David Skeet Families, we invite you to join us for an exciting and interactive Family Writing Night: Escape Room – Spring Into Writing at David Skeet Elementary on Wednesday, February 11 from 5:00–6:30 PM. This fun, hands-on event will give families the opportunity to “crack the code” and escape the room while learning simple and effective ways to support your child’s writing at home. Families will identify important writing skills, play engaging games, and learn strategies to help students succeed in writing, all while enjoying a free dinner and a chance to enter a raffle. We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of learning, teamwork, and family fun as we work together to grow strong writers!
Families, we invite you to join us for our upcoming Title I Parent Meeting as we come together to start the year strong with a focus on our students, our families, and our school community on Tuesday, January 13. The meeting will be from 5:00–6:00 PM in the David Skeet Elementary Cafeteria. Please enter through the gym doors.
This meeting will focus on:
- Increasing student attendance
- Supporting positive behaviors
- An introduction to the NM-MSSA and ASR assessments
It will be an evening centered on food, family, and partnership, and we would love to see you there as we work together to support our students’ success.
A fresh start begins when school and families grow together!
This meeting will focus on:
- Increasing student attendance
- Supporting positive behaviors
- An introduction to the NM-MSSA and ASR assessments
It will be an evening centered on food, family, and partnership, and we would love to see you there as we work together to support our students’ success.
A fresh start begins when school and families grow together!
GMCS Schools are on a 1-Hour Delay (01/09). Doors open at 9:30 AM. All students can begin drop-off at 9:30 AM. If your child rides the bus, they will be picked up 1-hour later than their normal time. David Skeet Staff will report at 9:15 AM. Drive safely.
Update January 8, 2026:
Tonight's 5th and 6th Grade Girl's Basketball game vs Indian Hills is cancelled.
Furthermore, Boy's Basketball Practice is cancelled along with After Hours Academy.
Cancellation is due to weather.
David Skeet Elementary girls bring home the win!
A great victory over Lincoln Elementary to kick off the season.
Let’s keep showing up and supporting our student-athletes!
A great victory over Lincoln Elementary to kick off the season.
Let’s keep showing up and supporting our student-athletes!
The Annual Toys for Tots distribution is coming soon!
David Skeet Families,
It’s officially iMSSA Middle-of-Year Testing Week for our amazing 3rd–6th graders, and we are SO excited to see all the growth our students have made! Please take a look at our iMSSA Checklist. Each day has its own session -Reading, Math, and Language Usage.
Please help us by making sure students: Arrive on time, Get a good night’s sleep, Eat breakfast, and Bring their BEST effort!
The Interim Measures of Student Success and Achievement (iMSSA) is a short, computer-based assessment that helps us see how students are growing in reading, math, and language skills throughout the year. It guides teachers in planning instruction and supports students in reaching grade-level goals.
As a bonus, students who attend every day will earn a special incentive on Friday, 12/19 at 2:15 PM! #DSEProud #TestingWeekShineBright
It’s officially iMSSA Middle-of-Year Testing Week for our amazing 3rd–6th graders, and we are SO excited to see all the growth our students have made! Please take a look at our iMSSA Checklist. Each day has its own session -Reading, Math, and Language Usage.
Please help us by making sure students: Arrive on time, Get a good night’s sleep, Eat breakfast, and Bring their BEST effort!
The Interim Measures of Student Success and Achievement (iMSSA) is a short, computer-based assessment that helps us see how students are growing in reading, math, and language skills throughout the year. It guides teachers in planning instruction and supports students in reaching grade-level goals.
As a bonus, students who attend every day will earn a special incentive on Friday, 12/19 at 2:15 PM! #DSEProud #TestingWeekShineBright
David Skeet Families, Let’s celebrate the season together with our daily dress-up themes! From Grinch Day to Candy Cane Stripes, Pajama Day, Ugly Sweaters, and more! Each day brings a new reason to smile and show school spirit.
Encourage your child to join the fun and dress up with us! Let’s make these last days before break extra magical! Can't wait to see the cute outfits! #DSEpride #LOBOup #WeLoveTheSeason
Encourage your child to join the fun and dress up with us! Let’s make these last days before break extra magical! Can't wait to see the cute outfits! #DSEpride #LOBOup #WeLoveTheSeason
Join David Skeet Elementary for Family Engagement Math Night: "The Amazing Race," an exciting evening of math adventures, delicious food, and awesome prizes! Work together as a family to tackle fun math challenges and discover new ways to help your child soar in math. At the end of the challenge, enjoy Explora Science Museum from ABQ, NM.
Tomorrow, December 2 at 5:00-6:30 PM. Enter through the gym doors.
Tomorrow, December 2 at 5:00-6:30 PM. Enter through the gym doors.
GMCS will be closed from November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break. 🦃🍂
We wish all our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful break. Enjoy this time with family, friends, and loved ones. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you when school resumes!
#GMCS #ThanksgivingBreak #FamilyTime #RestAndRecharge
We wish all our students, families, and staff a wonderful and restful break. Enjoy this time with family, friends, and loved ones. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you when school resumes!
#GMCS #ThanksgivingBreak #FamilyTime #RestAndRecharge
David Skeet Basketball Season is here! Check out our 5th and 6th Grade Girls and Boys team schedule. Come support our Home and Away games this season!
5th Grade Boys and Girls will always play at 4:00 PM, with 6th Grade Boys and Girls following at 5:00 PM.
This school year, basketball games will be played on separate days for Boys and Girls teams.
#LOBOup #GoLOBOs #TurquoisePride
5th Grade Boys and Girls will always play at 4:00 PM, with 6th Grade Boys and Girls following at 5:00 PM.
This school year, basketball games will be played on separate days for Boys and Girls teams.
#LOBOup #GoLOBOs #TurquoisePride
🥧🍂 Thanksgiving Feasts Are Here! 🍁🦃
Our amazing food service partner, SFE, is helping us celebrate the season by providing Thanksgiving meals at all area schools! 🥰
Some of these delicious feasts have already begun, and more are on the way — running now through November 21!
We are so grateful to SFE for preparing these festive meals that bring our students, families, and community together to share good food and warm company. 💛
✨ Check out the full schedule below and join the celebration at your school! ✨
#Thankful #GMCS #Community #SFE #SchoolMeals #TogetherWeElevate
Our amazing food service partner, SFE, is helping us celebrate the season by providing Thanksgiving meals at all area schools! 🥰
Some of these delicious feasts have already begun, and more are on the way — running now through November 21!
We are so grateful to SFE for preparing these festive meals that bring our students, families, and community together to share good food and warm company. 💛
✨ Check out the full schedule below and join the celebration at your school! ✨
#Thankful #GMCS #Community #SFE #SchoolMeals #TogetherWeElevate
Join David Skeet on Monday, November 17 as we share a warm meal and celebrate the season of gratitude with our DSE families. Older siblings may join younger siblings during the younger sibling’s lunch time (for example, a 5th grader may eat with their Kindergarten sibling when families come) so families can enjoy their meal together. Visitor & staff plates are $6, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Once tickets are sold out, we cannot provide more. Tickets are going fast, so please stop by the front office to get yours today!
See the lunch times below!
See the lunch times below!
David Skeet Elementary will be honoring our Veterans this year, and we would love to include the Veterans in your family as part of our recognition. We are kindly asking families to send in a photograph of their Veteran along with their name, branch of service, years served, and their relationship to your student. Photos may be dropped off at the front office or emailed to:
cyazzie@gmcs.org
Thank you for helping us recognize and show gratitude to those who have selflessly served our country!
Join David Skeet Elementary tonight on November 5th from 5–6 PM for our Title I Parent Meeting on building strong minds through mental math fluency. Learn how to support your child’s math growth at home and grab helpful tools, with refreshments provided! We can’t wait to see our David Skeet families there! Please enter through the gym doors.
Behind every successful student is a strong partnership between home and school. Join us at David Skeet for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 27, from 10:30 AM to 6 PM.
Your child’s teacher is ready to share learning progress, celebrate achievements, and discuss next steps for growth. Together, we can make sure every student feels supported, seen, and encouraged.
Let’s reach our goal of 100% family participation! Call 505-721-1700 to schedule a conference. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided.
Your child’s teacher is ready to share learning progress, celebrate achievements, and discuss next steps for growth. Together, we can make sure every student feels supported, seen, and encouraged.
Let’s reach our goal of 100% family participation! Call 505-721-1700 to schedule a conference. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided.
Red Ribbon Week is here at David Skeet!
This week, we’re celebrating healthy choices, positive friendships, and saying "no" to drugs and "yes" to our future! Each day, students can participate in fun dress-up themes and meaningful conversations about kindness, responsibility, and self-respect. Let’s show our DSE pride by making safe and healthy choices, because our future is too bright to dim!
This week, we’re celebrating healthy choices, positive friendships, and saying "no" to drugs and "yes" to our future! Each day, students can participate in fun dress-up themes and meaningful conversations about kindness, responsibility, and self-respect. Let’s show our DSE pride by making safe and healthy choices, because our future is too bright to dim!
“When parents and teachers team up, students level up!” Join us for our Parent Meeting on Tuesday, October 14th, 5–6 PM at David Skeet Elementary! We’ll share simple tools to help you engage your child in reading and use questioning techniques that spark curiosity and understanding. Refreshments provided. Let’s partner for success and make learning a family adventure!
Location: RT 45 Jones Ranch Rd., Vanderwagen, NM 87326
Call for more information: 505-721-1700
Enter through gym doors.
David Skeet Elementary School is hosting "Launch into Literacy" night on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The event starts at 5:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM. Come gain a reading skill to help your child succeed. Prizes will be given to all families that attend. Food and beverages will be served. See you there! For more information, please see the flyer or call 505-721-1700.
Parents and Guardians, don't forget to download the Gallup McKinley County School App on your phone so you know about everything happening at GMCS and your child's school.