
We will have state testing coming up for NM-ASR this is the state science test for 5th grade students only. Please see the image below about testing dates.


GMCS Spring Break
March 17- 21
All Schools and offices will be closed.


The 3rd Annual Language Conference will take place at GMCS Student Support Center on March 27, 28, & 29th from 8 AM -4 PM.


It's Daylight Savings Time Ends.
Don't forget to Fall Back.

Blood Drive at Student Support Center
640 Boardman Drive
Gallup, N.M. 87301
9:30 AM-1:00 PM


Hello Twin Lakes families,
We are excited to share that we will be having a Dr. Seuss week next week March 3rd to March 7th.
Please see the flyer attached for what we will be wearing each day.
We look forward to seeing everyone in their spirit week attire.


Public Schools Week is February 24-28, 2025. It’s an annual week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and the communities they serve.


Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025.


The Board of Education of Gallup McKinley County Schools will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM in the board room of the Student Support Center, 640 S. Boardman, Gallup, NM 87301. Guests are invited to attend the meeting in person or watch a live stream.


During this week, Gallup McKinley County School District is honored to have phenomenal school counselors and Student Success Advisors committed to helping students identify their strengths, talents, and interests. These professionals also collaborate with families and community stakeholders to navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s world. Additionally, counselors and SSAs are crucial in enhancing students' academic, career, and social/emotional growth, while working alongside educators and administrators to create an environment where students can reach their full potential.


We are Excited to showcase a new initiative that we are using at Twin Lakes Elementary. We have attached photos from our 5th grade class, PreK Class and our 2nd grade class.
These focus walls will be updated weekly with the new standards and strategies that are being taught. Please ask your students about the focus wall in their classroom to see what they are learning.






WIDA testing for English language learners happening from 01/28 to 02/06.


Check out our new website and download the app to get information at your fingertips!


Early Release is scheduled for Monday, January 27, 2025.


Gallup McKinley County School Board will hold its Board Meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Student Support Center, 640 Boardman Dr. Gallup, N.M. 87301 at 1:00 PM. https://5il.co/35w8v


All Gallup McKinley County Schools are on a Weather Delay Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to freezing temperatures. Schools will be delayed 2 hours. Buses will also be delayed. Please contact 505-721-2233 or visit https://gmcs.org/parents-students/gmcs-school-times/


All schools and offices will be closed on January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.


Good luck to our Spellers headed to the District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 14th at Gallup High School Kenneth Halloway Auditorium.


Shout out to all of our Winter Sports Officials! January 12-18th is Winter Sports Official Appreciation Week!


Welcome back students and staff!
We hope you enjoyed your break!
We are back in session on Monday, January 6, 2025.
