We were very happy to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day at GMCS! We loved seeing the thoughtful appreciation from each department for the wonderful staff who power GMCS forward. Your support in daily operations strengthens Gallup McKinley County Schools, and we notice the difference you make. We are grateful for your dedication and proud to have you with us. 

Thank you for everything you do!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the beginning stops of our Listening Tour. Your time, insights, and openness made this gathering incredibly meaningful. These ongoing conversations help us understand priorities and find real opportunities for growth and collaboration.

As we continue to our next stops, we want future attendees to know that their voices matter. We encourage you to come ready to share your experiences and actively participate in the discussion. These conversations are a vital part of shaping the shared vision for our district. We are committed to listening closely and turning your feedback into action. We look forward to connecting with more of you soon and continuing this important dialogue together.

Join us for our next stop at Ramah High School on May 7th at 5:30, as we work together to shape the future of our school district through open conversation and shared purpose.

Navajo Pine hosted a Family Science Night themed "The Land Teaches Us", which focused on environmental activities, including building water filtration systems and solar-powered cars. 

Congratulations to Chinmayi Sudharsan for winning the Aldo Leopold Writing Contest!

Her submission, titled "Dancing Weeds of the Mesas," touched on the interconnection we have with nature and its significance. What an accomplishment for this McKinley Academy freshman!

Del Norte Elementary kindergarteners and first graders visited the Albuquerque Zoo. They loved exploring each exhibit and spending the day with learning and seeing their favorite animals.

Ramah students showcased their business products at the Mustang Moolah Market, where students were able to swap currency they had earned throughout the year, for achievements like perfect attendance and maintaining high grades, to buy and support products from their fellow classmates.

GMCS students Sterlen Henderson, Darwin James, Jaysiah Arviso, and Wright Sandoval received their Navajo Bilingual Seal at the Navajo Nation Bilingual Proficiency Award Ceremony. We are proud of them for honoring their culture and community. __________________

On April 24th, we celebrated our student interns at our Internship Recognition Ceremony, hosted at Gallup High School. Certificates and tokens were awarded to our interns in the Health, Business, Culinary, Teacher Ed, Engineering, Trades, Media, and Technology pathways. The internship program has grown significantly from its implementation in our career pathways. It was inspiring to see how much this program has expanded across our district, creating meaningful opportunities that connect classroom learning to real-world skills. Our students have found it highly beneficial in preparing them for the next steps after high school. We also extend our thanks to the local businesses, site representatives, and GMCS departments for hosting our interns. Your guidance makes a difference in how our students approach these internships. Thank you for investing in our students' growth and helping pave the way for their future achievements. Together, we are building stronger pathways for student success.

You have until May 8th to email your student's senior picture to public_relations@gmcs.org so they can be included in our special Senior Edition 2026 magazine.

Please include your student's name and the school that they attend. Additionally, please make sure your address is up to date in our system to ensure you receive this keepsake. 

Congratulations to our Seniors of the Year, who were honored and awarded scholarships by the Gallup Rotary Club. Our district beams with pride at your accomplishments, applauds your hard work, and eagerly awaits the bright future you will shape. We are so thankful to celebrate your success. Congratulations seniors!

Our school level showcases:

4/30 5:00 – 7:00 pm Ramah School of Business ✓

5/4 1:00 – 3:00 pm Tse Yi Gai School of Engineering

5/6 8:30 – 11:30 am Miyamura School of Engineering Showcase

5/7 12:30 – 3:00 pm Miyamura School of Health Showcase

5/8 10:00 – 2:00 pm Miyamura School of Business Showcase

5/8 12:30 – 2:00 pm Miyamura School of Media Showcase

5/12 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thoreau School of Media Showcase

5/13 1-:00 – 2:00 pm Gallup High School of Health, Engineering, and Media Showcase

5/14 10:00 – 12:00 pm Crownpoint School of Health and Engineering Showcase

5/14 5:00 – 7:00 pm Tohatchi School of Business

5/26 5:00 – 7:00 pm Navajo Pine School of Technology Showcase

Our district-wide showcases, which will be hosted at the Student Support Center:

5/26 10:00 - 1:00 pm School of Engineering

5/27 10:00 - 1:00 pm School of Health

5/28 10:00 - 1:00 pm School of Media and Technology 

5/29 10:00 - 1:00 pm School of Business

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.