📣🎉 Get Ready for #GCCSBeHereDay! 🎉📣
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 20, 2026, because #GCCSBeHereDay is all about showing up, getting involved, and celebrating what it means to be part of the GCCS family! 💙🏫
Students—your presence matters! Every day at school is a chance to learn, connect with friends, and build your future.
Parents—your support makes a huge difference, and this is a great opportunity to encourage strong attendance and school pride!
Let’s pack our schools with energy, smiles, and school pride as we come together to say: Being here matters!
📸 Wear your school colors, show your school spirit, and share your photos using #GCCSBeHereDay.
Let’s make February 20th a day to remember! 💥🙌
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.
📣 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! 😊
You’re Invited to Our Holiday Family Fun Night! 🎄
Join us at Los Alamitos Middle School for an evening of festive fun the whole family will enjoy! Families can snap a photo with Santa Claus and even meet the Grinch (as long as he doesn’t steal the fun first 😉).
✨ What to Expect:
• Holiday relay games
• Candy cane challenges
• Raffle prizes
• Photo booth fun
📅 Tuesday, December 16, 2025
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Los Alamitos Middle School
🎟️ Tickets: $1.00 each (available at the door)
This is a great opportunity to celebrate the season, connect with our school community, and make some holiday memories. We hope to see you there!
Here’s a quick reminder of all the fun happening this week:
Dec. 11: Ugly Sweater Day – Let’s see those festive sweaters!
Dec. 12: Popcorn & Pickles for sale — $2 each
Dec. 15: Grinch vs. Santa Day – Pick your side and dress the part!
Dec. 16 (4:00–5:30 PM): Holiday Hallway Event – Parents are invited to visit, enjoy the decorations, and take part in some fun, family-friendly activities.
Dec. 17: Winter Show @ GHS
Dec. 18: Pajama Day
Thank you for your continued support and Buccaneer spirit! 🎄🏴☠️
ATTENTION GCCS COMMUNITY,
Please take a moment to read the attached letter from our Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Lane Widner.
Thank you.
Our school has partnered with ParentGuidance.org to provide our families with numerous FREE resources. Please take advantage of these resources. Middle school is a tough time for your students. The website has courses to help families get through it. If you have any questions, please contact the school directly.
This is the last week to buy Pizza Kits and Meal Deal Codes! If you or your friends & family have already bought a Pizza Kit, chances are it’s already been made, baked and eaten. So, order more now before time runs out!
Pizza Kits are great to have on hand for busy days or purchase a Meal Deal Code and pick up Little Caesars pizza in your local restaurant. Everyone appreciates the convenience of a delicious meal that your family will love. Thank you for your help and support! To get started:
Follow this link with your phone https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/login/join-fundraiser/b69f84cf-ebd8-4671-998e-809431b6ed0f to create an account and set up your very own Seller page
or
Use this link or QR code to make a purchase and support our school: https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/products?support=06d0c725-7409-4376-ba7d-8f48aec80c6f
🍂🦃 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.
