There is a lot to celebrate at Gallup-McKinley County Schools! Dive in: https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/newsletters/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-october-16-2026
Come on down to the Rio West Mall and see our GMCS staff at today's job fair! We will be available until 4 pm! We hope to see you there!
Happy National Boss’s Day!
Today, we recognize and appreciate the leaders who guide, encourage, and support their teams each day. Thank you to the dedicated leaders across Gallup-McKinley County Schools who help create positive, collaborative environments where our staff can grow and our students can succeed.
Your leadership and commitment make a difference throughout our district. Thank you for all that you do!
Today, we recognize and appreciate the leaders who guide, encourage, and support their teams each day. Thank you to the dedicated leaders across Gallup-McKinley County Schools who help create positive, collaborative environments where our staff can grow and our students can succeed.
Your leadership and commitment make a difference throughout our district. Thank you for all that you do!
GMCS Middle School Cross Country Teams Shine at NMAA State Meet!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools middle school runners took to the course yesterday in Rio Rancho for the NMAA State Middle School Cross Country Championships, competing in both the large and small school divisions!
Congratulations to all the student-athletes who represented their schools with determination, hard work, and school pride. A special congratulations goes to Tohatchi Middle School’s boys team, which captured 1st place in the Small School Division with a team score of just 59 points!
TEAM RESULTS
Small School Division – Boys
Tohatchi Middle School – 1st place
Thoreau Middle School – 7th place
Small School Division – Girls
Tohatchi Middle School – 6th place
Thoreau Middle School – 8th place
Large School Division – Girls
Chief Manuelito Middle School – 12th place
Gallup Middle School – 16th place
Large School Division – Boys
Chief Manuelito Middle School – 20th place
Gallup Middle School – 21st place
TOP 10 INDIVIDUAL FINISHERS
Congratulations to these GMCS student-athletes who finished among the top 10 in their respective divisions!
Small School Division – Girls
5th – Kaaya Raphealito, Ramah Middle School
8th – Kilette Willeto, Thoreau Middle School
Small School Division – Boys
3rd – Zariah Bahe, Tohatchi Middle School
7th – Matthew Othole, Ramah Middle School
Large School Division – Girls
10th – Tiara Whitman, Chief Manuelito Middle School
Congratulations to every runner, coach, and school community! Your dedication and commitment to representing your schools are something to celebrate. GMCS is proud of our student-athletes and their accomplishments on the course!
#GMCS #CrossCountry #StudentAthletes #NMAA #SchoolPride
Please review: Your Voice Matters in Shaping Our Schools' Future
Gallup-McKinley County Schools is taking a close look at facility needs and enrollment across our schools and before any decisions are made, we want to hear from you.
Please take a few minutes to share your honest feedback in our community survey. Your input will directly inform the conversations ahead and help guide decisions that will shape our schools for years to come.
No decision has been made on any of the topics in this survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3QHNW5Q
Gallup-McKinley County Schools is taking a close look at facility needs and enrollment across our schools and before any decisions are made, we want to hear from you.
Please take a few minutes to share your honest feedback in our community survey. Your input will directly inform the conversations ahead and help guide decisions that will shape our schools for years to come.
No decision has been made on any of the topics in this survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3QHNW5Q
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Circle/Zero'.
From math problems to art projects, circles and zero are part of daily learning.
From math problems to art projects, circles and zero are part of daily learning.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Learning'.
Learning means gaining new knowledge and skills by listening, reading, practicing, asking questions, and trying your best!
Learning means gaining new knowledge and skills by listening, reading, practicing, asking questions, and trying your best!
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Fall/Autumn'.
This is the season when leaves change color, the weather gets cooler, and things feel cozier.
This is the season when leaves change color, the weather gets cooler, and things feel cozier.
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.
