Ms. Snyder's 4th grade class and Ms. Buffington's 1st grade class partnered up for a buddy activity today! The kids had fun drawing what their teachers should be for Halloween! 🎃
about 8 hours ago, Gretna Elementary
Two elementary students smiling at their desk while filling out a Halloween worksheet titled "What Should My Teacher Be For Halloween?".
Two boys in a lively classroom setting proudly showing off their colorful Halloween drawing activities.
Two young girls sitting on a classroom carpet holding clipboard activity sheets with costume ideas for their teacher.
A boy standing and waving next to a seated classmate working on a Halloween drawing worksheet at his desk.
Two smiling girls sitting together at a desk displaying their completed "What Should My Teacher Be For Halloween?" pages.
Two students holding up clipboards featuring colorful teacher Halloween costume illustrations in front of classroom bookshelf cubbies.
Two young girls sitting on a patterned rug in the corner of a classroom displaying their finished art projects.
A girl and a boy smiling at their desk while working on Halloween-themed art worksheets alongside a small stuffed lion toy.
Two girls posing at a wooden classroom desk while participating in a creative drawing activity.
Two elementary girls seated together at a desk smiling alongside a stuffed animal and art supplies.
As our elementary Guardians grow, Gretna High School will eventually become home for many of our students. Gretna High School is looking to recognize educators who go above and beyond—and elementary staff can be nominated, too!

Do you know a Gretna Elementary teacher or staff member who lives out the 5 Core Traits?
Servant Leadership
Work Ethic
Accountability
Integrity
Resilience

One staff member from each school level will be celebrated under the lights at the GHS varsity home football game vs. York on Thursday, October 8th! 🏈✨

Help us celebrate the people making a difference for our kids. Submit your nomination today on the link below!

https://forms.gle/29kQcF2GETRZjzbx8
about 14 hours ago, Gretna Elementary
GHS Green Army Teacher
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarteners had a great time seeing Mr. Bundy’s tractor yesterday! Not a better combination than seeing Kindergarteners with a big tractor! Thanks for bringing some excitement to a rainy day!
about 19 hours ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of children stand around a big green tractor with two adults
Lots of learning and fun in Mrs. Kudlacek's 5th Grade!
about 20 hours ago, Gretna Elementary
Five smiling elementary students posing behind a large, colorful straw and connector tower structure built in their classroom.
A smiling girl wearing overall pants showing off her custom Lego creation in the classroom.
Two female students working together at a desk on drawing and writing activities next to a desk lamp.
Four students gathered around a wooden table collaborating on a classroom hands-on science project.
Three students seated at their classroom desks using play dough and wooden skewers during a learning activity.
A student standing proudly in her red fleece jacket next to a detailed Lego build displayed on a tray.
A group of four students smiling at a table while working on a hands-on activity with modeling clay and activity sheets.
Two students conducting an outdoor science experiment using a meter stick on the school blacktop.
Three students collaborating at a table using letter tiles and word study worksheets.
A group of four elementary students smiling around a shared table while working on an interactive science lesson.
It was apples all week in Kindergarten! Ms. Boeselager's class had the best time taste testing some apples today! 🍎 🍏
5 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three young students sitting at a round wooden table in a classroom with "Apple Taste Test" worksheets in front of them.
Students gathered around a circular table in a classroom during an apple taste testing activity.
A group of kindergarten students seated at a round table trying different apple slices and recording their results.
Three students seated around a round wooden table participating in an apple taste test with worksheets and apple slices.
A young boy holding up an apple slice and giving a thumbs-up during a classroom apple taste test activity.
Two young students enjoying green apple slices at a classroom round table next to their "Apple Taste Test" activity sheets.
A young student looking at an apple slice while seated at a wooden desk with an "Apple Taste Test" sheet.
Classroom view of several students seated at round tables sampling different types of apples for a taste test lesson.
A boy with glasses holding up a slice of apple to taste during a classroom lesson.
It was apple week in kindergarten! Mrs. Ricci's tradition of making homemade applesauce each year continues!
5 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A young girl looking through a spiral-cut apple core like a telescope during a classroom activity.
A young boy in a long-sleeved shirt turning the handle on a red hand-crank apple peeler and corer.
A young boy guiding an apple through a red hand-crank apple peeler at a classroom table.
A young girl concentrating as she cranks a red hand-crank apple peeler attached to a wooden table.
A slow cooker set up on a wooden table next to a red bowl filled with fresh apples and ingredients for making applesauce.
Two smiling students sitting together at a wooden table enjoying small cups of fresh applesauce with plastic spoons.
Three young students smiling at a table with their small paper cups of fresh applesauce.
Two young boys giving a thumbs-up while sitting at a desk with cups of fresh applesauce.
Two students smiling and giving a thumbs-up at a wooden desk with their applesauce cups.
Two smiling young students, one giving a thumbs-up, enjoying fresh applesauce at a classroom table.
Brock in 4th grade was so proud that the background he created in Canva was chosen to be the background on our WGES morning announcements. Way to go, Brock!
5 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Student standing in front of a classroom with his thumb up in front of a projector screen

Mrs. Gunn’s 3rd grade class had some messy fun practicing their weekly spelling words with shaving cream! Who knew spelling could be this much fun?! 😊

5 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Elementary students sitting at connected classroom desks covered in shaving cream, playfully getting foam on their hands and faces.
Four young students gathered around desks covered in shaving cream, holding up foam-covered hands and smiling.
Smiling elementary students showing off foam-covered hands while seated at desks spread with shaving cream.
A group of students having fun during a sensory activity, posing and holding up shaving cream on their hands above foam-covered desks.

Our GES students love reading out loud to their Book Buddies! 📚📚

7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Four students sitting around a kidney-shaped wooden table holding plush animal finger puppets while working on reading worksheets.
Two smiling girls sitting at a table with open picture books and plush finger puppets, next to a "BOOK BUDDIES" basket filled with stuffed animals.
Two young girls smiling at a table while holding small plush animal toys next to an open book and a "BOOK BUDDIES" basket.
We have only 9 spots left for this years Trunk or Treat at GES and are still looking for donations of candy. If you'd like to help out to donate candy or host a trunk, use this link to sign up. Thank you in advance!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4EAEAE23A1FC1-65093107-copy#/
7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
aerial view of a bus loop with cars parked and kids trick or treating
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarten class had a blast today meeting their buddies in Mrs. Johnson's 3rd grade class!
7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three young boys sitting together at a round table in a active classroom environment.
A young boy in a patterned sweater with his arm around another boy smiling at a classroom table.
Three elementary students sitting together at a desk with pencils and "BUDDIES" activity sheets.
Two young girls with glasses smiling together at a classroom desk with school supplies and worksheets.
Two young boys smiling at a classroom table while working on a "BUDDIES" activity worksheet.
A group of students gathering around a large round table in a classroom doing a table activity.
Elementary students seated around a large circular desk working on worksheets together in a classroom.
A group of young students sitting around a large round wooden table during classroom instruction time.
A teacher and several students sitting around a table together with learning materials in a busy classroom.
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarten class had a blast today meeting their buddies in Mrs. Johnson's 3rd grade class!
7 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three elementary students sitting around a wooden table in a classroom with "BUDDIES" worksheets and supply bins.
Two smiling young girls sitting together at a classroom desk working on a activity sheet.
Three young students sitting side by side at a table with pencil boxes and "BUDDIES" worksheets in a classroom setting.
Two young boys sitting together at a wooden table smiling, with one wearing a green Minecraft shirt.
Two young girls sitting next to each other at a desk with pencils and worksheets in a classroom.
Three young girls seated together around a wooden desk smiling for a group photo.
Two young boys sitting together at a table smiling, one wearing a blue Under Armour shirt.
A boy in a blue hoodie and a girl with space buns sitting at a table with school supplies and a worksheet.
Two smiling girls sitting together at a wooden classroom desk with a worksheet in front of them.
Three young boys sitting together at a round table in a active classroom environment.
Mrs. Kudlacek's 5th grade class had FUN at the FUN RUN!
10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three elementary students with green face paint smiling together on the running track during a outdoor event.
Two boys posing together with arms around each other on a running track next to a football field.
Students wearing green shirts and festive Grinch paper hats standing together outside near the track.
A group photo of students and teachers wearing green outfits and party hats under Dr. Seuss-themed classroom decorations.
A group of energetic students walking outside together while one carries a plush Grinch figure on his shoulders.
Girls throwing peace signs while walking on the outdoor track during a school activity.
A teacher posing for a picture with three students on the school running track.
A large group of students in green gear gathering on the grass field with popsicles and a plush Grinch mascot.
Two smiling girls with green face paint posing together on the track.
Students posing outdoors while one holds a large plush Grinch mascot above their heads.
Mrs. Gunn's 3rd grade class learned about “bland Rice Cake words” and how to spice up their writing with “Salsa words!” 🌶️ Instead of using boring, plain words, they practiced choosing more interesting words that make their writing more exciting and flavorful!
12 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Students seated around a cluster of desks enjoying snacks together in the classroom.
Elementary students at their desks eating paper-plate snacks, with one student playfully raising her arms.
A group of young students sitting at connected desks giving thumbs-up gestures and smiling during snack time.
Students spread throughout the classroom sitting at their desks while enjoying snacks.
A student in a fuzzy jacket taking a bite of a snack while seated at her desk in the classroom.
A group of students standing together in a circle holding out their chips for a group toast.
Some more photos of our author visit with Justin Colón yesterday!
14 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Elementary students sitting cross-legged on the gymnasium floor listening attentively during an assembly.
Students looking up and reaching toward a large orange balloon floating overhead in the gym.
A wide view of students seated on the gymnasium floor during a presentation while staff members stand nearby.
A group of kids reaching up with their fingers toward a giant orange balloon floating above them.
Teachers and a student reaching up to touch a large orange balloon floating in the gym.
A presenter speaking into a microphone while standing in front of students seated on the basketball court.
Students sitting on the gymnasium floor watching the presentation attentively.
Gretna Elementary was honored to host author Justin Colón yesterday! From hearing about his books to learning what goes into being a writer, our students got an incredible behind-the-scenes look at the power of storytelling. What an exciting day of celebrating reading and inspiring our young Guardians!
14 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Elementary students sitting on the gymnasium floor watching colorful balloons float down during an assembly.
A group of students standing on stage participating in an interactive school assembly.
A guest speaker holding up artwork alongside a student while speaking into a microphone.
A speaker handing a microphone to a student standing in front of an audience in the gymnasium.
Students lined up on stage during an assembly while the presenter speaks to the audience.
A presenter wearing a white cap sitting at a keyboard on stage speaking into a microphone.
Students in the gymnasium raising their arms in the air together during a high-energy school activity.
A guest presenter crouching in front of a group of smiling elementary students in a decorated classroom.
A classroom of students and teachers gathering around a desk for a group picture.
A guest speaker kneeling beside a group of elementary students posing together in their classroom.
Ms. Christensen's 5th grade class has been working hard in specials and tech by following expectations to earn all three trophies in one week! Way to be great leaders, 5th grade!
14 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A classroom full of elementary students smiling as a group while displaying their trophies and awards in front of the whiteboard.
A close-up view of students holding up the Library Award trophy and the 3-5 Golden Tech Class award.
A whole class gathering together in their classroom to proudly showcase their class awards.
Kindness Club kicked off their year this morning! Members practiced showing kindness to each other by getting to know each other and playing some friendly games of cards!
14 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Four girls sitting in a circle on the gymnasium floor playing a card matching game.
Four kids sitting cross-legged in a small circle on the basketball court playing cards.
A group of six students sitting on the gym floor smiling around their card game layout.
Four girls sitting on the gymnasium court floor surrounded by organized playing card grids.
Five students sitting in a circle on the wooden floor holding and playing cards.
Four girls sitting cross-legged on the gym floor with playing cards spread between them.
Four students sitting in a circle on the basketball court floor playing a card game together.
Three girls sitting on the gymnasium floor gathered around a deck of playing cards.
Three girls sitting in a circle on the court playing a card game together.
Five young girls sitting on the gymnasium floor smiling while playing a card game.
Guardian Run Fundraising BLITZ!

Gretna Elementary is kicking off a Fundraising Blitz for our Guardian Run, and we need your help!

ANY donation amount between Wednesday at noon and Thursday at noon gets you an entry into our grand raffle! Whether it's $5 or $10, every single donor helps us reach our goal. Those who have already donated will be entered as well.

Donate any amount online or to the office today/tomorrow morning to enter the raffle- we will draw 40 prizes at noon tomorrow!

https://givebutter.com/2026GuardianRun?utm_source=copilot.com

Thank you for supporting GES!
15 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer showing GES hit $7,500 raised and an extra recess raised
The students in Mrs. Allgood's and Mrs. Kudlacek's class enjoyed their buddy activity on Friday!
17 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two boys smiling side-by-side at a wooden table while starting to work on their paper outline coloring project.
Two girls sitting at a classroom table with crayons, smiling as they work on their paper figure drawings.
Two smiling girls sitting together at a wooden desk with a crayon box and paper cutouts.
Two girls posing together with warm smiles while working with crayons on a paper figure drawing.
Two smiling boys sitting at a desk with crayons and their paper figure coloring sheets.
Two girls leaning together and smiling while using crayons on their paper figure outlines.
Two boys smiling at the camera while working on their paper figure drawing worksheets at a classroom desk.
Two girls smiling bright at a table full of crayons while coloring their paper outline projects.
Two girls smiling together at a desk while filling in details on their paper figure sheets.