🏃🏽♂️🏃🏽♀️ Hawks on the Rise! 🦅💪🏽
Congratulations to our LAHS Cross Country team on a great showing at the Ramah Mustang Invitational on Saturday, September 12!
🏆 Boys Varsity — 1st Place out of 9 teams!
Our runners continue to work hard, build confidence, and make progress—not only as individual athletes, but as a team. Their dedication, teamwork, and commitment are something our entire GCCS community can be proud of.
A special congratulations to our athletes for their outstanding finishes, and thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters who continue to encourage our students every step of the way!
Keep running, keep improving, and keep Higher Expectations for Everyone!🦅
Here are the cross-country results from the Ramah Mustang Invitational on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
LAHS Boys Varsity - 1st place out of 9 teams.
Boys Individual Results - N. Vicente, 2nd place, Time: 19:21
T. Lewis, 3rd place, Time: 19:24
A. Vallo, 4th place, Time: 19:37
T. Garcia, 16th place, Time: 21:38
D. Analla, 17th place, Time: 21:49
Girls Individual Results - M. Smith, 7th place, Time: 24:31
#GCCS #LAHSCrossCountry #HawksOnTheRise #Teamwork #StudentAthletes
Congratulations to our LAHS Cross Country team on a great showing at the Ramah Mustang Invitational on Saturday, September 12!
🏆 Boys Varsity — 1st Place out of 9 teams!
Our runners continue to work hard, build confidence, and make progress—not only as individual athletes, but as a team. Their dedication, teamwork, and commitment are something our entire GCCS community can be proud of.
A special congratulations to our athletes for their outstanding finishes, and thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters who continue to encourage our students every step of the way!
Keep running, keep improving, and keep Higher Expectations for Everyone!🦅
Here are the cross-country results from the Ramah Mustang Invitational on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
LAHS Boys Varsity - 1st place out of 9 teams.
Boys Individual Results - N. Vicente, 2nd place, Time: 19:21
T. Lewis, 3rd place, Time: 19:24
A. Vallo, 4th place, Time: 19:37
T. Garcia, 16th place, Time: 21:38
D. Analla, 17th place, Time: 21:49
Girls Individual Results - M. Smith, 7th place, Time: 24:31
#GCCS #LAHSCrossCountry #HawksOnTheRise #Teamwork #StudentAthletes
📣 Grants Cibola County Schools families and community members!
Please join us for our upcoming Indian Parent Advisory Committee (IPAC) Meeting as we kick off the new school year together!
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 GCCS Training Room
We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and supporting our students and families. We hope to see you there!
#GCCS #IPAC #FamilyEngagement #CommunityCollaboration #SupportingStudents
Please join us for our upcoming Indian Parent Advisory Committee (IPAC) Meeting as we kick off the new school year together!
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 GCCS Training Room
We look forward to connecting, collaborating, and supporting our students and families. We hope to see you there!
#GCCS #IPAC #FamilyEngagement #CommunityCollaboration #SupportingStudents
Agenda
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT GRANTS CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL HOLD A REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE GCCS EARL CHAVEZ BOARDROOM.
🏀 JOIN THE LOS ALAMITOS COACHING TEAM! 🏴☠️
Grants Cibola County Schools is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to serve as:
🏀 Boys Basketball Coach
🏀 Girls Basketball Coach
📍 Los Alamitos Middle School
Help develop our student-athletes, strengthen our basketball programs, and inspire the next generation of Pirates!
✅ An active NMPED coaching license is required.
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic or apply online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY8xp11PI4o3CrQ4TujyVEFYenggzfobzK9JVSxHNJUYCt6w/viewform
Please share and help us find our next LAMS basketball coaches!
#GCCS #LosAlamitosMiddleSchool #LAMSBucs #NowHiring #BasketballCoaches #NewMexicoEducation #GoBucs
Grants Cibola County Schools is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to serve as:
🏀 Boys Basketball Coach
🏀 Girls Basketball Coach
📍 Los Alamitos Middle School
Help develop our student-athletes, strengthen our basketball programs, and inspire the next generation of Pirates!
✅ An active NMPED coaching license is required.
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic or apply online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY8xp11PI4o3CrQ4TujyVEFYenggzfobzK9JVSxHNJUYCt6w/viewform
Please share and help us find our next LAMS basketball coaches!
#GCCS #LosAlamitosMiddleSchool #LAMSBucs #NowHiring #BasketballCoaches #NewMexicoEducation #GoBucs
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION 🎟️
🤝 LET’S SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS TOGETHER! 🤝
We love seeing our students and community members come out to support GCCS Athletics! 🏆
Through our partnership with ORCNM, admission to athletic events at Los Alamitos Middle School, Laguna-Acoma High School, and Grants High School is FREE to our community. 🎉
While we are excited to make our athletic events accessible to everyone, we want to remind families that:
⚠️ Elementary and middle school students MUST be accompanied by an adult when attending athletic events.
⚠️ Students in elementary or middle school may not attend athletic events on their own or be dropped off at an event.
✅ Admission is FREE.
👨👩👧 Parent/Guardian supervision is REQUIRED.
Thank you to our families and community for helping us maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming environment at all GCCS athletic events. ❤️
👏 Thank you, ORCNM, for partnering with GCCS Athletics!
🏴☠️ Go Pirates! 🦅 Go Hawks! ☠️ Go Buccaneers!
GCCS Athletics
🤝 LET’S SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS TOGETHER! 🤝
We love seeing our students and community members come out to support GCCS Athletics! 🏆
Through our partnership with ORCNM, admission to athletic events at Los Alamitos Middle School, Laguna-Acoma High School, and Grants High School is FREE to our community. 🎉
While we are excited to make our athletic events accessible to everyone, we want to remind families that:
⚠️ Elementary and middle school students MUST be accompanied by an adult when attending athletic events.
⚠️ Students in elementary or middle school may not attend athletic events on their own or be dropped off at an event.
✅ Admission is FREE.
👨👩👧 Parent/Guardian supervision is REQUIRED.
Thank you to our families and community for helping us maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming environment at all GCCS athletic events. ❤️
👏 Thank you, ORCNM, for partnering with GCCS Athletics!
🏴☠️ Go Pirates! 🦅 Go Hawks! ☠️ Go Buccaneers!
GCCS Athletics
🏃♂️💨 HAWKS FLY HIGH! 🦅💙
Laguna-Acoma High School delivered an outstanding performance at the David Charles CC Meet at Rehoboth!
🥈 Varsity Boys — 2nd Place Team
The Hawks claimed three consecutive Top 6 finishes in the Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run:
🏅 4th — Nicholas Vicente | 19:09
🏅 5th — Aiden Vallo | 19:20
🏅 6th — Ty Lewis | 19:39
🥈 Varsity Girls 5000 Meter Run
🏅 2nd — Mia Smith | 23:29
Congratulations to our Hawk runners on an incredible showing! Your determination, endurance, and hard work continue to make Laguna-Acoma proud!
GO HAWKS! 🦅🔥
#HawksFlyHigh #LagunaAcomaHawks #HawkPride #CrossCountry #GCCS #StudentAthletes
Laguna-Acoma High School delivered an outstanding performance at the David Charles CC Meet at Rehoboth!
🥈 Varsity Boys — 2nd Place Team
The Hawks claimed three consecutive Top 6 finishes in the Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run:
🏅 4th — Nicholas Vicente | 19:09
🏅 5th — Aiden Vallo | 19:20
🏅 6th — Ty Lewis | 19:39
🥈 Varsity Girls 5000 Meter Run
🏅 2nd — Mia Smith | 23:29
Congratulations to our Hawk runners on an incredible showing! Your determination, endurance, and hard work continue to make Laguna-Acoma proud!
GO HAWKS! 🦅🔥
#HawksFlyHigh #LagunaAcomaHawks #HawkPride #CrossCountry #GCCS #StudentAthletes
📶🏡 GET CONNECTED, GRANTS-CIBOLA FAMILIES!
High-speed internet may be available for qualifying rural households within Grants-Cibola County Schools through a partnership with ReSound Networks.
Reliable internet helps students learn, families stay connected, and communities thrive! 💻📚
✅ See if your household qualifies:
https://resoundnetworks.com/connect-grants-cibola
Please share this opportunity with families who may benefit!
#GCCS #GrantsCibolaCountySchools #ReSoundNetworks #GetConnected #HighSpeedInternet #DigitalLearning #CommunityConnections
High-speed internet may be available for qualifying rural households within Grants-Cibola County Schools through a partnership with ReSound Networks.
Reliable internet helps students learn, families stay connected, and communities thrive! 💻📚
✅ See if your household qualifies:
https://resoundnetworks.com/connect-grants-cibola
Please share this opportunity with families who may benefit!
#GCCS #GrantsCibolaCountySchools #ReSoundNetworks #GetConnected #HighSpeedInternet #DigitalLearning #CommunityConnections
🏴☠️ PIRATE FANS & SUPPORTERS — THE X-GRAIN TEAM STORE IS OPEN! ❤️🖤
Gear up and show your Pirate pride! X-Grain offers high-quality apparel with personalization and customization options so you can make your gear your own.
🛒 Shop here:
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS140746/shop/home
⏰ STORE CLOSES OCTOBER 19, 2026!
Don’t wait—get your Pirate gear ordered before the store closes!
ORDER • CUSTOMIZE • REPRESENT 🏴☠️❤️🖤
Gear up and show your Pirate pride! X-Grain offers high-quality apparel with personalization and customization options so you can make your gear your own.
🛒 Shop here:
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS140746/shop/home
⏰ STORE CLOSES OCTOBER 19, 2026!
Don’t wait—get your Pirate gear ordered before the store closes!
ORDER • CUSTOMIZE • REPRESENT 🏴☠️❤️🖤
🏈🔥 GAME DAY AT THE NEST! 🔥🏈
The stage is set for an exciting matchup as the #13 Laguna Acoma Hawks take on the #5 Santa Rosa Lions! 🦅🆚🦁
💥 BATTLE AT THE NEST 💥
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
📍 The Nest – Laguna Acoma
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! 🎟️
Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring the noise! 📣 Let’s pack The Nest and show our Hawks what home-field support looks like!
💙🤍 COME OUT. BE LOUD. SUPPORT THE HAWKS! 🦅
#GoHawks #LagunaAcomaHawks #BattleAtTheNest #GameDay #FreeAdmission #FridayNightLights #TheNest #HawksFootball
The stage is set for an exciting matchup as the #13 Laguna Acoma Hawks take on the #5 Santa Rosa Lions! 🦅🆚🦁
💥 BATTLE AT THE NEST 💥
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
📍 The Nest – Laguna Acoma
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! 🎟️
Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring the noise! 📣 Let’s pack The Nest and show our Hawks what home-field support looks like!
💙🤍 COME OUT. BE LOUD. SUPPORT THE HAWKS! 🦅
#GoHawks #LagunaAcomaHawks #BattleAtTheNest #GameDay #FreeAdmission #FridayNightLights #TheNest #HawksFootball
🏟️ FREE ADMISSION TO ALL GCCS HOME SPORTING EVENTS! 🎉
We are excited to announce a new partnership with ORCNM that will allow free admission to all Grants Cibola County Schools home sporting events, effective September 1, 2026!
That means you can come out, support our student-athletes, and cheer on our teams FREE OF CHARGE through the end of the current fiscal year. 🙌
📅 Effective: September 1, 2026
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🏆 Applies to: All GCCS Home Sporting Events
⏳ Valid through: The end of the current fiscal year
⚠️ Please Note: This free-admission opportunity is for the 2026–2027 school year ONLY. Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, athletic admission fees will return to the same structure used in previous years.
🍿Take advantage of the money saved at the gate and support our concessions while supporting our student/athletes.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and COME SUPPORT OUR GCCS STUDENT-ATHLETES! ❤️💙
#GCCS #GCCSAthletics #GoPirates #GoBucs #GoHawks #SupportOurStudents #FreeAdmission
We are excited to announce a new partnership with ORCNM that will allow free admission to all Grants Cibola County Schools home sporting events, effective September 1, 2026!
That means you can come out, support our student-athletes, and cheer on our teams FREE OF CHARGE through the end of the current fiscal year. 🙌
📅 Effective: September 1, 2026
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🏆 Applies to: All GCCS Home Sporting Events
⏳ Valid through: The end of the current fiscal year
⚠️ Please Note: This free-admission opportunity is for the 2026–2027 school year ONLY. Beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, athletic admission fees will return to the same structure used in previous years.
🍿Take advantage of the money saved at the gate and support our concessions while supporting our student/athletes.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and COME SUPPORT OUR GCCS STUDENT-ATHLETES! ❤️💙
#GCCS #GCCSAthletics #GoPirates #GoBucs #GoHawks #SupportOurStudents #FreeAdmission
📢 GCCS FAMILY — NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND!
A reminder to our GCCS families that all Grants Cibola County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 2nd, in observance of Cultural Day. 🎉
We encourage our students, staff, and families to take this opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the rich cultures, traditions, and heritage that make our community so special. ❤️💙💛
📅 No School: Wednesday, September 2nd
🏫 School Resumes: Thursday, September 3rd
Enjoy the day, GCCS Family! We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Thursday!
WE ARE GCCS. WE ARE FAMILY. ❤️
#GCCSFamily #CulturalDay #NoSchool #GrantsCibolaCountySchools #WeAreGCCS #WeAreFamily
A reminder to our GCCS families that all Grants Cibola County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 2nd, in observance of Cultural Day. 🎉
We encourage our students, staff, and families to take this opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the rich cultures, traditions, and heritage that make our community so special. ❤️💙💛
📅 No School: Wednesday, September 2nd
🏫 School Resumes: Thursday, September 3rd
Enjoy the day, GCCS Family! We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Thursday!
WE ARE GCCS. WE ARE FAMILY. ❤️
#GCCSFamily #CulturalDay #NoSchool #GrantsCibolaCountySchools #WeAreGCCS #WeAreFamily
Agenda
🏴☠️⛳ Calling All Golfers, Businesses & Pirate Supporters! ⛳🏴☠️
Join us for the Grants High School Pirates Golf Tournament and help make a lasting impact on our student-athletes!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course — Grants, NM
⏰ 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
🏌️ Four-Person Scramble
💲 $400 per team
🍽️ Lunch provided
🏆 Prizes and giveaways
We are also seeking tournament sponsors! Your support helps provide equipment, travel, tournament expenses, and valuable opportunities for our Pirate golfers.
🔴 Title Sponsor: $500
⚫ Hole Sponsor: $250
🔴 Title & Hole Sponsorship: $750
⚫ Other donations are also welcome!
Sponsorship forms are due no later than October 26, 2026.
Register at Coyote Golf Course or contact Troy Kennington at Troy.kennington@gccs.k12.nm.us for registration and sponsorship information.
Good company. Greater impact. Let’s come together to build champions, support our Pirates, and create opportunities! ❤️🖤
#GrantsPirates #PiratePride #PiratesGolf #SupportStudentAthletes #GolfTournament #GrantsNewMexico
Join us for the Grants High School Pirates Golf Tournament and help make a lasting impact on our student-athletes!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course — Grants, NM
⏰ 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
🏌️ Four-Person Scramble
💲 $400 per team
🍽️ Lunch provided
🏆 Prizes and giveaways
We are also seeking tournament sponsors! Your support helps provide equipment, travel, tournament expenses, and valuable opportunities for our Pirate golfers.
🔴 Title Sponsor: $500
⚫ Hole Sponsor: $250
🔴 Title & Hole Sponsorship: $750
⚫ Other donations are also welcome!
Sponsorship forms are due no later than October 26, 2026.
Register at Coyote Golf Course or contact Troy Kennington at Troy.kennington@gccs.k12.nm.us for registration and sponsorship information.
Good company. Greater impact. Let’s come together to build champions, support our Pirates, and create opportunities! ❤️🖤
#GrantsPirates #PiratePride #PiratesGolf #SupportStudentAthletes #GolfTournament #GrantsNewMexico
🏴☠️🏃♂️ SHOW YOUR PIRATE PRIDE! 🏃♀️🏴☠️
Grants High School Cross Country is excited to announce that the GHS Cross Country Apparel Store is OPEN! 🖤❤️
Gear up and show your support for our Pirates with official Grants Cross Country apparel, including:
👕 T-Shirts
🧥 Hoodies & Long Sleeves
🔥 And more!
Whether you're a runner, parent, alumni, or simply a proud Pirate fan, there's something for everyone!
🛒 SHOP NOW!
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit:
grantspiratesxc26.itemorder.com/shop
⏰ Don't wait — grab your gear while the store is open!
🏴☠️ RUN TOGETHER. WORK TOGETHER. FINISH STRONG. 🏃♂️💨
#GrantsPirates #GrantsHighSchool #GHSCrossCountry #PiratePride #CrossCountry #RunPiratesRun #GoPirates
Grants High School Cross Country is excited to announce that the GHS Cross Country Apparel Store is OPEN! 🖤❤️
Gear up and show your support for our Pirates with official Grants Cross Country apparel, including:
👕 T-Shirts
🧥 Hoodies & Long Sleeves
🔥 And more!
Whether you're a runner, parent, alumni, or simply a proud Pirate fan, there's something for everyone!
🛒 SHOP NOW!
📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit:
grantspiratesxc26.itemorder.com/shop
⏰ Don't wait — grab your gear while the store is open!
🏴☠️ RUN TOGETHER. WORK TOGETHER. FINISH STRONG. 🏃♂️💨
#GrantsPirates #GrantsHighSchool #GHSCrossCountry #PiratePride #CrossCountry #RunPiratesRun #GoPirates
🎉 GCCS, GET READY FOR BE HERE DAY! 🎉
Grants Cibola County Schools is proud to join schools and districts across New Mexico on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to celebrate BE HERE DAY and the importance of strong school attendance! 🏫✨
Being present matters! Every day students are in school is another opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and succeed. 💙📚
Let’s come together as a GCCS community to encourage our students, celebrate great attendance, and remind everyone that EVERY DAY COUNTS!
📣 Be here. Be engaged. Be ready to succeed!
Together, we can build a culture of strong attendance and help every GCCS student reach their full potential. Let’s show up, GCCS! 💪🎓
#BeHereDay #BeHereNM #GCCS #GrantsCibolaCountySchools #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #BeingPresentMatters #StudentSuccess
Grants Cibola County Schools is proud to join schools and districts across New Mexico on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to celebrate BE HERE DAY and the importance of strong school attendance! 🏫✨
Being present matters! Every day students are in school is another opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and succeed. 💙📚
Let’s come together as a GCCS community to encourage our students, celebrate great attendance, and remind everyone that EVERY DAY COUNTS!
📣 Be here. Be engaged. Be ready to succeed!
Together, we can build a culture of strong attendance and help every GCCS student reach their full potential. Let’s show up, GCCS! 💪🎓
#BeHereDay #BeHereNM #GCCS #GrantsCibolaCountySchools #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #BeingPresentMatters #StudentSuccess
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT THE GRANTS CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WILL HOLD A WORK SESSION ON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE GCCS EARL CHAVEZ BOARDROOM.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE GCCS EARL CHAVEZ BOARDROOM.
🚨 SHELTER-IN-PLACE DRILL — TODAY AT 8:30 AM 🚨
Grants High School will conduct a Shelter-in-Place Drill today at 8:30 AM as part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety.
📍 This is ONLY a drill.
⏰ Today at 8:30 AM
Students and staff will practice the appropriate procedures so everyone knows what to do in the event of an actual emergency.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support as we continue to strengthen our school safety practices.
🔴 IT’S JUST A DRILL! 🔴
#GrantsHighSchool #GHS #SafetyFirst #ShelterInPlace #ItsJustADrill
Grants High School will conduct a Shelter-in-Place Drill today at 8:30 AM as part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety.
📍 This is ONLY a drill.
⏰ Today at 8:30 AM
Students and staff will practice the appropriate procedures so everyone knows what to do in the event of an actual emergency.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support as we continue to strengthen our school safety practices.
🔴 IT’S JUST A DRILL! 🔴
#GrantsHighSchool #GHS #SafetyFirst #ShelterInPlace #ItsJustADrill
Agenda August 18, 2026
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT THE GRANTS CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WILL HOLD A REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE GCCS EARL CHAVEZ BOARDROOM.
