This is a mandatory meeting to attend
April 15, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Thoreau High School Cafeteria
You will be reviewing important information regarding graduation fir the Class of 2026
We hope to see you there!

SAT Testing will be Wednesday April 15, 2026
Make sure to come to school, you are on time and you are ready with your laptops and chargers.
*THIS IS A MANDATORY TEST AND A REQUIREMENT TO GRADUATE NEXT YEAR*
Good Luck Juniors!! You got this!








🎓✨ 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

You’ve worked hard to get here, and we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. As you head into your final weeks, please be sure to mark these important upcoming dates and celebrate this milestone!
đź“… Important Dates to Remember:
Senior Checkout / Clearance: [May 15th @ 9AM]
Graduation Rehearsal: [May 18-19th @ TBA]
Graduation Ceremony: [May 20th @ 6:30PM]
Final Day for Seniors: [May 15th]
✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!
Your dedication, perseverance, and growth have made a lasting impact on our community. We can’t wait to see where your future takes you—this is just the beginning!
If you have questions about any of these events, please reach out to the front office.
Again, congratulations, seniors—you did it! 🎓

The Film Prize Jr. competition is here! Watch and vote for these incredible student-created videos from:
Gallup High School
Find My Way – Gallup High School
Love and Rage – Gallup High School
Hiroshi Miyamura High School
The Mysterious Bottle – Hiroshi Miyamura High School
The Walk Home – Hiroshi Miyamura High School
Party of Four – Hiroshi Miyamura High School
Thoreau High School
Always There – Thoreau High School
Tohatchi High School
Ts’in Yadi – Tohatchi High School
Vote for your favorites now! -> Voting Form
Voting closes April 2nd. Let’s support our students’ creativity!

Come learn what makes our program unique at our Parent Information Night on April 22 or April 23 from 5:30–6:30 PM in the UNM–Gallup SSTC Building, Room 200.
At McKinley Academy, students have the opportunity to:
Earn college credits while in high school through our partnership with UNM–Gallup
Experience a rigorous early college program that prepares them for university success
Learn in a smaller, supportive academic environment
Save time and money on college by getting a head start on coursework
Join us to learn about the program, tour the campus, meet our staff, and ask questions about how McKinley Academy can help students reach their academic and career goals.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing what McKinley Academy has to offer!

We’re excited to host our first-ever Family Academic & Career Night on March 26th from 5:30–7:00 PM in Gurley Hall!
Come explore future career pathways and opportunities as several organizations share information about career fields, requirements, and ways students can start preparing now for their future. It’s a great chance for students and families to learn, ask questions, and start planning ahead.
And to make the evening even better—we’ll be serving burgers and hotdogs!
Check out the flyer for more details. We hope to see you there!

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.
đź“… Application Deadline: July 9, 2026
âś” Final Deadline to Complete All Requirements: July 16, 2026
Take the first step toward accelerating your future—apply today!

Practices will be Mon-Fri
3:30PM - 5:30PM
@ THS Softball Field (behind the gymnasium)
Athletes please make sure that you turn in your papers before coming to practices and that they are signed by you and a parent/guardian.
Lets go Lady Hawks!!

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!







Our Boys' Basketball team will be heading to Tohatchi to play against the Cougars tonight at 6PM.
Come on out and support the Hawks and lets cheer them on to victory!!
**Tickets will can be purchased and will be on GoFans**
Uploaded is the updated Backet for the 2026 District 1-3A Boys Basketball Tournament
GO MIGHTY HAWKS!!


Hello Students and Families,
This is a reminder that our Student‑Led Conferences will be held today from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
During your scheduled conference time, students will:
âś… Review their current grades
âś… Discuss their credits toward graduation
âś… Check whether they are on track to graduate on time
These conferences are an important opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning and plan for a successful path to graduation.
We look forward to meeting with you today!

DISTRICT 1AAA TOURNAMENT BOYS' AND GIRLS' BASKETBALL 2026
***Tickets for the games will be and purchased on GOFANS***
*REMINDER: PLEASE NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS WILL BE ALLOWED*
THOREAU BOYS' BASKETBALL:
Tuesday February 24, 2026
(HOME) at Thoreau High School Gymnasium
"Thoreau Hawks vs. Crownpoint Eagles"
@ 6PM
THOREAU GIRLS' BASKETBALL:
Monday February 23, 2026
(AWAY) @ Zuni High School
"Lady Hawks vs. Lady Thunderbirds"
@ 6PM
Come on out and support the teams to victory!! Lets go Hawks!!





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

Join us February 18–20, 2026 at Red Rock Park for our Heritage Language and Culture Social Studies Fair!
February 18, 2026
7th & 10th Grade (All Schools)
February 19, 2026
5th Grade
(Crownpoint, Twin Lakes, Navajo, David Skeet, Catherine Miller, Stagecoach, Del Norte, Jefferson)
February 20, 2026
5th Grade
(Thoreau, Tohatchi, Ramah, Chee Dodge, Lincoln, Tobe Turpen, Indian Hills, Red Rock)
This event is open to the public, and we encourage parents and community members to stop by and see all the fun and creative projects our students have been working so hard on. Come support our students and celebrate their amazing work!

2/23/2026
11AM-7PM
**PLEASE CONTACT THE FRONT OFFICE, IF YOUR CHILDS TEACHER HAS NOT MADE A TIME APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR CHILDS CONFERENCE.. (THEY WILL NOTIFY THE TEACHER)**

