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Four Commerce High School graduates and one former Commerce ISD staff member will be inducted into the Commerce ISD Hall of Honor during luncheon ceremonies on October 21. The program recognizes former students of CHS or Norris School who have had distinguished careers and staff members who have made a significant impact on the students of CISD or Norris School.

This year’s honorees include Betty Casselberry, former CISD director of finance from 1984 to 2000; Amy Johnson, CHS class of 1978; Jimmy Ogden, CHS class of 1991; Eddie Pannell, CHS class of 1992; and Jerry Speight, CHS Class of 1958.

The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m., Friday, October 21 at the CISD Central Administration Building.

Reservations for the event can be made by calling 903 886-3755 or by sending a check to Commerce ISD, Hall of Honor Reservations, 3315 Washington St., Commerce, TX 75428. Tickets are $20 each. Deadline for reservations is October 17.

Honorees will also be recognized at the CHS pep rally that afternoon and during homecoming pre-game activities at 7 p.m. that night.

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Commerce ISD broke ground on the new Commerce Middle School at a district-wide ceremony on Monday, August 8th.

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Excitement is building in Commerce ISD and so is the district! CISD broke ground on the brand-new middle school this past Monday, August 8th. This celebratory event was commemorated with a ceremony for students, staff, families, and community members.

“I’m very proud to stand before you this morning. I’m proud of our community, I’m proud of our parents, I’m proud of our staff, and proud of our students” said Superintendent Charlie Alderman to kick off the groundbreaking. “What we are officially starting today could not come to pass without the support and dedication of all of these different groups.”

Supt Alderman speaking at Groundbreaking

Scheduled to open in the fall of 2024, the new Commerce Middle School is a state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for CISD. Claycomb Associates, Architects worked with campus and district administration, as well as CMS teachers, to address academic, athletic, career tech, and fine arts needs. The result is a one-of-kind school that showcases Commerce’s commitment to educational excellence.

CMS is relocating to Sregit Drive and will be located beside our current high school. The new secondary campus, which is being built by Jackson Construction, will be equipped with the latest classroom technology, robotics lab, and share many amenities with the high school including the ag shop and multipurpose facility. 

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Eight Tiger students who will one day learn in the new CMS, as well as the district’s Board of Trustees, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. The Roaring Tiger Band also provided a lot of school spirit with the fight song as the CMS teachers ran through a “CMS 2024” banner.

To close his part of the ceremony, Superintendent Alderman mentioned his roots in Commerce and the support of the Commerce community in the bond process. “Having grown up in Commerce, I am so honored to be a part of this. There are not many tangible times where you can see the support for the students and faculty of a school district. I am so happy that our staff and students can see how much their community supports them and believes in the work that they’re doing.”

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