Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is asking for your input to help us better support our students and families. Your feedback is extremely important and helps guide decisions, planning, and improvements across our schools.

To make sure we gather the most relevant information, we have two different surveys based on your child’s grade level:

Parents of PreK–6th Grade Students (Elementary Survey)
Please complete this survey if your child attends an elementary school:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HVHL6VX

Parents of 7th–12th Grade Students (Secondary Survey)
Please complete this survey if your child attends a middle or high school:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTZJLJD

Additionally, we ask that you also fill out the Community Survey if you have not already:
Community Survey
Please complete this survey as a member of the community:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HVGHV2S

Each survey serves a different purpose and helps us gather input from multiple perspectives. We encourage parents to complete all surveys that apply to them.

Every response helps us better understand your needs and make informed decisions for our schools.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts—your voice matters, and we truly value your input!

🎓✨ Save the Dates — GMCS Class of 2026 Graduations! ✨🎓
We’re excited to celebrate our amazing Gallup-McKinley County Schools Class of 2026! 🎉 Mark your calendars and join us in honoring our graduating seniors as they take their next big step! 🎓💙💛
📅 Graduation Schedule:
🎓 May 20, 2026 – 6:30 PM
• Thoreau High School
• Crownpoint High School
🎓 May 21, 2026 – 6:30 PM
• Tse’Yi’Gai High School
• Navajo Pine High School
• Gallup High School
🎓 May 22, 2026 – 10:00 AM
• Gallup Central High School
🎓 May 22, 2026 – 6:30 PM
• Ramah High School
• Miyamura High School
• Tohatchi High School
Let’s celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our incredible seniors! 🎉👏
#GMCSClassOf2026 #GraduationSeason #GMCSProud #FutureReady

💙✨ National School Counseling Week | February 2–6 ✨💙
This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible school counselors who make a lasting impact on our students every single day. They are more than guides—they are trusted listeners, advocates, and champions who support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
From helping students plan for college and careers, to offering guidance during challenging times, and promoting mental health and well-being, our counselors play a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Their dedication, patience, and care help every child feel seen, heard, and supported.
Join us in honoring these amazing professionals who make a difference in the lives of students and families across our community. 💙📚🌟
Thank a school counselor today and celebrate their hard work and heart! 👏💛

February is Love the Bus Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated bus drivers and transportation staff who safely get our students to and from school each day. Their commitment, care, and reliability play a vital role in our school community, and we are grateful for the positive impact they make on our students’ lives every single day. 🚌💙

Baseball season is almost here. Get your kids signed up for Gallup Little League!

✨ Martin Luther King Jr. Day ✨
There will be no school on Monday, January 19.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a leader who reminded us that courage, kindness, and service can change the world. ❤️🤝 His message of equality, justice, and unity continues to inspire us to reflect, learn, and act with compassion.
We encourage our students and families to take this day to reflect, engage in meaningful conversations, and look for ways to serve others in our communities. 🌍💬
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✨

📚✨ BIG NEWS from Hiroshi Miyamura High School! ✨📚

Creativity, courage, and craftsmanship came together as 10th- and 11th-grade ELA students from Dr. Jaypee R. Lopres’s ELA & Media pathway officially authored and published a collective anthology titled:
🖊️📖 Original Voices from Gallup: A Collection of Essays, Poems and Autobiographies

This incredible book features original essays, poems, and autobiographical pieces—all ✍️ handwritten, 🎨 artist-illustrated, and ✅ carefully reviewed for authenticity, originality, plagiarism, and AI-generated content. Rooted in ELA learning standards, this project celebrates the power of student voice and the heart of the writing process 💙

🎉 What made it even sweeter? The book arrived fully published before school leadership even knew! After the big reveal, Principal Jeffrey Hartog, Assistant Principal Taylor Ramirez, and Dean Joshua Benyola proudly recognized each student-author with certificates 👏🏽📜

📦 The anthology was published by Studentreasures Publishing (Topeka, Kansas) and represents a major milestone for both our students and the Miyamura High School community.

🏆📘 As published authors, students also receive automatic entry into the National Book Challenge, with prizes including:
💰 $5,000 school grant (1st place)
💰 $1,000 (2nd place)
💰 $500 (3rd place)
🎁 $50 gift cards for 50 national finalists

📸 Pictured: Dr. Jaypee R. Lopres and Grade 10 student-authors: Art Jones, Destiny Storch, Bethany Velasco, Dylane Lee, Alana Yazzie, Khloe Johnson, Aurora Williams, Cara Yazzie, Raizhan James, Dominic White, Lanaya Lementino. 📚 Grade 11 student-authors: Twyla Monarque, Jordyn Thompson, Ameera Davis, Mya Collins, McKallise Francisco, Serenity Ponce.

✨ Original Voices from Gallup is proof that when students are trusted with their stories and supported in their craft, their voices don’t just grow—they reach far beyond the classroom 🌟🎓

Opportunity Career Center is hosting a text book adoption community and parent review.

Indian Hills Elementary Math Textbook Adoption Community and Parent Review January 12th - 23rd.

WEATHER ALERT:

The following elementary games are postponed due to weather.

Thoreau El @ Catherine Miller
Crownpoint El @ Jefferson
Lincoln El @ Ramah El
Del Norte El @ Navajo El.

🗣️ Your Voice Matters — Last Chance! 🗣️
Gallup-McKinley County Schools values the voices of our parents, guardians, staff, and community members—and we need your input.
Please take a few minutes to complete the GMCS Community Survey. Your feedback helps guide decisions that directly support our students, schools, and community.
⏰ The survey closes TOMORROW at 5:00 PM, so don’t miss the opportunity to be heard!
Thank you for partnering with us and helping shape the future of GMCS. 💙
👉 Take the survey today!

Indian Hills students had a fantastic time engaging and making music with Lynn Huenemann today.

🗣️ Your Voice Matters! 🗣️
Gallup-McKinley County Schools values the voices of our parents, guardians, staff, and community members—and we need your input.
Please take a few minutes to complete the GMCS Community Survey. Your feedback helps guide decisions that support our students, schools, and community.
Thank you for partnering with us and for helping shape the future of GMCS. 💙
👉 Take the survey today!

Through an incredible team effort between SFE, our warehouse, and school sites—and with support from the National School Lunch Program—two weeks of nutritious meals were packaged and distributed to GMCS students across the district. 🍎🥛 That’s 225,000 meals prepared with care, compassion, and a deep commitment to our community. Thank you to everyone involved in getting the food distributed. We hope the students are enjoying the meals!

Shout out to Brena Saucedo from Miyamura High School. She was selected 2nd Team All State as a Middle Hitter! # Patriots #GMCSathletics

Enjoy your break students and staff!

Today is the day! Opportunity Career Center is hosting a Gingerbread House contest.

David Skeet Elementary girls bring home the win!
A great victory over Lincoln Elementary to kick off the season.
Let’s keep showing up and supporting our student-athletes!