Gallup-McKinley County Schools

Celebrating Our GMCS HOSA Champions!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools proudly congratulates students from McKinley Academy, Crownpoint High School, and Miyamura High School for their outstanding performance at the New Mexico HOSA State Leadership Conference, held in Albuquerque from April 9–11, 2026.
Students from our HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapters competed in a wide range of healthcare-related events, demonstrating their knowledge, technical skills, and leadership. Several students earned top placements and qualified to represent New Mexico at the 2026 HOSA International Leadership Conference, which will take place June 17–20, 2026 in Indianapolis.
Congratulations to all of our students and advisors for representing GMCS with excellence! Your dedication to learning and pursuing careers in healthcare reflects the strength of our School of Health pathways and the bright future of healthcare professionals in our communities.
We wish our national qualifiers the best of luck as they prepare to represent New Mexico at the HOSA International Leadership Conference this June in Indianapolis!

Due to weather across the district, GMCS buses will drop off and pick up students at the nearest paved or gravel road, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. . Please make sure to meet the bus at the nearest paved or gravel road to pick up or drop off your students.

May 4, 2026 Field Trip Navajo Pine High School , Nuclear Science Museum, Albuquerque NM

🎓✨ Class of 2026 Senior Edition – Photo Request! ✨🎓
Attention parents and guardians of our graduating seniors!
Each year, Gallup-McKinley County Schools creates a special Senior Edition magazine that is mailed to our graduates as a lasting keepsake. This edition features individual senior photos along with highlights from graduation.
📸 We need your help!
Please send in your student’s senior picture so they can be included in this special publication.
While we do receive some photos from school photographers, we would love to include as many submitted photos as possible so every senior is represented. Students without a submitted photo will still be listed, but we truly want to showcase each of our graduates.
📥 How to submit:
Send them to Public_Relations@gmcs.org. Don't forget to tell us your student's name and the school they attend. Please have your submissions in by MAY 8TH.

Let’s work together to make this a meaningful and memorable keepsake for the Class of 2026! 💙

Thank you for your support!

#ClassOf2026 #SeniorEdition #GMCS #SeniorMemories

This week, students and their advisors from across Gallup-McKinley County Schools will travel to Albuquerque (April 9–11) to compete in the HOSA State Leadership Conference.
Our students will represent their schools and our district in a variety of healthcare and biomedical science competitions, demonstrating the knowledge, professionalism, and leadership that HOSA – Future Health Professionals promotes through its mission of preparing students for careers in the health professions. Through these competitive events, students apply what they have learned in their School of Health and biomedical science courses while strengthening the skills needed to succeed in healthcare careers.

Students representing GMCS come from:
• Crownpoint High School
• Miyamura High School
• McKinley Academy

We are incredibly proud of our students and advisors who continue to demonstrate the strength of Career & Technical Education (CTE) and the growing impact of our School of Health programs across the district.
To our competitors: Compete with confidence, support one another, and represent GMCS with pride.

Good luck to all of our HOSA participants!

Community Invitation: Miyamura High School School of Health Project Showcase

Miyamura High School proudly invites our community members, families, and district leaders to attend the School of Health Project Showcase, where our students will present projects that demonstrate how health science applies evidence, ethics, and prevention to improve individual and community well-being.
This exciting event highlights student learning focused on promoting wellness, preventing disease, and advancing public health through real-world applications of health science.
Location: Miyamura High School – Gym II
Date: May 7, 2026
Event Schedule:
• 12:30 – 1:00 PM: Judges, Parents, and Community Members
• 1:05 – 1:35 PM: School of Business
• 1:45 – 2:15 PM: School of Engineering
• 2:20 – 2:50 PM: School of Media
Come support our students as they showcase their learning, creativity, and commitment to improving health and wellbeing in our communities. Your presence encourages our students and celebrates the meaningful work happening within the School of Health program at Miyamura High School.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Due to weather across the district, GMCS buses will drop off and pick up students at the nearest paved or gravel road on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. . Please make sure to meet the bus at the nearest paved or gravel road to pick up or drop off your students.

📣 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!

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.