Important Notice: Road Closure Beginning January 5, 2026
Starting January 5, 2026, Rico Street will be closed for several weeks between Route 66 and Rollie Road due to city construction.
Please review the attached map for detour routes to Gallup High School and Chief Manuelito Middle School.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as the city completes these improvements.
Gallup McKinley County Schools proudly celebrates our incredible teachers all week long! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8, with Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 5.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of our hardworking, dedicated educators across the district. Your passion, commitment, and care make a lasting impact on our students and our community every single day. From inspiring curiosity in the classroom to supporting students beyond academics, your work does not go unnoticed.
You are mentors, role models, and champions for our students’ success—and we are truly grateful for all that you do.
Thank you for your dedication, your resilience, and the difference you make in the lives of our students. ❤️
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #TeacherAppreciationDay #ThankATeacher #GMCSproud
https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/engage/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-may-1-2026
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of our principals across all 33 sites. Your leadership, hard work, and unwavering dedication make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community every single day.
From supporting academic success to fostering positive school cultures, you are the driving force behind so much of what makes our schools thrive. We see the long hours, the tough decisions, and the commitment you bring and we are truly grateful.
We are beyond proud of these talented students for representing not only Gallup High School, but all of Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) with excellence on the state and even national stage! From earning top honors at the SkillsUSA New Mexico State Competition to advancing to a nationwide welding competition, these students are showing what hard work, resilience, and hands-on learning can achieve. Even when faced with challenges during competition, they pushed through and still came out on top—proof of their determination and skill. Their accomplishments highlight the strength of both their school and the entire GMCS district, showcasing the opportunities available to students who are willing to learn, grow, and put in the effort.
Check out the GMCS Connect article!
Due to New Mexico State statutes and New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) requirements, Gallup‑McKinley County Schools (GMCS) students’ last day of school is June 10, 2026.
Interested in attending McKinley Academy next school year? 🎓
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!
Congratulations to our GMCS students who received their Seal of Bilingual Proficiency in Navajo today!
Let's congratulate:
Wright Sandoval of Tse' Yi' Gai High School
Jaysiah Arviso of Miyamura High School
Sterlen Henderson of Gallup High School
Darwin James of Miyamura High School
We celebrate your achievement and thank you for honoring your culture and community through your hard work.
🎓✨ 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
Gallup High School Senior Picture Day is coming up!
📸 Senior Photos Date: April 14
🗓️ Deadline to book & pay deposit: April 10
💵 Deposit: $10 (paid online when booking)
All seniors must book a time slot and pay the deposit to take their senior photos. Use the link provided to secure your appointment:
https://www.kennethbrownphotography.com/2026-gallup-high-inschool-seniors
✔️ Only seniors with a confirmed session AND completed order form will be photographed.
✔️ Please ensure your student arrives nicely dressed.
✔️ Bring your full payment and order form on picture day.
✔️ If you paid online, your student must still bring the form with their pose selections.
Let’s help our seniors capture this special milestone!
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!
Good Luck, GMCS SkillsUSA Competitors!
Next week, students from across Gallup-McKinley County Schools will travel to Albuquerque, NM (March 18–21) to compete in the New Mexico SkillsUSA State Conference.
Even though the conference falls during Spring Break, our students and advisors have chosen to dedicate their time to represent their schools and showcase their technical skills, leadership, and professionalism on the state stage. We are incredibly proud of their commitment and hard work.
To all of our competitors and advisors—
compete with confidence, support one another, and represent GMCS with pride. You are already champions to us!
Good luck to all of our SkillsUSA chapters representing:
Gallup HS
Miyamura HS
Tohatchi HS
Crownpoint HS
Navajo Pine HS
Opportunity Career Center
Go GMCS! Bring home the gold!
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!
Congratulations Lady Bengals!!!!! Bengals won 68 to 38.
Bengal Fans, Students, Parents, and Staff,
Tonight the Gallup Lady Bengals will take on the Pojoaque Valley Lady Elks at 7:00 PM.
🎟 Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased online at: https://gofan.co/app/school/NM13893
• Adults: $12
• Students/Seniors/Military: $8
Ticket takers will be available to assist anyone who needs help purchasing tickets online.
⚠️ Important: Please do not redeem your tickets until you are at the door. A ticket taker will scan and redeem your ticket(s) upon entry.
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎓 Fans: Please do not begin lining up until after the school day ends at 3:30 PM.
Come out and support our Lady Bengals! 🐅🏀
!!! GPH SENIOR NIGHT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED !!!
📣 Gallup High School Families — Join Us for Senior Night! 🎓
We invite all senior students and their families to attend Senior Night as we review important graduation information and continue working together to ensure our seniors finish strong!
🗓 March 25, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Gallup High School
During Senior Night, we will go over key topics including:
• Graduation details: class motto, class song, and more
• Student expectations: behavior, dress code
• Academic status: grades and credit recovery
• Senior announcements
• Graduation logistics: parking, arrival time, and ceremony expectations
• Graduation practice information
• Senior events
• FAFSA support
This is an important night filled with essential information for seniors and their families. We look forward to partnering with you to support the success of the Class of 2026! 🎉
For more information, contact us at 505‑721‑2500 or visit gmcs.org/o/gphs.
🎓 FAFSA Workshop for Seniors 🎓
Good Morning!
We will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop for Seniors Only on Monday, March 9th from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM in the Library.
We strongly encourage all seniors planning to attend college to participate and begin the financial aid process.
✨ Free snacks will be provided
🎁 Students who attend will also be entered to win a gift card!
Students should bring:
Social Security Number
Personal email address
Parent email address
If you have questions, please contact Samantha Marquez at smarquez@gmcs.org or (505) 721-2519.
Let’s plan for your future — see you there!
