Join us at the Student Support Center on May 27th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for an engaging training workshop on the Standard Response Protocol and the Standard Reunification Method, hosted by The I Love U Guys Foundation.
Don't miss this opportunity—register now to enhance your school safety planning and response skills.
Don't miss this opportunity—register now to enhance your school safety planning and response skills.
Congratulations to Thoreau students who were awarded at the Academic Awards Ceremony last night! We appreciate your efforts and are proud to celebrate your academic achievements. Thank you for being positive examples in your school and throughout your community.
Thank you, Thoreau High School, for hosting its School of Media Showcase! We loved the turnout of parents and community members who came to see these student projects. We appreciate students and staff for having such a lively event.
We will see you at the District Showcase on May 28th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Student Support Center.
Sending off our incredible Track & Field athletes as they head to the State Meet! Your hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off, and you’ve made the entire Thoreau community proud.
As you compete at the highest level, remember that you carry the spirit of your teammates, coaches, families, and school with you. Trust in your training, give it your all, and enjoy every moment of this amazing accomplishment.
Good luck at State—run fast, jump far, throw strong, and represent Thoreau with pride!
Go Hawks!
Thoreau Forever!
As you compete at the highest level, remember that you carry the spirit of your teammates, coaches, families, and school with you. Trust in your training, give it your all, and enjoy every moment of this amazing accomplishment.
Good luck at State—run fast, jump far, throw strong, and represent Thoreau with pride!
Go Hawks!
Thoreau Forever!
Thoreau High School – Construction Update
We're excited to share progress on the new Thoreau High School! Here's where things stand:
The New Building The new school will be approximately 84,000 square feet. A modern two-story facility designed for grades 9–12. It will include classrooms, a gymnasium, cafeteria, media center, kitchen, and administration offices, along with outdoor basketball courts, full perimeter fencing, and safe walking areas.
Where We Are in the Process Contractor proposals are due May 19, 2026, and we are actively moving through the design and bidding process. Approvals following contractor bidding takes additional time. Expect to see mobilization for utility work in September 2026. All site work will be completed in phases to minimize disruption, but you can expect changes to access as parents, staff, and busses will be diverted around construction work. The new building will be built on the same campus while the existing school stays fully operational.
What to Look Forward To A fully operational and energy-efficient heating & cooling system. New parking, drop-off, and bus loop separated for safety. Increased parking and access for sports fields. Outdoor learning spaces. Spacious and modern classroom spaces.
We'll continue sharing updates as the project moves forward.
We're excited to share progress on the new Thoreau High School! Here's where things stand:
The New Building The new school will be approximately 84,000 square feet. A modern two-story facility designed for grades 9–12. It will include classrooms, a gymnasium, cafeteria, media center, kitchen, and administration offices, along with outdoor basketball courts, full perimeter fencing, and safe walking areas.
Where We Are in the Process Contractor proposals are due May 19, 2026, and we are actively moving through the design and bidding process. Approvals following contractor bidding takes additional time. Expect to see mobilization for utility work in September 2026. All site work will be completed in phases to minimize disruption, but you can expect changes to access as parents, staff, and busses will be diverted around construction work. The new building will be built on the same campus while the existing school stays fully operational.
What to Look Forward To A fully operational and energy-efficient heating & cooling system. New parking, drop-off, and bus loop separated for safety. Increased parking and access for sports fields. Outdoor learning spaces. Spacious and modern classroom spaces.
We'll continue sharing updates as the project moves forward.
🎓 Senior Countdown Update! 🎓
Today, our amazing seniors Alyssa Pizano and Sheldon John took the stage to reveal how many days we have left until their final day! With excitement in the air, they dramatically ripped away the number to show…
⏳ 8 MORE DAYS! ⏳
The countdown is officially on as we get closer to celebrating the Class of 2026. Let’s make these last days unforgettable! ✨
Today, our amazing seniors Alyssa Pizano and Sheldon John took the stage to reveal how many days we have left until their final day! With excitement in the air, they dramatically ripped away the number to show…
⏳ 8 MORE DAYS! ⏳
The countdown is officially on as we get closer to celebrating the Class of 2026. Let’s make these last days unforgettable! ✨
Just a reminder to mark your calendars for the upcoming school-level and district-wide showcases. Our students have worked very hard on these showcases for their "Schools of", and we want them to be appreciated! Please make plans to stop by!
This week, we take a moment to celebrate and honor the incredible educators who make a difference in our school every single day. Your dedication, passion, and commitment to shaping young minds do not go unnoticed.
Thank you for the early mornings, the late nights, the encouragement, and the care you give to every student who walks through your classroom doors. You inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help students discover their strengths and potential.
At Thoreau High School, our teachers, counselors, and support staff are the heart of our community. Your impact reaches far beyond lessons and grades—you are mentors, role models, and champions for our students’ success.
We appreciate everything you do to make Thoreau High a place of growth, support, and opportunity.
Thank you for all that you do—you truly make a difference!
Thoreau forever!! Go HAWKS!!
Thank you for the early mornings, the late nights, the encouragement, and the care you give to every student who walks through your classroom doors. You inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help students discover their strengths and potential.
At Thoreau High School, our teachers, counselors, and support staff are the heart of our community. Your impact reaches far beyond lessons and grades—you are mentors, role models, and champions for our students’ success.
We appreciate everything you do to make Thoreau High a place of growth, support, and opportunity.
Thank you for all that you do—you truly make a difference!
Thoreau forever!! Go HAWKS!!
🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
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
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
Our latest district newsletter is out!
https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/engage/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-may-1-2026
https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/engage/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-may-1-2026
Today we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day!
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 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.
Thoreau High School Baseball and Softball
*There will be Concession on site (CARDS ONLY)* Come and Support the Thoreau Staff
All game start at 3pm
Hawks Baseball:
(Thursday 4/30/26)
Hawks will be playing against Hot Springs here at Thoreau High Schools Baseball field.
Go Hawks Go!!
Lady Hawks Softball:
(Thursday 4//30/26)
Lady Hawks will be playing against Lady Tigers here at Thoreau High Schools Softball Field.
Go Lady Hawks!!
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.
REMINDER: PARENT NIGHTS at McKinley Academy - April 22nd and 23rd!
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!
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!
REMINDER:
Mandatory Senior Meeting tonight at 5:30PM
Thoreau High School Cafeteria
*Important Graduation Information*
Mandatory Senior Meeting tonight at 5:30PM
Thoreau High School Cafeteria
*Important Graduation Information*
Senior/Parent Meeting!
This is a mandatory meeting to attend
April 15, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Thoreau High School Cafeteria
You will be reviewing important information regarding graduation fir the Class of 2026
We hope to see you there!
This is a mandatory meeting to attend
April 15, 2026 @ 5:30pm
Thoreau High School Cafeteria
You will be reviewing important information regarding graduation fir the Class of 2026
We hope to see you there!
Next week is testing for the Juniors.
SAT Testing will be Wednesday April 15, 2026
Make sure to come to school, you are on time and you are ready with your laptops and chargers.
*THIS IS A MANDATORY TEST AND A REQUIREMENT TO GRADUATE NEXT YEAR*
Good Luck Juniors!! You got this!
SAT Testing will be Wednesday April 15, 2026
Make sure to come to school, you are on time and you are ready with your laptops and chargers.
*THIS IS A MANDATORY TEST AND A REQUIREMENT TO GRADUATE NEXT YEAR*
Good Luck Juniors!! You got this!
Thoreau High School’s Navajo Language and Culture classes proudly received new desks designed to reflect DinĂ© teachings , The designs honor the four sacred directions—HaĘĽaĘĽaah (East), Shádiʼááh (South), EĘĽeĘĽaah (West), and NáhookÇ«s (North)—along with the four sacred mountains: Sis NaajinĂ, TsoodziĹ‚, DookĘĽoĘĽoosĹ‚ĂĂd, and DibĂ© Nitsaa, This, creating a learning space that honors Navajo culture, identity, and traditional knowledge.
🎓✨ 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.
đź“Ą 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
🎓 Congratulations, Seniors!
You’ve worked hard to get here, and we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. As you head into your final weeks, please be sure to mark these important upcoming dates and celebrate this milestone!
đź“… Important Dates to Remember:
Senior Checkout / Clearance: [May 15th @ 9AM]
Graduation Rehearsal: [May 18-19th @ TBA]
Graduation Ceremony: [May 20th @ 6:30PM]
Final Day for Seniors: [May 15th]
✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!
Your dedication, perseverance, and growth have made a lasting impact on our community. We can’t wait to see where your future takes you—this is just the beginning!
If you have questions about any of these events, please reach out to the front office.
Again, congratulations, seniors—you did it! 🎓
You’ve worked hard to get here, and we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. As you head into your final weeks, please be sure to mark these important upcoming dates and celebrate this milestone!
đź“… Important Dates to Remember:
Senior Checkout / Clearance: [May 15th @ 9AM]
Graduation Rehearsal: [May 18-19th @ TBA]
Graduation Ceremony: [May 20th @ 6:30PM]
Final Day for Seniors: [May 15th]
✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!
Your dedication, perseverance, and growth have made a lasting impact on our community. We can’t wait to see where your future takes you—this is just the beginning!
If you have questions about any of these events, please reach out to the front office.
Again, congratulations, seniors—you did it! 🎓
