Congratulations to the Tohatchi Lady Cougars on an incredible season and finishing as District Runner-Up. Your hard work, determination, and team spirit have made your community proud. Now it’s time to refocus and bring home another state championship. We are behind you all the way. Go Cougars!
11 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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🚀 Now Accepting Applications – McKinley Academy (Fall 2026)
Ready to challenge yourself and take your future to the next level?
McKinley Academy offers a dynamic early college experience where motivated students can earn college credits, engage in meaningful learning, and get involved in a variety of leadership and extracurricular opportunities—all while still in high school.
If you’re looking for a supportive, academically rigorous environment that prepares you for college and beyond, McKinley Academy is the place for you.
📅 Application Deadline: July 9, 2026
✔ Final Deadline to Complete All Requirements: July 16, 2026
Take the first step toward accelerating your future—apply today!
11 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2026 SEMESTER Enrollment is open to all current 8 - th 11th grade students HOW TO APPLY Gallup McKinley County School Website Schools: McKinley Academy Scan QR code Click on the link: https://forms.office.com/r/w79K6xCDvj
JFK brought families together last night for FAM night in a fun and delicious way. Students and families checked out new books at the book fair, shared laughs while playing bingo, and enjoyed some tasty pizza!
Thank you to all the families who attended and to the incredible staff for hosting this event.
11 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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Today’s the Big Day — TSA State Awards Ceremony! 🚀
Today is the Awards Ceremony for the 2026 New Mexico State TSA Conference in Las Cruces!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools is proudly represented by FIVE (5) TSA chapters—McKinley Academy, Crownpoint HS, Tohatchi HS, Miyamura HS, Thoreau HS, and Tohatchi MS--competing in various technology events — and now it’s time to celebrate their hard work and dedication!
🏆 2026 New Mexico State TSA Awards Ceremony
TODAY
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Live via Zoom
If you have time this morning, we invite our community, families, staff, and students to tune in and send positive energy to our competitors!
🔗 Watch Live Here:
NMTSA Award Ceremony
https://nmsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qenwDMwKTkeEjYoB8aX2hg
Let’s rally behind our students and celebrate their innovation, leadership, and excellence as they represent GMCS at the state level!
#GMCS #TSA2026 #StudentSuccess #STEM #CareerReady

11 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Bengals knocked this site visit out of the park! Thank you for sharing your goals and thoughts on the importance of your school's pathways. We see very bright futures ahead for all the senior ambassadors! See you at the game! 🏀🐅
12 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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Thank you, Thoreau High School students and staff, for hosting a site visit! This visit was very welcoming. Thank you for taking the time to share your work and passion. GMCS is very proud of the Thoreau Ambassadors.
Go Hawks!

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Eras of Technology! 🚀⚙️
Our TSA students are heading south to represent Gallup-McKinley County Schools at the New Mexico Technology Student Association State Conference 2026 in Las Cruces!
TSA STATE CONFERENCE
February 25–27, 2026
2026 State Theme: Eras of Technology
This year, we are proud to have 4 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and McKinley Academy competing at the state level!


Tohatchi High School – Cougars
Crownpoint High School – Eagles
Thoreau High School – Hawks
Hiroshi Miyamura High School – Patriots
Tohatchi Middle School - Cougars
McKinley Academy


Our students will be competing in various tech competitive events such as robotics, coding, architecture, leadership, and emerging technology events — demonstrating innovation, teamwork, technical skill, and problem-solving at the highest level.
They’ve spent months designing, building, testing, revising, and preparing. Now it’s time to compete, connect, and showcase their brilliance.
Community, families, alumni, and friends — drop your good luck messages and shoutouts below!
Let’s flood this post with encouragement as our students represent their schools, their communities, and GMCS with pride.
Go Cougars!
Go Eagles!
Go Hawks!
Go Patriots!
Go TSA!
#TSA #NMTSA #CTEWorks #ErasOfTechnology #STEMReady #FutureEngineers #StudentLeaders #GMCS

13 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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Exploring the Next Step at UNM–Gallup! ✨🎓
Today, a group of our GMCS juniors had the opportunity to tour the University of New Mexico – Gallup Campus, exploring programs, facilities, and postsecondary pathways available right here in our community.
Students learned about:
✔ Academic programs and degree options
✔ Career and technical pathways
✔ Dual credit and transfer opportunities
✔ Student services and campus resources
✔ What it truly means to be college-ready
From walking through labs and classrooms to hearing directly from UNM–Gallup staff and student representatives, our juniors gained real insight into what their future could look like after high school.
Experiences like this help students:
🔹 Visualize themselves in college
🔹 Connect career goals to postsecondary programs
🔹 Build confidence about life after graduation
🔹 Take ownership of their Next Step Plan
Thank you to the UNM–Gallup team for welcoming our students and investing in their future!
Community, families, and friends — drop some encouragement below for our juniors as they begin thinking seriously about their postsecondary journey!
#GMCS #UNMGallup #CollegeReady #NextStepPlan #CareerReady #CTEWorks #StudentSuccess #FutureFocused

13 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Incoming Senior Capstone & UNM-G Campus Tour
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District Tournament Pricing

Entry fees are required for all games. Let's show up for our student-athletes and cheer them on!

15 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
GMCS Athletics and the New Mexico Activities Association blue background price flyer NMAA Logo top left corner, GMCS logo top right corner - ENTRY FEES REQUIRED FOR ALL GAMES - District 1-AAAA Gallup High School & Miyamura High School All Tickets: $8 (Cash Only) District 1-AAA Crownpoint High School, Thoreau High School & Tohatchi High School All Tickets: $8 (Cashless – GoFan Ticketing Only) District 1-AA Ramah High School & Navajo Pine High School Round 1: $6 (Cashless – GoFan Ticketing Only) Round 2: $8 (Cashless – GoFan Ticketing Only) Championship Round: $10 (Cashless – GoFan Ticketing Only) District 1-A Tse'Yi'Gai High School Adults: $7 Senior Citizens / Military / Students: $5 (Cash Only) Support our student-athletes and represent your school with pride! Please plan and bring the appropriate form of payment for your district site. Let’s represent our schools with pride and sportsmanship throughout District Tournament play! Icon of basketball going into hoop.

Take a look at the District Basketball Tournament Brackets. We are very excited for our community to come out and support our athletes!
Please review admission prices. Re-entry is not allowed.

*UPDATED 4A Boys District Bracket*

15 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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🚌💛 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛🚌
Today, we proudly celebrate the amazing school bus drivers who do so much more than drive a route. You greet our students with a smile each morning, make them feel safe and cared for, and ensure they get to school and home again every single day. Your kindness, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed.
Through early mornings, long days, and every mile in between, you are a steady, trusted presence for our students and families. Thank you for the vital role you play in our school community—we are truly grateful for you today and always. 💙👏
16 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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Navajo Pine Mid and High finally got to have our pep rally after being rescheduled twice, and it was worth the wait! Huge shoutout to the seniors from Navajo Middle School and Navajo Pine High School for hosting the Tattoo a Teacher fundraiser. The energy, laughter, and school spirit were amazing, and it was so fun to see everyone come together to support a great cause.
Thank you to the teachers who were such good sports and to the students and families who showed up and made the day special. Moments like these remind us how strong and supportive our school community truly is.
18 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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Unmask Your Potential!
Our students from Ramah High School and Tohatchi High School are representing their schools and communities at the Business Professionals of America – New Mexico State Leadership Conference 2026!
STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
February 19–21, 2026
2025–2026 State Theme: Unmask Your Potential!
#TheRealYouNMBPA26
Tohatchi HS BPA Chapter
• 25 students competing
• 20 competitive events
• 10 open events
Ramah HS BPA Chapter
• 18 students competing
• 27 different competitive events
That’s 43 students stepping into leadership, professionalism, and high-level competition across dozens of business, technology, and leadership categories.
These students have been preparing, practicing, and pushing themselves to grow — and now they’re taking their talents to the state level.
Community, family, alumni, and friends — drop your shoutouts and good luck messages below for our Ramah and Tohatchi BPA students! Let’s show them the full strength of our support as they represent us with pride.
Go Ramah!
Go Tohatchi!
Go BPA!
#BPA #NMBPA #CTEWorks #CareerReady #StudentLeadership #UnmaskYourPotential #TheRealYouNMBPA26
18 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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All Gallup-McKinley County Schools are on a Weather Delay Friday,, February 20th. 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

18 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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All Gallup-McKinley County Schools are on a Weather Delay Thursday, February 19th. . 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

19 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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The first day of the Heritage Language and Culture Social Studies Fair was full of amazing presentations.
Thank you, 7th and 10th graders, for the hard work and confidence you showed in sharing your learning.
A big congratulations to all award-winning students!
20 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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21 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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Due to weather across the district, GMCS buses will drop off and pick up students at the nearest paved or gravel road, Tuesday, February 17th. Please make sure to meet the bus at the nearest paved or gravel road to pick up or drop off your students.

21 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
📚👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent-Teacher Conferences – February 23rd 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦📚
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on February 23rd! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, ask questions, and stay informed about your student’s progress.
🤝 Get involved. Stay involved.
Every conversation helps support student success!
🕒 Please check with your child’s school for conference times and specific details.
We look forward to partnering with you! 💙✨
21 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
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GMCS District College & Career Fair – Spring 2026
Gallup-McKinley County Schools is excited to host our Spring 2026 College & Career Fair for our Junior Class!
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Gallup High School Gym
Session 1: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Session 2: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Lunch will be provided
This is an incredible opportunity for colleges, universities, technical schools, military representatives, industries, and career organizations to connect with ambitious GMCS juniors who are preparing for their postsecondary journey.
Showcase your programs, scholarships, certifications, career pathways, jobs, apprenticeships, internships, and resources — and help inspire the next generation of scholars and leaders.
Last day to register: March 6, 2026
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register
For questions:
505-721-1000
mbond1@gmcs.org
adelacr1@gmcs.org
Let’s work together to elevate success through rigor, relevance, and relationships.
#GMCS #CollegeAndCareerReady #CCCR #Pathways #FutureFocused #CollegeAccess #CareerExploration #Spring2026
21 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Event flyer for District College and Career Fair Spring 2026. Details include sessions, location, and QR code for registration.