As winter weather approaches, changing conditions may impact school schedules, transportation, and school activities. We encourage all families and guardians to stay informed by visiting the GMCS Inclement Weather Procedures page.
Review the procedures to learn how the district communicates weather-related delays, cancellations, and other schedule changes. Make sure your Gallup-McKinley County Schools app is updated, and your contact information is up to date in Synergy to stay informed.
Visit the GMCS Inclement Weather Procedures page: https://www.gmcs.org/page/inclement-weather
Review the procedures to learn how the district communicates weather-related delays, cancellations, and other schedule changes. Make sure your Gallup-McKinley County Schools app is updated, and your contact information is up to date in Synergy to stay informed.
Visit the GMCS Inclement Weather Procedures page: https://www.gmcs.org/page/inclement-weather
Congratulations to all our Board Scholars! Your hard work makes us proud, and we look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish in the future!
To view the full showcase of GMCS awardees, please visit our GMCS Facebook page.
To view the full showcase of GMCS awardees, please visit our GMCS Facebook page.
The Gallup Bengals Football Team is on the way to state!!
Join the sendoff today at 2:00 pm, departing from GHS and heading down Route 66. Let's go Bengals!
Join the sendoff today at 2:00 pm, departing from GHS and heading down Route 66. Let's go Bengals!
Starting at 5:30 pm, watch the Board Scholar Awards live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/PN84bTCPidg?feature=shared
Navajo Pine High School is having a Senior Parent Meeting FAFSA Workshop on November 12th! See flyer for details.
GMCS families, we have another exciting opportunity for you to connect, learn, and grow together! The Educational Development Center invites parents, caregivers, and community members to join us for a Family Engagement Event on Parental Involvement in Special Education & Evaluation Procedures.
Bring your questions, connect with others, and take advantage of opportunities designed to support you and your family's success. Your voice, participation, and involvement matter, and we would love to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Location: Navajo Elementary Discovery Center
Address: 23 Cedar Ave., Navajo, NM 87328
We look forward to welcoming our families and strengthening the connections that help our students thrive.
Bring your questions, connect with others, and take advantage of opportunities designed to support you and your family's success. Your voice, participation, and involvement matter, and we would love to see you there!
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Location: Navajo Elementary Discovery Center
Address: 23 Cedar Ave., Navajo, NM 87328
We look forward to welcoming our families and strengthening the connections that help our students thrive.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'August'.
August (noun): The eighth month of the year. Back in August, you were ready to start the school year strong. Look how far you’ve come!
August (noun): The eighth month of the year. Back in August, you were ready to start the school year strong. Look how far you’ve come!
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Election'.
Welcome back to school after Election Day!
Welcome back to school after Election Day!
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
