STATE BOUND! LET'S GO, BENGALS!
Congratulations to the Gallup Bengals Football Team on advancing to the 2026 NMAA State Football Playoffs! The hard work, determination, and dedication of these student-athletes have brought them to this exciting moment, and the entire Gallup-McKinley County Schools community is cheering them on!
The Bengals are headed to the 3A State Football Playoffs – First Round as they take on Robertson!
GAME DAY INFORMATION
Matchup: Gallup Bengals @ Robertson
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m.
2026 Nusenda Credit Union 3A Football State First Round
TICKET INFORMATION
All tickets must be purchased online through GoFan. There will be NO cash sales at the gate.
Purchase your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/event/7021409?schoolId=NM13919
You can also scan the QR code on the accompanying flyer to purchase tickets!
Let's show our Bengals some love and support as they take the field in the state playoffs! Best of luck to our players and coaches. GMCS is proud of you!
ONE TEAM. ONE COMMUNITY. GO BENGALS!
#GMCS #GallupBengals #StateBound #BengalsFootball #GMCSProud
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! ON TO STATE!
Congratulations to our Gallup-McKinley County Schools Cross Country student-athletes on an outstanding performance at the District Championships! Our runners represented their schools with determination, perseverance, and pride, earning impressive team finishes and individual district championships.
District 1 - 4A
Girls
1st Place – Gallup Lady Bengals
Harlow Manuelito – Individual District Champion
2nd Place – Miyamura Lady Patriots
Boys
2nd Place – Miyamura Patriots
3rd Place – Gallup Bengals
District 1 - 3A
Girls
1st Place – Tohatchi Lady Cougars
Boys
3rd Place – Tohatchi Cougars
District 1 - A
1st Place – Tse'Yi'Gai Warriors
Tayson Begay – Individual District Champion
GMCS is incredibly proud of our student-athletes and coaches! Your hard work, commitment, and dedication throughout the season have made your schools and our entire district proud.
As our qualifiers prepare to compete at the 2026 State Cross Country Championships on November 7, we wish them the very best! Run strong, represent your schools, and show the state what GMCS is made of!
GOOD LUCK AT STATE! WE'RE ROOTING FOR YOU!
#GMCS #CrossCountry #DistrictChampions #OnToState #GMCSProud
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'November'.
Happy November! A new month brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate the season around us! November brings cooler days, changing leaves, and time to reflect on all we’re thankful for.
Happy November! A new month brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate the season around us! November brings cooler days, changing leaves, and time to reflect on all we’re thankful for.
Happy Native American Heritage Month! At Gallup-McKinley County Schools, we are grateful for the families and community members who share their culture and experiences with our students.
From traditional art, music, and dance to Native languages, cultural practices, and stories passed down through generations, these traditions remain an important part of our lives. They reflect deep connections to family, land, identity, and those who continue to carry these traditions forward. We hope our students and families find meaningful ways to celebrate their heritage, embrace their cultural identities, and share the traditions and languages that connect generations and keep Native cultures thriving.
From traditional art, music, and dance to Native languages, cultural practices, and stories passed down through generations, these traditions remain an important part of our lives. They reflect deep connections to family, land, identity, and those who continue to carry these traditions forward. We hope our students and families find meaningful ways to celebrate their heritage, embrace their cultural identities, and share the traditions and languages that connect generations and keep Native cultures thriving.
Due to inclement weather across the district, GMCS buses will drop off and pick up students at the nearest paved or gravel road for the week of November 2nd-6th. Please make sure to meet the bus at the nearest paved or gravel road to pick up or drop off your students.
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1! As we turn our clocks back one hour, it's a great time for students and families to prepare for the time change.
Start adjusting bedtime routines, get plenty of rest, and be ready for a fresh start to the school week. A little preparation can make a big difference in helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
Start adjusting bedtime routines, get plenty of rest, and be ready for a fresh start to the school week. A little preparation can make a big difference in helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
We're bringing you another edition of our district newsletter, packed with school highlights, exciting accomplishments, upcoming events, and stories in our district.
Read the latest newsletter and see what's brewing across GMCS! https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/newsletters/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-october-30-2026
Read the latest newsletter and see what's brewing across GMCS! https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/newsletters/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-october-30-2026
GMCS is sharing an opportunity for families, educators, and community members to provide input on the development of the Literacy Institute of New Mexico, a statewide initiative focused on strengthening literacy through education, research, family engagement, and community partnerships.
Your feedback will help identify literacy needs, highlight successful efforts already happening across the state, and determine what additional resources and support are needed.
We encourage our GMCS families, staff, and community members to make their voices heard! Share your input by November 22nd!
https://unm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5p5vjGoDeQTrUvI
Your feedback will help identify literacy needs, highlight successful efforts already happening across the state, and determine what additional resources and support are needed.
We encourage our GMCS families, staff, and community members to make their voices heard! Share your input by November 22nd!
https://unm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5p5vjGoDeQTrUvI
There will be no school on Election Day, November 3rd. Enjoy the day off, and we look forward to welcoming our students and staff back soon!
As Red Ribbon Week comes to a close, keep making choices that move you forward. This week, our schools and community came together to celebrate the strength, confidence, and choices that help our students build healthy, successful futures. Red Ribbon Week may be ending, but the conversations and choices that support our students should continue every day. We encourage our students to stay confident, look out for one another, and remember that asking for help is always a sign of strength. We hope you continue to be a hero and make healthy choices!
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'My Father'.
Today's challenge: Take a moment today to thank your shizhé'é or a father figure who has made a difference in your life!
Today's challenge: Take a moment today to thank your shizhé'é or a father figure who has made a difference in your life!
Congratulations to the GMCS students recognized at the 25th Navajo Nation Council Fall Session! As members of a traditional dance program, students were recognized for their efforts in keeping tradition and culture alive. We are proud to see our students embrace their cultural heritage, share their traditions, and serve as an inspiration to others. Their dedication reflects the importance of honoring the past while carrying these traditions forward for generations to come. Congratulations to :
Arabella Roan - Gallup Middle School
Adrianna Chavez - Gallup Middle School
Leeanndrea Yazzie - Gallup Middle School
Harley McCray - John F. Kennedy Middle School
Isbella Roan - Miyamura High School
Adean Chavez - Miyamura High School
Arabella Roan - Gallup Middle School
Adrianna Chavez - Gallup Middle School
Leeanndrea Yazzie - Gallup Middle School
Harley McCray - John F. Kennedy Middle School
Isbella Roan - Miyamura High School
Adean Chavez - Miyamura High School
Join us over the next few weeks as we begin serving Thanksgiving meals at every school in the district! We invite families to check for their school’s scheduled Thanksgiving meal date and join us in celebrating the season with good food and community.
Meal price for visitors and staff: $7
We are thankful for our students, families, staff, and community members who make GMCS such a special place. We look forward to sharing in the spirit of gratitude with you this Thanksgiving season!
Meal price for visitors and staff: $7
We are thankful for our students, families, staff, and community members who make GMCS such a special place. We look forward to sharing in the spirit of gratitude with you this Thanksgiving season!
Red Ribbon Week reminds our students that the choices they make today can shape the future they’re working toward. You don’t have to make every choice perfectly. You just have to keep choosing what helps you grow.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Beautiful'.
Example: Our school is beautiful because of the people who fill it with kindness and joy. What is something beautiful you noticed today?
Example: Our school is beautiful because of the people who fill it with kindness and joy. What is something beautiful you noticed today?
Making healthy choices isn’t always about one big decision. It’s about the choices we make every day. This Red Ribbon Week, here are a few ways you can stay strong and make choices that support your future:
Know your goals — Keep your future in mind when making choices today.
Choose positive friends — Surround yourself with people who support and encourage you.
Speak up — If you’re uncomfortable or pressured, confidently say no and walk away.
Talk to someone you trust — You never have to handle a tough situation alone.
Be a positive influence — Encourage your friends to make healthy choices, too.
Know your goals — Keep your future in mind when making choices today.
Choose positive friends — Surround yourself with people who support and encourage you.
Speak up — If you’re uncomfortable or pressured, confidently say no and walk away.
Talk to someone you trust — You never have to handle a tough situation alone.
Be a positive influence — Encourage your friends to make healthy choices, too.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Good Morning'.
Greet someone with a big "Yá'át'ééh abíní" to start the day off with kindness and connection!
Greet someone with a big "Yá'át'ééh abíní" to start the day off with kindness and connection!
Miyamura Soccer Advances to the State Playoffs!
The Miyamura Patriots are heading into the state soccer playoffs! The Miyamura girls enter as the No. 6 seed, while the boys are the No. 10 seed.
Mark your calendars and follow the tournament action with these upcoming dates:
Boys Playoff Schedule
First Round: Wednesday, October 28
Quarterfinals: Friday, October 30
Semifinals: Monday, November 2
Finals: Thursday, November 5
Girls Playoff Schedule
First Round: Thursday, October 29
Quarterfinals: Saturday, October 31
Semifinals: Tuesday, November 3
Finals: Friday, November 6
Follow the brackets and tournament updates:
Girls Bracket: https://www.maxpreps.com/nm/soccer/girls/playoffs/
Boys Bracket: https://www.maxpreps.com/nm/soccer/boys/playoffs/
Let’s cheer on our Miyamura Patriots as they compete for a state championship! Good luck to both teams!
#GMCS #MiyamuraPatriots #NMHSAA #StatePlayoffs #PatriotPride
Red Ribbon Week is a reminder that prevention starts with connection. A simple conversation, a trusted adult, and a supportive community can make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.
What is one way you encourage the young people in your life to make healthy, positive choices?
Together, we can create a community where every student feels supported, empowered, and confident in making choices that help them thrive.
What is one way you encourage the young people in your life to make healthy, positive choices?
Together, we can create a community where every student feels supported, empowered, and confident in making choices that help them thrive.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'See'.
See (verb) — to notice, look at, or become aware of something with your eyes.
Example: "I can't wait to see my teachers and friends at school today!"
See (verb) — to notice, look at, or become aware of something with your eyes.
Example: "I can't wait to see my teachers and friends at school today!"
