

Juniors and Seniors!
Are you interested in leadership and environmental action? Apply to the Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors Program! You will participate in community clean-up projects, receive leadership training, and....... get a $3,000 stipend when you complete your fellowship and projects! The application deadline is today! Don’t miss your chance to give back to your community and earn while making a difference. Scan the QR code or visit https://www.breakingbadhabits.nm.gov/youth/ for more information.




Orientation is your opportunity to pick up your class schedule, laptop, textbooks (where applicable), and school supplies, while getting ready for a successful start to the school year.
Orientation Schedule:
• Incoming 9th Grade: August 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | New McKinley Academy Building (West Side of Gurley Hall)
• Returning 10th Grade: August 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• New 10th, 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• Returning 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 11-14 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall, Room 100
We look forward to seeing all of our students as we prepare for another great year. Classes begin Monday, August 17.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is excited to kick off another year of learning, growth, and community.
Students, we can't wait to see you on August 5th for the first day of school!
Before that, we're welcoming our staff back: 194-day staff return on August 3rd, and 192-day staff return on August 4th. We're glad to have you back and ready to make this year a great one for our students.


Don't miss this opportunity—register now to enhance your school safety planning and response skills.


We look forward to seeing your work again at the district showcase on May 26th, starting at 10:00 am, located at the Student Support Center.






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.

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


