The Commerce ISD Departments of HEALTH SERVICES, POLICE, and FAMILY SERVICES work closely together to help promote safety, wellness, and well-being for our students and their families, in and out of school.  
Please use the tabs below to find more information
about each department.

School Safety

While not every crisis or emergency can be predicted, safety and security are of the utmost importance at Commerce ISD. Our District relies on numerous measures and protocols to promote security, and ensure the safest possible environment in our schools.

Read the full statement on School Safety from CISD Chief of Police,
Joe Venable

Standard Response Protocol

If an emergency occurs at one of our campuses or buildings, there is often not much time to warn students, staff and visitors about what is happening and what to do. For this reason, Commerce ISD has implemented the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) at all of its campuses and facilities.

The SRP is not based on individual scenarios, but rather teaches a predictable series of actions to respond to any given scenario.  District administrators, staff and students are trained in the SRP through frequent drills.

Read more about the SRP here.

Shot Clinic
The Hunt County Health Department holds a shot clinic on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, 9:00 am, at Commerce Elementary School.

Medications at School

Dispensing Medications

Student Health
Advisory Council (SHAC)

SHAC Meets the 2nd Tueday of each month, 9:00 a.m., at the CISD Family Engagement Center.

2020-2021 Annual Report

Are you interested in serving on SHAC? Click here!

Help for Families During
the COVID-19 Crisis:

  • Carevide School Based Health Center is available for face-to-face or Telehealth appointments: 903-259-3602
  • Commerce Food Pantry - 1216 Monroe Street in the First Presbyterian Church near downtown

Open Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

commercefoodpantry@gmail.com and on Facebook

Until further notice, the Commerce Food Pantry offers curbside service Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Neighbors are requested to remain in their vehicles along Monroe Street and will be directed when to pull forward. A volunteer will collect information verbally and then a volunteer will load pre-bagged groceries into their car. Accommodations will be made for those walking or biking. Neighbors may receive assistance once per calendar month. 

Commerce Food Pantry Facebook Page

 

  • Bread of Life Food Pantry - 301 Hwy 224, Commerce, TX.

Distributes free food to those in need. Most boxes consist of canned vegetables, rice, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, juice, and canned meat.  We also offer frozen meat, and fresh produce when in stock. New clients bring a photo ID and proof of address. For example, current utility bill. Our distribution days are the first Friday after the first Wednesday 12:00pm - 2:00pm (open to seniors at 10:00am) and on the 3rd Wed of the month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.    Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Thank you. For Questions call 903-886-1515 or email: bolfp@commercenazarene.org

Bread of Life Food Pantry Facebook Page

Volunteer Opportunities: 

CISD Volunteer Application and Background Check Form
(**Please print this form single sided, complete and return to any CISD campus with a copy of Driver's License.)

Staff Directories

  • Joe Venable
    CISD Chief of Police
    (903)366-0741
    email

    Justin Westbrook
    Police Officer
    (903)366-0867
    email

  • Kathryn Myers
    RN, BSN - CMS
    Director, Health Services
    903-366-0739
    email

    Nicki Dawson  
    RN - CES
    903-886-3757
    email

    Ashleigh Taylor
    CMA - ACW
    903-886-3758
    email

    Chris Ritchie
    CHS
    903-886-3795 
    email 

    Amanda Herron
    Athletic Trainer - CHS
    903-886-3756
    email          
  • Alison Walker
    Family Services Coordinator
    (903)366-0738
    email