Kindergarteners in Mrs. Ricci's and Ms. Boeselager's classes have been learning how to code with our BeeBot robots!
2 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two young children are sitting on the floor in a classroom, engaging with an educational activity. There is a laminated math grid on the floor and one of the students is pressing a yellow and black robotic toy.
Two young children are sitting on the floor in a classroom, engaging with an educational activity. There is a laminated math grid on the floor and one of the students is pressing a yellow and black robotic toy.
Two young children are sitting on the floor in a classroom, engaging with an educational activity. There is a laminated math grid on the floor and one of the students is pressing a yellow and black robotic toy.
Two young children are sitting on the floor in a classroom, engaging with an educational activity. There is a laminated math grid on the floor and one of the students is pressing a yellow and black robotic toy.
Two young children are sitting on the floor in a classroom, engaging with an educational activity. There is a laminated math grid on the floor and one of the students is pressing a yellow and black robotic toy.
Two young children are sitting on the floor in a classroom, engaging with an educational activity. There is a laminated math grid on the floor and one of the students is pressing a yellow and black robotic toy.
The 3rd graders at GES got to learn all about local businesses today. They had guest speakers who own McDonalds, Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, and Metro Stars!
6 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A classroom scene where three adults are seated at the front, speaking to a group of young students sitting on the floor.
A classroom setting where three adults are seated at the front, engaging with a group of young students sitting on the floor. The man in a navy blue polo shirt is speaking and gesturing with his hands, while the other man in a green t-shirt and the woman in a light gray hoodie listen.
Mrs. Bertolini's 2nd grade class took advantage of the beautiful weather by practicing their spelling words outside with chalk!
7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
This image shows a group of children outside on a paved area, using colorful chalk to create drawings and write messages on the ground.
This image shows two young girls sitting on a sidewalk outside a brick building, surrounded by colorful chalk drawings and writings on the pavement. They appear to be enjoying a sunny day, engaging in creative outdoor activities.
This image features a young girl sitting on a concrete surface near a building, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a pink sleeveless top, black shorts, and white sneakers. Around her, there is colorful chalk writing on the ground
A young girl is seated on the ground, creating chalk drawings and writing on the pavement with vibrant colors.
A group of children sitting on the ground, focused on writing colorful drawings and messages on the sidewalk.
Mrs. Hirsch's 3rd grade class is working on measuring to the nearest 1/2 and 1/4 inch and putting everyone's height data into a line plot!
8 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of young students is sitting in a circle on a colorful rug with smiley faces in a classroom. They are engaged in an activity involving a large yellow measuring chart labeled “OUR CLASS RULES!” with numbered markings.
A group of elementary school students poses in a classroom, holding a large yellow measuring chart labeled “OUR CLASS RULES!” with numbered markings. They are standing in front of a whiteboard displaying a line plot titled “Our Class Heights Line Plot.”
A group of elementary school students sits in a circle on a colorful smiley-face rug in a classroom, participating in a measurement activity. A girl in a pink hoodie and black shorts lies on the floor next to a large yellow measuring chart labeled “OUR CLASS RULES!” while a teacher or student measures her height. The other students observe, take notes on clipboards, and engage in the activity.
The image shows a classroom setting where children and a teacher are engaged in an activity. The children, around nine, are seated in a circle on a gray-blue carpet decorated with large multicolored smiley faces. A yellow banner with a number line and smiley face graphics is placed on the carpet, alongside a child lying down, seemingly as part of the activity.
A classroom scene with a group of elementary school students sitting in a circle on a colorful smiley-face rug. A student is lying on their back next to a large yellow measuring chart while their classmates take notes on clipboards. A teacher, wearing a denim jacket, kneels nearby, observing the activity. The students appear engaged in a hands-on learning exercise related to measurement.
A classroom activity where a young student wearing a blue "Kindness" shirt and jeans lies on their back next to a large yellow measuring chart labeled "OUR CLASS RULES!" in colorful letters. Surrounding them, classmates sit in a circle on a smiley-face rug, holding clipboards and taking notes. The students appear engaged in a hands-on measurement lesson.
The Guardian Run will be held on Saturday, April 26. This is a race for 4th and 5th graders in the district who participated in running club this spring. In order for this event to be a success, please consider volunteering using the sign up link. Thank you in advance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACA82BA4FA7-54829464-2025#/
9 days ago, Gretna Elementary
The image shows a group of children at the start of a race, captured in motion as they begin running. They are wearing bright yellow shirts, many with illustrated graphics, possibly representing a team or event. Some children also wear numbered race bibs pinned to their shirts. A few children are dressed in layers with jackets or long sleeves beneath their shirts, indicating cooler weather.
Mrs. Kolm's class has gone bonkers in 5th grade!
10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
The image shows a group of 19 individuals, primarily children, standing and sitting in three rows in front of a neutral, textured gray backdrop. Everyone in the image is posing with playful and silly expressions, with tongues out, hands raised with peace signs or horns, and exaggerated facial gestures indicating laughter and fun.
3rd grade had a guest speaker, Jim Warren, come and talk about being the mayor of Gretna as they are learning about local government in social studies!
20 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A classroom filled with young students sitting cross-legged on the floor, attentively listening to a man in a suit who is speaking at the front of the room. The walls are decorated with colorful educational materials, including an alphabet chart, numbers, and student artwork. A whiteboard behind the speaker displays a lesson on fractions. A teacher in a green shirt sits at her desk, observing the lesson, while another staff member stands near the door. The students, dressed casually, appear engaged in the presentation.
A classroom with young students sitting cross-legged on the floor, attentively listening to a man in a suit speaking at the front of the room. The whiteboard behind him displays a lesson on fractions, and the walls are decorated with colorful numbers, letters, and educational posters. A teacher sits at her desk observing, while another staff member stands nearby. The students, dressed in a variety of casual outfits, appear engaged in the presentation.
A classroom with young students sitting on the floor, attentively listening to a man in a suit speaking at the front. The whiteboard behind him displays a lesson on fractions, and the room is decorated with colorful numbers, letters, and student artwork. A teacher in a green shirt sits at her desk observing the session. The students, dressed in casual clothing, appear engaged in the presentation, creating a warm and interactive learning environment.
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
22 days 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.
The 4th graders at GES celebrated Nebraska’s 158th birthday recently! They celebrated with cake and Nebraska bingo. Congratulations Nebraska on your birthday!
24 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Red cake with a map of the state of Nebraska with rivers and cities
Two girls, one with a party hat smiling at camera while playing Nebraska bingo
Group of about 30 fourth grade students sitting at a table, some with party hats, playing Nebraska bingo
Table of 4th grade students, most wearing party hats, looking at Bingo cards waiting for a Nebraska phrase to be called
Table of 6 boys, all sitting down looking ad their Nebraska bingo cards waiting for a Nebraska landmark to be called
5 girls and 3 boys smiling at camera with party hats. Some are looking at their Nebraska bingo cards.
Group of 4th grade girls sitting at a cafeteria table playing Nebraska bingo with counters to help mark names
Two large cafeteria tables full of 4th grade students. Many are wearing party hats. Most are looking at camera and a group of girls are holding up a box with a Nebraska cake for Nebraska's birthday.
Look at all of the beautiful entires for the Audubon Bird Competition! Hours were spent on each piece filling it with details and bringing it to life!
27 days ago, Gretna Elementary
a collection of bird-themed artwork, including drawings, paintings, and a small 3D sculpture. The artworks depict various bird species in different artistic styles and mediums, including colored pencils, stained glass-style painting, and papier-mâché. The pieces are mounted on black paper, enhancing their presentation.
Drop Everything & Read! GES kicked off the morning with a school-wide reading session to wrap up Read Across America Week! 📚💚✨
27 days ago, GES Gretna Elementary
two boys reading a book
three girls reading a book
three boys reading a book
two girls and a boy reading a book
a girl and a boy reading a book
two girls reading a book
two boys reading a book
two girls reading a book
two girls reading a book
three boys reading on a rug
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.
about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading Middle School Boundary Update
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.
about 1 month 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.
about 2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a G and text reading important message
Fourth graders recently spent an afternoon with Cherrie Beam-Calloway who shared her storytelling expertise in terms of what it was like to be a pioneer traveling on the Oregon Trail!
about 2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A woman dressed in historical pioneer clothing, including a bonnet, long-sleeved dress, and apron, stands at the front of a classroom speaking to a group of young students. She holds the edges of her bonnet while addressing the children, who are seated on the floor and attentively listening.
A woman dressed in historical pioneer clothing, including a bonnet, long-sleeved dress, and apron, sits at the front of a classroom demonstrating a task to a group of young students. She holds a bowl and an apple, appearing to peel it while speaking. The students sit on the floor, attentively watching.
A group of elementary school students poses for a photo with a woman dressed in historical pioneer clothing in a classroom. The woman stands in the center, wearing a bonnet, long-sleeved dress, and apron, while the students surround her, smiling and looking at the camera. Some students are kneeling or sitting in the front row, while others stand behind them.
a classroom setting where a woman, dressed in historical attire, is standing in front of a group of seated children. The woman is wearing a light gray blouse with a white apron and a headscarf. She appears to be giving a presentation.
Mrs. Hirsch’s 3rd grade class gave their Super Bowl predictions for this weekend!
about 2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of elementary school children pose together in a classroom, wearing football-themed clothing, including Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles gear. They are sitting, kneeling, and lying on a colorful rug with smiley faces. Behind them, a whiteboard displays a Super Bowl predictions graph, and a green poster tracks student votes for the Chiefs and Eagles, showing ‘Chiefs: 13’ and ‘Eagles: 3.’ A sign on the board reads ‘GO Chiefs!’ with heart decorations. Some students make playful gestures, while others smile at the camera.
Congratulations to our GES students on a fantastic Battle of the Books competition! All of our kids worked so hard this year and two of our teams clinched top honors with 1st and 3rd place finishes. Mrs. Sanders would like to thank Mrs. Allgood, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Kuzel, Mrs. Reisdorff, Mrs. Spilinek, and Miss Snyder for their volunteer support in helping the battle run smoothly!
about 2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Three young girls stand side by side on a stage, smiling at the camera. They are wearing matching bright green ‘Battle of the Books’ T-shirts and black leggings. One of the girls on the right is holding a blue piece of paper. The background features a gray curtain, and the floor is carpeted in green.
Four young girls stand on a stage, smiling at the camera while wearing matching bright green ‘Battle of the Books’ T-shirts. One of the girls in the center is holding a small trophy. They are positioned in front of a gray curtain, and the floor is covered in green and yellow carpeting
A large group of children and two adults stand on a stage, all wearing matching bright green ‘Battle of the Books’ T-shirts. The children are smiling, some giving thumbs-up gestures, and they are arranged in multiple rows in front of a gray curtain. An American flag is visible on the left side of the image. The stage has green and yellow carpeting.
It’s SOCK HOP TIME on Friday, February 7th from 6:00-7:30 in the gym!! Pizza available to purchase for $2. Candy available to purchase- CASH only. Parents must stay and supervise! We hope to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
The image is a vibrant and colorful event poster for a "GES Sock Hop." In the background, there are numerous balloons with a glowing effect, displaying hues of purple, red, and green against a dark backdrop. The primary text is prominently featured in the center with white capital letters. Below, information about the event date and time, February 7 from 6:00 to 7:30pm, is provided in a playful font. Further down, there is a boxed section detailing food and drink offerings: pizza slices for $2, free snacks, candy for purchase with cash, and free water. The bottom of the poster states a requirement that parents must remain to supervise.
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.
2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
photo of two calendars links in the article
Join us on Tuesday, January 14th from 4:00-9:00 PM at Godfather's Pizza! 15% of all sales will go to the Gretna Elementary PTO!
3 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Picture of pizza on cutting board showing Godfather's Night on Tuesday, January 14th from 4-9 PM