Great progress is being made on your new Tohatchi High School! Here's what's happening:
Electrical & Utilities – Power and lighting are being tested throughout the building, and the team is working closely with NTUA to complete electrical and gas connections. Frontier is also on location to install fiber optic and copper connections. You will continue to see dirt work and trenching as this work progresses around the new school.
Interior Finishing – Workers are installing ceiling tiles and sound panels. The administration area is in its final stages.
Site Work – Some landscaping, sidewalks, and fencing are being completed around the campus.
Furniture & Equipment – School furniture is on its way. Staff are also reviewing building operations manuals in preparation for opening.
Occupancy - We are on target to receive a formal certificate of occupancy the first week of July 2026. GMCS Maintenance staff will provide teachers with moving boxes this month, giving time to pack some items before the school year ends on June 10th. With the exception of furniture (which will be new), contents will be moved to the new building, throughout the month of June.
Football Field Restrooms – New permanent restrooms will be completed near the football field in late spring 2027.
We're in the home stretch. Thank you for your patience as we finish this amazing facility for our Cougar community!
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.
🎓 Tohatchi High School | School of Business
📊 Business Showcase 2026: Where Traditions Meet Tomorrow’s Business Leaders
Join us for an evening of innovation, creativity, and student success!
🗓 Date: May 14, 2026
🚪Doors Open: 5:00 PM
⏰Event Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Come and see our students present their end-of-course culminating projects, showcasing the skills and knowledge they’ve developed throughout the year.
👨👩👧👦 We warmly invite parents, guests, and community stakeholders to attend and support our future business leaders.
🍪Refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#TohatchiHigh #BusinessShowcase2026 #FutureLeaders
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.
MAY 2, 2026
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
see attached poster for details.
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!
Get ready for a night to remember! 💃🕺
Join us for **Prom Night: Golden Hour** 🌅✨
📅 **Saturday, April 25th**
⏰ **7:00 PM – 12:00 AM**
Dress to impress and dance the night away under the golden lights with your friends. This is your moment—make it unforgettable! 🌟
🎟️ **Tickets available now** from any Junior Officer or Ms. Galla (Junior Class Sponsor).
#CougarPride #BusinessReady #Prom2026 #GoldenHour #TohatchiCougars
🎓✨ 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
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! 👏
🎯 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
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!
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! 👏💙
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.
We are so proud of your creativity, hard work, and dedication. Keep shining! ✨🎥📷
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!
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!
