Thanks to all your donations, the GES Students earned a pajama day this Friday, September 11th! 🎉Congratulations students, and keep up the hard work! Next goal they are working towards is Extra Recess once they reach $7500!
about 18 hours ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer for Pajama Day at Gretna Elementary on Friday, September 11th
Mrs. Mattley’s 1st grade classroom was filled with proud storytellers today! 📝✨ Her student authors paired up and gathered to share their writing and creative illustrations with one another. Great job, 1st graders! 📚👏
about 22 hours ago, Gretna Elementary
Four young students sitting in a group near the classroom cubbies, sharing and reviewing their illustrated writing worksheets together on the floor.
Two students sitting cross-legged on the patterned classroom carpet while working collaboratively on a writing and drawing assignment.
A boy standing by a student desk and leaning over to share his handwritten story page with a classmate seated at the desk.
Four female students sitting in a circle on the carpet, taking turns reading their illustrated writing sheets to one another.
Two boys seated cross-legged on numbered carpet spots, reviewing each other's illustrated writing pages.
Two young girls kneeling together on the classroom floor to look at a detailed drawing and handwritten story.
A boy sitting at a wooden desk pointing out details in his colorful drawing to a girl resting her chin on the edge of the desk.
Two students sitting side-by-side on the carpet looking over a completed writing prompt together.
What an awesome start to the school year in Mrs. Allgood’s 1st grade class! Their days have been packed with fun AND learning! It’s going to be a wonderful year of learning and growing together! ✏️📚✨
about 24 hours ago, Gretna Elementary
Four young students standing and sitting around a table, proudly showing off small colorful counting manipualtives to the camera.
Four young students sitting in a circle on the classroom carpet while playing with plastic building toys from a bin.
Three smiling students sitting together at a wooden table while sorting colorful counting bears into rows.
Four students sitting together on the carpet around a bin of building blocks, smiling as they build creations.
A group of young girls sitting on the carpet wearing their colorful backpacks and smiling together before the end of the day.
A group of female students wearing backpacks, gathered in a circle on the carpet playing with small toys.
A young girl with glasses and a light blue "Champion" t-shirt smiling while posing outdoors near playground equipment.
A boy wearing a bright blue Sonic the Hedgehog t-shirt smiling outdoors while standing near a stone retaining wall.
Three young students standing side-by-side against a red brick school wall while holding their reading books.
A principal sitting in a chair reading a storybook aloud to her class of students seated together on the carpet.
Sunshine + a good book = the perfect school day! ☀️📖 Mrs. Allgood's 1st graders took their reading outside to enjoy our wonderful outdoor classroom. Look at these focused readers!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of young elementary students sitting along stone benches and flagstone paving outside a red brick school building, smiling and holding up books.
A large group of young students sitting outdoors on stone benches against a brick wall, holding up picture books and reading together.
Three young girls sitting side-by-side on a stone bench outdoors, focused on reading their picture books.
Three young boys seated on a stone bench with a girl sitting on the stone paving below them, all reading picture books outdoors.
Four young students sitting along a stone bench and one girl sitting on stone pavers in front, deeply engaged in reading their books.
A young girl with a blue bow in her hair sitting cross-legged on outdoor flagstone paving while reading an open picture book.
Five young students gathered around a green metal picnic table outdoors, sharing and reading books together.
Mrs. Gunn’s 3rd grade class had so much fun practicing their spelling words today with Q-tips and paint! Who knew spelling practice could be this much fun?!
7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Elementary students sitting around connected classroom desks, excitedly raising paint-covered hands above their colorful art projects.
Four young students sitting and standing around classroom desks with colorful paint and artwork laid out in front of them.
Three students sitting at desks in a classroom, with two holding up paint-covered fingers and painting on paper sheets.
Students working on painting art projects at their classroom desks, with one student playfully sticking out their tongue at the camera.
4th grade had a watermelon party today! They talked about the difference between watermelon and seed stories in writing and got to celebrate with some yummy watermelon outside!
7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of young girls outdoors sitting at a green metal picnic table, smiling and holding up slices of watermelon.
Five young girls sitting together outdoors on stone blocks, holding watermelon slices and smiling at the camera.
A group of young boys outdoors holding up watermelon slices near their faces, posing in front of a brick building.
Three children standing side by side outside against a brick wall, each holding a slice of watermelon.
Four children sitting at a green metal outdoor picnic table, eating watermelon slices in front of a brick wall.
A close-up shot of a boy wearing a camo hat holding a watermelon slice up like a smile over his mouth.
A close-up of a young girl with blonde hair taking a bite out of a large watermelon slice.
A close-up shot of a young girl smiling as she holds a partially eaten slice of watermelon in both hands.
A large group of children outdoors posing together in a courtyard area between brick school buildings, holding up watermelon slices.
A high-angle selfie of two women smiling, with a crowd of cheerful students waving and holding up watermelon slices behind them in an outdoor courtyard.

Even though the weather doesn't feel like fall will be here, GES Trunk or Treat 2026 is now accepting sign ups for those wanting to decorate a trunk or to donate candy! We look forward to another great event this year.

Sign up to decorate a trunk or donate candy by going to this link:


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4EAEAE23A1FC1-65093107-copy#/

7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Trunk or treat icon with candy and pumpkins
Mrs. Hall's Family Circle group got to enjoy using the outdoor classroom today! We hope everyone has a wonderful four day weekend!
7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students and a teacher standing outside in an outdoor classroom

Working on fitness in gym class!

7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three kids holding resistance bands attached to a basketball hoop pole during gym class.
Three kids sitting on red mats doing Russian twists with basketballs along a gymnasium wall.
Two girls working together to wave a heavy battle rope attached to a pole in a gymnasium.
Two girls standing on a basketball court holding a battle rope while a third girl runs in the background.
A boy running while pulling a weighted sled harness across a gymnasium floor.
Students practicing balance training on balance boards and rocker boards placed on mats in a gymnasium.

Our Seuss-inspired Truffula Forest is growing! 🌴💚✅

Congratulations, Gretna Elementary School, we hit our first fundraising goal!

But we’re not stopping there! Let’s get to work on our next goal. Every dollar raised through the Seuss on the Loose GES Guardian Run helps support the things that make GES special: school events, teacher and staff appreciation, clubs and activities, student programs and so much more!

You can send cash or a check to GES PTO. Be sure to write your student’s name so we know who should receive their raffle tickets. You can also donate online:

https://givebutter.com/2026GuardianRun

🏃And be sure to mark your calendars for the Guardian Run: Thursday, Sept. 17 for the preschool and Friday, Sept. 18 for K-5

7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Dr. Seuss inspired colorful trees showing progress towards a fundraising goal.
The GES Bus Squad is back in action! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
13 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of teachers standing around a bus holding drinks and smiling
Ms. Snyder's 4th grade class had fun drawing their favorite moments from the summer to spark some creative ideas for what to write about!
14 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A student sitting with arms crossed, wearing oversized paper cut-out sunglasses featuring drawings of a light pole and a playground area.
A boy looking up into the camera while holding up paper cutout sunglasses that feature hand-drawn scenes of fishing from a dock and a crane.
A smiling boy in a white Swoosh shirt wearing large paper cutout sunglasses decorated with drawings of a tropical island and a boat on the ocean.
A student holding up bright green paper cutout sunglasses featuring hand-drawn illustrations of a roller coaster and amusement park rides.
A girl holding up colorful paper cutout sunglasses with text reading "Banana Ball" on one side and state maps labeled "West Nebraska" and "South Dakota" on the other side.
A girl with crossed arms wearing paper cutout sunglasses decorated with drawings of a tent and a friendly lion face.
A full classroom group photo of students seated together, each holding up or wearing custom paper cutout sunglasses in front of a whiteboard.
The full class of students posing playfully and smiling together while showing off their illustrated paper cutout sunglasses.
A student in a smiley-face shirt holding pink paper cutout sunglasses decorated with detailed pencil drawings of a building labeled "Five Below" and figures under the sun.
A smiling girl holding pink paper cutout sunglasses featuring drawings of a water slide, sunshine, and stick figures labeled "Me" and "Haylee."

Reminder, join us TONIGHT to learn more about your child's year ahead!

15 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer for Gretna Elementary Curriculum Night
Thanks to our amazing PTO, Mrs. Gunn’s 3rd grade class got to do some learning in our new outdoor classroom! This is such a wonderful addition to our building, and we are so excited to be able to use it!
15 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A student sitting cross-legged on a large stone planter in an outdoor classroom area while writing on a clipboard.
Four young students sitting around a green outdoor picnic table outside a brick building, filling out papers on clipboards.
Two boys sitting at a green picnic table outside a school entrance, working together on clipboards.
Seven students sitting along outdoor stone benches against a brick wall, writing on clipboards.
Four young girls seated around a green picnic table, smiling and writing on clipboards during outdoor class time.
Four students in an outdoor courtyard area, with one girl standing and reading from a clipboard while others write on stone benches nearby.
Mrs. Kudlacek's 5th grade class enjoyed science in the outdoor classroom today! Thank you Gretna Elementary PTO!
17 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A young girl wearing a blue hoodie sitting cross-legged on a stone outdoor bench while writing in a notebook.
Three young boys sitting together on a stone bench outside a brick school building, holding open workbooks and smiling for the camera.
A group of elementary students gathered outdoors watching a boy conduct a science experiment with plastic tubs and water.
A young girl in a white sweatshirt dropping paper cups into a plastic tub of water outdoors.
A boy dropping paper cups into plastic tubs of water during an outdoor science activity.
A semi-circle of elementary students sitting on a stone patio outside, writing in yellow workbooks with pencils.
A young boy sitting on a stone bench outdoors, smiling while holding an open workbook and pencil.
A girl dropping paper cups into plastic water bins outside while another student watches.
Seven young girls seated around a green outdoor picnic table working together on schoolwork.
Three young boys sitting at a green outdoor picnic table writing in their yellow workbooks.
We hope to see you on Thursday to learn more about your child's year ahead!
17 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer for Gretna Elementary Curriculum Night
Mrs. Hirsch’s 3rd grade class used the outdoor classroom for the first time! Thanks GES PTO! 💚
18 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Five young students sitting around a green outdoor picnic table outside a brick school building, smiling while coloring on clipboards with markers and crayons.
Four children sitting on a stone patio outdoor courtyard, working on coloring pages and schoolwork spread out around them.
Three students sitting and lounging on stone outdoor benches near a brick wall, reading books and writing on clipboards.
Four young students gathering around a green picnic table outside a school building, posing playfully for the camera.
The students in Mrs. K’s 5th grade class have been having a blast while learning about exciting topics in science and social studies! Through hands-on activities, discussions, and teamwork, students are exploring new ideas, making connections, and having fun along the way. We love seeing their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning! 🔬🌎📚✨
21 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Four students sitting in a circle on the floor working on a science experiment involving a pan of flour and small clay spheres set up on paper.
A boy in a blue shirt and a girl with long wavy hair sitting side by side at a table, marking lines on world and US map laminates with dry-erase markers.
Four students sitting in a circle on the floor working on a science experiment involving a pan of flour and small clay spheres set up on paper.
Three boys sitting around a white paper layout on the floor with open workbooks, a pan of flour, and small clay models.
Two students leaning over a desk while tracing longitude and latitude lines onto a world map laminate.
Two students leaning over a desk while tracing longitude and latitude lines onto a world map laminate.
An overhead view of three students sitting on the floor measuring clay spheres with a wooden ruler next to a flour pan science setup.
Three girls sitting in a circle on the floor smiling while gathered around a classroom science setup with flour and clay spheres.
Four students seated on the carpet around a science experiment station with a tray of flour, wooden ruler, and small clay balls.
Two girls sitting side by side at a wooden desk drawing lines across a laminated world map with black dry-erase markers.
Mrs. Allgood’s and Mrs. K’s classes had an impromptu get-together to say hello to our new buddies for the year! We had fun discovering things we have in common and even created our very own secret handshakes. We’re excited to build new friendships, learn from one another, and work on fun activities together throughout the year! 💛📚✨
21 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two young girls smiling closely, one in a black "Three Stripe Life" shirt and the other in a white top with a pocket.
Two young girls smiling in a classroom, the taller in a grey oversized hoodie and the younger in a light blue polka-dot shirt.
Two young boys standing together, one in a navy blue shirt and the other in a dark grey Batman shirt.
Two young girls smiling in front of a math poster, one in a pink patterned dress with a white shawl and the other in a Claude Monet t-shirt.
Two young girls smiling, one in a light green ice cream cone dress and the other in a pink Old Navy shirt.
Two young boys posing in a doorway, the taller boy wearing a green Gretna Thunder hoodie with his arm around the smaller boy in a dark zip-up jacket.
Two young boys seated at a wooden desk smiling, one in a blue Nike hoodie and the other in a grey heathered shirt.
Mrs. Allgood’s and Mrs. K’s classes had an impromptu get-together to say hello to our new buddies for the year! We had fun discovering things we have in common and even created our very own secret handshakes. We’re excited to build new friendships, learn from one another, and work on fun activities together throughout the year! 💛📚✨
21 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two young girls smiling in a classroom, one in a light blue volleyball shirt with her arm around the other in a light purple dress with hearts.
Three young girls standing together and smiling in front of a classroom math bulletin board.
Two young girls smiling side-by-side, one in a blue "Guardian Run" shirt and the other wearing glasses and a purple Champion shirt.
Two young boys in a classroom, one in a green shirt giving a thumbs-up while leaning over the other boy sitting in a blue dinosaur shirt.
Two young girls smiling, with the taller girl in a black jacket and blue top hugging the younger girl in a pink shirt with a green sequin palm tree.
Two young boys leaning head-to-head, one in a grey shirt and the other in a red "Go Big Red" shirt.
Two young boys smiling, one in a green shirt with his arm around the smaller boy in a blue patterned shirt.
Two young boys with arms around each other, one in an olive green shirt and glasses, and the other in a red t-shirt.
Two young boys hugging and smiling, one wearing a navy baseball-themed shirt and the other in a black Nike shirt and glasses.
Two young boys smiling side-by-side, one in a beige NBA t-shirt and the other in a grey "Meet Me At The Beach" shirt.