Thoreau Admin wants to welcome parents, guardians and community members to attend the first of our community meetings. All three schools will present information and answer broad questions. Our first meeting is Nov. 20th at 9:45 at Thoreau Elementary.
Thoreau Community Center Arts & Crafts Fair
REMINDER-Join Thoreau Mid and EXPLORA! on Nov. 16th from 4:30-6:00 for some fun activities. Dinner will be served afterwards.
Join us for a FREE Family Book Event on Sunday, November 15, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. at the Gallup Community Service Center!
Families can explore and take home free books for all ages, including bilingual titles and Battle of the Books selections.
Location: 410 Bataan Veterans Street, Gallup, NM 87301
Books are available until supplies run out. We encourage families and community members to stop by and celebrate the joy of reading!
Families can explore and take home free books for all ages, including bilingual titles and Battle of the Books selections.
Location: 410 Bataan Veterans Street, Gallup, NM 87301
Books are available until supplies run out. We encourage families and community members to stop by and celebrate the joy of reading!
DPAC, Tonight!
Join us today, Monday, November 9, for the Gallup-McKinley County Schools District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC) meeting!
Monday, November 9, 2026
5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
GMCS Student Support Center – Board Room
The meeting will include introductions, Indian Policies and Procedures, a presentation on the 2026–2027 Title VI program goals and updated application, and an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions.
Parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend and share their input. We look forward to seeing you there!
See what's happening at Thoreau Middle School this month!
Thoreau Middle School basketball tryouts will be held for three days. Students must attend all three days to be considered for the team. The dates are Nov. 2nd, 4th, and 9th. Girls will tryout from 3:15-4:45 and boys from 5:00-6:30. BOYS CANNOT STAY ON CAMPUS UNTIL 5:00PM. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM UNTIL PRACTICE BEGINS.
Thoreau Mid commits to be DRUG FREE! Next week is Red Ribbon Week and we will have activities to emphasize our choice. See the attached Red Ribbon Week flyer to participate in our dress up days. ***Plaid day is NOT pajama day!***
Thoreau Mid's 8th grade students will attend a career exploration field trip on October 29th. Students attending must arrive at the school BEFORE 7:50am. Please see the event flyer with all of the information. A permission slip will be sent with the students.
GMCS Middle School Cross Country Teams Shine at NMAA State Meet!
Gallup-McKinley County Schools middle school runners took to the course yesterday in Rio Rancho for the NMAA State Middle School Cross Country Championships, competing in both the large and small school divisions!
Congratulations to all the student-athletes who represented their schools with determination, hard work, and school pride. A special congratulations goes to Tohatchi Middle School’s boys team, which captured 1st place in the Small School Division with a team score of just 59 points!
TEAM RESULTS
Small School Division – Boys
Tohatchi Middle School – 1st place
Thoreau Middle School – 7th place
Small School Division – Girls
Tohatchi Middle School – 6th place
Thoreau Middle School – 8th place
Large School Division – Girls
Chief Manuelito Middle School – 12th place
Gallup Middle School – 16th place
Large School Division – Boys
Chief Manuelito Middle School – 20th place
Gallup Middle School – 21st place
TOP 10 INDIVIDUAL FINISHERS
Congratulations to these GMCS student-athletes who finished among the top 10 in their respective divisions!
Small School Division – Girls
5th – Kaaya Raphealito, Ramah Middle School
8th – Kilette Willeto, Thoreau Middle School
Small School Division – Boys
3rd – Zariah Bahe, Tohatchi Middle School
7th – Matthew Othole, Ramah Middle School
Large School Division – Girls
10th – Tiara Whitman, Chief Manuelito Middle School
Congratulations to every runner, coach, and school community! Your dedication and commitment to representing your schools are something to celebrate. GMCS is proud of our student-athletes and their accomplishments on the course!
#GMCS #CrossCountry #StudentAthletes #NMAA #SchoolPride
Show your Homecoming spirit and participate in next week's dress up days at Thoreau Middle School.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are October 26!
At Gallup-McKinley County Schools, we believe families play an important role in student success. Our student-led conferences give students an opportunity to take an active role in sharing their learning, accomplishments and goals with their families and teachers. Your involvement matters! Working together, students, families and educators can build the support and encouragement students need to thrive.
Contact your student’s school for conference details and scheduling information.
When we work together, our students go further!
At Gallup-McKinley County Schools, we believe families play an important role in student success. Our student-led conferences give students an opportunity to take an active role in sharing their learning, accomplishments and goals with their families and teachers. Your involvement matters! Working together, students, families and educators can build the support and encouragement students need to thrive.
Contact your student’s school for conference details and scheduling information.
When we work together, our students go further!
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.
Stop by Thoreau Middle School's Open House on August 10th, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Meet teachers and get ready for the new school year! Dinner will be provided.
Join us for summer learning! Summer School at Thoreau Mid starts July 7th. Contact our office for more information.
Watch the video for Thoreau Middle School's 2026 Youth Conference!
https://youtu.be/TZjN34lWW20?si=Xf2es4nObnYNqh0Y
Again, we would like to thank the volunteers for leading activities and the Thoreau Middle School staff for their hard work and support. Your contributions made the Youth Conference a great success for our students!
https://youtu.be/TZjN34lWW20?si=Xf2es4nObnYNqh0Y
Again, we would like to thank the volunteers for leading activities and the Thoreau Middle School staff for their hard work and support. Your contributions made the Youth Conference a great success for our students!
Today was the final day of the Youth Conference at Thoreau Middle School. To wrap up the fun, students enjoyed a lively band performance and had a talent show. Students, volunteers, and staff all took the stage to showcase their skills. We enjoyed singing, stand-up comedy, dancing, and instrumental performances.
We are so proud of our students for their participation. They made the event entertaining for everyone, and our talented winners were recognized with prizes for their outstanding performances! Thank you to everyone who shared their time and effort to make this conference possible. Opportunities like this leave a lasting impact on our students. They are all looking forward to next year!
We are so proud of our students for their participation. They made the event entertaining for everyone, and our talented winners were recognized with prizes for their outstanding performances! Thank you to everyone who shared their time and effort to make this conference possible. Opportunities like this leave a lasting impact on our students. They are all looking forward to next year!
Thoreau Middle School is having its 2026 Youth Conference! Students have been enjoying activities such as Taekwondo, mask making, cooking, meditation, dancing, and more! This conference provides a safe and supportive space for students to connect, explore ideas, and participate in activities that promote wellness, cultural pride, and positive decision-making. Thank you to INLA for this partnership and for providing our students with the opportunity to recognize their personal strengths and receive support in relationship-building.
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.