🎉 Happy Last Day of School! 🎉 As we wrap up another amazing school year, we want to send a HUGE thank you to our incredible students and their families. Your support, energy, and partnership have made this year one to remember! To our wonderful 5th graders—congratulations on completing your elementary journey! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and know you’ll do amazing things in middle school. Best of luck on your next big adventure! Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and fun-filled summer! ☀️ See you in August!
6 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Woman smiling wearing a yellow traffic light costume standing next to road.
The students in Mrs. Kudlacek's class worked to design and engineer a playground. Students were expected to have at least 5 different features that work. They excelled in imagination and creativity!
9 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Four children holding a model of a basketball court and playground made from craft materials.
Three children stand in a classroom setting. The child on the left wears a red T-shirt with bold black text and has short hair and glasses. The middle child, wearing a black and yellow patterned hoodie, smiles while holding a handmade project. The child on the right has long hair, glasses, and wears a light gray T-shirt with a cartoon cat design.
Three boys display a cardboard box with craft materials in a classroom setting.
Five children in a classroom, with one holding a diorama in a cardboard box.
Three boys smiling at a table with a craft stick project in a classroom.
Three young individuals in a classroom holding a sports-themed diorama.
Ms. Boeselager's kindergarten class has been having fun celebrating the countdown to the last day!
10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
5 students posing for a picture with silly faces in front of a gray wall.
Group of 4 students laying under a table reading books
Three girls smiling at camera while putting together an underwater ocean puzzle
One boy and one girl sitting at a table eating lunch on a styrofoam tray.
A group of students climbing on a spiderweb climbing gym smiling.
A group of students standing and smiling in front of a slide.
A girl smiling while wearing a black witch hat
A group of students posing in front of a whiteboard with a picture of Inside Out in background.
Attention all residents of Gretna! You will soon receive mail from the Gretna Public School District regarding the census, which must be completed as soon as possible. The great news is that you don’t have to wait for the mail! You can complete the census using one of the following three methods: • Go directly to the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScS7yXo4YjhWgSZw-9dII8BaAAcqckBlQE0o6RQfyztsi-z8w/viewform • Scan the QR code. • Visit www.gpsne.org and select “GPS Census”.
22 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with QR code to Census link and text reading Please Respond ASAP
As part of their weather unit, 3rd grade had a visit from meteorologist Rusty Lord from WOWT! Thank you, Rusty!
22 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of school children with a man in a classroom, sitting and posing cheerfully.
A man presents about severe weather safety to attentive students in a colorful classroom.
Pioneer Day 2025 was a huge success. 4th grade made butter, had a buffalo pie throwing contest, bubble gum blowing contest, played marbles and jacks, learned how to square dance and ended the day sharing our NE History projects! It was a great day!
24 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three people dressed in decorative attire, standing in front of a themed background with hanging fabrics and bull skulls.
A group of children in historical costumes and an adult pose indoors against a sunset backdrop.
Four children dressed in cowboy attire sitting on a carpeted floor holding small containers and surrounded by paper napkins with rolls.
Children in pioneer-themed costumes holding waffles in a classroom.
Children in pioneer-themed costumes holding waffles in a classroom.
Child blowing a large bubble with gum, wearing a blue floral dress and white bonnet.
Child blowing a large bubble with gum, wearing a blue floral dress and white bonnet.
Child with a fur hat holds a model of a white building with a steeple and green base.
Child in a cowboy hat showing a model train station labeled "Kennedy Station."
Miniature classroom scene with a table, chalkboard, books, chalk, apple, and ruler.
Our Environmental Club members will be selling seeds and plant starters this upcoming week before school! They are working to raise money for a recycling dumpster at the school!
25 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of smiling school-aged children pose outdoors under a tree near a school building, holding flowers, plants, and gardening supplies during a sunny day activity.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! What better way to kick off summer reading? Your child(ren) will be visiting the fair next week to create a wishlist and will have the opportunity to make purchases the following week of May 12-15 during their library class time. Parents are able to visit and purchase items anytime during that week as well from 7:30am-4pm. More information about the fair is available our site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gesorg All funds help us to purchase more books and supplies for the library and your support is greatly appreciated! Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can help in any way! Stacy Sanders GES Teacher Librarian ssanders@gpsne.org 402 332 3341
27 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Promotional image for the Scholastic Book Fair featuring a colorful flyer and a tablet screen. The flyer highlights popular children’s books including ‘Grumpy Monkey’, ‘The Pigeon Has to Go to School!’, ‘Mini Bluey’, ‘Pokémon Essential Handbook’, ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’, and ‘The Bad Guys’. Characters like Pikachu and MrBeast are also featured. The tablet screen displays the book ‘Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers’ by Dav Pilkey, with cartoon characters drawing on a whiteboard.
Delicious adventures await as our talented students perform Willy Wonka Kids this afternoon at 2:00 at GES, followed by an evening performance tonight! The show begins at 6:00 PM, with doors opening at 5:30 PM for a room full of sweets and treats!
28 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Pink ticket describing Willy Wonka Kids
As part of pioneer week at GES, guest speakers (the Driewer Family - whose kids went to GES), share their expertise on quilt making. Quilt making was an integral part of the pioneers livelihood and a true art. As part of the presentation, kids will be making their own paper quilt square which will be part of a larger paper quilt put together!
28 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three women, all in historical-style dresses, stand in front of a classroom of young students seated on the floor. The classroom is decorated with educational posters, and the students appear engaged in a learning activity.
Three women, all in historical-style dresses, hold up a large quilt in front of a classroom of young students seated on the floor. The quilt features a traditional ‘Log Cabin’ pattern in shades of blue, pink, and white. The classroom is decorated with educational posters, and the students appear engaged in a learning activity.
Three women, all in historical-style dresses, hold up a large quilt in front of a classroom of young students seated on the floor. The quilt features a traditional ‘Log Cabin’ pattern in shades of blue, pink, and white. The classroom is decorated with educational posters, and the students appear engaged in a learning activity.
Three women, all in historical-style dresses, hold up a large quilt in front of a classroom of young students seated on the floor. The quilt features a traditional ‘Log Cabin’ pattern in shades of blue, pink, and white. The classroom is decorated with educational posters, and the students appear engaged in a learning activity.
Three women dressed in pioneer clothing, display a holiday-themed quilt in front of a classroom of seated children. The quilt features Christmas trees, plaid reindeer, and bright yellow stars on a white background. The children watch attentively as part of an educational presentation.
Three women in historical-style dresses, present a sunflower-themed quilt to a classroom of young students seated on the floor. The quilt has a bold design with large yellow sunflowers and green stems on a dark background. The children watch attentively during the educational quilting presentation.
The image shows a classroom filled with young students sitting on the floor and benches. Most of the children are pointing upwards with excited expressions.
Last week, 4th grade learned about how different cultures around the world eat a variety of foods for protein and to keep them healthy. Crickets are a speciality to eat in many countries. On Monday morning, Mrs. Dickes and Mr. Vos's 4th graders tried something new - BBQ grasshoppers. 🫣 Mrs. Dickes said they'd go better for a pop rather then her daily coffee! Way to be brave Mrs. Dickes and 4th graders in trying something new! 😀
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of elementary school students poses happily with their principal in a classroom. The students are smiling and gathered closely together in the center of the room. The classroom is brightly lit with fluorescent lights, and there are posters, storage bins, and educational materials visible in the background.
A group of elementary school students poses happily with their principal in a classroom. The students are smiling and gathered closely together in the center of the room pointing at their principal. The classroom is brightly lit with fluorescent lights, and there are posters, storage bins, and educational materials visible in the background.
A group of elementary school students poses happily with their principal in a classroom. The students are smiling and gathered closely together in the center of the room pointing at their principal. The classroom is brightly lit with fluorescent lights, and there are posters, storage bins, and educational materials visible in the background.
Jessie put hours of time into her Wonka masterpiece to share the news of our Willy Wonka Kids musical at 2 and 6pm on Thursday, May 1st!
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
A girl stands smiling in front of a wall with a colorful drawing of a whimsical character holding candy.
GES’s very first clay paper airplane and second and first place winners for the Gretna Arbor Society’s poster contest and creating keychains and magnets to support next year’s musical!  All of the kids’ hard work is bringing the school to life with colorful creations!
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
Three boys sitting at a table, smiling and working with colorful clay, with tablets and art supplies on the table; other students are in the background.
Boy with a gray sweatshirt that has the number 10 and Messi on it holding a green, blue, and red clay airplane.
Two girls holding colorful posters about planting trees, smiling and wearing medals, with people seated in the background.
You are cordially invited to Gretna Elementary's performance of Willy Wonka Kids. Performances will be Thursday, May 1st at 2:00pm and 6:00pm. Join us at 5:30 for an experience FULL of fun treats and sweets! There will be snacks, flowers and handmade souvenirs available for purchase before the show begins along with several photo ops. After the show, enjoy Hoagie's Hawaiian Ice behind the school. They will be donating 15% of their sales to the musical fund! The PTO has also put together an online auction. The auction opens today and ends April 29th. Our goal is to raise $500, with all funds going towards the 2026 musical. They are auctioning 3 reserved seating packages of four seats each (12 seats total) and 2 reserved parking spaces. Also online, you have the option to give a one-time free will donation. To visit the online auction: https://givebutter.com/c/WillyWonkaMusical The kids, staff, and many volunteers have been working hard to make this musical a success. We hope you will join us!
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
Picture of a Willy Wonka performance at Gretna Elementary on May 1st at 2:00pm and 6:00 pm
2nd and 3rd grade Environmental Club members spent Earth Day creating posters to advertise for their upcoming fundraising event and picking up trash around the GES playground!
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
Children drawing at tables in a cafeteria with a container of crayons.
Children drawing at tables in a cafeteria with a container of crayons.
Children drawing at tables in a cafeteria with a container of crayons.
Children drawing at tables in a cafeteria with a container of crayons.
Children drawing at tables in a cafeteria with a container of crayons. Poster says Seeds for Sale
Children drawing at tables in a cafeteria with a container of crayons. One student has a pencil and is smiling and drawing on the page.
Children drawing at tables in a cafeteria with a container of crayons.
Children outside picking up trash in a yard with one holding a plastic bag.
A group of children outside standing and kneeling in a yard with basketball hoops in the background.
We'd like to thank Author Jerry Pallotta for visiting us yesterday and sharing all about his life and his career being an author. The kids absolutely LOVED him!
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
An adult presenting to a group of children seated on a gym floor, with a large screen displaying a landscape image.
An adult presenting to a group of children seated on a gym floor, with a large screen displaying a landscape image.
An adult presenting to a group of children seated on a gym floor, with a large screen displaying a landscape image.
An adult presenting to a group of children seated on a gym floor, with a large screen displaying a landscape image.
An adult presenting to a group of children seated on a gym floor, with a large screen displaying a landscape image.
An adult presenting to a group of children seated on a gym floor, with a large screen displaying a landscape image.
An adult presenting to a group of children seated on a gym floor, with a large screen displaying a landscape image.
🚒👨‍🚒 The Gretna Elementary Preschool classes took a special walking field trip to the Gretna Fire House Museum this week! The students had a great day meeting the Gretna firefighters, exploring a fire truck and an ambulance up close, and learning all about the important work our local heroes do to keep our community safe. A big thank you to the Gretna Fire Department for taking the time to meet with us and making this experience so memorable!
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
A red fire truck with a group of children and adults standing in front of it.
A group of preschool children sit on a wall that says Gretna Fire Museum with flags flying in background
A group of preschool children and their teacher pose for a photo in a red firetruck smiling.
A group of children stand and listen to a firefighter.
A group of children watch a firefighter who is showing off parts of a firetruck.
A group of children watch a firefighter who is showing off parts of a firetruck.
A group of children look at a firetruck with their watching and two firefighters standing nearby.
A group of preschool children pose for a photo in a red firetruck smiling.
A red fire truck with a group of children and adults standing in front of it.
A group of preschool children sit on a wall that says Gretna Fire Museum with flags flying in background
The Gretna Elementary staff would like to thank the Gretna Elementary PTO along with all of our parents who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so great!!
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
Two women sit on an orange couch covered with a slipcover, posing with a yellow picture frame prop that says ‘I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU!’ and ‘FRIENDS’ at the bottom. Behind them is a backdrop designed to look like the iconic ‘Central Perk’ coffeehouse from the TV show Friends, complete with a faux brick wall and brown couch image.
Three women sit on an orange couch covered with a slipcover, posing with a yellow picture frame prop that says ‘I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU!’ and ‘FRIENDS’ at the bottom. Behind them is a backdrop designed to look like the iconic ‘Central Perk’ coffeehouse from the TV show Friends, complete with a faux brick wall and brown couch image.
Four women stand in front of an orange couch covered with a slipcover, posing with umbrellas. Behind them is a backdrop designed to look like the iconic ‘Central Perk’ coffeehouse from the TV show Friends, complete with a faux brick wall and brown couch image.
Four women sit on an orange couch covered with a slipcover, posing with a yellow picture frame prop that says ‘I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU!’ and ‘FRIENDS’ at the bottom. Behind them is a backdrop designed to look like the iconic ‘Central Perk’ coffeehouse from the TV show Friends, complete with a faux brick wall and brown couch image.
Two women sit on an orange couch covered with a slipcover, posing with a yellow picture frame prop that says ‘I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU!’ and ‘FRIENDS’ at the bottom. Behind them is a backdrop designed to look like the iconic ‘Central Perk’ coffeehouse from the TV show Friends, complete with a faux brick wall and brown couch image.
Two men and one woman stand posing with a yellow picture frame prop that says ‘I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU!’ and ‘FRIENDS’ at the bottom. Behind them is a backdrop designed to look like the iconic ‘Central Perk’ coffeehouse from the TV show Friends, complete with a faux brick wall and brown couch image.
Join us at GES on Thursday, May 1st for our Willy Wonka musical!
about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
Poster announcing a "Willy Wonka Kids" event at Gretna Elementary on May 1, 2025, with showtimes at 2:00pm and 6:00pm.
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
about 1 month 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