Mark your calendars! Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 9–15, and Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17. 💙
This is the perfect time for our students, families, and community members to show a little extra care and compassion. From small gestures like a smile or helping a friend, to bigger acts like volunteering or writing a note of encouragement, every act matters.
Let’s come together to create a ripple effect of kindness that makes our schools and community shine brighter! 🌈🤝
Check out our list of Random Acts of Kindness ideas and join us in spreading positivity all month long. Together, we can make kindness contagious! 💛📚🚌
House Bill 253 is being heard 02/09 at 8:30 AM, and your voice matters.
If this bill passes it will cause a $47 million dollar shortfall for GMCS this year - but there is still time to stop this legislation from moving forward. We are asking our community to please call and email members of the House Education Committee and our local legislators and urge them to vote NO on HB 253.
Please know this: GMCS is doing everything within its power to avoid any negative consequences to our students, staff, and community. We are actively advocating, working with legislators, and fighting to protect the funding our students depend on. A few minutes of your time telling our legislators to vote NO on House Bill 253 will make a real difference. Thank you for standing with our students and schools.
We are asking our community to please call and email members of the House of Education Committee and our local legislatures and urge them to vote NO to HB 253.
We are asking our community to please call and email members of the House of Education Committee and our local legislatures and urge them to vote NO to HB 253.
Chair
G. Andrés Romero – 505-514-9574
andres.romero@nmlegis.gov
Vice Chair
Joy Garratt – 505-986-4341
joy.garratt@nmlegis.gov
Ranking Member
Brian G. Baca – 505-986-4221
brian.baca@nmlegis.gov
Members
Jack Chatfield – 505-986-4467 – jack.chatfield@nmlegis.gov
Catherine J. Cullen – 505-986-4226 – catherine.cullen@nmlegis.gov
Martha Garcia – 505-986-4464 – martha.garcia@nmlegis.gov
Anita Gonzales – 505-986-4255 – anita.gonzales@nmlegis.gov
Yanira Gurrola – 505-986-4435 – yanira.gurrola@nmlegis.gov
Raymundo Lara – 505-986-4777 – raymundo.lara@nmlegis.gov
Tanya Mirabal Moya – 505-986-4214 – Tanya.MirabalMoya@nmlegis.gov
Patricia Roybal Caballero – 505-986-4416 – pat.roybalcaballero@nmlegis.gov
E. Diane Torres-Velásquez – 505-986-4255 -diane.torresvelasquez@nmlegis.gov
Harlan Vincent – 505-986-4450 – Harlan.Vincent@nmlegis.gov
Representatives:
Michelle Paulene Abeyta - 505-986-4254 - michelle.abeyta@nmlegis.gov
Martha Garcia - 505-986-4464 - martha.garcia@nmlegis.gov
D. Wonda Johnson - 505-986-4433 - dwonda.johnson@nmlegis.gov
Patricia A. Lundstrom - 505-986-4249 - patricia.lundstrom@nmlegis.gov
Senators:
George K. Muñoz - 505-986-4371 - george.munoz@nmlegis.gov
Shannon D. Pinto - 505-986-4835 - shannon.pinto@nmlegis.gov
Please visit our website for more information on HB 253. https://www.gmcs.org/page/hb
This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible school counselors who make a lasting impact on our students every single day. They are more than guides—they are trusted listeners, advocates, and champions who support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
From helping students plan for college and careers, to offering guidance during challenging times, and promoting mental health and well-being, our counselors play a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Their dedication, patience, and care help every child feel seen, heard, and supported.
Join us in honoring these amazing professionals who make a difference in the lives of students and families across our community. 💙📚🌟
Thank a school counselor today and celebrate their hard work and heart! 👏💛
There will be no school on Monday, January 19.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a leader who reminded us that courage, kindness, and service can change the world. ❤️🤝 His message of equality, justice, and unity continues to inspire us to reflect, learn, and act with compassion.
We encourage our students and families to take this day to reflect, engage in meaningful conversations, and look for ways to serve others in our communities. 🌍💬
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✨
Creativity, courage, and craftsmanship came together as 10th- and 11th-grade ELA students from Dr. Jaypee R. Lopres’s ELA & Media pathway officially authored and published a collective anthology titled:
🖊️📖 Original Voices from Gallup: A Collection of Essays, Poems and Autobiographies
This incredible book features original essays, poems, and autobiographical pieces—all ✍️ handwritten, 🎨 artist-illustrated, and ✅ carefully reviewed for authenticity, originality, plagiarism, and AI-generated content. Rooted in ELA learning standards, this project celebrates the power of student voice and the heart of the writing process 💙
🎉 What made it even sweeter? The book arrived fully published before school leadership even knew! After the big reveal, Principal Jeffrey Hartog, Assistant Principal Taylor Ramirez, and Dean Joshua Benyola proudly recognized each student-author with certificates 👏🏽📜
📦 The anthology was published by Studentreasures Publishing (Topeka, Kansas) and represents a major milestone for both our students and the Miyamura High School community.
🏆📘 As published authors, students also receive automatic entry into the National Book Challenge, with prizes including:
💰 $5,000 school grant (1st place)
💰 $1,000 (2nd place)
💰 $500 (3rd place)
🎁 $50 gift cards for 50 national finalists
📸 Pictured: Dr. Jaypee R. Lopres and Grade 10 student-authors: Art Jones, Destiny Storch, Bethany Velasco, Dylane Lee, Alana Yazzie, Khloe Johnson, Aurora Williams, Cara Yazzie, Raizhan James, Dominic White, Lanaya Lementino. 📚 Grade 11 student-authors: Twyla Monarque, Jordyn Thompson, Ameera Davis, Mya Collins, McKallise Francisco, Serenity Ponce.
✨ Original Voices from Gallup is proof that when students are trusted with their stories and supported in their craft, their voices don’t just grow—they reach far beyond the classroom 🌟🎓
To make sure we gather the most relevant information, we have two different surveys based on your child’s grade level:
Parents of PreK–6th Grade Students (Elementary Survey)
Please complete this survey if your child attends an elementary school:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HVHL6VX
Parents of 7th–12th Grade Students (Secondary Survey)
Please complete this survey if your child attends a middle or high school:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTZJLJD
Additionally, we ask that you also fill out the Community Survey if you have not already:
Community Survey
Please complete this survey as a member of the community:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HVGHV2S
Each survey serves a different purpose and helps us gather input from multiple perspectives. We encourage parents to complete all surveys that apply to them.
Every response helps us better understand your needs and make informed decisions for our schools.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts—your voice matters, and we truly value your input!
All Gallup- McKinley County schools are closed Friday, January 9th.
All Gallup-McKinley County Schools are on a Weather Delay Friday, January 9th . Schools will be delayed 1 hour later than the Thursday-Friday start schedule. Buses will also be delayed. Please contact 505-721-2233 or visit https://www.gmcs.org/page/gmcs-school-times
The following elementary games are postponed due to weather.
Thoreau El @ Catherine Miller
Crownpoint El @ Jefferson
Lincoln El @ Ramah El
Del Norte El @ Navajo El.
Gallup-McKinley County Schools values the voices of our parents, guardians, staff, and community members—and we need your input.
Please take a few minutes to complete the GMCS Community Survey. Your feedback helps guide decisions that directly support our students, schools, and community.
⏰ The survey closes TOMORROW at 5:00 PM, so don’t miss the opportunity to be heard!
Thank you for partnering with us and helping shape the future of GMCS. 💙
👉 Take the survey today!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools values the voices of our parents, guardians, staff, and community members—and we need your input.
Please take a few minutes to complete the GMCS Community Survey. Your feedback helps guide decisions that support our students, schools, and community.
Thank you for partnering with us and for helping shape the future of GMCS. 💙
👉 Take the survey today!
