📣 FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING
Our Fall Sports Parent Meeting will be held:
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Tohatchi High School – New Gym
This meeting is for our Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country student-athletes and families.
We will be discussing Tohatchi Athletics, expectations for student-athletes and parents, and important information for the upcoming season.
Please make sure student-athletes and their parents/guardians are in attendance!
If you have any questions, please reach out.
🐾 Go Cougars!
Come out and support our **Tohatchi Cougars** as Football and Volleyball compete at home this week!
🏐 **VOLLEYBALL — Thursday, August 27**
🆚 Pojoaque
📍 Tohatchi High School — New Gym
🕓 Freshman — 4:00 PM
🕔 JV — 5:00 PM
🕕 Varsity — 6:00 PM
🏈 **FOOTBALL — Friday, August 28**
🆚 Tucumcari
📍 Tohatchi High School
🕖 Varsity — 7:00 PM
🐾 **Cougar Nation, come out, bring the energy, and support our student-athletes!**
#GoCougars #TohatchiAthletics #CougarPride
🏐 **VOLLEYBALL — Thursday, August 27**
🆚 Pojoaque
📍 Tohatchi High School — New Gym
🕓 Freshman — 4:00 PM
🕔 JV — 5:00 PM
🕕 Varsity — 6:00 PM
🏈 **FOOTBALL — Friday, August 28**
🆚 Tucumcari
📍 Tohatchi High School
🕖 Varsity — 7:00 PM
🐾 **Cougar Nation, come out, bring the energy, and support our student-athletes!**
#GoCougars #TohatchiAthletics #CougarPride
Tohatchi High School will host its annual Invitational Cross Country Meet on Friday, August 28, 2026
📍 **Location:** Hamburger Hill on top of the Mesa near Ch’ooshgai Lake, approximately one mile north of Tohatchi High School.
🚗 **Parking Information:**
Vans and buses may park at the north end of the starting area.
Spectator parking will be available on top of the Mesa **before 3:00 PM**. After 3:00 PM, spectators will need to park at the bottom of the Mesa for safety.
🐾 Come out and support our Tohatchi Cross Country runners!
#TohatchiCrossCountry #GoCougars #CougarPride
The Tohatchi High School Fall Sports Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26th from 6:00–7:00 PM in the New Gym.
We ask that parents/guardians and student-athletes participating in the following sports attend:
🏈 Football
🏃 Cross Country
🏐 Volleyball
We will be covering important information regarding the upcoming season, athletic expectations, eligibility, communication, schedules, and other important procedures.
Please make every effort to attend. We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday!
We ask that parents/guardians and student-athletes participating in the following sports attend:
🏈 Football
🏃 Cross Country
🏐 Volleyball
We will be covering important information regarding the upcoming season, athletic expectations, eligibility, communication, schedules, and other important procedures.
Please make every effort to attend. We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday!
🏈 Football vs. Ganado
📅 Tonight at 7:00 PM
🎟️ General Admission: $6
Purchase your tickets now: https://gofan.co/event/6763989?schoolId=AZ13859
📅 Tonight at 7:00 PM
🎟️ General Admission: $6
Purchase your tickets now: https://gofan.co/event/6763989?schoolId=AZ13859
📢 **New Mexico High School Students: Leadership Opportunity!**
Are you entering your **junior or senior year in 2026–2027** and interested in **leadership, community service, and environmental stewardship**? Consider applying to become a **Young Ambassador!** 🌱🤝
Selected Young Ambassadors will:
* Organize community cleanup and beautification projects
* Receive training and mentoring in **project management and community leadership**
* Collaborate with other students on a **statewide leadership and engagement project**
* Receive a **$3,000 participation stipend** upon successful completion of the fellowship and projects
📅 **Application Deadline: TODAY, August 21, 2026**
Students apply directly to the program. The application requires a **resume** and a **letter of reference** from a staff member involved in a community organization or school activity who is familiar with the student's participation.
If you're interested, make sure to complete your application and secure your reference letter as soon as possible!
🌟 **Build your leadership skills. Serve your community. Make an impact.**
Are you entering your **junior or senior year in 2026–2027** and interested in **leadership, community service, and environmental stewardship**? Consider applying to become a **Young Ambassador!** 🌱🤝
Selected Young Ambassadors will:
* Organize community cleanup and beautification projects
* Receive training and mentoring in **project management and community leadership**
* Collaborate with other students on a **statewide leadership and engagement project**
* Receive a **$3,000 participation stipend** upon successful completion of the fellowship and projects
📅 **Application Deadline: TODAY, August 21, 2026**
Students apply directly to the program. The application requires a **resume** and a **letter of reference** from a staff member involved in a community organization or school activity who is familiar with the student's participation.
If you're interested, make sure to complete your application and secure your reference letter as soon as possible!
🌟 **Build your leadership skills. Serve your community. Make an impact.**
Please see the attached schedule for Tohatchi High School Cross Country Varsity.
📚 Tohatchi High School Families: School Year Schedules
Parents and students, please review the school schedules for this school year.
✅ Separate schedules are provided for Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12
Please make sure you are viewing the schedule that matches your grade level.
⏰ Reminder: Fridays are early-release days.
❄️ We have also included the schedule that will be followed on snow days.
Please review the information carefully and contact the school if you have any questions.
Parents and students, please review the school schedules for this school year.
✅ Separate schedules are provided for Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12
Please make sure you are viewing the schedule that matches your grade level.
⏰ Reminder: Fridays are early-release days.
❄️ We have also included the schedule that will be followed on snow days.
Please review the information carefully and contact the school if you have any questions.
Tohatchi High's very own, Nevaeh Yazzie, proudly represented our school today at the Miss Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise Pageant in Window Rock, Arizona.
Competing against five outstanding contestants from across the Navajo Nation, Nevaeh showcased her talent, knowledge, and creativity in six traditional and contemporary competition categories. Her hard work and dedication paid off as she was crowned Miss Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise 2026–2027!
We are incredibly proud of Nevaeh for representing Tohatchi High School and the communities of District 14 with excellence, grace, and pride.
Congratulations, Nevaeh! Your Tohatchi High family is celebrating this well-deserved achievement and wishes you continued success as you serve as Miss Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise 2026–2027.
Competing against five outstanding contestants from across the Navajo Nation, Nevaeh showcased her talent, knowledge, and creativity in six traditional and contemporary competition categories. Her hard work and dedication paid off as she was crowned Miss Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise 2026–2027!
We are incredibly proud of Nevaeh for representing Tohatchi High School and the communities of District 14 with excellence, grace, and pride.
Congratulations, Nevaeh! Your Tohatchi High family is celebrating this well-deserved achievement and wishes you continued success as you serve as Miss Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise 2026–2027.
Welcome Home, Cougars!
We appreciate everyone coming out to the grand opening of the new Tohatchi High School! Your presence made this milestone even more meaningful as we marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our students, staff, and community. Thank you to everyone who has made this project possible. We are so excited for our students to start off the upcoming school year in their new facility!
We appreciate everyone coming out to the grand opening of the new Tohatchi High School! Your presence made this milestone even more meaningful as we marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our students, staff, and community. Thank you to everyone who has made this project possible. We are so excited for our students to start off the upcoming school year in their new facility!
We're Hiring! Crownpoint High School is looking for a skilled welding teacher for this upcoming school year. See the flyer for details!
As the new school year approaches, McKinley Academy is excited to welcome students back for orientation.
Orientation is your opportunity to pick up your class schedule, laptop, textbooks (where applicable), and school supplies, while getting ready for a successful start to the school year.
Orientation Schedule:
• Incoming 9th Grade: August 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | New McKinley Academy Building (West Side of Gurley Hall)
• Returning 10th Grade: August 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• New 10th, 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• Returning 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 11-14 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall, Room 100
We look forward to seeing all of our students as we prepare for another great year. Classes begin Monday, August 17.
Orientation is your opportunity to pick up your class schedule, laptop, textbooks (where applicable), and school supplies, while getting ready for a successful start to the school year.
Orientation Schedule:
• Incoming 9th Grade: August 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | New McKinley Academy Building (West Side of Gurley Hall)
• Returning 10th Grade: August 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• New 10th, 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• Returning 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 11-14 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall, Room 100
We look forward to seeing all of our students as we prepare for another great year. Classes begin Monday, August 17.
Welcome Back to the New School Year!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools is excited to kick off another year of learning, growth, and community.
Students, we can't wait to see you on August 5th for the first day of school!
Before that, we're welcoming our staff back: 194-day staff return on August 3rd, and 192-day staff return on August 4th. We're glad to have you back and ready to make this year a great one for our students.
Gallup-McKinley County Schools is excited to kick off another year of learning, growth, and community.
Students, we can't wait to see you on August 5th for the first day of school!
Before that, we're welcoming our staff back: 194-day staff return on August 3rd, and 192-day staff return on August 4th. We're glad to have you back and ready to make this year a great one for our students.
Congratulations to Ms. Ana Tapel on receiving the Ruby Award (15 Years of Service Award) from the Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America (AFTEA) under the Light of the World Teaching Service Awards, an international recognition honoring educators for their dedication and commitment to the teaching profession.
The award was presented during the 5th International Research and Education Conference at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing, New York, on June 29, 2026 (Monday), during the Light of the World Teaching Service Awards Ceremony.
This prestigious recognition celebrates Ms. Tapel’s 15 years of unwavering service, passion, and excellence in education. Your dedication to shaping the lives of students continues to inspire fellow educators and make a lasting impact on the lives of your students.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🎉💎📚
#AFTEA #LightOfTheWorldTeachingServiceAwards #RubyAward #15YearsOfService #FilipinoEducator #TeacherExcellence #InternationalConference
The award was presented during the 5th International Research and Education Conference at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing, New York, on June 29, 2026 (Monday), during the Light of the World Teaching Service Awards Ceremony.
This prestigious recognition celebrates Ms. Tapel’s 15 years of unwavering service, passion, and excellence in education. Your dedication to shaping the lives of students continues to inspire fellow educators and make a lasting impact on the lives of your students.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🎉💎📚
#AFTEA #LightOfTheWorldTeachingServiceAwards #RubyAward #15YearsOfService #FilipinoEducator #TeacherExcellence #InternationalConference
Tohatchi High School Open House
Parents, Guardians, and Students, We are excited to invite you to Tohatchi High School's Open House on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM!
To help you avoid long registration lines, we encourage you to register your student before Open House. Ms. Taylor is available to assist families with registration both in person and online throughout the month. If you're unable to register early, registration will also be available during Open House.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our staff, explore our beautiful new school, learn about the exciting programs we offer, and prepare for a successful school year.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family on August 4!
Go Cougars!
Parents, Guardians, and Students, We are excited to invite you to Tohatchi High School's Open House on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM!
To help you avoid long registration lines, we encourage you to register your student before Open House. Ms. Taylor is available to assist families with registration both in person and online throughout the month. If you're unable to register early, registration will also be available during Open House.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our staff, explore our beautiful new school, learn about the exciting programs we offer, and prepare for a successful school year.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family on August 4!
Go Cougars!
Good Luck to Our GMCS TSA National Competitors!
Today marks the beginning of competitive events at the 2026 Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference in National Harbor, Maryland! A total of 42 students from McKinley Academy, Tohatchi High School, and Tohatchi Middle School are representing Gallup-McKinley County Schools on the national stage, competing against some of the best STEM and technology students from across the country.
These students have already demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, leadership, teamwork, and technical skills to earn their place at Nationals. Now, they have the opportunity to showcase their talents and represent their schools, their communities, New Mexico, and GMCS with pride.
No matter the results, we are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that brought them here.
Good luck, TSA Nationals Team—we are cheering for you every step of the way!
Today marks the beginning of competitive events at the 2026 Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference in National Harbor, Maryland! A total of 42 students from McKinley Academy, Tohatchi High School, and Tohatchi Middle School are representing Gallup-McKinley County Schools on the national stage, competing against some of the best STEM and technology students from across the country.
These students have already demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation, leadership, teamwork, and technical skills to earn their place at Nationals. Now, they have the opportunity to showcase their talents and represent their schools, their communities, New Mexico, and GMCS with pride.
No matter the results, we are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that brought them here.
Good luck, TSA Nationals Team—we are cheering for you every step of the way!
Dear Students and Parents,
TOH Summer School will take place July 7 through July 24, running Tuesday through Friday each week.
Daily Schedule:
7:30–8:00 AM: Breakfast
8:00–11:30 AM: Instruction
11:30 AM–12:00 PM: Lunch
12:00 PM: Dismissal
Additional Information:
Bus transportation will be provided.
Meals (breakfast and lunch) will be available to any student who comes to the school, regardless of summer school participation.
A list of students required to attend summer school will be shared with students and parents at a later date.
TOH Summer School will take place July 7 through July 24, running Tuesday through Friday each week.
Daily Schedule:
7:30–8:00 AM: Breakfast
8:00–11:30 AM: Instruction
11:30 AM–12:00 PM: Lunch
12:00 PM: Dismissal
Additional Information:
Bus transportation will be provided.
Meals (breakfast and lunch) will be available to any student who comes to the school, regardless of summer school participation.
A list of students required to attend summer school will be shared with students and parents at a later date.
Tohatchi Community! Here's some information about SPORTS PHYSICALS.
UNM - Gallup TRIO Upward Bound is excited to announce its 2026 Summer Enrichment Program: Rising Voices: Leadership, Advocacy & Change!
Priority Registration ends June 10, 2026
Students will engage in academic enrichment, leadership activities, wellness, guest speakers, college readiness, and more throughout the summer.
Open to students rising from 9th to 12th grade at Miyamura, Gallup, and Tohatchi High School.
Contact the TRIo Upward Bound office at 505.726.6335 or email: upwardboundgallup@unm.edu
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.
