🌸☀️ Spring Break is Almost Here! ☀️🌸
Gallup-McKinley County Schools will be on Spring Break March 16–20, 2026! 🎉
All district sites and schools will be closed during this time.
We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break! 📚✨
Use this time to:
🌼 Read a good book
🌄 Go on an adventure
💛 Spend time with loved ones
😎 Relax and recharge
We can’t wait to see everyone refreshed and ready to return! Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! 🌷🌞
#SpringBreak2026 #GMCS #RestRechargeReturn
about 21 hours ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Spring Break notice for Gallup-McKinley County Schools. Dates are March 16-20, 2026. Yellow and orange flowers in background.

Good Luck, GMCS SkillsUSA Competitors!
Next week, students from across Gallup-McKinley County Schools will travel to Albuquerque, NM (March 18–21) to compete in the New Mexico SkillsUSA State Conference.
Even though the conference falls during Spring Break, our students and advisors have chosen to dedicate their time to represent their schools and showcase their technical skills, leadership, and professionalism on the state stage. We are incredibly proud of their commitment and hard work.

To all of our competitors and advisors—
compete with confidence, support one another, and represent GMCS with pride. You are already champions to us!
Good luck to all of our SkillsUSA chapters representing:
Gallup HS
Miyamura HS
Tohatchi HS
Crownpoint HS
Navajo Pine HS
Opportunity Career Center


Go GMCS! Bring home the gold!

about 22 hours ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
"Best of luck to our GMCS Skills USA Competitors and Advisors! School logos shown: Hiroshi Miyamura Patriots, Tohatchi Cougars, Crownpoint Eagles, Navajo Pine Warriors, Gallup Central Wildcats, Gallup Bengals. State Leadership and Skills Connference SLSC march 18 through 21 2026 in albuquerque new mexico. Skills USA New Mexico Logo.
The Opportunity Career Center opened its doors for a fantastic Family Night, and the community showed up! 👏
Families had the opportunity to tour programs, meet instructors, and learn about the hands-on career training available to our students. From exploring career pathways to seeing skills in action, it was a night full of learning, excitement, and inspiration.
Thank you to our OCC staff and everyone who attended for making the evening such a success!
1 day ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Several people work on wooden house structures inside a workshop. Tools and materials are scattered on the tables.
Group in a workshop, some measuring a wooden house structure. Wooden planks and tools on a workbench.
Monitor displays a slide titled "Earth Science: Building on Our Land". Two papers on a wall, one titled "Family Night".
A large monitor displays a slide titled "Culture & Community: Building With Respect." Below it, posters advertise a family night event.
A screen shows a certificate for "Family Night Science in Construction." The background is a plain, light-colored wall.
A classroom monitor displays a slide titled "Symmetry in Construction" with text and an image of a doghouse.
Monitor displays "RATIOS 3-4-5 RULE" with an image of a house. A U.S. flag hangs on the left, and Easter bunnies are hanging below.
A group of people work on a wooden structure in a workshop. They are standing or bending over a wooden box.
Two people work on a wooden box at a workbench in a workshop. A whiteboard is on the wall behind them.
A group of people work in a workshop on wooden planks, using drills and tools. A house model is under construction in the background.

Congratulations to seniors Carlos Garcia and Joshua Hughbanks for signing to North Dakota State College of Science!!! 🏈 #GoWildcats

1 day ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Group photo at Miyamura High. People stand behind a banner with red balloons and a table with footballs and a flag.
Group of people posing behind a table with a football, NOCS letters, and documents.
People in team jerseys, some signing documents on a table with letters "NDHS" and "UNMIDA" on a purple cloth.
Group of people, possibly athletes, gather around a table with a banner reading "Miyamura High".
Group photo of people at a table. The table has a banner reading "Miyamura High". Sports gear and balloons are in the background.

A very gracious thank you to Navajo Pine High School for hosting the last ESV of the school year! We truly appreciate the opportunity to see the progress and ambition Navajo Pine students show firsthand. This was a great way to connect and continue supporting student success. Thank you, Warriors!!

2 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
A group of students in matching blue blazers pose for a photo in a library.
Several people sit around a table, possibly during a panel discussion, in front of a large backdrop.
Two women with pink hair hold a board with pins in front of a classroom.
Four students in blue blazers and name tags discuss something in a hallway. A poster is on the wall.
A classroom with a student writing in a notebook. A teacher stands by, and various papers are on the wall.
Four individuals in blue blazers stand together. One person wears a crown. Three hold papers.
A classroom with a teacher standing at a desk. Students sit at tables, engaged with laptops.
Five people are standing in a room, some wearing lab coats. One person in a blue suit is speaking.
A person in a blue jacket and mask cuts metal with a grinder in a workshop.
Students sit at tables in a room with a blue circuit board mural, wearing blue shirts. One student in green hair.
Interested in attending McKinley Academy next school year? 🎓
Come learn what makes our program unique at our Parent Information Night on April 22 or April 23 from 5:30–6:30 PM in the UNM–Gallup SSTC Building, Room 200.
At McKinley Academy, students have the opportunity to:
Earn college credits while in high school through our partnership with UNM–Gallup
Experience a rigorous early college program that prepares them for university success
Learn in a smaller, supportive academic environment
Save time and money on college by getting a head start on coursework
Join us to learn about the program, tour the campus, meet our staff, and ask questions about how McKinley Academy can help students reach their academic and career goals.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing what McKinley Academy has to offer!
2 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Black background with red accents. Text: McKinley Academy, Accelerating Futures. Information about Student/Parent Night on April 22nd and 23rd, 5:30-6:30pm, UNM Gallup, SST C Room 200.
Be proud of the effort tonight, Bengals! You showed up, you represented. Stay together and keep working. On to the next chapter. 🐾
3 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Good work this season Tohatchi Cougars! You all played an amazing game. Thank you family and friends for supporting them! We're very proud of you!
3 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
A basketball team huddles on court, facing spectators. Numbers 20, 30, 31, and 2 on jerseys. A referee stands nearby. Audience in stands.
A basketball team stands in line, facing the audience, with a crowd seated in the background.
A basketball team huddles on the court, wearing maroon uniforms. A referee stands nearby. Audience seated in stands behind them.
Basketball players in maroon and white uniforms play in an arena with an audience watching.
An indoor basketball court with a player wearing number 3 shooting the ball. Spectators sit on bleachers and a digital clock displays the time.
Basketball player in maroon uniform shooting basketball. A crowd of people sits on the bleachers. Digital clock.
Basketball players in maroon uniforms walk across a court, surrounded by spectators seated in stands.
Send off for the Tohatchi Boys Basketball team! Bring it home, Cougars! Tohatchi Boys play St. Michaels at RREC starting at 4:45 pm.
3 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
A group in maroon uniforms poses in front of a building. Some make hand gestures.
A group of people in matching maroon uniforms stand in front of a bus on a sunny day.

What an incredible day for our students!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools proudly hosted the Spring 2026 College & Career Fair, bringing together 58 colleges, universities, workforce agencies, military representatives, industry partners, and nonprofit organizations to connect directly with our 11th-grade students from across the district.

Throughout the day, hundreds of juniors had the opportunity to explore college programs, training opportunities, apprenticeships, and career pathways while engaging in meaningful conversations with professionals and educators.
This was our largest College & Career Fair to date, and it would not have been possible without the incredible support of our community partners who took the time to invest in our students’ futures.
Thank you to all participating organizations, our school leaders, counselors, chaperones, and the Gallup High School staff and custodial team for helping make this event a success.
Together, we are helping our students discover possibilities, build connections, and take the next steps toward their future.

3 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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People in a gym are gathered around tables. A woman is seated, writing. A man with a backpack stands and converses with a woman in front of him.
A group of people in military and civilian clothing interact at a table in an auditorium.
People gather at a table with brochures in a gym with orange and black walls.
Group of students at a table with documents. Some are seated, others are standing. One student holds a paper.
A man and woman converse at a booth with a blue table displaying various materials, helmets, and a stuffed toy.
Two women at a table with a purple tablecloth. One holds a paper, the other a pen. A sign reads "SJC" on the table.
People review information at a college fair. A woman with long hair views a laptop. A man nearby scratches his head.
Students in a gym with banners, one wearing a firefighter shirt, while others in hoodies.
A gym hosts a job fair with tables and booths. People gather around tables, and some sit in chairs.
Let's keep that momentum going, ladies! Congratulations on making it to the semi-finals. Let's hear it for the Lady Bengals! Lady Bengals won 48 to 38.
4 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

We are so proud of the heart and the hustle from our Lady Cougars. Thank you for all your hard work this season. Thank you to the coaches, families, and community members who cheered these girls on. We are so proud of you all!

4 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
What a close game and what an incredible season for our Lady Eagles Basketball team. We are so proud of the effort and endurance you all showed. Your determination did not go unnoticed. Great job, ladies!


(Pictures to come)
4 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

Go get the victory, Lady Cougars! Safe travels to the team and fans as they head to the 2026 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships.

A special thank you to the students from Tohatchi Elementary and Tohatchi Middle School for helping send them off with Cougar pride and support.

4 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
students standing in from of bus
Children holding signs stand on a sidewalk in front of a building with a tree.
A group of children with yellow signs, a person signing a poster, and a beige building in the background.
Person in a cougar costume stands in front of a crowd and a building. Trees without leaves.
🏀🦅 Let’s Go, Lady Eagles! 🦅🏀
We are incredibly proud of our Lady Eagles Girls Basketball Team as they travel to RREC for the State Quarterfinals! Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have brought you this far, and our entire Eagle community is cheering you on.
Good luck, Lady Eagles! Play with heart, stay focused, and represent with pride. We believe in you!
#EaglePride #LadyEagles #QuarterfinalBound
4 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Group of people with backpacks standing by a fence. A red bus is parked in the background.
We’re Hiring!

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is currently seeking Heritage Language & Culture Teachers to help support and strengthen cultural learning for our students.

Available Positions:
📍 Lincoln Elementary
📍 Ramah Elementary

We are also offering Heritage Language and Culture Internship opportunities for individuals interested in supporting language preservation and cultural education in our schools.

For more information, please contact Personnel at 505-721-1064 or the Cultural Education Department at 505-721-1008.

Apply today at GMCS.org or scan the QR code on the flyer to get started.

Join us in helping students connect with their language, culture, and community! 🌱
4 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Hiring heritage language and culture teachers for Lincoln and Ramah elementary schools. Contact Personnel at 505-721-1064 or Cultural Education Department at 505-721-1008. QR code available for applications.
Last Friday, our Stagecoach Elementary preschoolers had a wonderful time during PACT Day with a trip to the Explora Science Center and Children's Museum! 🎨🔬

The students explored hands-on exhibits, discovered new ways to learn through play, and shared a fun day of curiosity and adventure together. Experiences like these help spark creativity, encourage exploration, and create lasting memories for our youngest learners.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this special day possible!
5 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
A young child plays with a colorful ball machine in a brightly colored room with wooden floors.
Two adults and a child examine dinosaur toys in a sand tray. Background features a play area with shelves and a partially covered object.
A child with long dark hair plays with a large tube on a wall with rings.
A child wearing pink pajamas plays in a room with corn stalks and a dog.
A young girl pushing a toy cart filled with plastic fruits in a play area.
A child playing with a colorful wooden puzzle board on a table in a playroom.
Two children play in a colorful play area with alphabet tiles and interactive features. Bright, playful decor.
A man and a child are building with colorful Legos on a green table in a playroom.
A young child plays with plush animal toys in a room with bookshelves and a table.
Two adults and a child engage in an activity at a table with orange objects, surrounded by colorful wall art.
McKinley Academy Community:
We’re excited to host our first-ever Family Academic & Career Night on March 26th from 5:30–7:00 PM in Gurley Hall!
Come explore future career pathways and opportunities as several organizations share information about career fields, requirements, and ways students can start preparing now for their future. It’s a great chance for students and families to learn, ask questions, and start planning ahead.
And to make the evening even better—we’ll be serving burgers and hotdogs!
Check out the flyer for more details. We hope to see you there!
5 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
A poster advertises McKinley Academy's Family Academic/Career Night 2026. It features silhouettes of individuals in various professions and includes a roadmap to future careers.
Both GMCS boys teams are advancing.

The Tohatchi Cougars and the Gallup Bengals are headed to the next round of the Nusenda Credit Union Boys State Basketball Championships.
Next stop: The Pit.
Congratulations to both teams and good luck in the next round. GMCS is proud of you.

Pictures coming soon!
6 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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BASKETBALL UPDATE;
Three teams from Gallup-McKinley County Schools are moving on.
Gallup High School, Tohatchi High School, and Crownpoint High School have all advanced to the next round of the Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships.
Ramah High School’s season came to an end tonight after a hard-fought game and a tremendous effort from their players and coaches.
Girls basketball in Gallup-McKinley County Schools is not finished yet. Three teams are still competing for a state title. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes for representing their schools and communities well!
7 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools