Tobe Turpen Elementary School

School Year Calendar

School Year Calendar Please be aware that this calendar is not ratified and may be subject to change. Any adjustments...

GMCS Back-to-School Announcement: School Supplies & Dress Code

GMCS Back-to-School Announcement: School Supplies & Dress Code As you tackle your back-to-school shopping, we have great news: Gallup-McKinley County Schools will...

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.

Important Update for GMCS Families

Important Update for GMCS Families Click Here for Early Release Friday Info. Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year , all GMCS ...

Enroll Now!

Enroll Now! Enroll Now! We have a school for you! New and Returning students visit: https://www.gmcs.org/p...

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 S***t 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.

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. ❤️