Commerce Public Schools

🐯 REMINDER: OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT! 🐯 Join us TONIGHT from 5:00–6:30 PM for Commerce Public Schools Open House! Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for a great school year! 📚 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12 💙🤍 One Team. One Family. One Commerce. 🐯

📢 BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED

Tonight’s Commerce Public Schools Board of Education meeting, originally scheduled for 6:00 PM tonight, Monday, August 10, has been rescheduled.

📅 New Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

Back to school bash happening now next to the baseball field. There are bounce houses FREE school supplies, food and frozen elephant.

🐯💙 ONE WEEK TO GO! School Starts Wednesday, August 12! 💙🐯 The countdown is on! In just one week, our halls will once again be filled with Tiger pride. As we get ready for an outstanding school year, here are a few important reminders to help everyone have a smooth start. ⸻ 📚 Open House 🗓 Monday, August 10 🕔 5:00–6:30 PM All three school sites will be open! Come meet your teachers, drop off supplies, find your classrooms, and get ready for a great year. ⸻ ⏰ School Hours Please help us get the school year off to a great start by having students at school on time each morning! 🏫 Alexander Elementary * Tardy Bell: 8:00 AM * Dismissal: 3:15 PM 🏫 Commerce Middle School & Commerce High School * Tardy Bell: 8:05 AM * Dismissal: 3:05 PM ⸻ 🚍 New After-School Bus Routine To improve our afternoon dismissal process, we’ve adjusted our bus loading procedure this year. 🚌 Buses will: * Pick up at Commerce High School first. * Travel down Cherry Street to pick up Commerce Middle School bus riders. * Continue down Cherry Street to pick up Alexander Elementary students before beginning their routes home. Middle School Parents: If you are picking up your child after school, parent pick-up will be on Maple Street behind the Middle School. Middle School bus riders will board buses on Cherry Street in front of the school. This new dismissal routine is necessary because of the updated elementary dismissal schedule required by Oklahoma’s new recess law. We appreciate your patience as everyone adjusts to the new routine during the first few days of school. ⸻ 🚌 Boys & Girls Club Transportation There will NOT be Boys & Girls Club bus transportation during the first week of school (August 12–14). Transportation to the Boys & Girls Club will begin Monday, August 17. ⸻ ✅ TeacherEase & Rank One Forms Thank you! Nearly 90% of our families have already completed their online forms. If you haven’t finished yet, please help us get across the finish line this week. * All PK–12 students must have their TeacherEase enrollment forms completed. * All athletes and band members (Grades 6–12) must also complete their Rank One forms. If you need assistance, our school offices are open and ready to help. Just give us a call or stop by, and we’ll be happy to help you get everything completed. ⸻ 🗓 Check the School Calendar Be sure to visit the Commerce Public Schools website and check our school calendar regularly. You’ll find Open House, athletic events, Board meetings, holidays, parent-teacher conferences, and other important dates all in one place. Bookmark it and check it often throughout the school year! ⸻ 🍎 Free Meals for Every Student Breakfast and lunch will once again be FREE for every Commerce Public Schools student throughout the 2026–2027 school year! ⸻ ⏰ One Week Left! Take a few minutes this week to: ✔️ Complete your TeacherEase and Rank One forms. ✔️ Review your transportation plans. ✔️ Check the school calendar. We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House on Monday, August 10, and welcoming our Tigers back to school on Wednesday, August 12! Here’s to an amazing 2026–2027 school year! One Team. One Family. One Commerce. 🐯💙

🍎🧰 Thank You, Kay Boman Harvey & Mary Susan Whaley! 🧰🍎 A huge THANK YOU to Kay Boman Harvey and Mary Susan Whaley for taking time to visit with our staff this morning and share about Teacher’s Tool Box. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Teacher’s Tool Box, and we are incredibly grateful for the impact this organization continues to make by providing classroom supplies and support to our local teachers. Their commitment helps ensure our educators have the tools they need to help students succeed. Thank you, Kay and Mary Susan, for your passion, your partnership, and all you do for Commerce Public Schools and teachers across our community!

📣 COMMERCE TIGERS – MONDAY REMINDER! 🐯💙 Tomorrow is a busy day as we continue preparing for the start of the school year! 🧪 DRUG TESTING – MONDAY MORNING All Athletics & Band students required to participate in drug testing should report to the CHS Gym. * Girls: 9:00–10:30 AM * Boys: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM 🎓 SCHEDULE PICKUP Commerce Middle School * 8th Grade: 8:00–10:00 AM * 7th Grade: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM * 6th Grade & New Students: 1:00–3:00 PM (Doors closed from 12:00–1:00 PM.) Commerce High School * Seniors: 8:30–11:30 AM * Juniors: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM ✅ Please Remember * Complete all TeacherEase enrollment forms for every PK–12 student. * Students in Athletics and Band (Grades 6–12) must also complete all Rank One forms before participation. * Locker checkout, cell phone lockers, and Chromebook payments will also be available during schedule pickup. Need assistance? Our school secretaries are back in the office and ready to help. Stop by or give your school office a call. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 💙🐯 #OneTeamOneFamilyOneCommerce

Congratulations to Peyton Williams, 2026 Oklahoma All State Cheerleader! She represented Commerce High School tonight at the Oklahoma All State Football Game! Great job, Peyton! Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! 🐯📣💙

🍝 Support Commerce High School Softball! 🥎

Join us for the Commerce High School Softball Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser this Thursday, July 30, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

📍 Pick-Up Location:
Southeast Baptist Church

💲 Cost: $10 per meal

🚗 Need Delivery?
Text one of the following coaches with your address and your preferred delivery time:

📱 Coach Myers – 918-961-1292
📱 Coach Hartsock – 918-533-8693

Your support helps our Lady Tigers as they prepare for another exciting season. Thank you for supporting Commerce High School Softball! 💙🐅

🏃‍♂️ Cross Country Meeting 🏃‍♀️ Friday, July 31 🕥 10:30 AM 📍 Commerce High School Gym Calling all boys and girls in grades 7-12! If you’re not playing softball or football, we’d love for you to come learn about joining the Commerce Cross Country team. Cross country is a great way to stay active, compete, and be part of a team. Basketball players and cheerleaders are encouraged to join too! We’ll work with your basketball and cheer coaches so you can participate in both. Come see what Tiger Cross Country is all about—we’d love to have you!

📣 Commerce Public Schools Families The first day of school is right around the corner! If you haven’t completed your back-to-school forms yet, now is the time. ✅ All students (PK–12) must have their TeacherEase online enrollment completed before school begins. 🏈🎺 Students participating in Competitive Athletics or Band (Grades 6–12) must also complete all Rank One forms before they are allowed to practice or participate. High School Football practice begins next Monday, and students cannot practice until all Rank One requirements are complete and show GREEN. Good news: Your Rank One information and instructions are available inside TeacherEase, so you can take care of everything in one place. 📞 Need help? Our site secretaries are back at work and ready to assist you! If you have questions or need help completing your enrollment, please call or stop by your school’s office between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Thank you to the many families who have already completed their forms. If you haven’t yet, please log in today so your student is ready for a great start to the school year. One Team. One Family. One Commerce. 💙🐅

📚🎉 Back-to-School Bash 2026! 🎉📚

Commerce Public Schools is excited to partner with the Quapaw Nation Department of Public Safety to help families kick off a great school year!

Join us on Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at Commerce High School for a day of fun, food, and community.

This FREE event is open to Quapaw and Commerce students and will feature:
🌭 Hot dogs & hamburgers
🍧 Shaved ice
🏰 Inflatables
💦 Dunk tank
🎉 And much more!

As we prepare for another outstanding school year, we hope you'll come spend the day with us, connect with friends, and enjoy everything this event has to offer.

A big thank you to the Quapaw Nation Department of Public Safety and all of the partnering organizations who make this event possible each year. We look forward to seeing everyone on August 8! #OneTeamOneFamilyOneCommerce #TigerPride #BackToSchoolBash

🥎 Ready for Softball Season! Our new backstop pads are installed just in time for softball season, and they look fantastic! A special thank you to Steve Blazer, Brody Simmons, and Lacey Brough for the outstanding job installing the new pads. Their attention to detail and pride in their work are evident, and our student-athletes will benefit from the improvements for years to come. We are blessed with employees who care deeply about our schools and take pride in making Commerce Public Schools the very best it can be. Thank you for all you do! 💙🥎 #OneTeamOneFamilyOneCommerce #TigerPride

🍎 Great News, Commerce Families! 🐅

Commerce Public Schools is excited to announce that ALL students at ALL Commerce Public School sites will once again receive FREE breakfast and FREE lunch every school day during the 2026-2027 school year!

This means every student—from our youngest Tigers to our seniors—can enjoy nutritious meals at no cost to their families.

We know that healthy students learn better, and we're proud to continue providing this opportunity for every child in our district. By ensuring all students have access to breakfast and lunch, we can help students stay focused in the classroom while easing the financial burden on our families.

At Commerce Public Schools, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed—and it all starts with making sure they're fueled for the day ahead.

One Team. One Family. One Commerce. 💙🐅

Backpack & School Supply Vouchers The Quapaw Nation Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Program will be offering school supply vouchers! For more information, call (918) 238-3120 Eligible families must attend a short parent training to receive a voucher. Children must be ages 4–12, enrolled in Pre-K, Head Start, or Elementary School, and reside within the 100-mile CCDF service area. Parents should bring: • A copy of the child's birth certificate • A current utility bill • A driver's license Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts. Location: 101 S Main Miami, OK 74354 For more information, call (918) 238-3120 or email CCDF@quapawnation.com

Commerce Band (Grades 8-12): Band Camp will be held August 6-7 from 6:30-8:30 PM each evening. Message from Mr. Dunn: We are excited to kick off the new school year! Please make plans to attend both nights as we prepare for an outstanding marching season. We can’t wait to see everyone!

🐅 CHS & CMS Schedule Pick-Up Information 📚

Commerce High School and Commerce Middle School students and families are encouraged to review the schedule below for their designated Schedule Pick-Up date and time.

During Schedule Pick-Up, students will receive their class schedules, take care of Chromebook payments, check out lockers and cell phone lockers, and complete any remaining back-to-school items before the first day of school.

Please review the following important reminders:

✔️ All students should complete their Online Enrollment before arriving for Schedule Pick-Up.

✔️ Students participating in Competitive Athletics or Band should complete their RankOne forms before Schedule Pick-Up.

✔️ Athletic physicals for students participating in Competitive Athletics or Band must be completed by Monday, August 17.

✔️ District drug testing for students participating in Competitive Athletics or Band will be held on Monday, August 3. Students who are unable to attend that day may complete a makeup drug test. A drug test must be completed before a student may participate in any practice, rehearsal, or other Competitive Activity.

📅 The First Day of School is Wednesday, August 12.

We look forward to welcoming our Tigers back for another outstanding school year!

One Team. One Family. One Commerce. 💙🐅

Tonight

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📢 IMPORTANT NEWS UPDATE

Commerce Public Schools has announced an adjustment to the Alexander Elementary School schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.

✅ Alexander Elementary: 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM
✅ Commerce Middle School: 8:05 AM – 3:05 PM
✅ Commerce High School: 8:05 AM – 3:05 PM

This change is necessary to comply with new Oklahoma recess requirements and state instructional hour regulations.

Please take a moment to read the full update from Superintendent Steve Moss:

https://www.commercetigers.net/article/3033286

#OneTeamOneFamilyOneCommerce #CommerceTigers 🐅💙🤍

📚✏️ 2026-2027 School Supply Lists Are Here! ✏️📚 It’s time to start getting ready for another great school year at Alexander Elementary! The official 2026-2027 AES School Supply Lists are now available. Parents and guardians can find the lists attached to this post and begin shopping for the upcoming school year. ✅ Get a head start on back-to-school preparations ✅ Watch for sales and save money ✅ Help your child start the year ready to learn We can’t wait to welcome our Tigers back on Wednesday, August 12th! 🐾 One Team, One Family, One Commerce 🐾 #CommerceTigers #AlexanderElementary #BackToSchool #TigerPride #OneTeamOneFamilyOneCommerce