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!
(Pictures to come)
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.



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

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! 🌱

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!










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!

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!

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!
Congratulations Lady Bengals!!!!! Bengals won 68 to 38.










Senior Parent Night for Navajo Pine High School is approaching.
There will be a meeting on March 10th and on the 26th, both starting at 6 pm. Please review what is needed for the meetings. We encourage participation in this informative workshop. ONNSFA and NNOSERS will be assisting students with applications.

March 11th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Construction will have activities with math, science, and model building! 🔨

This event will be taking place at the GMCS Student Support Center from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, March 26th through the 28th.
Scan the QR code for registration.

It was a great day focused on health, wellness, and connecting our students with valuable community resources. Tables were set up throughout the halls with representatives from local agencies sharing information about the services they provide. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, gather resources, and learn more about supports available to them.
We also held informative presentations in the library, giving attendees even more insight into health and wellness topics.
Thank you to all of our community partners and everyone who participated in making today such a meaningful event!










GAME CHANGE
There has been a change in the 4A Girls' Basketball bracket.
The Lady Bengals will now be playing Pojoaque Valley High School at 7 pm on 3/6 at Gallup High School.

Tohatchi Schools Excel at the 2026 TSA State Conference! 🔧🚀
What an incredible showing for Tohatchi Middle School and Tohatchi High School at the recently concluded New Mexico TSA State Conference!
Our students demonstrated excellence in leadership, communication, technology, engineering, and teamwork — and the results speak for themselves. 👏
🏆 Tohatchi Middle School Highlights
🥇 1st Place
Grace Tsosie – Career Prep
Zechariah Shirley, Charlie James, Kaleb Livingston, Kasey Livingston – Community Service Video
Seraphim Nez – Digital Photography
Karl Ferreras, Kaleb Mike, Wes Tsosie – Leadership Strategies
Chase Allison, Myles Nabahe, Nevaeh Martinez – Technology Bowl
🥈 2nd Place
Presley Peterson – Career Prep
Hailey Begay & Zoey Chee – Community Service Video
Alaynah Becenti – Prepared Speech
Wyatt Smith – Promotional Marketing
🥉 3rd Place
Wyatt Smith & Karl Ferreras – Audio Podcasting
Chase Allison & Myles Nabahe – Construction Challenge
Rayleen Plummer – Prepared Speech
Lanisha Lee, Bailey Nez, Lace Brewer – Technology Bowl
🏆 Tohatchi High School Highlight
🥉 Bailey Chato – 3rd Place
Future Technology & Engineering Teacher
🌎 NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
An outstanding 13 students from Tohatchi Middle School and 1 student from Tohatchi High School have qualified to compete at the national level in Washington, D.C.!
This is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the hard work of our students, advisors, teachers, and families.
Tohatchi continues to prove that innovation, leadership, and STEM excellence are alive and thriving in our schools. 💙










STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET IS HERE!
We are incredibly proud to announce that multiple schools across our district have earned their spot in the State Basketball Championships. What an amazing accomplishment for our student-athletes, coaches, and communities!
First round starting on March 6th.
Good luck to all of our athletes! 🏀🔥


Press Release: GMCS School Board Reinstates Stride/K12 and withdraws all complaints filed against Stride, Inc.
Click here to read

Today, March 2nd, we celebrate Read Across America Day, a nationwide celebration of reading held on the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
Reading helps us explore new worlds, build imagination, and grow stronger every single day. Whether it’s a silly rhyme, an inspiring biography, or an exciting adventure story — every book makes a difference!
📖 Take time to read today
📚 Share a favorite book
✨ Encourage a young reader
Let’s celebrate the joy and power of reading — today and all year long!

