UNM - Gallup TRIO Upward Bound is excited to announce its 2026 Summer Enrichment Program: Rising Voices: Leadership, Advocacy & Change!
Priority Registration ends June 10, 2026
Students will engage in academic enrichment, leadership activities, wellness, guest speakers, college readiness, and more throughout the summer.
Open to students rising from 9th to 12th grade at Miyamura, Gallup, and Tohatchi High School.
Contact the TRIo Upward Bound office at 505.726.6335 or email: upwardboundgallup@unm.edu
Don't miss this opportunity—register now to enhance your school safety planning and response skills.
Thank you to the Miyamura Business students for presenting your business ideas with professionalism and innovation. Thank you to the Miyamura Media students for captivating the audience with your short films and creative storytelling.
We also extend our thanks to parents, family, and community members who came to support our students' efforts.
Miyamura High School hosted its School of Health Showcase today! There were a variety of projects on subjects such as mental health, nutrition, substance abuse, and disease prevention. We're very proud of our students for their preparation and insightful presentations. The future is bright for our students who are working on being the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Miyamura will be having its School of Business Showcase tomorrow, 5/8, starting at 10:00 am, and its School of Media Showcase starting at 12:30 pm.
Congratulations to all of our students for your outstanding accomplishments. We are incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved. As you prepare to take the next step in your journey, we wish you the very best of luck and continued success in everything you pursue.
We will see you tomorrow from 12:30 - 3:00 pm for your School of Health Showcase.
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
