Transportation

Commerce ISD offers the privilege of safe, reliable and professional transportation to all students in the District. Although the State of Texas only requires the District to provide transportation to students living beyond two miles from their school, the CISD Board of Trustees has chosen to provide transportation to all students in the district as a courtesy.

To reach the Transportation Department, please call 903-886-3778.

New In-Town Bus Stop System for CMS & CHS Students

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, Commerce ISD will implement designated bus stops for in-town students in grades 6–12 who ride the school bus to and from Commerce Middle School and Commerce High School.

This change, made in partnership with the City of Commerce, will streamline our transportation routes and provide age-appropriate service for both elementary and secondary students.

Due to a shortage of bus drivers, we are no longer able to offer door-to-door pickup and drop-off for all students. Elementary students at CES and ACW will continue to receive door-to-door service. Secondary students will now be picked up and dropped off at pre-determined bus stop locations based on rider data from the previous year.

View the 2025-26 CMS & CHS Bus Stops (Map | List)

Staff

Bus Policies and Guidelines

The school bus is considered an extension of the classroom. Therefore, from the time students arrive at the bus stop, until the time they are dropped off at the bus stop, students are under the authority of the school administrators. Safety at the bus stop and on the bus is of utmost importance. The drivers and monitors have the responsibility of ensuring safe and proper behavior on the bus.

Students should be at the designated spot 10 minutes before the time given by the bus driver. Students should be visible to the driver so they can catch the bus. Bus Drivers are not obligated to honk or wait for the student if the student is not at the designated stop. In town, drivers are not allowed to honk.
If a student misses the bus, the parent is responsible for getting their child to school.
All changes in drop-offs and pick-ups should be directed to the student’s campus and to the transportation office before 2 p.m. that day.
Students can only get off the bus at their designated stop unless a written, signed and dated authorization has been provided to the school secretary and verified.
Grades PK, K, 1, 2 – a parent, adult, or older sibling must be present and visible by the driver before a student is dropped off.
When a student misbehaves on the bus, the monitor or driver will speak to the student if the infraction is minor. If the behavior continues, the monitor or driver will complete a Bus Discipline Referral, and submit it to the campus administrator. The penalty for misbehavior on the bus is at the discretion of Principal or Assistant Principal depending on circumstances, but it may include removal from bus. Serious misbehavior on the bus may also be cause for punishment up to and including suspension or expulsion from school, per the Student Handbook.
Early dismissals are three hours early.
School cancellation or delayed start will be announced by 6 a.m. Messages will be sent out through School Messenger and also through social media.

Bus Rules for Students

Stay seated. In Texas it is AGAINST THE LAW to stand or walk around on the bus while it is moving.
Sit in your assigned seat.
Keep aisles clear – no legs, backpacks in the aisle.
Back to Back, Bottom to Bottom.
Talk quietly.
Respect the driver and monitor.
No food or drink allowed except inside lunch boxes or backpacks
No profanity or vulgar language.
No name calling.
No littering.
No tobacco of any kind, smoke, smokeless, vaporizer, no lighters.
No laser pointers.
No weapons.
Keep hands and head inside bus.
Do not distract the driver.
Do not damage any part of the school bus. If damage is done by a student, the parent and student will be billed.
No band instruments unless they fit safely in the student’s lap or under the bus seat.
Do not throw objects outside the bus.

Commerce ISD is not responsible for any items left unattended on the bus.