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!
about 7 hours 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
3 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!
5 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!
7 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! 📚💚✨
8 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.
18 days 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.
24 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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.
about 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!
2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Picture of pizza on cutting board showing Godfather's Night on Tuesday, January 14th from 4-9 PM
Mrs. Johnson’s class kicked off the new year with some minute to win it games and goal setting!
2 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Boy playing game with straw and M&Ms with two girls looking on.
Group of elementary students looking around room while holding paper plates on head.
Group of elementary students looking around room while holding paper plates on head.
Boy holding straw in mouth blowing candy on clock paper while another boy looks on.
Two students sitting at desk holding straws in mouths blowing candy with 2025 listed on paper. Group of students in background.
ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025
2 months ago, Gretna Public School District
ANNOUNCEMENT: District office will be closed January 1, 2025
🎄🏠✨ Mrs. Ricci's Kindergarten Class had a blast this holiday season! 🎅🏼🎉 They created the cutest gingerbread houses ever—look at all those sweet designs! They had all kinds of fun with a hole-in-one at our Merry and Bright Mini Golf! It was a fantastic end to 2024!
2 months ago, Gretna Public Schools
A group of children and a teacher gather around a lit miniature golf setup in a dim gymnasium.
A group of children and a teacher in festive pajamas taking a selfie with an adult in a Santa hat in a classroom decorated for the holidays.
Two children doing a craft activity on a classroom floor with paper and glue.
Children sitting on a colorful classroom carpet, engaged in a craft activity.
Children play mini-golf on an illuminated course in a dimly lit hall.
Child playing mini-golf on a glow-in-the-dark course with neon green lighting and chain obstacles.
The image depicts a dark indoor miniature golf course with glowing, neon-lit obstacles. Two young children are in the foreground, both wearing orange shirts.
A group of people, including children, decorate cookies at tables with holiday decorations.
People at a holiday event decorating gingerbread houses in a school cafeteria.
People seated at tables in a school cafeteria, making gingerbread houses.
Ms Boeselager's Kindergarten students and their parents had a fabulous time making Gingerbread Houses on Friday! Sugar was in the air!
3 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Adults and children decorating at a table with candies and frosting.
Groups of people crafting gingerbread houses at tables with red tablecloths.
People in a cafeteria making gingerbread houses at tables with red and green tablecloths.
A festive group dining event with people seated at a table engaged in crafts and food preparation, a yellow name tag reads "Boeselager."
People of various ages at tables engaged in activities with gingerbread houses.
two women and two young boys are assembling gingerbread houses using square cookies and white frosting.
A group of people at tables covered with green cloths, decorating cookies and making gingerbread houses in a festive setting.
a group of people gathered around a table, engaging in a crafting activity. The table is covered with a bright red tablecloth.
People are seated at long cafeteria-style tables covered with red and green tablecloths. In the foreground, there are four individuals engaged in a craft activity, assembling gingerbread houses using various toppings.
People decorating gingerbread houses at a table with a green tablecloth.
We would like to thank everyone who donated to support our Merry and Bright experience yesterday for our kids! You helped make this a magical experience for our students and we greatly appreciate it!
3 months ago, Gretna Elementary
an indoor mini-golf course illuminated with vibrant LED lighting in a dimly lit room. In the foreground, a narrow golf lane is outlined with blue LED lights, leading to a small, red, barn-like structure with an arched entry and exit. Two children holding glow-in-the-dark golf clubs and accessories stand beside the lane, interacting with each other. The flooring is wooden, and the walls of the room are adorned with various sports-themed decorations. In the background, other children and some additional golf lanes are visible, lit with different colored lights. A basketball hoop can be seen attached to the wall.
an indoor mini-golf course illuminated with vibrant LED lighting in a dimly lit room. In the foreground, a narrow golf lane is outlined with blue LED lights, leading to a small, red, barn-like structure with an arched entry and exit. Two children holding glow-in-the-dark golf clubs and accessories stand beside the lane, interacting with each other. The flooring is wooden, and the walls of the room are adorned with various sports-themed decorations. In the background, other children and some additional golf lanes are visible, lit with different colored lights. A basketball hoop can be seen attached to the wall.
an indoor mini-golf course illuminated with vibrant LED lighting in a dimly lit room. In the foreground, a narrow golf lane is outlined with blue LED lights, leading to a small, red, barn-like structure with an arched entry and exit. Two children holding glow-in-the-dark golf clubs and accessories stand beside the lane, interacting with each other. The flooring is wooden, and the walls of the room are adorned with various sports-themed decorations. In the background, other children and some additional golf lanes are visible, lit with different colored lights. A basketball hoop can be seen attached to the wall.
an indoor mini-golf course illuminated with vibrant LED lighting in a dimly lit room. In the foreground, a narrow golf lane is outlined with blue LED lights, leading to a small, red, barn-like structure with an arched entry and exit. Two children holding glow-in-the-dark golf clubs and accessories stand beside the lane, interacting with each other. The flooring is wooden, and the walls of the room are adorned with various sports-themed decorations. In the background, other children and some additional golf lanes are visible, lit with different colored lights. A basketball hoop can be seen attached to the wall.
an indoor mini-golf course illuminated with vibrant LED lighting in a dimly lit room. In the foreground, a narrow golf lane is outlined with blue LED lights, leading to a small, red, barn-like structure with an arched entry and exit. Two children holding glow-in-the-dark golf clubs and accessories stand beside the lane, interacting with each other. The flooring is wooden, and the walls of the room are adorned with various sports-themed decorations. In the background, other children and some additional golf lanes are visible, lit with different colored lights. A basketball hoop can be seen attached to the wall.
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarten class had a blast being Merry and Bright yesterday, but they also had some awesome golfers!
3 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A child is playing mini-golf in a glow-in-the-dark setting, illuminated by blacklight. The neon lighting highlights the golf ball, putter, and course elements, creating a vivid, futuristic atmosphere in the dark environment.
a low-lit indoor setting featuring a mini-golf course. The course is illuminated with green lighting, highlighting its contours. Two children are engaging with the mini-golf setup; one is wearing a red shirt while the other wears a patterned top. The course has obstacles, including small swings hanging from chains, and is set on a raised, narrow platform. The background is dark, emphasizing the focus on the lit golf course and the children playing.
a dimly lit indoor mini-golf setup with two children playing. The course has a rectangular green putting surface bordered by glowing lights, creating a striking contrast against the dark room. The girl on the left is wearing a green shirt and is holding a red putter, aiming at a bright orange golf ball on the green. Beside her, another child watches, wearing a shirt with colorful designs. The background is mostly dark, with hints of blue light illuminating the wall.
Two children are engaged in a game of mini-golf, standing on a course with bright green turf. The course is elevated and illuminated with strip lights running along the edges.
Children and an adult around an illuminated mini-golf course in a dim gymnasium.
A young girl playing mini-golf indoors, with neon lights illuminating the space.
Children playing mini-golf in a dark, neon-lit room.
A child is engaged in a glow-in-the-dark mini-golf activity. The course is lit with green neon lights, highlighting a barrier made of dangling objects near the hole. The vibrant colors and illuminated environment create an exciting and playful atmosphere. Other participants can be seen enjoying similar activities in the background.
a child playing mini-golf in a dimly lit environment illuminated by neon or blacklight features. The scene includes glowing elements like the golf ball, putting area, and light strips, creating a vibrant and colorful effect in the dark.