
Important Notice: Road Closure Beginning January 5, 2026
Starting January 5, 2026, Rico Street will be closed for several weeks between Route 66 and Rollie Road due to city construction.
Please review the attached map for detour routes to Gallup High School and Chief Manuelito Middle School.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as the city completes these improvements.







Announcement
Gallup JV Football Game Reminder 🏈
The Gallup JV Football Game VS Farmington is scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd. Kick-off is at 11:00 a.m. at the Angelo DiPaolo Stadium.
Come out and support our student-athletes as they represent Gallup with pride. We look forward to seeing you there!
Go Bengals! 🐾🏈
October 3, 2026 Farmingting High HOME 11AM

McKinley Academy is now accepting applications for Spring 2027!
We are looking for current 9th–11th grade students who are ready to take their high school experience to the next level through our early college program.
Application Deadline: November 20
All application paperwork must be completed and the Accuplacer must be passed by December 4 to be considered for admission.
If you’re ready to challenge yourself, earn college credit, and become part of the McKinley Academy community, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and start your next chapter at McKinley Academy! McKinley Academy New Student Application for Enrollment – Fill out form. Call us at 505-721-4200 with questions.




Begins TODAY!
3:30 - 5: 00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.


Juniors and Seniors!
Are you interested in leadership and environmental action? Apply to the Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors Program! You will participate in community clean-up projects, receive leadership training, and....... get a $3,000 stipend when you complete your fellowship and projects! The application deadline is today! Don’t miss your chance to give back to your community and earn while making a difference. Scan the QR code or visit https://www.breakingbadhabits.nm.gov/youth/ for more information.

August 17
4:30 - 5:30
Commons

📢 Gallup High School Open House
Gallup High School families, join us for our Open House on Monday, August 4, from 4:30 PM–6:00 PM!
Come and: ✅ Complete registration
✅ Pick up student schedules
✅ Meet your teachers
✅ Learn about Title I programs and services
✅ Get important back-to-school information
✅ Connect with school staff and counselors
We look forward to welcoming our students and families as we prepare for a great school year. See you on August 4!
Gallup High School
August 4 | 4:30 PM–6:00 PM 📚🎉

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.

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.




