



Grants Cibola County Schools is excited to announce the District Spelling Bee, scheduled for January 21, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Grants High School Performing Arts Center.
This annual academic competition will showcase outstanding student spellers from across the district as they demonstrate their vocabulary knowledge, preparation, and poise. Families, staff, and community members are invited to attend and support our students as they compete for district honors.
We look forward to celebrating academic excellence and wish all participants the best of luck!

To all GCCS Staff,
On January 7, 2026 We will gather at Grants High School in the Main Gymnasium at 8:00 a.m. for district professional development.
Breakfast burritos will be served in the Grants High School Cafeteria beginning in the morning and must be eaten there.
No food or drink, except for water will be allowed in the gym due to the resurfacing of the floor.
Below is the schedule and locations for the day:
Professional Development Overview
We are hosting the “I Love U Guys” Foundation for an all-day SRP/SRM Train-the-Trainer Workshop from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
We are also hosting OneScreen Training from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Schedule & Locations
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“I Love U Guys” Training
📍 Main Gymnasium
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break / Room Transition
🍴 Possible food trucks will be parked near GHS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
“I Love U Guys” Training (for Administrators, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and District Safety Teams)
📍 PAC
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
OneScreen Training (for Teachers and Educational Assistants)
📍 Main Gymnasium
Thank you for your professionalism and commitment to student and school safety. We look forward to a productive day of learning.

To all GCCS Staff,
On January 7, 2026 We will gather at Grants High School in the Main Gymnasium at 8:00 a.m. for district professional development.
Breakfast burritos will be served in the Grants High School Cafeteria beginning in the morning and must be eaten there.
***No food or drink, except for water will be allowed in the gym due to the resurfacing of the floor.***
Below is the schedule and locations for the day:
Professional Development Overview
We are hosting the “I Love U Guys” Foundation for an all-day SRP/SRM Train-the-Trainer Workshop from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
We are also hosting OneScreen Training from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Schedule & Locations
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“I Love U Guys” Training
📍 Main Gymnasium
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break / Room Transition
🍴 Possible food trucks will be parked near GHS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
“I Love U Guys” Training (for Administrators, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and District Safety Teams)
📍 PAC
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
OneScreen Training (for Teachers and Educational Assistants)
📍 Main Gymnasium
Thank you for your professionalism and commitment to student and school safety. We look forward to a productive day of learning.

To all GCCS Staff,
On January 7, 2026 We will gather at Grants High School in the Main Gymnasium at 8:00 a.m. for district professional development.
Breakfast burritos will be served in the Grants High School Cafeteria beginning in the morning and must be eaten there.
No food or drink, except for water will be allowed in the gym due to the resurfacing of the floor.
Below is the schedule and locations for the day:
Professional Development Overview
We are hosting the “I Love U Guys” Foundation for an all-day SRP/SRM Train-the-Trainer Workshop from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
We are also hosting OneScreen Training from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Schedule & Locations
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“I Love U Guys” Training
📍 Main Gymnasium
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break / Room Transition
🍴 Possible food trucks will be parked near GHS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
“I Love U Guys” Training (for Administrators, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and District Safety Teams)
📍 PAC
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
OneScreen Training (for Teachers and Educational Assistants)
📍 Main Gymnasium
Thank you for your professionalism and commitment to student and school safety. We look forward to a productive day of learning.

📣 GCCS Families & Students 📣
We hope you had a great winter break and are ready to get back to school! 🎒✏️
Students will return to the classroom on Thursday, January 8th, following their normal school schedule.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing all of our kids back in the classroom! 😊

GCCS BOARD QUORUM POSSIBLE AT DISTRICT WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, JANUARY 7, 2026









ATTENTION GCCS COMMUNITY,
Please take a moment to read the attached letter from our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Lane Widner.
Thank you.

Join us in celebrating Gary Chavez on his incredible achievement of being selected to play in the 2025 New Mexico, Red vs. Green High School All-Star Football Game!
This honor is a testament to Gary’s hard work, leadership, and outstanding performance on the field. We’re extremely proud to see him represent our program and community among the very best in the state.
Well deserved, Gary — go show them what Pirate pride looks like! 🏴☠️🏈
GO PIRATES!!

