🎉Congratulations to last week's Athlete of the Week, Geneva Nabours. Geneva played a tremendous role in helping her team earn 4th place at the Tucumcari Tournament this past weekend! The Mustangs competed in three pool-play matches and three full tournament games, and Geneva gave her all every time she stepped onto the court. She had some incredible blocks, worked hard in the back row to pick up difficult hits from Tucumcari’s offense, and delivered several great kills and powerful attacks during the tournament. One of Geneva’s greatest strengths is her ability to read the court and anticipate the play, allowing her to make smart decisions and put herself in position to help her team. Her leadership, determination, and all-around effort were evident throughout the tournament. To top off an outstanding weekend, Geneva was named one of two All-Tournament players for the Mustangs! 🏐🏅We are proud of the leadership, hard work, and heart she brings to the court.

Congratulations to our Sophomore and Junior classes for reaching the district goal of a 97% attendance rate for August. All the other classes were close behind. Great job, parents, for making sure your students make it to school each day. Attendance is one of the biggest predictors of getting good grades.

Our September calendar at a glance.

Help us cheer on our Mid School Football team for their first home game against Pine Hill. August 26 at 6:00.

Join us to cheer on our Mid School Volleyball teams for their first home game this Wednesday, starting at 4:00.

Ramah High School will draw names every two weeks from students who have had no tardies or absences those weeks. Our theme this year is Be Present. Being in school on time helps students keep up their grades and be able to graduate. The first winners of our Bi-Weekly Attendance Awards were Tristan Lesansee, Sterling River, Avery Clawson, and Damian Campos. Great job at being present, Mustangs.

Our Fall Sports Parent Meeting is August 19 at 5:30.

Join us for the GMCS Board Meeting on August 29 at 5:30 at the Ramah Elementary School.

We’d like to introduce our two new teachers, Sajun Miller, our History teacher, and Analesha Tsosie, our Navajo Language and Culture teacher. Mr. Miller has lived in Oregon, California, South Carolina, Idaho, and now New Mexico. He says he thought this would be a great place to homestead. He had his Bachelor’s of Arts in History, and is excited to work here in Ramah. Ms. Tsosie comes from Torreón, NM. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Universal Studies Psychology and Education. She says that she used to be an Educational Assistant, and got to know the students, and wanted to continue with them in their educational journey. She wants to help show Native American students that anyone can be successful.

Mustang High School Volleyball Conditioning is the week of Aug 3-7, 3:30-5:00. Practice begins Aug 10, and tryouts end Aug 14.

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.

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.

Hello Summer

Congratulations to the Ramah High School Junior class who finished out the year leading the school in attendance percentages for the last four months. Great job Juniors, and Mr. Morris as their sponsor.

The Navajo Language and Cultural class honored students who excelled throughout the school year with the Shízaad hoolʼáágóó bénáshniih doleeł: “I will remember my teaching” award, recognizing their dedication, teamwork, and outstanding role-modeling for their peers.

Today, the Ramah High School Business Class took a leap forward by showcasing their yearlong projects at the GMCS Business Showcase alongside two other business schools, demonstrating their drive and innovative spirit, and to top it off, the RHS Food Truck competitors emerged victorious, claiming first place - great job, Mustangs!