AHA has officially started!!
Need a little extra help with your classes? Join us for After Hours Academy!
Our teachers are available after school to help students succeed:
Mr. Baun – ELA & Social Studies (Room 228)
Mrs. Paul – Credit Recovery (Room 202)
Mrs. Tabares – Math & Science (Room 206)
Take advantage of this opportunity to get tutoring, complete assignments, improve grades, and stay on track for success!
Need a little extra help with your classes? Join us for After Hours Academy!
Our teachers are available after school to help students succeed:
Mr. Baun – ELA & Social Studies (Room 228)
Mrs. Paul – Credit Recovery (Room 202)
Mrs. Tabares – Math & Science (Room 206)
Take advantage of this opportunity to get tutoring, complete assignments, improve grades, and stay on track for success!
High school sports teams can now gear up in style with exclusive, customizable merch from BSN. Explore the collection, pick your favorites, and show off your school pride before it’s gone! These shops are open for a limited time only, so be sure to head to your school shop NOW. Visit your school’s homepage and look for the BSN Shop button with the shopping cart icon to get started.
Lady Hawks Volleyball Presents:
Thoreau Hawks vs. Newcomb Sky Hawks
(JV, and Varsity game only)
Sep. 8th starting @ 5:00PM
Thoreau High School Gymnasium
COME OUT! CHEER AND SUPPORT OUR LADY HAWKS TO VICTORY
**Please NO outside food or drinks will be permitted**
Cards ONLY will be accepted at the concession stand.
Updated Sports Schedule for JV Football, Volleyball, and Varsity Football.
**Times and Dates are subject to change**
(Follow our Social Media Page and the Schools Website for upcoming events or changes)
Updated 8/28/26
GO HAWKS GO!
**Times and Dates are subject to change**
(Follow our Social Media Page and the Schools Website for upcoming events or changes)
Updated 8/28/26
GO HAWKS GO!
Sports Schedule:
There was a few changes made to the Fall Sports Schedules. Schedules of each sport will be uploaded by the end of today with all updates and changes.
*Remember that all schedules are subject to change*
HOME OF THE FIGHTING HAWKS!!
There was a few changes made to the Fall Sports Schedules. Schedules of each sport will be uploaded by the end of today with all updates and changes.
*Remember that all schedules are subject to change*
HOME OF THE FIGHTING HAWKS!!
Thoreau High School Newsletter for the Month of September 2026
*Please follow our social media page and check out our school website for important dates or changes to games*
*Please follow our social media page and check out our school website for important dates or changes to games*
Juniors and Seniors!
Are you interested in leadership and environmental action? Apply to the Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors Program! You will participate in community clean-up projects, receive leadership training, and....... get a $3,000 stipend when you complete your fellowship and projects! The application deadline is today! Don’t miss your chance to give back to your community and earn while making a difference. Scan the QR code or visit https://www.breakingbadhabits.nm.gov/youth/ for more information.
VARSITY AND JV FOOTBALL UPDATE/CHANGES:
**VARSITY FOOTBALL**
Time changes for games:
- 9/11 @ Aztec High, will now be at 6PM (AWAY)
- 10/23 @ West Las Vegas High, will now be at 6PM (AWAY)
**JV FOOTBALL**
added games:
- 8/22 @ Santa Rosa 11AM (AWAY)
- 9/5 VS. Bloomfield 11AM (HOME)
**VARSITY FOOTBALL**
Time changes for games:
- 9/11 @ Aztec High, will now be at 6PM (AWAY)
- 10/23 @ West Las Vegas High, will now be at 6PM (AWAY)
**JV FOOTBALL**
added games:
- 8/22 @ Santa Rosa 11AM (AWAY)
- 9/5 VS. Bloomfield 11AM (HOME)
We're Hiring! Crownpoint High School is looking for a skilled welding teacher for this upcoming school year. See the flyer for details!
As the new school year approaches, McKinley Academy is excited to welcome students back for orientation.
Orientation is your opportunity to pick up your class schedule, laptop, textbooks (where applicable), and school supplies, while getting ready for a successful start to the school year.
Orientation Schedule:
• Incoming 9th Grade: August 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | New McKinley Academy Building (West Side of Gurley Hall)
• Returning 10th Grade: August 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• New 10th, 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• Returning 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 11-14 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall, Room 100
We look forward to seeing all of our students as we prepare for another great year. Classes begin Monday, August 17.
Orientation is your opportunity to pick up your class schedule, laptop, textbooks (where applicable), and school supplies, while getting ready for a successful start to the school year.
Orientation Schedule:
• Incoming 9th Grade: August 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | New McKinley Academy Building (West Side of Gurley Hall)
• Returning 10th Grade: August 12 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• New 10th, 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall Auditorium
• Returning 11th & 12th Grade Students: August 11-14 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Calvin Hall, Room 100
We look forward to seeing all of our students as we prepare for another great year. Classes begin Monday, August 17.
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.
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.
🏐 Thoreau High School Volleyball Open Gym 🏐
Calling all incoming 9th–12th grade volleyball players! Join us for open gym and get some time on the court this week.
📅 Dates: Thursday & Friday, June 11–12
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Thoreau High School Gym
✅ Reminders:
• Bring your own water
• Wear proper gym shoes for the court
We’re excited to see everyone there and get back in the gym!
— THS Volleyball Coaches
Calling all incoming 9th–12th grade volleyball players! Join us for open gym and get some time on the court this week.
📅 Dates: Thursday & Friday, June 11–12
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Thoreau High School Gym
✅ Reminders:
• Bring your own water
• Wear proper gym shoes for the court
We’re excited to see everyone there and get back in the gym!
— THS Volleyball Coaches
📚 Thoreau High School Students & Families 🌞
Stay on track or get ahead this summer! Click the link and apply below.
✅ CR Summer School (credit recovery)
✅ Jump Start
🔗 Apply now:
CR Summer School: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/00TXyU1ftg
JumpStart: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/X6tEv6jwmd
Don’t wait—set yourself up for success! ✨
#ThoreauHighSchool #SummerSchool #JumpStart
Stay on track or get ahead this summer! Click the link and apply below.
✅ CR Summer School (credit recovery)
✅ Jump Start
🔗 Apply now:
CR Summer School: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/00TXyU1ftg
JumpStart: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/X6tEv6jwmd
Don’t wait—set yourself up for success! ✨
#ThoreauHighSchool #SummerSchool #JumpStart
JUNIORS and SENIORS STUDENT SURVEY!
The student survey itself is anonymous.
*Must first obtain parental consent before a student can participate.
*Once parental consent is received, the student may complete the survey, and no identifying information will be shared.
*Students who complete the survey will receive a $15 gift card.
The student survey itself is anonymous.
*Must first obtain parental consent before a student can participate.
*Once parental consent is received, the student may complete the survey, and no identifying information will be shared.
*Students who complete the survey will receive a $15 gift card.
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.
Don't miss this opportunity—register now to enhance your school safety planning and response skills.
Congratulations to Thoreau students who were awarded at the Academic Awards Ceremony last night! We appreciate your efforts and are proud to celebrate your academic achievements. Thank you for being positive examples in your school and throughout your community.
Thank you, Thoreau High School, for hosting its School of Media Showcase! We loved the turnout of parents and community members who came to see these student projects. We appreciate students and staff for having such a lively event.
We will see you at the District Showcase on May 28th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Student Support Center.
Sending off our incredible Track & Field athletes as they head to the State Meet! Your hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off, and you’ve made the entire Thoreau community proud.
As you compete at the highest level, remember that you carry the spirit of your teammates, coaches, families, and school with you. Trust in your training, give it your all, and enjoy every moment of this amazing accomplishment.
Good luck at State—run fast, jump far, throw strong, and represent Thoreau with pride!
Go Hawks!
Thoreau Forever!
As you compete at the highest level, remember that you carry the spirit of your teammates, coaches, families, and school with you. Trust in your training, give it your all, and enjoy every moment of this amazing accomplishment.
Good luck at State—run fast, jump far, throw strong, and represent Thoreau with pride!
Go Hawks!
Thoreau Forever!
Thoreau High School – Construction Update
We're excited to share progress on the new Thoreau High School! Here's where things stand:
The New Building The new school will be approximately 84,000 square feet. A modern two-story facility designed for grades 9–12. It will include classrooms, a gymnasium, cafeteria, media center, kitchen, and administration offices, along with outdoor basketball courts, full perimeter fencing, and safe walking areas.
Where We Are in the Process Contractor proposals are due May 19, 2026, and we are actively moving through the design and bidding process. Approvals following contractor bidding takes additional time. Expect to see mobilization for utility work in September 2026. All site work will be completed in phases to minimize disruption, but you can expect changes to access as parents, staff, and busses will be diverted around construction work. The new building will be built on the same campus while the existing school stays fully operational.
What to Look Forward To A fully operational and energy-efficient heating & cooling system. New parking, drop-off, and bus loop separated for safety. Increased parking and access for sports fields. Outdoor learning spaces. Spacious and modern classroom spaces.
We'll continue sharing updates as the project moves forward.
We're excited to share progress on the new Thoreau High School! Here's where things stand:
The New Building The new school will be approximately 84,000 square feet. A modern two-story facility designed for grades 9–12. It will include classrooms, a gymnasium, cafeteria, media center, kitchen, and administration offices, along with outdoor basketball courts, full perimeter fencing, and safe walking areas.
Where We Are in the Process Contractor proposals are due May 19, 2026, and we are actively moving through the design and bidding process. Approvals following contractor bidding takes additional time. Expect to see mobilization for utility work in September 2026. All site work will be completed in phases to minimize disruption, but you can expect changes to access as parents, staff, and busses will be diverted around construction work. The new building will be built on the same campus while the existing school stays fully operational.
What to Look Forward To A fully operational and energy-efficient heating & cooling system. New parking, drop-off, and bus loop separated for safety. Increased parking and access for sports fields. Outdoor learning spaces. Spacious and modern classroom spaces.
We'll continue sharing updates as the project moves forward.
🎓 Senior Countdown Update! 🎓
Today, our amazing seniors Alyssa Pizano and Sheldon John took the stage to reveal how many days we have left until their final day! With excitement in the air, they dramatically ripped away the number to show…
⏳ 8 MORE DAYS! ⏳
The countdown is officially on as we get closer to celebrating the Class of 2026. Let’s make these last days unforgettable! ✨
Today, our amazing seniors Alyssa Pizano and Sheldon John took the stage to reveal how many days we have left until their final day! With excitement in the air, they dramatically ripped away the number to show…
⏳ 8 MORE DAYS! ⏳
The countdown is officially on as we get closer to celebrating the Class of 2026. Let’s make these last days unforgettable! ✨