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.
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.
Not allowed: tank tops, spaghetti straps, revealing clothing, hats, hoodies, or beanies.
From now until May 1, dress code violations will result in a one-day in-school suspension. After May 1, violations will result in a one-day out-of-school suspension.
Thank you, and let’s finish the year strong.
Witness the future of engineering: May 6th | 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Miyamura HS Gym 2
From solar-powered streetlights to groundbreaking 3D brick printing for Route 66 and sensor-based automatic greenhouse climate control systems to so much more—our students are taking real-world challenges and creating meaningful solutions right here in Gallup.
Don't miss this incredible celebration of student innovation and creativity!
#MiyamuraPatriots #SchoolOfEngineering
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.
Celebrating Our GMCS HOSA Champions!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools proudly congratulates students from McKinley Academy, Crownpoint High School, and Miyamura High School for their outstanding performance at the New Mexico HOSA State Leadership Conference, held in Albuquerque from April 9–11, 2026.
Students from our HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapters competed in a wide range of healthcare-related events, demonstrating their knowledge, technical skills, and leadership. Several students earned top placements and qualified to represent New Mexico at the 2026 HOSA International Leadership Conference, which will take place June 17–20, 2026 in Indianapolis.
Congratulations to all of our students and advisors for representing GMCS with excellence! Your dedication to learning and pursuing careers in healthcare reflects the strength of our School of Health pathways and the bright future of healthcare professionals in our communities.
We wish our national qualifiers the best of luck as they prepare to represent New Mexico at the HOSA International Leadership Conference this June in Indianapolis!
🎓✨ 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
This week, students and their advisors from across Gallup-McKinley County Schools will travel to Albuquerque (April 9–11) to compete in the HOSA State Leadership Conference.
Our students will represent their schools and our district in a variety of healthcare and biomedical science competitions, demonstrating the knowledge, professionalism, and leadership that HOSA – Future Health Professionals promotes through its mission of preparing students for careers in the health professions. Through these competitive events, students apply what they have learned in their School of Health and biomedical science courses while strengthening the skills needed to succeed in healthcare careers.
Students representing GMCS come from:
• Crownpoint High School
• Miyamura High School
• McKinley Academy
We are incredibly proud of our students and advisors who continue to demonstrate the strength of Career & Technical Education (CTE) and the growing impact of our School of Health programs across the district.
To our competitors: Compete with confidence, support one another, and represent GMCS with pride.
Good luck to all of our HOSA participants!
Community Invitation: Miyamura High School School of Health Project Showcase
Miyamura High School proudly invites our community members, families, and district leaders to attend the School of Health Project Showcase, where our students will present projects that demonstrate how health science applies evidence, ethics, and prevention to improve individual and community well-being.
This exciting event highlights student learning focused on promoting wellness, preventing disease, and advancing public health through real-world applications of health science.
Location: Miyamura High School – Gym II
Date: May 7, 2026
Event Schedule:
• 12:30 – 1:00 PM: Judges, Parents, and Community Members
• 1:05 – 1:35 PM: School of Business
• 1:45 – 2:15 PM: School of Engineering
• 2:20 – 2:50 PM: School of Media
Come support our students as they showcase their learning, creativity, and commitment to improving health and wellbeing in our communities. Your presence encourages our students and celebrates the meaningful work happening within the School of Health program at Miyamura High School.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Community Invitation: Miyamura High School's School of Business Spring Showcase
The Miyamura HS School of Business proudly invites our community, families, and partners to attend the Spring Project Showcase on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Gym II, Miyamura High School.
This showcase highlights the hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking of our students as they present their business projects and ideas. It’s a great opportunity to see how students are developing real-world skills in innovation, leadership, and business planning.
Judges and Parents Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open to the Public and Other “Schools Of”
• 12:30 – 12:55 PM | School of Engineering
• 1:00 – 1:20 PM | School of Health
• 1:25 – 1:45 PM | School of Media
Come support our students and see the next generation of entrepreneurs in action!
Location: Gym II, Miyamura High School
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
We hope to see our community there!
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!
Congratulations to seniors Carlos Garcia and Joshua Hughbanks for signing to North Dakota State College of Science!!! 🏈 #GoWildcats
