The Annual Toys for Tots distribution is coming soon!

GMCS will be closed from November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break. 🦃🍂
We wish all our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful break. Enjoy this time with family, friends, and loved ones. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you when school resumes!
#GMCS #ThanksgivingBreak #FamilyTime #RestAndRecharge

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Student and staff photos will be taken at Thoreau Elementary on Aug/25/2025.

✅ All students will be photographed.
You’ll receive a proof about 2 weeks later with instructions to order online.

✅ Picture Day Specials:
Discounted packages are available only on Picture Day. Send the order form and payment with your student, or order online before Picture Day with the link below.

✅ Want to view your student’s photo online first?
Sign up here for early access: https://kenbrownorder.com/ordering/with?key=M9MDXV34

✅ Sibling Photos:
Sibling photos will be taken before school only and we have special picture day packages for siblings. Please have your form filled out when you arrive.
Parents need to bring students 30 minutes before school begins.
No sibling photos will be taken during class time.

Thank you,
KB Photo

Thoreau Elementary Volleyball Schedule

🥧🍂 Thanksgiving Feasts Are Here! 🍁🦃

Our amazing food service partner, SFE, is helping us celebrate the season by providing Thanksgiving meals at all area schools! 🥰

Some of these delicious feasts have already begun, and more are on the way — running now through November 21!

We are so grateful to SFE for preparing these festive meals that bring our students, families, and community together to share good food and warm company. 💛

✨ Check out the full schedule below and join the celebration at your school! ✨

#Thankful #GMCS #Community #SFE #SchoolMeals #TogetherWeElevate

Welcome Back!

Parents and Guardians, don't forget to download the Gallup McKinley County School App on your phone so you know about everything happening at GMCS and your child's school.

It has been a busy summer for GMCS/SFE food service!
We distributed 30,000 meals in the form of 5-day meal kits to many children in the community.

We prepared hot meals onsite at 5 Gallup area parks using our hot dog carts! We served burgers, BBQ, and other kid-approved meals to our community kids!

Plus, we offered hot meals at all 33 GMCS school sites for all children during July. At SFE, feeding kids is our favorite summer activity!

Open House. Come meet your child's teachers and staff!

Pre-School and Pre-K enrollment is still open. Please register online. If you have any questions, please call us at the school, 505-721-4400.

We would like to congratulate our hometown Hawk and cowgirl, Maleah B., for winning the Wooly riding competition during the Navajo PRCA Rodeo in Window Rock, AZ. CONGRATULATIONS COWGIRL! "Cowgirl courage isn't the lack of fear, but the courage to take action in the face of fear"-J.H. Lee

Summer Lunch program

Summer school enrollment is open for grades K-6. If you would like your child to attend, please come by the school and fill out a form. Summer school runs from 7:30 am to 12 pm starting July 8-11, 15-18, 22-25. It is a great opportunity to get your child ready for the upcoming school year!

🌟 You're invited! 🌟 Join us for the Annual STEM Fair hosted by the Heritage Language & Culture Department at Red Rock Park! 📅 May 20 – Elementary Projects 📅 May 21 – Middle & High School Projects 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM both days Come explore amazing cultural STEM projects created by our talented students. Don't miss it! 🔬🎨🌍 #STEMFair #HeritageCulture #RedRockPark #StudentShowcase #STEMEducation

Thank you to all of our GMCS and SFE cooks throughout the district!

Thank you to our Maintenance Workers! We appreciate your dedication to ensuring our spaces are safe and welcoming!

Thank You to Our School Nurses We are deeply grateful for the care, compassion, and dedication you show to our students every day. Your support, expertise, and kindness make a lasting difference in their lives. Thank you for the care you share so generously — your work is truly appreciated!

All Gallup McKinley County Schools and offices will be closed on April 28, 2025