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New spiritwear is available for this school year! Please see the link below to order yours today. The store will close on 8/20.
https://stores.inksoft.com/commerce_middle_school_shop/shop/home
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We are so proud of our Beta Club for once again being recognized as a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Merit.
In addition the club was recognized as a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Distinction for growing by 10%.
Congratulations to club sponsor Andrew Tyson and his group for the awesome things they are doing for our school and community.
#ExpectExcellence
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The first day is off to a fantastic start!
A big thank you to Brittany Redmon for her donation of some first day treats for staff.
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Welcome Back!
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Parents: a few things for the first day. Make sure your child knows how they are getting home (car or bus). We will let them know which bus so don't worry about that part. If you do not have a car rider tag you cannot pick your child up in the car rider line. You can stop by CMS today to get one if you don't have one. If you are missing one tomorrow you will be sent around to the front office to get one. You cannot drop off a car rider in front of the school. Also remember that the Boys and Girls Club will not be open until Monday, August 5th.
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Please help us welcome our new faculty and staff for the 24-25 school year. Go Tigers! #ExpectExcellence
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Open House for CMS will be July 31st 5-7pm. We look forward to seeing everyone!
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Commerce City Schools is excited to announce that Commerce Primary and Commerce Elementary School have been awarded a 5 year grant to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade at no cost to parents. In addition, Commerce City Schools will be providing basic school supplies for all students in grades Pre-K through 12th grade. Please see our website for items that will be purchased by grade level (Menu ~ Resources ~ Supply Lists). #ExpectExcellence
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On behalf of the Commerce City Schools Board of Education, I would like to take this time to inform our parents that at the July board meeting, our Board of Education approved the recommendation to provide the basic school supplies for all children in our school district. We know that the current economic outlook for all families is challenging to navigate at times, and we as a school system want to try and ease the financial burden. We have compiled a list of the basic supplies needed for your student and have placed a group order for all of our students. The supplies will be delivered to each school and distributed to each teacher for their classrooms. We have many local churches and other organizations that will be doing back to school events where they will provide free school supplies, and I would encourage you to attend these events as well.
Go Tigers!
Billy Kirk, Superintendent
Commerce City Schools
**Please see our website for items that will be purchased by
grade level. (Menu ~ Resources ~ Supply Lists)
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All football spirit cheerleaders and parents! Check out the info below:
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A new school year is almost upon us! Open House is July 31st from 5-7pm. The school supply lists for each grade can be found at the link below:
https://cms.commercecityschools.org/o/cms/page/supply-lists
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preparation for the 24-25 school year, we will complete After School Program registration beginning today and continuing through July 12, 2024. This will allow our program directors to contact all parents the week of July 15 such that after school arrangements are set prior to school starting. If you are interested in your child attending, please complete the linked form by July 12. Completion of this form does not guarantee a spot in the After School Program. Additional information can be found on the form. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd67FH-9bzXATognduBhtNBBx9vfQO9A1JezFGzHGutc8hGJg/viewform?usp=sharing
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As of today, CMS has 359 students from last year who have not registered for the upcoming year. Please take some time and complete this task through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal or the Commerce City Schools webpage. Thanks in advance!
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Check out the attached Commerce Public Library summer reading challenge for all grade levels! Great prizes!
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Our teachers have put together a summer reading list for all students to participate in this summer. Please follow the link below to find each grade level list. They will use the list of the grade level they will be in next school year. You can also see the information document to keep track of your students books they read and an opportunity for a Chick-fil-a reward this fall. Have a great summer!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18qbIfoP-M0mOj4ogDizJrV6w6o7KnRIl/view?usp=sharing
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Parents: we will run buses at 2 pm today. Car riders can be picked up any time.
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Mrs. Davis did a wonderful job of planning and organizing our 2024 CMS Ag Day! Wonderful!
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CMS will release early on Wednesday, May 22nd at 11:30 along with the other schools in the district. Attendance will not count against students on Wednesday or after their grade level award ceremony. Additional Info: The Boys and Girls Club let us know this morning that they will be closed that day. If your child is normally a car rider, someone needs to be here to pick them up at 11:30 from the CMS Car Rider Line.
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Attention 8th grade parents: Your student was sent home with a form today that has information about the Summer 2024 Health/Personal Fitness class as well as the eADAP through the Georgia DDS. You can also find the form below. Both of these are required courses so please reach out to CHS with any questions. Thank you!
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Yummy cookout as part of IReady Inflatables Day!
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