Congratulations to our TSA and BPA members and advisors! 🎉

They were recognized yesterday during the GMCS Board Meeting. We are so proud of all our Tohatchi students who placed at state and qualified for nationals.

Best of luck in the upcoming national competitions—we are cheering you on! 👏
about 2 hours ago, Ana Tapel
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Due to weather, buses will only pick up and drop off at the nearest paved road , Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
2 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
📋 TESTING ALERT: Important Dates This Spring! 📋

🎯 Mark your calendars! We have two major assessments coming up:

📅 NMASR State Assessment 📌 April 1-2, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

📅 SAT School Day 📌 April 14, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

✅ Morning testing only — normal schedule resumes in the afternoon
3 days ago, Joy Castaneda
STate Testing Schedules

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!

7 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Film Prize Jr. New Mexico campaign with schools listed. A clapperboard icon is centered below the text. The poster reads: "Vote Now! Film Prize Junior New Mexico Gallup HIgh School, Hiroshi Miyamura High School ,Thoreau High School, Tohatchi High School".
🎉 Please join us in celebrating Bailey Chato, Tohatchi’s Senior of the Year! 🎓✨

The Senior of the Year program will take place on April 8 at 11:30 AM at Sammy C’s.

Let’s come together to congratulate Bailey on this well-deserved honor! 👏💙
7 days ago, Ana Tapel
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GMCS staff and members of the Tohatchi community, including Tohatchi Chapter President Elvis Bitsilly and Vice President Lee Rodgers, enjoyed a walkthrough of the new Tohatchi High School. We are very excited to see the progress and cannot wait to welcome students back into an environment designed for their success.

8 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
People on a construction site in front of a building that has a sign that reads "Tohatchi High School".
A group of individuals in hard hats sit on a concrete step in front of a building.
People in hard hats standing in front of a building under construction.
Building with a brick wall and large windows. The name "Tonatchi High School" is on the wall.
People wearing white hard hats are standing outside a tan building with large glass doors.
Indoor basketball court with hardwood flooring and white and red bleachers. Large windows and bright lighting.
A group of people in white hard hats walk in a large, unfinished room with exposed pipes.
An outdoor basketball court with empty baskets, a building with windows, and a clear blue sky.
Four individuals in a room, all wearing white hard hats. One man in a blue shirt points upward.
A group of individuals, all wearing white hard hats, seated on a red bleacher. Some wear face masks.
Congratulations to Jordan Johnston, Shyann Johnson, Abbagail Yazzie, Ollania Watson, and Alexis Archie-Romero for representing us at the New Mexico Film Prize Junior Competition held at the Kiva Auditorium, ABQ Convention Center! Their film Ts’in Yadi (“A little bit of wood under the tree”) stood out among 206 entries—an incredible achievement!

We are so proud of your creativity, hard work, and dedication. Keep shining! ✨🎥📷
12 days ago, Ana Tapel
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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!

21 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
"Best of luck to our GMCS Skills USA Competitors and Advisors! School logos shown: Hiroshi Miyamura Patriots, Tohatchi Cougars, Crownpoint Eagles, Navajo Pine Warriors, Gallup Central Wildcats, Gallup Bengals. State Leadership and Skills Connference SLSC march 18 through 21 2026 in albuquerque new mexico. Skills USA New Mexico Logo.
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!
22 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
Black background with red accents. Text: McKinley Academy, Accelerating Futures. Information about Student/Parent Night on April 22nd and 23rd, 5:30-6:30pm, UNM Gallup, SST C Room 200.
McKinley Academy Community:
We’re excited to host our first-ever Family Academic & Career Night on March 26th from 5:30–7:00 PM in Gurley Hall!
Come explore future career pathways and opportunities as several organizations share information about career fields, requirements, and ways students can start preparing now for their future. It’s a great chance for students and families to learn, ask questions, and start planning ahead.
And to make the evening even better—we’ll be serving burgers and hotdogs!
Check out the flyer for more details. We hope to see you there!
25 days ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
A poster advertises McKinley Academy's Family Academic/Career Night 2026. It features silhouettes of individuals in various professions and includes a roadmap to future careers.

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, BAILEY CHATO! 🎉

We are proud to announce that Bailey Chato emerged as a NATIONAL QUALIFIER at the recently concluded NMTSA State Conference, placing 🥉 3rd in the category “Future Technology and Engineering Teacher.”

This was not only Bailey’s first time participating, but also Tohatchi High School’s first time joining TSA—making this achievement even more meaningful. It proved to be a wonderful exposure and learning experience for all the students who participated in the conference activities.
👏 Advisor: Ms. Lanie Galla
📍 Nationals: Washington, DC
📅 June 22–25

Best of luck as you represent Tohatchi High School on the national stage! 👏✨

about 1 month ago, Ana Tapel
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Tohatchi High School parents, guardians, and students' tickets for this week's State Basketball Playoffs go on sale Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Go to GOFAN.CO to purchase a ticket.

about 1 month ago, Ana Tapel
Way to go Tohatchi Cougar Boys Basketball for bringing home the District 1-3A Tournament Championship. The hard work, teamwork, and determination paid off in a big way. Cougar fans, get ready to head to state and show your support as the boys continue their championship run.
about 1 month ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
A poster with a basketball bursting into flames, labeled "Cougar District 1-3A Tournament Champions."
Congratulations to the Tohatchi Lady Cougars on an incredible season and finishing as District Runner-Up. Your hard work, determination, and team spirit have made your community proud. Now it’s time to refocus and bring home another state championship. We are behind you all the way. Go Cougars!
about 1 month ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
People celebrate in a gymnasium. Some hold a trophy. A mascot stands among them. Spectators sit in the stands.
🚀 Now Accepting Applications – McKinley Academy (Fall 2026)
Ready to challenge yourself and take your future to the next level?
McKinley Academy offers a dynamic early college experience where motivated students can earn college credits, engage in meaningful learning, and get involved in a variety of leadership and extracurricular opportunities—all while still in high school.
If you’re looking for a supportive, academically rigorous environment that prepares you for college and beyond, McKinley Academy is the place for you.
📅 Application Deadline: July 9, 2026
✔ Final Deadline to Complete All Requirements: July 16, 2026
Take the first step toward accelerating your future—apply today!
about 1 month ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2026 SEMESTER Enrollment is open to all current 8 - th 11th grade students HOW TO APPLY Gallup McKinley County School Website Schools: McKinley Academy Scan QR code Click on the link: https://forms.office.com/r/w79K6xCDvj
Parents, guardians, and students' girls' tickets for Friday night's championship game are now on sale at GO FAN.COM.  The ticket price is $10.00 per ticket with a limit of 5 tickets per transaction.
about 1 month ago, Ana Tapel
BPA State Leadership Conference 2026.

Proudly presents Tohatchi High School Participants.
about 1 month ago, Elmer Invento
TOH - BPA State Leadership Conference 2026 Participants
Hi Cougar Fans! To purchase tickets for TOH Girls Basketball at Crownpoint. Use Gofan.com. Search Tohatchi High School . Select Activities. Select 1-AAA Girls Tournament. Purchase tickets.
about 1 month ago, Gallup McKinley County Schools
For tonight's game. Go to GoFan.com, type in Tohatchi High School, and purchase tickets.
about 1 month ago, Ana Tapel
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FYI!
Information on GBB's game tonight and Go Fan link.
about 1 month ago, Ana Tapel
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