Two students from Ramah Middle School competed in the 2026 New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair in Socorro, NM. Eighth-grader Niyah Lambson took second place for her presentation on Alzheimer's research titled "Preventing Alzheimer's: Keeping Amyloid Beta Proteins Apart" in the Behavioral and Health Science category. Eighth-grader Marian Grassie took third place in the Biomedical and Health Sciences category for her presentation "Fighting Amyloidosis: Keeping Immunoglobulin Light Chains from Clumping." Both students also received a special award for CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Reduction. Congratulations to these state finalists and their research coach, Lamberto Geolin Jr., for a successful competition and for representing GMCS with excellence.

April 10-11, 2026

GMCS students from Gallup High, Miyamura, and Ramah competed in the Powerlifting State Championship in Rio Rancho.

Miyamura High School

Angelo Zepeda placed 1st in the 148 wt. class, which was a state record totaling 1,250lbs.

Joshua Hughbanks placed 1st in the 275 wt. class setting another state record with a total of 1,250 lbs. 

Steven Hester placed 2nd in the 275 wt. class.

Josiah Howard took 4th in the Super Heavyweight class.

Celest Cano made school history by being the first-ever female lifter to qualify from Miyamura.

Miyamura placed 3rd overall in the state competition, making this year's team the first in Miyamura history to achieve that placement. 

                                                         Ramah High School

Lyric Burson, 12th grade, placed 1st in the 114 A-3A Girls division.

Deacon Clawson, 11th grade, placed 4th in the 165 A-3A Boys division. 

Other Ramah team members include:

Avery Clawson, 9th grade, in the 123 A-3A Girls division. 

Chloe Guardian, 11th grade, in the 105 A-3A Girls division. 

Nataani Begay, 12th grade, in the 220 A-3A Boys division. 

     Gallup High School

11th-grader Kilenya Benally placed 5th in the 259+ 4A Girls division, a huge accomplishment for Gallup High's team. 

David Skeets Elementary School recently held its S.T.E.A.M. Night in collaboration with ¡Explora!, creating an evening of connection for students and their families. As the evening unfolded, students eagerly moved from station to station, taking part in interactive activities, engaging in games, winning prizes, and enjoying dinner together. The event concluded with smiles and a strong sense of community among all who attended.

Thank you to Navajo Pine High School administrators and counseling team, including the EDC Leadership Team and CCCR, for participating in the Children, Youth, and Families Department event for Child Abuse Prevention. We truly appreciated your dedication to serving families and our community. Thank you for the impact you continue making in the lives of our youth. 

Taysen Begay, an 11th grader from Tse' Yi' Gai High School, placed 2nd in the 3200-meter race during the April 11 meet at Rehoboth. His standout performance was highlighted by his time, which surpassed the New Mexico 1A Class qualification by nearly 25 seconds. This achievement sets a clear goal for him to aim for even faster times in future races. 

Excitement ran high as GMCS was represented by McKinley Academy, Crownpoint High School, and Miyamura High School at the New Mexico HOSA State Leadership Conference held in Albuquerque from April 9-11. Over 20 students from these schools qualified for the National Conference in June, which will take place in Indianapolis. This is a huge accomplishment for our HOSA chapters, and we loved seeing our students have fun as they pursue their careers in healthcare. Their participation reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for success in high-demand, meaningful careers in the healthcare industry. Congratulations to all participants and their advisors—we look forward to even more success in the future!

McKinley Academy

• Colin Campbell – Health Career Photography Leadership (1st Place – National Qualifier)
• Mearlz Angelia Clemen – Nursing Assisting (1st Place – National Qualifier); Medical Math (8th Place); Pathophysiology (9th Place)
• Zoe Foley – Competitive Event (3rd Place – National Qualifier); Medical Law and Ethics (8th Place)
• Sophia Garcia – Phlebotomy (1st Place – National Qualifier); Extemporaneous Writing – Health Policy (2nd Place – National Qualifier); World Health & Disparities (6th Place)
• Isabella Pimentel – Creative Problem Solving (1st Place – National Qualifier); Health Informatics (1st Place – National Qualifier); Medical Spelling (4th Place)
• Gianna Reyes – Creative Problem Solving (3rd Place – National Qualifier)
• Lamece Sarameh – HOSA History Exam (2nd Place – National Qualifier); Nutrition (2nd Place – National Qualifier); Creative Problem Solving (3rd Place – National Qualifier)
• Chinmayi Sudharsan – Creative Problem Solving (3rd Place – National Qualifier)
• Lakshan Sundaram – Creative Problem Solving (1st Place – National Qualifier)
• Achixah Tandoy – Creative Problem Solving (3rd Place – National Qualifier)
• Alexah Tandoy – Competitive Event (1st Place – National Qualifier); Nursing Assisting (9th Place)
• Kaiser Tsosie – Creative Problem Solving (3rd Place – National Qualifier)

Crownpoint High School

• LaDarius Robinson – Home Health Aide (1st Place – National Qualifier); Human Growth & Development (3rd Place – National Qualifier)
• Clyrissa Bebo – World Health & Disparities (1st Place – National Qualifier); Medical Reading (4th Place); Health Informatics (9th Place)
• Jessica Juan – Research Poster (3rd Place – National Qualifier); Emergency Medical Technician (6th Place)
• Qualey Begay – World Health & Disparities (3rd Place – National Qualifier)
• Zoe Garcia – Dental Terminology (5th Place); Nursing Assisting (6th Place)
• Latanya Chavez – Human Growth & Development (6th Place – National Qualifier)
• Briseis Haskie – Emergency Medical Technician (6th Place)
• Shondiin Morgan – Research and Persuasive Writing & Speaking (7th Place)
• Darius Simmons – Home Health Aide (7th Place); Medical Reading (9th Place)
• Davineen Perry – Health Informatics (8th Place)

Miyamura High School

• Jedadiah Begay – Creative Problem Solving (National Qualifier)
• Taylor Cardy – Creative Problem Solving (National Qualifier)
• Ethan Lee – Creative Problem Solving (National Qualifier)
• Nathaniel Robertson – Creative Problem Solving (National Qualifier)
• Zoe Skeet – Creative Problem Solving (National Qualifier)

We want to celebrate everyone in our district. Send stories, pictures, and information to the Public Relations Department. We hope to see your success in the next district newsletter.