![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
The Commerce Public Schools Board of Education has scheduled a Special Meeting to be held Monday, January 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at 217 Commerce Street, Commerce, OK.
The meeting agenda is available on our website at:
https://www.commercetigers.net/o/cps/browse/230433
![20220117](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2062299/large_Special_Meeting_Announcement_20220117.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
Virtual School is In Session!
![Virtual](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2050270/large_Virtual_Instruction.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/39676/circled_2551010c-9d8c-4075-af0b-42247c76f2c4.png)
Paper packets for CMS students will be available at 11:00 today. Please come to the window to pick up the packets for your child if you do not have internet access. If you have any questions, please call the CMS office at 918-675-4101.
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
https://forms.gle/2BcrqxnNErDFECYa7
Please follow the link above to place your order for grab and go meals if you would like to pick them up at Alexander Elementary School during virtual school.
![GrabNGo Meals](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2047765/large_Grab-N-Go-Meals.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
https://www.commercetigers.net/article/625041?org=cps
Please see the news story at the link above for information on our transition to virtual for January 12-14, 2022.
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
New CDC Guidance for Isolation and Quarantine
![Guidance 1](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2044753/large_Guidance1.png)
![Guidance 2](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2044754/large_Guidance2.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/39676/circled_2551010c-9d8c-4075-af0b-42247c76f2c4.png)
CPS is currently experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases. We currently have the following positive cases.
AES - 9 Students and 2 Staff
CMS- 3 Students and 1 Staff
CHS - 2 Student and 1 Staff
All who came into close contact have been notified.
Masks are still recommended.
![Symptoms](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2042163/large_image_12872.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
GREAT NEWS!!!! Beginning January 10th, Commerce Public Schools will offer FREE VOLUNTARY COVID TESTING for all CPS students, staff, & families. Call 918-675-4336 to make your appointment. Testing will take place in front of the elementary building. Please do not enter the building if you need tested. The nurse will give you further instruction when you call for an appointment.
![Covid Testing](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2040500/large_Covid_Testing.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
Please read the attached letter for an important announcement.
![Dec 17 Letter](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/2001320/large_Dec17Letter.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/39676/circled_2551010c-9d8c-4075-af0b-42247c76f2c4.png)
Parents and Guardians -
This letter and a consent form will be sent home with your child this week. We are extremely pleased to have a licensed nurse available for our students and staff full time. We hope that the free testing available at our schools will allow you to feel more comfort that your children are learning in a safe environment.
![letter](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1938929/large_image_12576.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/39676/circled_2551010c-9d8c-4075-af0b-42247c76f2c4.png)
Reminder - Tomorrow, November 16th is picture retake day for all Commerce Schools. CHS will also have club and officer pictures.
![Retake](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1903059/large_image_12524.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
1st Round Playoff Football Tonight vs Pawnee
As a thank you to all of our veterans -
All Veterans and one guest will be admitted for free!
The first 76 veterans through the gate will receive a $5 concession stand voucher.
The football game will be live streamed on the Wardog Sports YouTube channel. Here is the link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpDnu2XsIUHUVuieLDivqg A big thank you to Wardog Sports for picking up our playoff games. Also, thanks to the sponsors that helped make the live stream happen.
GO TIGERS!
![Go Tigers!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1895373/large_mini_magick20211112-4724-8dzy2h.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
Veteran's Day Assemblies
Thursday, November 11th
Commerce High School - 10 am
Alexander Elementary School - 1:30 pm
![Vet Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1887153/large_mini_magick20211111-15245-58hbq9.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
If you are a veteran, either active duty, retired, reserve or national guard, the OSSAA and Commerce Pubic Schools would like to invite you to attend our first round football playoff game vs Pawnee for free this weekend! The OSSAA and Commerce Schools appreciates the sacrifices of all veterans, and hopes you will take advantage of this opportunity. Simply show your Military ID card, or driver’s license that shows your military status at the gate on Friday, and you and a guest will be admitted free of charge.
In addition, thanks to anonymous donations, the first 76 veterans will receive a $5 card for redemption at the concession stand.
![Veterans Appreciation](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1880665/large_mini_magick20211109-22738-huiopc.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/39676/circled_2551010c-9d8c-4075-af0b-42247c76f2c4.png)
Quapaw 6th Grade Basketball Tournament Brackets
![Quapaw 6th Boys](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1851423/large_mini_magick20211101-19522-xtijku.png)
![Quapaw 6th Girls](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1851424/large_mini_magick20211101-19522-16prhcu.png)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
http://frapps.horizonsolana.com/COMP03
CPS Families - This is our last push for free/reduced lunch applications. We have to have free/reduced lunch applications completed by all parents. If you have not completed one, please take the time to do it at the link above. The results of these forms determines school funding and it is extremely important that we have them on file. Thank you!
![Free Meals](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1813766/large_mini_magick20211025-27974-1g2bq6e.jpg)
![](https://www.apptegy.net/fallback/circled_default_avatar.png)
Attached is a detailed description of all the Red Ribbon Week dress up days.
Monday- Pajama Day
Tuesday- Favorite Sports Team Day
Wednesday- Twin Day
Thursday-Nerd Day
Friday- Halloween Costume Day
(No weapons or masks that cover your face)
We hope everyone joins in on the fun, and say NO to drugs!
![Red Ribbon Week days!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1803654/large_1634910195000.jpeg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/39676/circled_2551010c-9d8c-4075-af0b-42247c76f2c4.png)
Commerce Families, We are happy to report our numbers after 9 full weeks of in-person instruction. As of 10/17/21, we currently have ZERO COVID-19 positive cases at all sites for both students and staff.
Go Tigers!
![c19](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1781267/large_image_11739.jpg)
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
Fall break is scheduled for Thursday, October 14th and Friday, October 15th. There will be no school and the school offices will be closed. Please enjoy the break and be safe.
![](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/commerce_public_schools_ar/profile/avatar/35877/circled_ba368660-e874-4bf9-b7b7-fd55043c91d4.png)
Commerce Families, We are proud to report our numbers dropped again this week. As of 10/10/21 and 8 full weeks of in-person instruction, we currently have the following COVID-19 positive cases.
AES - 1 Students and 0 Staff
CMS- 0 Cases
CHS - 0 Cases
All who came into close contact have been notified.
![C19](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/1754563/large_mini_magick20211010-29891-ca7xdr.png)