AES Track Meet Rescheduled
Due to cold, damp weather and the chance of rain, the Alexander Elementary Track Meet, originally set for May 8, has been moved to Monday, May 12.
Thanks for your flexibility—we're looking forward to a great day!
Exciting News!
The Mickey Mantle statue outside Mickey Mantle Field is currently undergoing restoration. We’re proud to preserve this important piece of Commerce history for future generations to enjoy.
A big thank you to Carol Calcagno for recommending the outstanding company handling the restoration work!
#CommerceProud #MickeyMantle #TigerTradition
ALL SPORTS & BAND PHYSICALS!
Tuesday, May 6 — 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
$10 and a physical form signed by a parent!
Physical forms were passed out last week to all athletes and band students in the middle and high school. Students currently in grades 5–11 (who will be in grades 6–12 next year) will be bused to the high school gym throughout the day if they have their form and $10.
This is the fastest and easiest way to make sure athletes and band students are ready for next school year!
🎓 Commerce Middle School Valedictorians – Class of 2025 🎓
Congratulations to our two outstanding 8th grade students who have earned the title of Valedictorian for the Commerce Middle School Class of 2025:
🌟 Myleigh Dunn
🌟 Journee McSlarrow
Through hard work, leadership, and academic excellence, these students have set the standard and made CMS proud.
📅 Join us as we celebrate them and the entire 8th grade class at:
8th Grade Graduation – Friday, May 16 at 6:00 PM
📍 Commerce High School Gymnasium
We can’t wait to see all they’ll accomplish in high school and beyond!
Captured moments at the MS Art & Tech Show.
🎓 Commerce High School Valedictorians – Class of 2025 🎓
Hard work. Determination. Excellence. These four outstanding students have earned the highest academic honor at CHS, and we are proud to introduce the Commerce High School Class of 2025 Valedictorians:
🌟 Lacy Brough
🌟 Mykahl Dunn
🌟 Mallory Hailey
🌟 Chrysanna Harter
Their achievements reflect years of dedication both in and out of the classroom, and their leadership has left a lasting mark on our school community.
📅 Join us in honoring these students and the entire CHS Class of 2025 at:
Baccalaureate – Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 PM
Graduation Ceremony – Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 PM
We’re proud of you, Tigers—your future is bright!
#CHS2025 #Valedictorians #CommerceProud #TigerExcellence
MS Art & Tech Show Tonight!
The Breakfast Club (Commerce Edition)
In the movie, five students from different worlds learn they have more in common than they thought. In our schools, these three already know that every kid comes with a different story—and they show up for them all.
Whether it’s encouragement, structure, or just a hallway fist bump, they make sure every student feels seen.
Happy National Principals’ Day to:
Mr. Trevor Brough, Alexander Elementary School Principal
Mr. Rusty Barker, Commerce High School Principal
Mr. John Medlin, Commerce Middle School Principal
Thanks for leading with heart, humor, and a and a PhD in ‘You can’t make this stuff up.'
#PrincipalsDay #TheBreakfastClub #CommerceTigers #AllKindsOfKids #AllInEveryDay
Reminder: Updated Dismissal Times & Bus Schedule Notice
As a reminder, all Commerce Public Schools sites will dismiss later than usual for the remainder of the school year to meet state days/hours requirements.
New release times starting April 30th:
Alexander Elementary: Bus riders at 3:15 PM, walkers at 3:20 PM
Commerce Middle School: Bus riders at 3:20 PM, walkers at 3:25 PM
Commerce High School: All students at 3:25 PM
Bus Rider Notice: Due to fallen limbs, flooded roads and debris throughout town, buses may run 5–10 minutes behind schedule as drivers navigate alternate routes. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these temporary delays.
The Commerce High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony originally scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled.
New Date & Time:
Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Commerce High School
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
📢 Schedule Update – Please Read 📢 Due to a town-wide power outage, we will not be transitioning to virtual learning today. The outage may last for an extended time, and internet will be unavailable for many in Commerce. To meet state instructional time requirements, we will be adding an extra 15 minutes to the end of the school day beginning TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 30) through the final day of school. 🕒 New Dismissal Times (Starting April 30): 🔸 AES – Bus riders: 3:15 | Walkers: 3:20 🔸 CMS – Bus riders: 3:20 | Walkers: 3:25 🔸 CHS – All students: 3:25 Thank you for your understanding and support as we adjust!
Liberty Electric has notified us that the power will be shut off for the entire town of Commerce shortly after noon. We will release early and transition to virtual learning for the rest of the day.
AES buses will pick up at 12:05; walkers/riders released at 12:10.
CMS buses will pick up at 12:08; walkers released at 12:10.
CHS students will all be released at 12:10 (bus pickup follows immediately).
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
HS GT Students - Reminder - The bus will leave at 7 am in front of the HS Gym tomorrow for your field trip.
Last call to order your 2025 yearbook. The yearbook company has to have an order count by April 30, so if you want a yearbook please turn in your order by Wednesday.
- For online orders, go to yearbookforever.com to pay with credit card, debit card or PayPal. - For in school orders, bring this form (https://5il.co/38cut) along with cash, check or money order, made payable to CHS to your building secretary. The price is $40.00. Thank you in advance for your order.
Come support CHS Cheer at the Ottawa County Arts Festival today! Taking place on Commerce Avenue today from 10-3! 🐯📣
The State Leadership Conference was April 9-11. The following students placed high enough to go to Nationals in Nashville, TN this summer. Nationals will be June 27-Jul 1.
Jonathan Stebbins & Abby Tarrant- 1st place (State Champs) in Forensic Science
Abby Tarrant- 1st place in HS Pin design. Her pin will be one of the state pins traded at Nationals.
Journee McSlarrow, Kennedy Hanson, Naveya Rodriguez- 2nd place in Jr. Solar Sprint
Commerce High School sent 12 students to the Oklahoma State Vocal Competition and brought home 15 gold medals. What a great day to be a Tiger!
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Commerce instrumental music students brought home 8 gold medals and 12 certificates from the state music competition. Go Tigers!
