October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week. GMCS encourages our students, families, and staff to take a few minutes to talk about fire safety at home and practice a family escape plan.
-Know your smoke alarm. Make sure everyone knows what the alarm sounds like and that your smoke alarms work.
-Make an escape plan. Identify exits, choose an outside meeting place, and practice getting out safely.
-Practice fire safety. Keep flammable items away from heat sources and never leave cooking unattended.
-Get out and stay out. If a fire occurs, get outside quickly, never go back inside, and call 911 once you are safely outside.
Talk. Plan. Practice.
A few minutes of preparation can help your family know what to do when every second counts. Let's keep our schools and communities safe!
-Know your smoke alarm. Make sure everyone knows what the alarm sounds like and that your smoke alarms work.
-Make an escape plan. Identify exits, choose an outside meeting place, and practice getting out safely.
-Practice fire safety. Keep flammable items away from heat sources and never leave cooking unattended.
-Get out and stay out. If a fire occurs, get outside quickly, never go back inside, and call 911 once you are safely outside.
Talk. Plan. Practice.
A few minutes of preparation can help your family know what to do when every second counts. Let's keep our schools and communities safe!
Your Voice Matters in Shaping Our Schools' Future
Gallup-McKinley County Schools is taking a close look at facility needs and enrollment across our schools and before any decisions are made, we want to hear from you.
Please take a few minutes to share your honest feedback in our community survey. Your input will directly inform the conversations ahead and help guide decisions that will shape our schools for years to come.
No decision has been made on any of the topics in this survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3QHNW5Q
Happy Fall! October is a busy month here at GMCS. Read the latest news, updates, and celebrations!
https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/newsletters/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-october-2-2026
https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/newsletters/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-october-2-2026
Our HLC Seniors visited Fort Lewis College this past Wednesday! Students toured the campus and learned more about enrolling as future Skyhawks. Experiences like these give students the chance to step onto a college campus, explore possibilities beyond high school, and begin envisioning future paths. Seeing those opportunities firsthand can help students recognize that their educational journey does not have to end with graduation. Thank you to our Cultural Education Department for hosting this visit and encouraging our students to look ahead!
Fall Break is October 9th!
There will be no school on Friday, October 9th. Enjoy the long weekend, GMCS families! Have fun, stay safe, and make the most of your extra day!
There will be no school on Friday, October 9th. Enjoy the long weekend, GMCS families! Have fun, stay safe, and make the most of your extra day!
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Head'.
Example: “I put my hat on my head before going outside.”
Example: “I put my hat on my head before going outside.”
Today, Gallup-McKinley County Schools celebrates and thanks the dedicated custodians at every GMCS school who work behind the scenes each day to keep our schools clean, safe, and ready for learning.
From elementary to high schools, your hard work and commitment help create positive environments where our students can learn, grow, and succeed.
Thank you for all you do for our schools, our students, and our district. We appreciate you today and every day!
From elementary to high schools, your hard work and commitment help create positive environments where our students can learn, grow, and succeed.
Thank you for all you do for our schools, our students, and our district. We appreciate you today and every day!
Reminder!! Navajo Pine High School is having a Senior Parent Meeting next Tuesday, October 6th, at 5:30 pm!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
At Gallup-McKinley County Schools, we believe every student deserves to learn in a school community where they feel safe, respected, valued, and supported. Preventing bullying is a shared responsibility. Students, families, teachers, staff, and school leaders all play an important role in creating positive school environments where students feel a sense of belonging and have the confidence to speak up when something isn’t right.
This month, let’s strengthen our school communities by choosing kindness, showing respect, including others, and supporting one another. Together, we can create schools where every student feels they belong and has the opportunity to thrive.
At Gallup-McKinley County Schools, we believe every student deserves to learn in a school community where they feel safe, respected, valued, and supported. Preventing bullying is a shared responsibility. Students, families, teachers, staff, and school leaders all play an important role in creating positive school environments where students feel a sense of belonging and have the confidence to speak up when something isn’t right.
This month, let’s strengthen our school communities by choosing kindness, showing respect, including others, and supporting one another. Together, we can create schools where every student feels they belong and has the opportunity to thrive.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'October'.
October (noun) — The tenth month of the year, when the leaves change, the weather gets cooler, and fall is in full swing!
What's your favorite thing about October?
October is National Principals Month, and we’re taking time to celebrate the incredible leaders who make a difference in our schools every day.
Thank you for believing in your students, standing beside your staff, welcoming your families, and giving so much of yourselves to the schools you lead. GMCS is so incredibly thankful for your commitment to our district.
Help us celebrate our principals! Show them some kindness, celebrate their impact, and say thank you.
Thank you for believing in your students, standing beside your staff, welcoming your families, and giving so much of yourselves to the schools you lead. GMCS is so incredibly thankful for your commitment to our district.
Help us celebrate our principals! Show them some kindness, celebrate their impact, and say thank you.
GMCS has surplus property up for auction that is no longer needed for district operations. Check out our active listings at govdeals.com!
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Bicycle'.
A bicycle is a fun way to get around using two wheels and pedals. You can ride one for fun, exercise, or to explore! You may even ride your bicycle to school!
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'Sunday'.
Domingo is the last day of the weekend, which may be a little scary for some.
Ready for a New Challenge?
McKinley Academy is now accepting applications for Spring 2027!
We are looking for current 9th–11th grade students who are ready to take their high school experience to the next level through our early college program.
Application Deadline: November 20
All application paperwork must be completed and the Accuplacer must be passed by December 4 to be considered for admission.
If you’re ready to challenge yourself, earn college credit, and become part of the McKinley Academy community, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and start your next chapter at McKinley Academy! McKinley Academy New Student Application for Enrollment – Fill out form. Call us at 505-721-4200 with questions.
McKinley Academy is now accepting applications for Spring 2027!
We are looking for current 9th–11th grade students who are ready to take their high school experience to the next level through our early college program.
Application Deadline: November 20
All application paperwork must be completed and the Accuplacer must be passed by December 4 to be considered for admission.
If you’re ready to challenge yourself, earn college credit, and become part of the McKinley Academy community, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and start your next chapter at McKinley Academy! McKinley Academy New Student Application for Enrollment – Fill out form. Call us at 505-721-4200 with questions.
Due to inclement weather forecast this week, GMCS will only pick up/drop off students on gravel roads where conditions require it.
GMCS Word of the Day! Today's word is 'July'.
July is a summer month filled with sunshine, fun, and time to make memories! What was your favorite memory of this past July?
On September 17th, the School Board held a first reading of proposed dress code changes — built directly from what students, parents, and our community told us in the Spring 2026 surveys.
Read the full proposal at https://www.gmcs.org/page/boe-policies-and-regulations-public-input
Your voice shaped this, and it can shape what comes next: share feedback at policyreview@gmcs.org by Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Board's second reading and final vote is Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Regular Board Meeting — all are welcome to attend.
Read the full proposal at https://www.gmcs.org/page/boe-policies-and-regulations-public-input
Your voice shaped this, and it can shape what comes next: share feedback at policyreview@gmcs.org by Friday, October 2, 2026.
The Board's second reading and final vote is Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Regular Board Meeting — all are welcome to attend.
GMCS Word of the Day! Todays word is 'My mother'.
Today’s challenge: Take a moment to thank your shimá or a special person who has cared for and supported you.
Save the Date! Our District College, Career, and Job Fair for Fall 2026 is on November 17th! Now is the perfect time to register. Showcase your programs and connect with students! Contact anyone in our CCCR Department for more details!
