GMCS Families! The Panorama Survey is a research-based tool used to collect feedback from students on school climate, engagement, well-being, and social-emotional learning. The results help identify strengths, highlight areas for improvement, and inform decisions to support the school community better. These surveys are live! The survey window will remain open from October 12 to October 30.
Students in grades 3–12 will be eligible to participate. To access their unique survey, students should visit:
surveys.panoramaed.com/newmexico
Students will need to enter their State ID as their access code.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Football (soccer)'.
Say it! → Football
Spanish → Fútbol
Navajo → jooł yitalí
Say it! → Football
Spanish → Fútbol
Navajo → jooł yitalí
National School Lunch Week!
This week, we’re celebrating the meals and people who help our students fuel their school day! From nutritious favorites to fresh and delicious options, our school nutrition teams work hard every day to serve meals that support student success.
A special thank you to our amazing school nutrition staff for the care, dedication and hard work you put into serving our students each day! Healthy meals help fuel learning, growth, and success! Take time this week to thank your school's Nutrition staff.
This week, we’re celebrating the meals and people who help our students fuel their school day! From nutritious favorites to fresh and delicious options, our school nutrition teams work hard every day to serve meals that support student success.
A special thank you to our amazing school nutrition staff for the care, dedication and hard work you put into serving our students each day! Healthy meals help fuel learning, growth, and success! Take time this week to thank your school's Nutrition staff.
Indigenous heritage is woven into the heart of our communities through our languages, traditions, stories, and the knowledge passed down from one generation to the next. Today, we recognize the strength, resilience, and cultural pride that continue to shape our communities and guide future generations. We are proud to be part of a community rich in Indigenous history and culture. May we continue to honor our ancestors, preserve our languages and traditions, and create opportunities for our young people to carry their heritage forward with pride.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Shiprock'. Shiprock is a famous landmark in northwestern New Mexico.
Did You Know?
Shiprock is an important place in Diné culture and is known as Tsé Bitʼaʼí, meaning “rock with wings.”
Did You Know?
Shiprock is an important place in Diné culture and is known as Tsé Bitʼaʼí, meaning “rock with wings.”
GMCS School of Business students took their learning beyond the classroom at a Business Convention held at the Student Support Center, where they explored career possibilities, gained real-world insights, and connected with professionals in the business field. Through interactive workshops, a discussion panel, and meaningful conversations, students had the opportunity to ask questions, learn from others’ experiences, and discover new ways to turn their interests into future career opportunities.
Thank you to our community partners and business professionals for investing in our students, sharing their expertise, and encouraging them to dream big. Your guidance helps students build confidence, explore their potential, and take meaningful steps toward their future success!
Thank you to our community partners and business professionals for investing in our students, sharing their expertise, and encouraging them to dream big. Your guidance helps students build confidence, explore their potential, and take meaningful steps toward their future success!
Congratulations to Thoreau Middle School on being recognized by the Spark Change Awards for the highest growth in math! This outstanding achievement reflects the hard work, determination, and dedication of students and staff who continue to challenge themselves, grow their skills, and strive for excellence. Way to go!
REMINDER! There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, October 9th, 2026. Enjoy your three-day weekend!
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Wind'.
Look outside today! Can you spot something moving because of the wind?
Look outside today! Can you spot something moving because of the wind?
Crownpoint High School celebrated the dedication of the Tim Rice Memorial Stadium on October 2, 2026, honoring the lasting legacy of a beloved educator and coach. His impact continues to live on through the people he encouraged, mentored, and inspired. We are deeply grateful to the Crownpoint community for coming together to honor his legacy and support this special dedication. May the Tim Rice Memorial Stadium remain a place where future generations come together, make memories, and carry forward the spirit of someone who gave so much to his community.
A special thank you to the Rice family - Ann, Katy, and Lisa- for being a part of the dedication. We also appreciate New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Dusty Young, Board Member Georgianna Desiderio, and New Mexico State Representative D. Wanda Johnson, who joined the Crownpoint community in honoring this lasting legacy.
Pictures provided by Shawn Bodie and the Rice Family.
A special thank you to the Rice family - Ann, Katy, and Lisa- for being a part of the dedication. We also appreciate New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Dusty Young, Board Member Georgianna Desiderio, and New Mexico State Representative D. Wanda Johnson, who joined the Crownpoint community in honoring this lasting legacy.
Pictures provided by Shawn Bodie and the Rice Family.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 26!
At Gallup-McKinley County Schools, we believe families play an important role in student success. Our student-led conferences give students an opportunity to take an active role in sharing their learning, accomplishments and goals with their families and teachers. Your involvement matters! Working together, students, families and educators can build the support and encouragement students need to thrive.
Contact your student’s school for conference details and scheduling information.
When we work together, our students go further!
At Gallup-McKinley County Schools, we believe families play an important role in student success. Our student-led conferences give students an opportunity to take an active role in sharing their learning, accomplishments and goals with their families and teachers. Your involvement matters! Working together, students, families and educators can build the support and encouragement students need to thrive.
Contact your student’s school for conference details and scheduling information.
When we work together, our students go further!
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Corn Pollen'.
Corn pollen is the fine, yellow powder produced by corn plants. It is an important part of the corn plant and has cultural significance in many Native communities.
Corn pollen is the fine, yellow powder produced by corn plants. It is an important part of the corn plant and has cultural significance in many Native communities.
Reminder!!! Our GMCS Educational Development Center is hosting a Family Engagement Event focused on Autism and Behavior Support at Home. We are inviting all families, caregivers, and community members to join us to learn practical strategies to support positive behavior and build skills at home. Please join us on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Educational Development Center, located at 345 Basilio Drive.
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Please submit a comment by October 13th to help keep our funding for internet services.
Learn more here: https://www.gmcs.org/article/3162489
Learn more here: https://www.gmcs.org/article/3162489
Today, GMCS celebrates coaches who make a lasting impact on the lives of our student-athletes. Thank you to every GMCS coach for the time, energy, encouragement, and dedication you give to helping students grow both on and off the field. Thank you for being motivators, mentors, and champion makers.
Are you interested in helping our students discover what they're capable of? Become a coach! Apply at gmcs.org or scan the QR code.
Are you interested in helping our students discover what they're capable of? Become a coach! Apply at gmcs.org or scan the QR code.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Apple'.
A 'bilasáana' is a round fruit that can be red, green, or yellow! Do you think you'll have an apple for lunch today?
A 'bilasáana' is a round fruit that can be red, green, or yellow! Do you think you'll have an apple for lunch today?
We're hiring two Childcare Technicians for Bright Futures Daycare! Bring your patience, compassion, energy, and dedication to a team that helps give children a bright start. Click here for the job listing and other openings.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Police Officer'.
A police officer helps keep people safe, protects the community, and helps when people are in need.
Example: “Thank you to the police officer who helped keep our school event safe!”
A police officer helps keep people safe, protects the community, and helps when people are in need.
Example: “Thank you to the police officer who helped keep our school event safe!”
Today is World Teachers' Day! Every day, our GMCS teachers walk into their classrooms carrying more than lesson plans. They bring patience for the difficult days, encouragement when a student needs it most, compassion for the challenges students face, and a belief in every child’s ability to grow.
We celebrate the incredible educators who help shape the future of our community. Thank you for seeing our students, believing in them, and showing up for them day after day. Happy World Teachers' Day!
We celebrate the incredible educators who help shape the future of our community. Thank you for seeing our students, believing in them, and showing up for them day after day. Happy World Teachers' Day!
October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week. GMCS encourages our students, families, and staff to take a few minutes to talk about fire safety at home and practice a family escape plan.
-Know your smoke alarm. Make sure everyone knows what the alarm sounds like and that your smoke alarms work.
-Make an escape plan. Identify exits, choose an outside meeting place, and practice getting out safely.
-Practice fire safety. Keep flammable items away from heat sources and never leave cooking unattended.
-Get out and stay out. If a fire occurs, get outside quickly, never go back inside, and call 911 once you are safely outside.
Talk. Plan. Practice.
A few minutes of preparation can help your family know what to do when every second counts. Let's keep our schools and communities safe!
-Know your smoke alarm. Make sure everyone knows what the alarm sounds like and that your smoke alarms work.
-Make an escape plan. Identify exits, choose an outside meeting place, and practice getting out safely.
-Practice fire safety. Keep flammable items away from heat sources and never leave cooking unattended.
-Get out and stay out. If a fire occurs, get outside quickly, never go back inside, and call 911 once you are safely outside.
Talk. Plan. Practice.
A few minutes of preparation can help your family know what to do when every second counts. Let's keep our schools and communities safe!
