3tet7
📌 Apply Online: http://www.commercetigers.net/jobvacancylistings.html
For more information, contact:
📞 Mr. Rusty Barker, Athletic Director — (918) 675-4343 | rbarker@commercetigers.net
📞 Mr. Steve Moss, Superintendent — (918) 675-4316 | smoss@commercetigers.net
🐯💙🤍 #TigerPride #WeBleedTigerBlue #CommerceProud
Commerce Public Schools is accepting applications for a Head High School Girls’ Softball Coach (Teaching Field Open) at Commerce High School.
We are looking for a coach who will lead with integrity, build a strong team culture, and help our student-athletes grow on and off the field.
📍 Location: Commerce High School
📅 Start Date: July 15, 2026
🕒 Deadline: Until position is filled
📌 Job Posting & Details: https://5il.co/3tet7
📌 Apply Online: http://www.commercetigers.net/jobvacancylistings.html
For more information, contact:
📞 Mr. Rusty Barker, Athletic Director — (918) 675-4343 | rbarker@commercetigers.net
📞 Mr. Steve Moss, Superintendent — (918) 675-4316 | smoss@commercetigers.net
🐯💙🤍 #TigerPride #WeBleedTigerBlue #CommerceProud
🏀 Game Night in Tiger Country! 🐯
Commerce High School Basketball is back in action tonight!
⏰ Girls tip-off: 6:00 PM
⏰ Boys game: approximately 7:30 PM
The Tigers take on the Afton Eagles, and if you can’t be there in person, you can still catch all the action LIVE online!
🎥 Watch both games live on our Hudl Fan page:
👉 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/commerce/organization/7929/commerce-high-school
Good luck to our Lady Tigers and Tigers — let’s go, Commerce! 💙🤍 #TigerPride 🐯
Commerce High School Basketball is back in action tonight!
⏰ Girls tip-off: 6:00 PM
⏰ Boys game: approximately 7:30 PM
The Tigers take on the Afton Eagles, and if you can’t be there in person, you can still catch all the action LIVE online!
🎥 Watch both games live on our Hudl Fan page:
👉 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/commerce/organization/7929/commerce-high-school
Good luck to our Lady Tigers and Tigers — let’s go, Commerce! 💙🤍 #TigerPride 🐯
📣 OSTP 2026 Practice Tests Are Available! 📣
Parents, practice tests for the 2026 online OSTP assessments are now open and ready for students to use. These practice tests help students become familiar with:
✔️ The online testing tools
✔️ Question formats (multiple-choice, constructed response, and technology-enhanced items)
✔️ The overall look and feel of the testing platform
📝 Important Reminder:
The purpose of these practice tests is practice and familiarity, not to predict how a student will score on the actual OSTP assessment.
🔗 Access the Practice Tests:
https://okpracticetest.cognia.org/student/login
(No login credentials required!)
➡️ Use the “Select a Test” drop-down menu and click “Go.”
Available Practice Tests:
• OSTP Grades 3–8 ELA
• OSTP Grades 3–8 Math
• OSTP Grades 5 & 8 Science
• OSTP Spanish Grades 3–8 Math
• OSTP Spanish Grades 5 & 8 Science
• CCRA Science
• CCRA U.S. History
• CCRA Spanish Science
• CCRA Spanish U.S. History
Encouraging students to explore these practice tests at home can help build confidence before testing season. 👍
Parents, practice tests for the 2026 online OSTP assessments are now open and ready for students to use. These practice tests help students become familiar with:
✔️ The online testing tools
✔️ Question formats (multiple-choice, constructed response, and technology-enhanced items)
✔️ The overall look and feel of the testing platform
📝 Important Reminder:
The purpose of these practice tests is practice and familiarity, not to predict how a student will score on the actual OSTP assessment.
🔗 Access the Practice Tests:
https://okpracticetest.cognia.org/student/login
(No login credentials required!)
➡️ Use the “Select a Test” drop-down menu and click “Go.”
Available Practice Tests:
• OSTP Grades 3–8 ELA
• OSTP Grades 3–8 Math
• OSTP Grades 5 & 8 Science
• OSTP Spanish Grades 3–8 Math
• OSTP Spanish Grades 5 & 8 Science
• CCRA Science
• CCRA U.S. History
• CCRA Spanish Science
• CCRA Spanish U.S. History
Encouraging students to explore these practice tests at home can help build confidence before testing season. 👍
