🖤 SOPHOMORE CLASS PARENTS — WE NEED YOUR HELP!❤️🏴☠️
Homecoming is coming up, and the Grants High School Sophomore Class is getting ready to make it a great one! 🎉
We are looking for parents and families who can help with our Homecoming Parade Float and Homecoming Carnival Concession Stand.
🚨 WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
🎨 Help decorate and build the Sophomore Class float
📦 Donate supplies for the float
🍿 Donate concession items
🎪 Volunteer to work the concession stand
🙌 Give whatever time or assistance you can!
Every donation, helping hand, and volunteer makes a difference. We truly appreciate your support of our students! ❤️🖤
📧 Interested in helping? Contact Jolynn Perez at:
jolynn.perez@gccs.k12.nm.us
Let's come together and make Homecoming one to remember! 🏴☠️🔥
GO PIRATES! ❤️🖤
📚🔧 P.S.T.C. OPEN HOUSE — COME SEE WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE BUILDING! 🦅💙💛
Laguna Acoma MS/HS invites students, families, and our community to join us for the Public Service Training Corps (P.S.T.C.) Open House!
📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Laguna Acoma MS/HS Gymnasium
Come explore our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, meet our students and presenters, see their work, and learn how we are preparing young people for their futures!
🔥 Featured Programs:
🩺 H.O.S.A.
🔥 Welding
🤖 Mechatronics
📹 Mass Media
🌱 Service Learning
🚔 Criminal Justice
🏗️ MS C.E. Construction
🍕 Food • Fun • Challenges • Awards
This is more than an open house—it’s an opportunity to see what our students are learning, celebrate their accomplishments, and help shape what comes next.
🦅 Our Students. Our Community. Our Future.
Come learn what we do. See why we do it. Explore how we do it.
💙💛 BE A PART OF OUR FUTURE!
🏴☠️ PIRATE PRIDE! 🏴☠️
What a great showing by our Grants High School Cross Country teams at the Sal Gonzales CC Jamboree in Rio Rancho!
🏃♂️ BOYS — 3RD PLACE
🏃♀️ GIRLS — 3RD PLACE
Both teams battled hard, represented Grants with pride, and showed the heart and determination that make us Pirates!
Congratulations to our runners and coaches on an outstanding performance! Keep putting in the work, keep pushing each other, and keep moving forward!
HARD WORK PAYS OFF! 💪🔥
ONCE A PIRATE, ALWAYS A PIRATE! 🏴☠️
GO PIRATES! ❤️🖤
#GrantsPirates #PiratePride #GHSXC #CrossCountry #AngryJackNation #PirateFamily #GoPirates
🏴☠️ PIRATE PRIDE! 🏴☠️
What a great showing by our Grants High School Cross Country teams at the Sal Gonzales CC Jamboree in Rio Rancho!
🏃♂️ BOYS — 3RD PLACE
🏃♀️ GIRLS — 3RD PLACE
Both teams battled hard, represented Grants with pride, and showed the heart and determination that make us Pirates!
Congratulations to our runners and coaches on an outstanding performance! Keep putting in the work, keep pushing each other, and keep moving forward!
HARD WORK PAYS OFF! 💪🔥
ONCE A PIRATE, ALWAYS A PIRATE! 🏴☠️
GO PIRATES! ❤️🖤
#GrantsPirates #PiratePride #GHSXC #CrossCountry #AngryJackNation #PirateFamily #GoPirates
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT THE GRANTS CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WILL HOLD A WORK SESSION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE GCCS EARL CHAVEZ BOARDROOM.
📣 GCCS Families and Community Stakeholders—We Want to Hear From You!
Grants/Cibola County Schools invites you to participate in an important survey regarding our Native American students. Your feedback will help us better understand their needs and strengthen the programs, services, and opportunities we provide. If you have any questions please reach out to Nolan Valdo at nolan.valdo@gccs.k12.nm.us
📱 Scan the QR code in the graphic or complete the survey here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/iMu7DrFNgWwiVCQ2A
Your voice matters! Thank you for helping GCCS support the success and well-being of every Native American student.
#GCCS #NativeAmericanEducation #CommunityVoice #FamilyEngagement #StudentSuccess
🛡️🌟 GCCS SAFETY WARRIORS 🌟🛡️
Congratulations to Jack Spencer and Alassandra Sandoval of Mt. Taylor Elementary!
Jack and Alassandra demonstrated courage, awareness, and responsibility by notifying adults about a possible situation they witnessed on campus. Their quick decision to speak up helped keep their school community safe.
Student Services Director Larry Chavez and Mt. Taylor Elementary Principal Amanda Valdez proudly presented Jack and Alassandra with their Safety Warrior awards.
👏 Great job, Jack and Alassandra! We are proud of you for showing that when you see something, you say something!
👀 SEE SOMETHING.
📣 SAY SOMETHING.
🛡️ BE A SAFETY WARRIOR!
#GCCSSafetyWarriors #SeeSomethingSaySomething #StudentSafety #MtTaylorElementary #GCCSProud
Congratulations to Jack Spencer and Alassandra Sandoval of Mt. Taylor Elementary!
Jack and Alassandra demonstrated courage, awareness, and responsibility by notifying adults about a possible situation they witnessed on campus. Their quick decision to speak up helped keep their school community safe.
Student Services Director Larry Chavez and Mt. Taylor Elementary Principal Amanda Valdez proudly presented Jack and Alassandra with their Safety Warrior awards.
👏 Great job, Jack and Alassandra! We are proud of you for showing that when you see something, you say something!
👀 SEE SOMETHING.
📣 SAY SOMETHING.
🛡️ BE A SAFETY WARRIOR!
#GCCSSafetyWarriors #SeeSomethingSaySomething #StudentSafety #MtTaylorElementary #GCCSProud
🛡️🌟 GCCS SAFETY WARRIOR 🌟🛡️
Congratulations to Aurelio Apodaca from San Rafael Elementary School for being recognized as a GCCS Safety Warrior!
Aurelio did not hesitate to step in and stop an altercation between two students before anyone could get hurt. His courage, quick thinking, and concern for others helped keep his school community safe.
GCCS District Security Officer Adolfo Montano proudly presented Aurelio with his Safety Warrior certificate.
👏 GREAT JOB, AURELIO! You truly are a SAFETY WARRIOR, and we are incredibly proud of you!
#GCCS #SafetyWarrior #SanRafaelElementary #StudentLeadership #SchoolSafety #GCCSProud
Congratulations to Aurelio Apodaca from San Rafael Elementary School for being recognized as a GCCS Safety Warrior!
Aurelio did not hesitate to step in and stop an altercation between two students before anyone could get hurt. His courage, quick thinking, and concern for others helped keep his school community safe.
GCCS District Security Officer Adolfo Montano proudly presented Aurelio with his Safety Warrior certificate.
👏 GREAT JOB, AURELIO! You truly are a SAFETY WARRIOR, and we are incredibly proud of you!
#GCCS #SafetyWarrior #SanRafaelElementary #StudentLeadership #SchoolSafety #GCCSProud
🛡️🌟 MEET OUR GCCS SAFETY WARRIOR! 🌟🛡️
Congratulations to Christian Salas from Mesa View Elementary School!
Christian acted quickly when he witnessed an altercation between students and immediately notified an adult. His responsible actions helped prevent anyone from getting hurt and demonstrated tremendous courage, awareness, and leadership.
GCCS District Security Officer Justin Vecere proudly presented Christian with a Safety Warrior Certificate in recognition of his actions.
👏 GREAT JOB, CHRISTIAN! You truly are a SAFETY WARRIOR, and we are incredibly proud of you!
#GCCSSafetyWarrior #StudentLeadership #SafetyFirst #MesaViewElementary #GCCSProud
Congratulations to Christian Salas from Mesa View Elementary School!
Christian acted quickly when he witnessed an altercation between students and immediately notified an adult. His responsible actions helped prevent anyone from getting hurt and demonstrated tremendous courage, awareness, and leadership.
GCCS District Security Officer Justin Vecere proudly presented Christian with a Safety Warrior Certificate in recognition of his actions.
👏 GREAT JOB, CHRISTIAN! You truly are a SAFETY WARRIOR, and we are incredibly proud of you!
#GCCSSafetyWarrior #StudentLeadership #SafetyFirst #MesaViewElementary #GCCSProud
💙 September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and remind one another that no one has to struggle alone.
Take time to check in with yourself, your friends, your family members, and those around you. Learn the warning signs, ask how someone is really doing, and listen without judgment. A simple conversation can help save a life.
Reaching out for mental health support is not a sign of weakness—it is a sign of strength.
📞 If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis:
• Call or text 988
• Chat with a trained counselor at 988lifeline.org
• TTY users may use their preferred relay service or dial 711, then 988
• If someone is in immediate danger, call 911
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
You matter. You are valued. You are not alone. 💛
#SuicidePreventionMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #988Lifeline #SpreadHope #CheckIn
Take time to check in with yourself, your friends, your family members, and those around you. Learn the warning signs, ask how someone is really doing, and listen without judgment. A simple conversation can help save a life.
Reaching out for mental health support is not a sign of weakness—it is a sign of strength.
📞 If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis:
• Call or text 988
• Chat with a trained counselor at 988lifeline.org
• TTY users may use their preferred relay service or dial 711, then 988
• If someone is in immediate danger, call 911
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
You matter. You are valued. You are not alone. 💛
#SuicidePreventionMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #988Lifeline #SpreadHope #CheckIn
🔥HOMECOMING BONFIRE WOOD DONATIONS NEEDED!🔥
The Sophomore class is collecting wood for our upcoming Homecoming Bonfire!
Wood donations may be dropped off in the designated marked area near the football field from September 26-October 2nd.
Please do not donate
🚫 Trash
🚫 Railroad ties
🚫 Tree Stumps/logs
Thank you for supporting the Sophomore Class and helping us make our Homecoming Bonfire a success! 🏈🔥🏴☠️
The Sophomore class is collecting wood for our upcoming Homecoming Bonfire!
Wood donations may be dropped off in the designated marked area near the football field from September 26-October 2nd.
Please do not donate
🚫 Trash
🚫 Railroad ties
🚫 Tree Stumps/logs
Thank you for supporting the Sophomore Class and helping us make our Homecoming Bonfire a success! 🏈🔥🏴☠️
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT GCCS BOARD QUORUM POSSIBLE AT ALL HOMECOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 3, 2026 NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
FOR INFORMATION CALL: (505) 285-2603
GCCS BOARD OF EDUCATION , QUORUM POSSIBLE AT TRIBAL CONSULTATION WITH ACOMA PUEBLO AT THE ACOMA TRIBAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. NO BUSINESS WILL BE DISCUSSED AND NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
🏃🏽♂️🏃🏽♀️ 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
