The morning air was filled with energy, excitement, and the spirit of community at the Guardian Run! 💚✨ Students from all across Gretna came together — not just to race, but to celebrate hard work, determination, and each other. Way to go, ACE Running Clubs! Your perseverance and heart were shining every step of the way. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible coaches for inspiring and leading the way. 🙌 Watching our runners cross the finish line, cheered on by teammates and friends from every school, was truly something special. We are so proud of each and every one of you — you made it a morning to remember!
6 days ago, WENDI KISTLER
Picture of the girls in our running club preparing for the Guardian Run.
Picture of some of the boys in the running club preparing to start the race.
Picture of our running club coaches with principal, Mrs. Kistler.
👏 Huge shoutout to these AMAZING students for showing incredible COURAGE and being recognized by their teachers! 💥 Your integrity, strength, and character inspire everyone around you every single day! 🌟 We are SO proud of you, Aspen Creek Elementary's April Students of the Month! Keep shining bright and keep up the awesome work! 🙌
6 days ago, WENDI KISTLER
Photo of ACE's students of the month of April. Recognized for the pillar of courage.

🎉 Congratulations to these talented students for winning the Arbor Day Poster Contest! 🌳✨ They were recognized last week by the City of Gretna Arbor Society for their amazing artwork. Way to go — we are so proud of you! 🎨👏

6 days ago, WENDI KISTLER
Arbor Day drawing of trees, green grass, deer, and "Give new life to your yard." written on it.
Arbor Day drawing of trees, clouds, and "Give new life to your yard." written on it.
Arbor Day drawing of trees, clouds, a backyard and "Give new life to your yard." written on it.
A photo of ACE's three Arbor Day poster contest winners.
A photo of ACE's three Arbor Day Poster Contest winners with Mrs. Kelly, art teacher.
2nd Grade had a great field trip to Morrill Hall at UNL campus!
15 days ago, TIFFANY HONEYMAN
Ms. Honeyman's class
Mrs. Brunswig's class
Miss Childer's class
2nd Grade Teachers
For more than 15 years, Gretna Public Schools' third graders have participated in a one-of-a-kind tradition: a history tour of Old Gretna led by the Superintendent. From the original jail and blacksmith shop to the first schoolhouse site, students explore key pieces of the town’s past while gaining pride in their community. #BeGretnaGreat #GretnaGuardians #GPSHistoryTour
17 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Travis Lightle leaning over the front of a bus seat speaking into a mic talking to the elementary students on the bus tour of Gretna
photo inside a bus tour of Gretna of students raising their hands
Superintendent Travis Lightle speaking to a bus full of students on the history tour of Gretna
Congratulations to these outstanding students for being recognized by their teachers for demonstrating exceptional COOPERATION! Your integrity and strong character make a difference every day. Way to go, Aspen Creek Elementary's March Students of the Month! Keep up the great work!
about 1 month ago, WENDI KISTLER
Picture of students being recognized for the pillar of cooperations. March Students' of the Month.
2nd grade students began coding with BeeBots. They worked together to create a maze and took turns coding the robot to run through the course. Students worked on problem-solving skills, practiced cooperation, and developed spatial reasoning.
about 2 months ago, DELAYNE SPURGIN
Four 2nd grade boys using a BeeBot robot to complete a maze
2nd grade students used tape on the floor to create their mazes for their BeeBot robots to run through.
Two 2nd grade girls use tape to create their course for their BeeBot robot.
Two 2nd grade boys use tape to create their course for their BeeBot robot.
Introducing the first-ever Gretna Playbook! Your one-stop guide to all summer camps at Gretna East & Gretna High Schools. Whether your child is in elementary, middle, or high school, there is a camp for them-based on the grade your child will be entering in 2025-2026. These camps are open to all students-no matter which high school they will attend. QR codes for easy registration! Start planning your summer fun today! You can also find more details on our school websites' News sections. https://tinyurl.com/4csk3k5v #BeGretnaGreat #GretnaPlaybook
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna public schools logo with a g and text reading 2025 Summer Camps Gretna Playbook
Our own 4th grader, Kate Weiss has written, edited, and published her own debut book! You can check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F197DMCM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
about 2 months ago, SARAH ANDERSON
Book cover is a girl with blonde hair illuminated by a golden glowing orb with the title "Moving Magic - The Attack of Dark Shadow" by Kate Weiss
Important Update for Gretna Families Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Gretna Public Schools will implement a new 10-point grading scale and transition to an A-F reporting system. This change is part of our District Strategic Plan and is backed by research from our K-12 District Grading Committee. Read the full news article on the district and any school website. New Grading Scale (2025-2026): A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79 D: 60-69 F: Below 60 Why the Change? • Better alignment with colleges and other schools • Clearer representation of student achievement Timeline: • Fall 2025: New grading scale begins • 2025-2026: Ongoing updates to grading practices What about past grades? Grades earned before 2025-2026 will remain the same and not be adjusted. We’re committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all! For more details, read the full news article on any district and school website or reach out to your school administrator. #BeGretnaGreat #BuildingAFutureTogether #GradingUpdate
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Text Reading new 10-Point Grading Scale with the Gretna Public Schools logo. Image of grading scale can be read in the article below.
Congratulations to these outstanding students for being recognized by their teachers for demonstrating exceptional HONESTY! Your integrity and strong character make a difference every day. Way to go, Aspen Creek Elementary's February Students of the Month! Keep up the great work!
about 2 months ago, WENDI KISTLER
Image showing February's Students of the Month in the area of honesty.
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From March 3rd - March 13th, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/aspencreekelementary1
2 months ago, DELAYNE SPURGIN
Dark and light blue flyer for Scholastic Book Fair with DogMan characters and yellow symbols surrounding the flyer.
Next week is Read Across America Week! Take a look at our themed days and special reading opportunities for students and staff.
2 months ago, WENDI KISTLER
Flyer showing the themed days schedule for Read Across America Week.
The school board has approved updated middle school boundaries for the 2025-2026 school year with the opening of Giles Creek Middle School. These changes help balance enrollment and maintain strong educational opportunities. You can read the full article here: https://www.gpsne.org/article/2048704. Please visit our website and click Boundary Map on the header. View the interactive map and select “Middle 25-26” to see where your student will attend next year: https://www.gpsne.org/page/boundary-map.
2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading Middle School Boundary Update
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for March 3rd - March 13th! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/aspencreekelementary1 #ScholasticBookFairs
2 months ago, DELAYNE SPURGIN
Save the date flyer for the Aspen Creek Bookfair in orange and red. Includes yellow and blue symbols in the graphic.
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW: Due to the forecasted extreme cold during arrival time, Gretna Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. As previously scheduled, there will also be no school on Thursday and Friday. Elementary conferences planned for tomorrow will be rescheduled, with schools providing updated information at a later date.
2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading Important Message
School Closure Notice: Due to the Winter Storm Warning and forecasted hazardous conditions, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, February 12th. Stay safe.
3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading important message
Mrs. Diamond's third grade class finished up their forces and motion unit by creating skateparks! They had a blast and used their creativity to work together.
3 months ago, TRACY DIAMOND
Working hard on their ramp!
Teamwork!
This group has a rail and ramps!
They have a sponsor for their skatepark!
Creating skateparks to end our Forces and Motion unit!
2025-2026 GPS School Calendar 2026-2027 GPS School Calendar For the first time ever, we are excited to announce that the school calendars for the next two years, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, are now available! A special thank you to the Calendar Committee for their time and effort in making this possible. These calendars will allow families to plan vacations and time away well in advance, ensuring students can avoid missing valuable school days. You can find the calendars under the "Parents" section on all school websites and are available in Printable Flyers for your convenience.
3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
photo of two calendars links in the article
Congratulations to these amazing students for being recognized by their teachers for going above and beyond in the area of EMPATHY! Way to go Aspen Creek Elementary's December Students of the Month!
4 months ago, WENDI KISTLER
Students who were recognized in December for showing the character trait empathy.