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GMCS honors 623 students for academic achievement

Gallup-McKinley County Schools recently honored students who achieved academic accomplishments last year in an award ceremony.

During a special school board meeting Feb. 21, GMCS superintendent Mike Hyatt, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum/Instruction Wade Bell and school board members recognized students who had received the 2022 State Assessment Board Scholars award.

Hyatt said that 623 students had been recognized from 32 of the district’s schools.

The assessments were taken in March and April. Elementary and middle school students were tested on their English/language arts and math skills, while high school students were recognized for their high SAT scores.

Hyatt said this was the best performing year GMCS had ever had.

“We searched our memories and could not think of a time when he had so many board scholars,” Hyatt said.

Hyatt thanked the students for their hard work before the awards were handed out.

“We want to thank those students for their hard work and their efforts in school, and for being exemplary students in Gallup-McKinley County Schools,” Hyatt said. He also thanked the parents and teachers who helped the students.

By Molly Ann Howell
Sun Correspondent

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