Tobe Turpen Elementary School

Turpen welcomed the Graduating Class of 2026 Alumni to walk the halls of Turpen Elementary once again. Congratulations to all graduates.🎉

WORK HARD GO FAR ALWAYS REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE, TURPEN TIMBERWOLVES LEAVE TRACKS FOR ALL SCHOOLS TO FOLLOW…. HOOWWWLLL!!! 🐺

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.

🍎 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. ❤️

Our latest district newsletter is out!
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.

The last day of school is June 10th!

Calling all graduates 🎓

Due to weather, buses will only pick up and drop off at the nearest paved road , Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education Appoints Jvanna Hanks Interim Superintendent

Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education Appoints Jvanna Hanks Interim Superintendent Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of ...