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!"
Join us for a DPAC meeting on November 4th from 5:15 to 6:00 pm. See flyer for more details.
Your choices matter! This Red Ribbon Week, remember that you have the power to choose what’s right for you and your future.
Be a hero by choosing to:
Stay drug-free
Stand strong in your decisions
Encourage your friends
Keep your eyes on your goals
Be a hero by choosing to:
Stay drug-free
Stand strong in your decisions
Encourage your friends
Keep your eyes on your goals
At Red Rock Elementary, learning took center stage as students explored the exciting connection between science and dance!
Students enjoyed a special assembly with the National Dance Institute New Mexico, bringing movement to life as they connected science concepts with dance skills! We loved seeing how much fun everyone had!
A heartfelt thank-you to the National Dance Institute New Mexico for sharing their talents and making learning an unforgettable experience. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the families who attended and participated in this special event. Your involvement helps make learning meaningful and strengthens the connection between our schools, students, and families!
Students enjoyed a special assembly with the National Dance Institute New Mexico, bringing movement to life as they connected science concepts with dance skills! We loved seeing how much fun everyone had!
A heartfelt thank-you to the National Dance Institute New Mexico for sharing their talents and making learning an unforgettable experience. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the families who attended and participated in this special event. Your involvement helps make learning meaningful and strengthens the connection between our schools, students, and families!
Come see our GMCS Counseling/Social Work Coordinator, Mr. Verdugo-Black, at the CYFD Trunk or Treat today from 3-5 pm! Stop by 1720 E Aztec Ave, Gallup, NM.
It’s Red Ribbon Week, a time to stand together for healthy choices, positive decisions, and a drug-free future.
At GMCS, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and reach their full potential in a safe and healthy environment. This Red Ribbon Week, let’s encourage our students to make healthy choices, stay drug-free, and surround themselves with people who support their goals and dreams.
At GMCS, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and reach their full potential in a safe and healthy environment. This Red Ribbon Week, let’s encourage our students to make healthy choices, stay drug-free, and surround themselves with people who support their goals and dreams.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is "Woman".
Challenge: Think of a woman who has inspired you or helped you grow. What is one thing you appreciate about her?
