Happy Thanksgiving from Ms. Buffington's Kindergarten class!
about 23 hours ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students, some sitting, some kneeling, and some standing, along with their teacher in front of an arch made of Thanksgiving colored balloons.
Happy Thanksgiving from our Kindergarten team!!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
Three women standing in front of an arch made out of Thanksgiving colored balloons.
Happy Thanksgiving from our AM and PM preschool classes!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of preschool students wearing turkey hats with adults standing behind them in front of an arch made of Thanksgiving colored balloons.
Group of preschool students wearing turkey hats with adults standing behind them in front of an arch made of Thanksgiving colored balloons.
Happy Thanksgiving from Mrs. Johnson's 3rd grade class!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students, some kneeling and some standing in front of an arch created out of Thanksgiving colored balloons.
Happy Thanksgiving from our amazing Pre-K team!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
4 women standing around an arch made of Thanksgiving colored balloons.
Ms. Boeselager's kindergarten class is so ready for Thanksgiving Break!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students kneeling and standing around an arch made of Thanksgiving colored balloons.
The 4th graders had an awesome day showing off their talents to us during their Thanksgiving Parade and Flash Mob!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students, many of them wearing black, sitting and standing for a photo in a gym with green walls.
Happy Thanksgiving from Mrs. Kuzel’s 2nd Grade!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students and their teacher standing around a balloon archway decorated for Thanksgiving!

Gretna Public Schools Board of Education Attends 2025 NASB State Education Conference

The Gretna Public Schools Board of Education spent two days at the 2025 NASB State Education Conference—Nebraska’s largest annual gathering for school board leaders. The event provides valuable training and collaboration on key topics such as legislative updates, emerging educational trends, student well-being, school safety, school finance, and effective district governance.

By participating, board members bring back insights that support informed decision-making and strengthen the long-term success of Gretna Public Schools. We appreciate their dedication to professional growth and continued service to our students, staff, and community.

6 days ago, Gretna Public School District
The Gretna Board of Education and Superintendent posing for a picture at the NASB State Conference
a selfie of the Gretna Board of Education at the NASB 2025 State Education Conference
Mrs. Johnson’s 3rd grade WIN group performed a Thanksgiving play for the preschool class!
6 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A boy sits on a stool while smiling next to a younger girl who is standing next to him.
Group of students standing at the front of a classroom holding papers to read while other students sit on the floor around them.
Group of students standing at the front of a classroom holding papers to read while other students sit on the floor around them.
Group of students standing at the front of a classroom holding papers to read while other students sit on the floor around them.
Mrs. Kuzel’s 2nd grade class is hard at work doing research for their “All About” books that they are writing. They have each picked a topic that they are interested in and are using resources on their iPads to learn more about the topic and take notes. They will then compile the notes into an informational book about the topic!
7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of 2nd graders sitting at their desks working with their headphones on and working on their iPads.
Group of 2nd graders sitting at their desks working with their headphones on and working on their iPads.
Group of 2nd graders sitting at their desks working with their headphones on and working on their iPads.
Group of 2nd graders sitting at their desks working with their headphones on and working on their iPads.
Group of 2nd graders sitting at their desks working with their headphones on and working on their iPads.
Group of 2nd graders sitting at their desks working with their headphones on and working on their iPads.
Group of 2nd graders sitting at their desks working with their headphones on and working on their iPads.
These awesome 2nd graders from Mrs. Bertolini's class have earned the art gemstone, the golden tech class, and the library award!!! Keep up the great work, 2nd graders!!
8 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of second grade students, some standing, some kneeling, and some standing, holding awards in a school hallway.
Drew and Aiden spent over a month working on their plaster bird masterpieces in art! How cool are these??
10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A boy holding an eagle created out of plaster and a girl holding an ostrich created out of plaster.
After losing a bet with the 4th grade to see if they could collect enough socks for Socktober,  Mr. Vos had to dye his beard blue. Go Blue Jays!
10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students standing and sitting in a hallway around a man with a blue beard.
Man smiling wearing glasses while sporting a blue beard.
Man sitting on a chair getting his beard dyed blue with an adult and students watching.
Man smiling wearing glasses while sporting a blue beard.
Group of students posing for a photo by a man sitting in a chair with a blue beard.
Group of students standing and sitting around a man in a chair with a blue beard.
Man with a blue beard sitting on a chair surrounded by 3 kids.
Mr. Vos’s 4th grade class has been studying the Native Americans Plains Indians. They created their own buffalo hides and wrote their life stories using Native American symbols on their buffalo hides as well!
10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two boys making designs made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
Group of kids sitting at a table working on designs made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
Three girls sitting at a table working on designs made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
Group of boys holding designs made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
Two boys holding designs made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
Two girls holding designs made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
A girl holding a design made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
A girl holding a design made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
Three girls holding designs made out of paper bags with drawings on them that resemble buffalo hides.
The Annual Community Report is Here!

Our school district’s Annual Community Report is now available on our website! It showcases our achievements, financial stewardship, and goals for the year ahead. We encourage all staff to take a few moments to review this important update and stay informed about our district’s progress.

View full report on our website https://tinyurl.com/5n8u3jk5
17 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Image of a bell and text reading Community Report - Available online visit our website under About or use the link below to view the full report.
Mr. Vos's class has been celebrating their Attitudes of Gratitude for the month of November by reflecting at the end of every day on what they are most grateful for. They write it on a sticky note and put it in their planner so they can see every daily what they are grateful for. Here is a video of them sharing with you what they were most grateful for this past week - enjoy!
19 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of kids holding up folders with sticky notes of things they are grateful for on the sticky notes.

Book Fair is Coming to GES!

Mark your calendars! The GES Book Fair is here, featuring a special visit from the Pancake Man on Friday, November 14th with extended hours until 7:30pm.

Teachers and students will be preparing their wish lists next week, so everything will be ready when the fair opens. Want to help grow your child's classroom library? Check out their teacher's wish list!

Book Fair Hours:

Friday, November 14th: Open until 7:30pm (Pancake Man visits!)
Monday-Thursday (following week): 8am - 4pm
Can't make it Friday evening? No problem—stop by anytime during the week!

We look forward to seeing you there!

20 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
Variety of books in a case for sale during the Scholastic book fair.
More photos from this morning's Veteran's Day program! Just a reminder that the 4th grade program for families is tonight from 6:30-7:30 in the gym!
21 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Student and his dad standing in front of a sign that says We Love Our Veterans
Student and his grandpa standing in front of a sign that says We Love Our Veterans
Group of students standing in front of a wall that says We Love Our Veterans
Join us on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-7:30 for The Pancake Man!
21 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer for a Pancake feed that will be at Gretna Elementary on November 14th from 5:30-7:30.