
Tuesday 9/15/26 is "Picture Day" and Reading Family Engagement Night from 5:00 to 5:30. See attached. .

Picture day is September 15th!

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!

Lincoln Lynx October Newsletter!

Hello Lincoln! Please take the time to fill out the Lincoln Elementary Parent Survey. https://lne.gmcs.org/o/les/forms/lincoln-elementary-parent-survey-91520226
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your input is valuable and helps us create a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment for all students.
See you soon at Academic Night!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your input is valuable and helps us create a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment for all students.
See you soon at Academic Night!
Lincoln Lynx September Newsletter

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.

5-day meal kits will be handed out TODAY at the following locations:
Catherine A. Miller Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chee Dodge Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Crownpoint Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
David Skeet Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Del Norte Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Indian Hills Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jefferson Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lincoln Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Miyamura High School, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Navajo Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Ramah Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Stagecoach Elementary, 10:00 – 1:00 pm
Thoreau Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Tohatchi Middle, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Turpen Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cedar Hills Apartments - Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Hoogahn Hozho Apartments – Wednesdays from 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Meal kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chee Dodge Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Crownpoint Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
David Skeet Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Del Norte Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Indian Hills Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jefferson Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lincoln Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Miyamura High School, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Navajo Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Ramah Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Stagecoach Elementary, 10:00 – 1:00 pm
Thoreau Elementary, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Tohatchi Middle, 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Turpen Elementary, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cedar Hills Apartments - Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Hoogahn Hozho Apartments – Wednesdays from 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Meal kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Lincoln Elementary Summer School Registration is now Open! See Flyer for details!

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.

Lincoln FAMILY!!!!! Next week is our last FAN Night. Please join us for a community car show, summer reader distribution, NEHS community presentation and fun yard games and food from 5-7PM. Depending on the amount of cars in the car show, parking will be limited and we may have to use surrounding streets to park. We are expecting all of our wonderful families to attend. See you then!


Lincoln FAMILY!!!! Registration is now open. Students who are registered for next school year by June 5th will receive a special treat during lunch. Lets make Lincoln the first school with 100% our our students registered. See flyer for details.

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
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
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

Our latest district newsletter is out!
https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/engage/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-may-1-2026
https://gallupmckinleycsnm.edurooms.com/engage/gmcs/newsletters/district-newsletter-may-1-2026

Today we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day!
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.
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.

1st Annual Chihuahuita Car Show and Community Block Party
Join us for an evening of cars, community, and family connection at Lincoln Elementary School.
Date: May 28
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Elementary School
What to Expect:
Car show
Community block party and family games
National Elementary Honor Society community project
Support for Summer Reading Packet distribution
Food provided for Lincoln students and their families
This free event celebrates our community while supporting student learning and engagement over the summer.
Cost: No fee to participate
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and join us for a fun evening together.
For questions or accessibility accommodations, please call 505‑721‑3400.
#LincolnElementary #Chihuahuita #CommunityStrong #CarShow #FamilyFun #SummerReading
Join us for an evening of cars, community, and family connection at Lincoln Elementary School.
Date: May 28
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Elementary School
What to Expect:
Car show
Community block party and family games
National Elementary Honor Society community project
Support for Summer Reading Packet distribution
Food provided for Lincoln students and their families
This free event celebrates our community while supporting student learning and engagement over the summer.
Cost: No fee to participate
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and join us for a fun evening together.
For questions or accessibility accommodations, please call 505‑721‑3400.
#LincolnElementary #Chihuahuita #CommunityStrong #CarShow #FamilyFun #SummerReading

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.

Lincoln FAMILY!!!! FAN Night is May 28th from 5-7PM, and we want all families to attend. We will have a fun car show, block party style games, food, summer reader distribution and Nation Elementary Honor Society community project presentation.
If you or someone you know has a cool car to enter into the car show, please send them to Lincoln to register for the 1st Annual Chihuahuita Community Car Show. Attached is a flyer and registration form. Thank you for making Lincoln the best school for our students and families!
If you or someone you know has a cool car to enter into the car show, please send them to Lincoln to register for the 1st Annual Chihuahuita Community Car Show. Attached is a flyer and registration form. Thank you for making Lincoln the best school for our students and families!



Lincoln FAMILY!!!! State testing for 3rd o 6th grade students is taking place TODAY! Please send your student to school with encouraging messages like "Do your best on the Test" or "Show what you know". Please keep in mind students should get a good nights rest. State testing (NM-MSSA) will take place 4/13 to 4/16. Parents thank you for encouraging and supporting your student daily!

