🎓 Senior Spotlight: Brianna Powers
Parents/Guardians:
Whitney and Aaron Johnston, Richy Powers
Grandparents:
Christy Crotzer, Pat Mauler Short
Activities:
Basketball and Track
Hobbies & Interests:
Cosmetology
Favorite Memory:
“When Perla’s chair made a loud noise while we were vlogging on the Chromebook—Ryleigh, Perla, and I laughed so hard and kept watching the video over and over again.”
Plans After Graduation:
Attend the University of Oklahoma to major in Health and Exercise Science while pursuing cosmetology
Career Goal:
Become a physical therapist while continuing cosmetology on the side
Brianna brings energy, humor, and determination to everything she does. With her drive and big goals, she’s set up for success both in healthcare and beyond.
💙 #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
Parents/Guardians:
Whitney and Aaron Johnston, Richy Powers
Grandparents:
Christy Crotzer, Pat Mauler Short
Activities:
Basketball and Track
Hobbies & Interests:
Cosmetology
Favorite Memory:
“When Perla’s chair made a loud noise while we were vlogging on the Chromebook—Ryleigh, Perla, and I laughed so hard and kept watching the video over and over again.”
Plans After Graduation:
Attend the University of Oklahoma to major in Health and Exercise Science while pursuing cosmetology
Career Goal:
Become a physical therapist while continuing cosmetology on the side
Brianna brings energy, humor, and determination to everything she does. With her drive and big goals, she’s set up for success both in healthcare and beyond.
💙 #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Perla Julissa Silva
Parents/Guardians:
Francisca Nino and Jose Silva
Activities:
Art Club, Spanish Club, FCA, FCCLA, Science Club, and SADD
Hobbies & Interests:
Reading, working out, and playing pickleball
Favorite Memory:
“Class games”
Plans After Graduation:
Attend college and pursue a bachelor’s degree on the path to becoming an OB-GYN
Career Goal:
Work in the medical field
Perla has stayed actively involved and focused on a meaningful future in healthcare. Her dedication and drive will take her far as she works toward making a difference in others’ lives.
💙 #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
Parents/Guardians:
Francisca Nino and Jose Silva
Activities:
Art Club, Spanish Club, FCA, FCCLA, Science Club, and SADD
Hobbies & Interests:
Reading, working out, and playing pickleball
Favorite Memory:
“Class games”
Plans After Graduation:
Attend college and pursue a bachelor’s degree on the path to becoming an OB-GYN
Career Goal:
Work in the medical field
Perla has stayed actively involved and focused on a meaningful future in healthcare. Her dedication and drive will take her far as she works toward making a difference in others’ lives.
💙 #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
Our vocal students had success at state contest today in OKC. We brought home 4 gold medals Superior-I, 4-II Excellent ratings, 1 III- good rating. Our Superior Gold metals went to soloist Michaela Moss and the Women's Ensemble (Myleigh Dunn, Yanell Garza, and Hayden Gleaves). Great job, Choir!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Avery Durham
Parents/Guardians:
Cassie and Tony Durham
Activities:
Soccer
Hobbies & Interests:
Going shopping with friends
Favorite Memory:
“Running around the school with Kennedy when we didn’t have anything else to do”
Plans After Graduation:
Attend college at Missouri Southern State University
Career Goal:
Professional money maker
Avery has made the most of every moment, creating memories with friends that will last a lifetime. We’re excited to see what the future holds as she takes the next step toward her goals!
💙 #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
Parents/Guardians:
Cassie and Tony Durham
Activities:
Soccer
Hobbies & Interests:
Going shopping with friends
Favorite Memory:
“Running around the school with Kennedy when we didn’t have anything else to do”
Plans After Graduation:
Attend college at Missouri Southern State University
Career Goal:
Professional money maker
Avery has made the most of every moment, creating memories with friends that will last a lifetime. We’re excited to see what the future holds as she takes the next step toward her goals!
💙 #ClassOf2026 #TigerPride #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger
🏃♂️🐅 It’s Meet Day in Commerce! 🐅🏃♀️
We’re excited to host the Middle School Tiger Classic Track Meet today! Come out and support our student-athletes, or follow along from anywhere using the links below.
🎥 Watch Live:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/commerce/organization/7929/commerce-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0Mzk3MDE4NA%3D%3D&shared=true
📊 Live Results:
https://www.commercetigers.net/o/cps/page/tiger-classic
Let’s go, Tigers! 💙🤍🖤
#TigerPride #CommerceTigers #TrackAndField
We’re excited to host the Middle School Tiger Classic Track Meet today! Come out and support our student-athletes, or follow along from anywhere using the links below.
🎥 Watch Live:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ok/commerce/organization/7929/commerce-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0Mzk3MDE4NA%3D%3D&shared=true
📊 Live Results:
https://www.commercetigers.net/o/cps/page/tiger-classic
Let’s go, Tigers! 💙🤍🖤
#TigerPride #CommerceTigers #TrackAndField
🚨 Calling all future Tigers 🚨
Our Tigers Skills Camp is back and ready to help young athletes learn, grow, and have fun while developing their basketball skills.
This camp is a great opportunity for kids to build fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game all while being coached and mentored by our high school boys basketball program.
By signing up, you’re not only investing in your child’s development, but also supporting our high school Tigers basketball program.
Register by May 14th to secure a T-Shirt!
You can sign up with the forms in the front office of the buildings or use this link!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn0n13K4PNjhSOwOEn7txmw0j8FoUAfpSJJBYBF5zauT4dkA/viewform
Any questions please contact Jace Pratt!
Commerce Middle School would like to congratulate Esports members Bentley Stovall and Edi Pelico for making it to the OKSE State Playoffs in Fortnite Reloads Elimination Race. They placed 3rd in the state.
🚨 Big shoutout to our incredible staff! 🚨
This morning, we made the tough decision to move prom from Williams Riverside back to our 🏫 high school gym. The main reason was clear—the high school has immediate access to a safe room, and safety always comes first.
While we all wanted that special off-campus experience, we put our students first. At 9:45 AM, a simple text went out to all Commerce staff—on their scheduled day off—promising hard work and zero extra pay… and they still showed up! 💪💙
Some staff headed to Williams Riverside to take everything down, while others came to the high school to begin setting up the gym. Two locations… one team working together.
In just a few hours ⏱️, everything was taken down, moved 30 minutes, and completely set back up—ready for our students tonight.
That’s the heart of Commerce Public Schools.
That’s dedication.
That’s putting kids first. 🐅
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up and put in that sweat equity for our kids. We appreciate you more than you know!
Not everyone who helped is pictured here—the work was fast and furious. If we missed you in a photo, please know you were seen and are greatly appreciated.
#TigerPride #CommerceStrong #WeBleedTigerBlue
This morning, we made the tough decision to move prom from Williams Riverside back to our 🏫 high school gym. The main reason was clear—the high school has immediate access to a safe room, and safety always comes first.
While we all wanted that special off-campus experience, we put our students first. At 9:45 AM, a simple text went out to all Commerce staff—on their scheduled day off—promising hard work and zero extra pay… and they still showed up! 💪💙
Some staff headed to Williams Riverside to take everything down, while others came to the high school to begin setting up the gym. Two locations… one team working together.
In just a few hours ⏱️, everything was taken down, moved 30 minutes, and completely set back up—ready for our students tonight.
That’s the heart of Commerce Public Schools.
That’s dedication.
That’s putting kids first. 🐅
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up and put in that sweat equity for our kids. We appreciate you more than you know!
Not everyone who helped is pictured here—the work was fast and furious. If we missed you in a photo, please know you were seen and are greatly appreciated.
#TigerPride #CommerceStrong #WeBleedTigerBlue
⚠️ Severe Weather / Safe Room Information for Tonight ⚠️
With prom taking place at the high school this evening, we want to help our community plan ahead in case safe rooms are needed.
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM
The high school safe room will be heavily occupied if needed due to prom.
➡️ Community members are encouraged to use the middle school or elementary school safe rooms during this time.
🕚 After 11:00 PM
After-prom activities will be held at the middle school, and that safe room will be in use by students, staff, and parents overnight.
➡️ Community members should plan to use the high school or elementary school safe rooms after 11:00 PM.
Our goal is to keep everyone safe while also accommodating school events. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Stay weather aware tonight and have a safe evening.
Prom Update: Due to severe weather forecasts tonight—high winds and hail—we’re relocating prom from Williams Riverside to the Commerce High School gym. Safety first, always.
Staff are moving decorations and setting up the gym, where safe rooms are nearby. Though we wish we didn’t have to change, this ensures everyone’s safety.
Walk-in will be at 6:15 PM, and prom begins at 7 PM, right on schedule—just at the high school gym. Thank you for understanding as we prioritize what’s best for our kids. See you tonight!
📅 Reminder – No School Tomorrow
Commerce Public Schools will be out of school tomorrow for a scheduled day off.
We hope everyone enjoys the break, and we look forward to seeing our oldest students at Prom tomorrow night!
Have a great day and be safe, Tigers! 💙🤍
📘 LAST CALL – 2026 Yearbooks! 📘
Time is running out! The yearbook company requires our final order count by April 30, so this is your last chance to guarantee a copy.
👉 Order Deadline: Wednesday
💻 Order Online:
Go to yearbookforever.com and pay with credit card, debit card, or PayPal
📄 Order at School:
Turn in your order form with cash, check, or money order (payable to CHS) to your building secretary
💲 Cost: $40
Don’t miss out on the memories from this school year—be sure to get your order in on time!
Time is running out! The yearbook company requires our final order count by April 30, so this is your last chance to guarantee a copy.
👉 Order Deadline: Wednesday
💻 Order Online:
Go to yearbookforever.com and pay with credit card, debit card, or PayPal
📄 Order at School:
Turn in your order form with cash, check, or money order (payable to CHS) to your building secretary
💲 Cost: $40
Don’t miss out on the memories from this school year—be sure to get your order in on time!
🚨 We're Hiring at Commerce Public Schools! 🚨
Join the Commerce Tigers team and make a difference for our students and community! 💙🤍
Current Open Positions:
• CMS Language Arts Teacher
• CMS Head Custodian
• AES Cook
If you’re passionate about serving students and being part of a great team, we encourage you to apply!
📌 For more information or to apply, visit:
https://www.commercetigers.net/page/job-vacancy-listings
Come be part of something special at Commerce Public Schools — where Tiger Pride runs strong!
#CommerceTigers #NowHiring #TigerPride #CommerceProud
Join the Commerce Tigers team and make a difference for our students and community! 💙🤍
Current Open Positions:
• CMS Language Arts Teacher
• CMS Head Custodian
• AES Cook
If you’re passionate about serving students and being part of a great team, we encourage you to apply!
📌 For more information or to apply, visit:
https://www.commercetigers.net/page/job-vacancy-listings
Come be part of something special at Commerce Public Schools — where Tiger Pride runs strong!
#CommerceTigers #NowHiring #TigerPride #CommerceProud
It’s that time of year again, SIGN-UP TODAY!⚽️
Scan QR code or sign up here 🔗: https://gformsapp.com/f/1-FMKPSJZET3V1Yc2eP5eGqzBwAMk1Os71U4Kn486uB8/en/
LAST WEEK TO SIGN-UP!⚽️
Commerce Middle School is proud to announce the 2025-26 Co-Valedictorians: Kynlee Hamilton and Conrad Harter. These two incredible young people will be honored at the CMS 8th Grade Promotion. 8th-Grade Promotion will take place on May 14th at 6:00 pm in the Commerce High School gym.
Today was a GREAT day at CMS! 💙🤍🖤
It was unofficially declared “Dean’s Day” as our staff honored Dean North in a very fitting way — by dressing like him, enjoying a special luncheon, and presenting him with some of the best golf balls and a card to celebrate his upcoming retirement. ⛳
Dean — or as many of us affectionately call him, Dean-O — has served our students and staff tirelessly for many years. His dedication, work ethic, sense of humor, and willingness to help with anything and everything have made a lasting impact on Commerce Middle School.
While we still have a little time left with him this year, today was a great opportunity to celebrate someone who has meant so much to CMS.
We love our Dean-O and are incredibly grateful for all he has done for our students, staff, and school community.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, Dean North — you’ve earned it! 💙🐯
It was unofficially declared “Dean’s Day” as our staff honored Dean North in a very fitting way — by dressing like him, enjoying a special luncheon, and presenting him with some of the best golf balls and a card to celebrate his upcoming retirement. ⛳
Dean — or as many of us affectionately call him, Dean-O — has served our students and staff tirelessly for many years. His dedication, work ethic, sense of humor, and willingness to help with anything and everything have made a lasting impact on Commerce Middle School.
While we still have a little time left with him this year, today was a great opportunity to celebrate someone who has meant so much to CMS.
We love our Dean-O and are incredibly grateful for all he has done for our students, staff, and school community.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, Dean North — you’ve earned it! 💙🐯
Commerce Schools will hold a public meeting for the JOM/Impact Aid Program at 1:30 pm Thursday, April 16th at the Board of Education Conference Room at 217 Commerce Street. A public meeting for the Title VI Indian program will follow at 1:45 pm. The public is encouraged to attend.
Weekly Schedule
⚽ Schedule Change — CHS Soccer ⚽
Due to weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s Commerce High School soccer games at Tulsa Central have been rescheduled.
📅 New Date: Monday, April 20
⏰ Game Times: 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Tulsa Central
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Go Tigers! 💙🐅
Due to weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s Commerce High School soccer games at Tulsa Central have been rescheduled.
📅 New Date: Monday, April 20
⏰ Game Times: 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Tulsa Central
Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Go Tigers! 💙🐅
Commerce Parents,
Wyandotte has cancelled their Middle School Track Meet for today.
Also, this is a reminder that today is an Early Release Day:
• Alexander Elementary — 1:00 PM
• Commerce Middle School — 1:05 PM
• Commerce High School — 1:05 PM
Buses will run at dismissal.
Thank you, and Go Tigers!