Gallup-McKinley County Schools

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about 7 hours ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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📣 District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC) Meeting
Gallup McKinley County Schools invites parents, grandparents, and community members to attend the upcoming DPAC meeting. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and share your voice!
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
In Person: GMCS Student Support Center Board Room
Agenda Includes:
Introductions
Title VI 2026–2027 Application Update & Approval
Feedback and Questions
The District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC) is a district-level advisory group that supports the Cultural Education Department. Members help guide programs that serve students in the Heritage Language Program and Title VI.
This meeting will include updates on program goals and the upcoming school year, and we welcome your input as we continue to strengthen services for our students and families.
For more information:
Cultural Education: 721-1190
Ophelia Sanchez: osanchez@gmcs.org | 721-1008
We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your feedback!

about 8 hours ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

Meeting for Gallup McKinley County Schools District Parent Advisory Committee on April 14, 2026. Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Location: Gallup McKinley County Schools Student Support Center Board Room.

At last night’s school board meeting, we had the pleasure of recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of our students in both academics and athletics. Board members, faculty, and staff came together to honor the dedication, hard work, and perseverance our students display. A huge congratulations to all our award recipients!
We honored the TSA (Technology Student Association), BPA (Business Professionals of America), Young Marines, Hiroshi Miyamura High School's Girls and Boys Wrestling teams, Gallup High School Lady Bengals, Ramah High School winners of the New Mexico Governor's STEM Challenge, and students involved in Project Search.
Your hard work sets a shining example for your peers, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. Thank you for making our school community proud.

about 8 hours ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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Project SEARCH interns recently shared their experiences at the Board of Education Meeting, offering insight into how the program supports students with disabilities through real-world job training and workplace immersion.

Now entering its 11th year at GMCS, Project SEARCH is an internationally recognized transition-to-work program that has served more than 40 students, helping prepare them for competitive, integrated employment in our community.

All slots for the 2026–2027 program year are currently full. Those interested in learning more about the program and the 2027–2028 application process are encouraged to visit https://www.gmcs.org/page/project-search for additional information.

about 8 hours ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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🎉🦅 CONGRATULATIONS, KATHRYN FRANCISCO! 🦅🎉
We are beyond proud to celebrate Kathryn Francisco, Class of 2026, for being named Senior of the Year! 👏✨
Kathryn is the definition of dedication, leadership, and excellence—both on and off the field:
🏐 Volleyball – 2x All District, All-State, 2x Co-Captain
🏀 Basketball – 2x All District, Co-Captain
🏃‍♀️ Cross Country – State Qualifier
🏃‍♀️ Track & Field
⭐ Athlete of the Week (2x)
🏆 November Senior of the Month
Your hard work, leadership, and commitment continue to inspire your teammates, your school, and your entire community. 💪❤️
📍 Crownpoint High School is proud of you, Kathryn—keep soaring, Eagle! 🦅🔥
#SeniorOfTheYear #EaglePride #StudentAthlete #HardWorkPaysOff #ClassOf2026 #CrownpointStrong

1 day ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

Community Invitation: Miyamura High School's School of Business Spring Showcase
The Miyamura HS School of Business proudly invites our community, families, and partners to attend the Spring Project Showcase on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Gym II, Miyamura High School.
This showcase highlights the hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking of our students as they present their business projects and ideas. It’s a great opportunity to see how students are developing real-world skills in innovation, leadership, and business planning.

Judges and Parents Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Open to the Public and Other “Schools Of”
• 12:30 – 12:55 PM | School of Engineering
• 1:00 – 1:20 PM | School of Health
• 1:25 – 1:45 PM | School of Media

Come support our students and see the next generation of entrepreneurs in action!
Location: Gym II, Miyamura High School
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
We hope to see our community there!

1 day ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

Flyer for Miyamura High School's Spring Showcase on May 8, 2026. Event at Gym II. Schedule includes judges, parents, and schools from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Due to weather, buses will only pick up and drop off at the nearest paved road , Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

2 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

This past weekend marked our 4th Annual Na'nitin Dóó Ihoo' aah Shilá K'ee Silá GMCS Cultural Education Department Language Conference! We extend deep gratitude to every speaker, presenter, and community member who shared their voices, stories, and teachings. This was a fundamental event for celebrating language, culture, and those who came before us. Thank you to all who attended the presentations and participated in the workshop sessions.

4 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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The Film Prize Jr. competition is here! Watch and vote for these incredible student-created videos from:

Gallup High School

Find My Way – Gallup High School

Love and Rage – Gallup High School

Hiroshi Miyamura High School

The Mysterious Bottle – Hiroshi Miyamura High School

The Walk Home – Hiroshi Miyamura High School

Party of Four – Hiroshi Miyamura High School

Thoreau High School

Always There – Thoreau High School

Tohatchi High School

Ts’in Yadi – Tohatchi High School

Vote for your favorites now! -> Voting Form

Voting closes April 2nd. Let’s support our students’ creativity!

8 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

Film Prize Jr. New Mexico campaign with schools listed. A clapperboard icon is centered below the text. The poster reads: "Vote Now! Film Prize Junior New Mexico Gallup HIgh School, Hiroshi Miyamura High School ,Thoreau High School, Tohatchi High School".

GMCS staff and members of the Tohatchi community, including Tohatchi Chapter President Elvis Bitsilly and Vice President Lee Rodgers, enjoyed a walkthrough of the new Tohatchi High School. We are very excited to see the progress and cannot wait to welcome students back into an environment designed for their success.

8 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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GMCS is hosting a Vitalant Blood Drive on April 7th in our Boardroom! Please scan the QR code for available appointments. There are still a few spots open for those that would like to come in and donate. Thank you for saving a life!

9 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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Here is your chance to watch college volleyball ! April 3rd @ 6PM. Miyamura Gym

10 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

UNM vs. NAU volleyball April 3rd 6Pm at Miyamura

Hawk Nation showed up in a big way for the Sports Banquet. We are grateful for our student-athletes, their families, and the community members who continue to support and uplift our students. Thank you for being part of what makes this program so special.

10 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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Celebrating GMCS SkillsUSA State Winners!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools proudly recognizes our outstanding SkillsUSA students and chapters who competed at the New Mexico SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference in Albuquerque!
These students demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and professionalism—representing their schools and our district with pride.

Congratulations to our State Placers:

Crownpoint High School (Advisor: Verna Sue Casamero)
• Landen Littleben, Austin Begay, Kory Harvey – Welding Fabrication – 🥈 2nd Place

Gallup High School (Advisor: Jeff Taylor)
• Ian Hudson – Individual Welding – 🥉 3rd Place
• Hunter Jack, Tyler Joe, Jace Peters – Welding Fabrication – 🥉 3rd Place

Gallup High School (Advisor: Brendan Moore)
• Taylor Benny – Photography – 🥉 3rd Place

Miyamura High School (Advisor: Monika Tso)
• Lloyd Yazzie, Lucas Voss Pimentel, Demetrio Willie – Career Pathways: Industrial & Engineering Technology – 🥉 3rd Place

Your hard work, technical excellence, and commitment to your craft truly reflect the strength of our Career & Technical Education programs. We also extend a special thank you to our dedicated SkillsUSA advisors for guiding and supporting our students every step of the way. We are incredibly proud of you all—keep striving, keep building, and keep leading!

11 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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Students from Opportunity Career Center (OCC), led by construction teacher Jimmy Carl, competed at the 60th Annual SkillsUSA New Mexico State Leadership and Skills Conference on March 20, 2026, held at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Maximus King Begay, an OCC student and Thoreau High School student, earned a 🥈 Silver Medal in Carpentry!

This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the hard work, skill, and dedication of our students at Opportunity Career Center.

📸 Pictured (left to right):

Maximus King Begay – Silver Medal

Student from Hobbs – Gold Medal

Student from Shiprock – Bronze Medal

Please join us in congratulating Maximus on this amazing accomplishment! 👏

#OpportunityCareerCenter #SkillsUSA #Carpentry #StudentSuccess #CTE #ThoreauHighSchool #ProudMoment #FutureBuilders

11 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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Gallup-McKinley County Schools and the McKinley County DWI Program present our latest "Above the Influence" video.
Crownpoint High School students Jessica Juan and Jacob Ortega share what it means to them to live a responsible and healthy life.
Watch as these Eagles inspire others to be leaders and make the right choices.
https://youtu.be/yEmD3k-Waow

#AbovetheInfluence #DWIPrevention #PreventionMatters

16 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

We hope everyone is enjoying their break!
Here are some activities you can try.
No matter what you do, have fun, stay active, and make some memories!
We will see you all back on March 23rd. 🌼

17 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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🌸☀️ 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

21 days 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!

22 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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!

22 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools

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A large monitor displays a slide titled "Culture & Community: Building With Respect." Below it, posters advertise a family night event.

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