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 Early College High School — Home of the Dragons 🐉 — is excited to bring you the newest edition of our student-driven newsletter!
Here’s what’s inside:
✨ Inspiring student spotlights
📚 Key academic updates
🎉 Upcoming events you won’t want to miss
💬 Voices and stories from our campus community
📖 Read the full issue:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Afo_1_nl1H7G8GhyWuxy5x_ihU6arNLr/view?usp=drive_link
📲 Or scan the QR code below to jump right in!
Let’s keep the Ember glowing strong!
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!!
🍂🦃 Grants Cibola County Schools Early Release – November 21 🦃🍂
As part of our Thanksgiving Break observance, GCCS will have early release on Friday, November 21.
🚌 Bus schedules for early release:
Elementary Schools: 12:45 pm
Middle/High School: 1:00 pm
We wish all our students, families, and staff a safe and joyful start to the holiday season! 💛
The ALL NEW ParentVUE & StudentVUE apps are now available for download!
Find them in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Simply log in using the same access information you already use — it’s that easy!
Stay connected. Stay informed. Download today!
GCCS Families, let’s show up STRONG for our district-wide attendance campaign! Every student. Every class. Every period. YOUR presence matters — not just for learning, but for our entire school community. 💪📚
Let’s make December 1st a day of 100% attendance across Grants Cibola County Schools! Set your alarms, plan ahead, and BE HERE!
🏴☠️ Every student counts. Every day matters.
#BeHereDayGCCS
Good morning GCCS families. We apologize for the late notice but due to the water being shut off in the neighborhood of and at GHS, there will be no school today for Grants High School. Thanks for your understanding.
NO SCHOOL FOR GRANTS HIGH SCHOOL ONLY!!!!
Good morning GCCS families. We apologize for the late notice but due to the water being shut off in the neighborhood of and at GHS, there will be no school today for Grants High School. Thanks for your understanding.
GCCS Early College High School—Home of the Dragons 🐉—is proud to share the latest edition of our student-powered newsletter!
Inside you'll find:
✨ Student highlights
📚 Academic updates
🎉 Upcoming events
💬 Voices from our campus community
📖 Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ZAIWwS7EC_RLVi68F6RlpDMK-1wyYI9/view
📲 Or scan the QR code below to dive in!
Let’s keep the flame burning bright!
ECHS student Sunny Louis is organizing a food pantry to support families in the Pueblo of Acoma, Laguna, San Fidel, Cubero, and surrounding areas. Essential food packages will be available for local students and their families.
📢 Please help spread the word and join us in supporting this important initiative!
https://gofan.co/event/3904819?schoolId=NM13894
The first 400 fans through the gate at this week’s game will receive a FREE mini Pirate Flag to wave proudly in the stands!
Show your school spirit, bring the energy, and help us turn the stadium into a sea of Pirate pride! ⛵💥
Arrive early — these flags will go fast!
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 | ⏰ 4–6 PM
🍽️ Food, dialogue, and connection—let’s support Native student success together!
