Mrs. Johnson’s 3rd grade class combined what they learned about motion and magnets to design carts that could perform tricks using magnets!
4 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Boy holding a car made out of popsicle sticks and tape smiling
Group of students working in a classroom on cars made out of paper and tape
Three boys sitting in a classroom on a ground looking at a car made out of popsicle sticks and a cardboard ramp on the ground
Girl pushes a car made out of note cards and paper clips on a cardboard ramp
Two girls working on a carpet in a classroom on an activity with a paper car on a cardboard ramp
Boy playing with a car with a cardboard ramp on the ground
The District Office has been happily taken over by the most adorable yarn monsters! Each one is completely unique and full of personality. A big thank you to Sharon Kudlacek’s class at Gretna Elementary for the sweet hand drawn cards and these one of a kind creations. Our staff absolutely loves them!
5 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Travis Lightle holding his yarn monster and card from Gretna Elementary students.
five District office staff members each holding their yarn monsters from gretna elementary school.
Mrs. Hirsch’s 3rd grade class shared their Super Bowl predictions while rocking favorite team gear and red, white, and blue for the Winter Olympics!
11 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students standing and sitting around a whiteboard wearing jerseys and team shirts
Mrs. Johnson’s 3rd grade class has been learning about electricity and magnets. Today, they made electromagnets!
11 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two boys sitting at a desk smiling holding something in their hand
Girl standing holding a magnet with paper clips attached
Three students stand around a desk holding paper clips while looking at a book
Two girls sitting at a table with worksheets in front of them holding a magnet
Ms. Christensen's 5th grade class did a Super Bowl football math activity outside today!
11 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Boy wearing a blue sweatshirt throwing a football outside
Girl kneeling outside with a jersey on holding a yardstick
Three students standing outside on a playground holding a yardstick and footballs
Four girls, two standing while two are on their backs outside on a playground
Two adult women standing outside wearing ref clothes holding footballs
Boy standing outside on a playground holding a football
Four girls standing and kneeling outside on a playground
Four girls and one boy standing outside holding a football and a notebook
The 5th grade students participated in The Boston Tea Party as part of their study of the Revolutionary War. The Loyalist tipped off King George that the Patriots were going to throw the crates of tea into the harbor. The Loyalists worked to secure the tea and receive payment from the king for their loyalty.
12 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two boys and a girl standing and holding a craft made out of popsicle sticks.
Three girls standing in front of a classroom holding a craft
Two boys sitting at a table working on a craft made out of popsicle sticks.
Three girls, sitting and standing around a table working on a craft with popsicle sticks.
Three girls sitting on a classroom carpet working on a craft with popsicle sticks and hot glue.
Four girls, one sitting at a table holding a craft made out of popsicle sticks and three standing,
Three girls and one boy stand in a classroom holding a craft made out of popsicle sticks.
Plastic tub filled with water with a person putting their hand in the water with a craft made out of popsicle sticks.
Two boys and three girls sit around a poster board working on a craft made out of popsicle sticks and hot glue.
Group of boys standing in front of a classroom smiling
Last week, the Braille Challenge took place, which is a regional contest held at NCECBVI in Nebraska City. Individuals find out if they qualify for nationals after this contest. Mitchell, one of our GES 1st graders, participated as an Apprentice this year, where he took 2nd place in his category! He also met new people, learned the basics of Blind Soccer from the Doane Soccer Coach, and participated in a Q&A with Alexander France. Alexander is a former college athlete (Midland University), O&M Therapist at the NE Commission of the Blind and Visually Impaired, and owner of a guide dog.
15 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Student kicks a soccer ball on a tile floor while others watch in background.
Student shows a woman a medal in front of a red wall.
Group of students sit on stage with a sign that says "The Braille Challenge Nebraska"
Student holds a white cane while talking to an adult who is sitting petting a service dog.
Student stands at the front of the room holding a medal while his teacher claps.
We are proud to showcase artwork created by talented students from across Gretna Public School District. These pieces are now on display at the District Office for our community to enjoy. We rotate artwork often, so stop by and see the creativity of our students in person. Amazing work!
#BeGretnaGreat
18 days ago, Gretna Public School District
a framed watercolor of a rabbit with ears upright wearing a black jacket, white shirt with black dots and a big blue bow tie
a chalk drawing of a bear with the title Grin and Bear It in a frame
a framed watercolor of a frog in a oversized green sweater wearing orange socks and brown converse shoes
A framed watercolor painting of half a lions face in light browns, blues and pinks with dark brown eye
framed artwork of a colorful dragon eye in red, oranges and blues
a framed watercolor of a blue turtle with splotches of colors in browns and tans making it look like wet sand
A framed artwork of an eye with red streaks
a framed chalk artwork of cowgirl brown boots with flowers design and fresh flowers in the boots standing upright on a dirt ground
The School Board approved the 2027-2028 school year calendar at last night’s meeting. To help families plan ahead, we are sharing the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 calendars early so vacations and appointments can be scheduled with minimal impact on learning.

As we plan for future school years, we also want to remind families why attendance matters. Missing 10 percent of the school year, about 18 days, can significantly affect student success at all grade levels. In the early grades, strong attendance supports reading development. In middle and high school, regular attendance is closely connected to academic progress and graduation.

Improving attendance is a shared responsibility, and small habits make a big difference. Planning vacations and appointments outside of school days, maintaining consistent routines, and staying connected with your child’s school all help students succeed.

Every day in class builds learning, confidence, and connection.

Every Day Counts. Attendance Matters.

2025-2026 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/mrmc9d6n
2026-2027 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/ck3td335
2027-2028 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/3s8y3s24
21 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading School Board Approved 27-28 calendar with an image of a calendar
Mrs. Ricci's Kindergarten class celebrated the 100th day with all sorts of fun!!
26 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students, some standing and some sitting with 100 glasses on and 100th day of school hats
Boy sitting at a table with a 100 day scoop and sort on table
Girl sitting at a table with a 100 day scoop and sort on table
Boy sitting at a table with a 100 day scoop and sort on table
Girl sitting at a table with a 100 day scoop and sort on table
Girl sitting at a table with a 100 day scoop and sort on table
Boy sitting at a table with a 100 day scoop and sort on table
Group of students, some standing and some sitting around a sign that says 100th day of school
Girl sitting at a table with a 100 day scoop and sort on table
Girl sitting at a table with a 100 day scoop and sort on table

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW

Due to forecasted cold temperatures and safety concerns during morning arrival time, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, January 23, 2026. Any activities and events will be communicated directly by buildings, coaches and sponsors.

Please stay warm and safe.

26 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading Important Message
On the 100th day, Mrs. Kudlacek's class had 100 seconds of .... dancing, clapping, hopping, practicing silence, avoiding pictures and more!
26 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students, some dressed really old with their teacher standing in front of a 100th day of school sign
Students standing and smiling in a classroom
Students clapping while standing and sitting in a classroom
Girl standing and clapping with a group of boys standing in the background
Girl standing and clapping with a group of boys standing in the background
Group of students standing in a hallway next to red lockers
Group of students standing and smiling in a classroom
Two boys writing on a piece of notebook paper
Boy sitting in a chair dressed in old clothes
Students in Mrs. Hirsch’s 3rd grade class became engineers and built their own skate parks while learning about how ramp height, speed, direction, and other forces can affect the motion of objects! 🛹⚖️
26 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two students smiling while kneeling on the ground in front of a cardboard engineering design
Two students smiling while kneeling on the ground in front of a cardboard engineering design
Two students smiling while kneeling on the ground in front of a cardboard engineering design
Two students smiling while kneeling on the ground in front of a cardboard engineering design
Two students smiling while kneeling on the ground in front of a cardboard engineering design
Two students smiling while kneeling on the ground in front of a cardboard engineering design
Two students smiling while kneeling on the ground in front of a cardboard engineering design
🏴‍☠️ Miss Sempek's WIN time group turned themselves into pirates this week to practice their r-controlled ar phonics skill! 🏴‍☠️
26 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Girl wearing a pirate hat and a paper eye patch
3 boys and 1 girl wearing a pirate hat and a paper eye patch
Girl wearing a pirate hat and a paper eye patch
Girl wearing a pirate hat and a paper eye patch
Girl wearing a pirate hat and a paper eye patch
Girl wearing a pirate hat and a paper eye patch

Who would've thought that a kindergarten student from GES back in 2007-2008 would be on the football field playing for a college football championship?!? Congratulations to Gretna's own, Brendan Franke, for winning a national championship last night for Indiana football!

28 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A boy wearing a green and red striped shirt.
Football player wearing a red jersey and white pants kicking a football.

Gretna Public Schools educators participated in a districtwide Professional Development Day featuring breakout sessions on instruction, technology, wellness, and leadership, concluding with a keynote by Stephen Mackey on school culture and educator impact. Read more at https://www.gpsne.org/article/2642761 #BeGretnaGreat

29 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Travis Lightle and Former Board Member David Gulizia speaking to GPS staff about negotiations
Four GPS Administration staff sitting in classroom waiting for teachers to attend their breakout session during GPS PD Day
teachers in front of classroom acting out different words and phrases
GPS staff on PD day spinning clay
GPS staff sitting in classroom learning for PD day
GPS staff on PD day learning coaching techniques
Speaker Stephen Mackey talking to GPS staff about what makes you different?
GPS staff sitting in a classroom learning on PD day
Mike Sortino speaking to GPS staff at PD day

Our GES school musical will be around the corner before we know it! There are t-shirts available to be purchased to help fundraise for this, check out the link below!

https://gesjunglebookkids.itemorder.com

about 1 month ago, Gretna Elementary
Green t shirt showing the Jungle Book by Disney
Green t shirt showing the Jungle Book by Disney
Mrs. Allgood's 1st grade class had some special visitors this week!
about 2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A boy hugs a person dressed in a Rudolph costume while a woman with a Santa hat looks on.
A girl hugs a person dressed in a Rudolph costume while a woman with a Santa hat looks on.
A girl hugs a person dressed in a Rudolph costume while a woman with a Santa hat looks on.
A group of students and their teacher stand in a classroom around a person dressed in a Rudolph costume and a woman with a Santa hat.
A boy hugs a person dressed in a Rudolph costume while a woman with a Santa hat looks on.
A girl hugs a person dressed in a Rudolph costume while a woman with a Santa hat looks on.
A boy hugs a person dressed in a Rudolph costume while a woman with a Santa hat looks on.
A boy hugs a person dressed in a Rudolph costume while a woman with a Santa hat looks on.
A boy hugs a person dressed in a Rudolph costume while a woman with a Santa hat looks on.
A group of students and their teacher stand in a classroom making silly faces around a person dressed in a Rudolph costume and a woman with a Santa hat.
Ms. Boeselager's Guardian Group made an empathy tree yesterday, since our schoolwide focus this month was on empathy!
2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Two students stand in the front of the room putting Christmas light cutouts on a green Christmas tree.
One girl stand in the front of the room putting Christmas light cutouts on a green Christmas tree.
Two students stand in the front of the room putting Christmas light cutouts on a green Christmas tree.
A boy standsin the front of the room putting Christmas light cutouts on a green Christmas tree.
A girl stands in the front of the room putting Christmas light cutouts on a green Christmas tree.
Group of students kneeling on a classroom floor with a Christmas tree cutout visible on the whiteboard behind them.
Mrs. Singh came and did music therapy with Mrs. Johnson’s 3rd grade class this week!
2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students in a classroom sitting around the room holding up drumsticks while a woman presents in the front of the room.
Woman sitting in the front of the room playing a guitar while students sit around the room watching her.
Group of students in a classroom sitting around the room holding up drumsticks while a woman presents in the front of the room.