The Gretna Public Schools Transportation Department wrapped up the school year with a special last day breakfast celebration. Along with enjoying time together and reflecting on another successful year, the department also recognized three outstanding drivers on their retirement: Ardell Savage, Denny Savage, and Tracie Hurtz.

Ardell, Denny, and Tracie have each dedicated years of service to safely transporting students and supporting Gretna Public Schools every day. Their commitment, reliability, and care for students and families have made a lasting impact on our district and community.

We are incredibly grateful for everything they have done throughout their careers and wish them happiness and relaxation in retirement. Congratulations and thank you for your service.

1 day ago, Gretna Public School District
a large group of school bus drivers standing in front of the Gretna Public Schools bus
two Gretna Public Schools bus drivers retiring from the transportation department posing in front of the GPS school bus
We wrapped up the 2025-2026 school year by celebrating our 5th graders one final time with our clap out at the end of the day! We will miss them greatly next year but know they are ready for middle school. We thank all of our students and families for a wonderful school year and hope you all have a great summer! ☀️ 😎 🌞
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
A school hallway filled with people celebrating the last day of school. A young girl in the foreground holds a large white sign that reads "5th Grade 2025-2026, Class of 2033" decorated with drawings of a watermelon slice and a popsicle.
Students walking down a school hallway during a last-day-of-school celebration. Two boys in matching bright red t-shirts and baseball caps walk in the center, while parents and staff line the sides to watch and applaud.
Three young girls walking down a school hallway holding up a large white banner covered in signatures and hand-drawn doodles. The banner reads "5th Grade on 6th, We will miss you, SOON BYE!, Thank You Teachers!"
A group of students walking down a school hallway lined with maroon lockers. A boy in the foreground wears a red Nebraska hoodie, while another boy close behind wears a blue Kansas hoodie.
Students walking in a line down a school hallway past onlookers and maroon lockers. A girl with long, wavy blonde hair in a pink dress and white cardigan stands in the foreground looking down at a flyer.
A smiling girl in a red Nebraska t-shirt and backpack walks toward the camera in a crowded school hallway. Behind her, younger students line up against the lockers to high-five the passing older students.
Students walking down a school hallway with their arms outstretched to high-five onlookers. A boy in the foreground wears a black hoodie and bright yellow-tinted sunglasses.
A group of girls smiling and walking down a school hallway past a line of maroon lockers. One girl wears a light blue dress with a matching crossbody bag and holds a small trophy.
Even though it was cloudy yesterday, Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarteners had a great time making bubbles!
5 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Four young children standing together on a concrete playground holding colorful plastic bubble wands, with playground swings and trees in the background.
A young boy in a grey shirt and black sweatpants smiles as he waves a blue wand to create a large bubble on an outdoor concrete surface.
A young girl in a green Nike hoodie creates a long, cylindrical bubble with a yellow wand while other children stand nearby on a concrete playground.
Four smiling children stand in a row on a concrete playground, each holding up a differently shaped colorful bubble wand.
Candid back view of a young girl in a pink jacket and black leggings running with a pink wand, trailing a large bubble behind her on a concrete surface.
Three children pose for a photo on a spacious concrete playground while holding colorful plastic bubble wands.
A young girl with her hair in buns, wearing a pink GAP hoodie and a patterned skirt, waves a yellow wand to create a stream of bubbles.
A boy in a black hooded jacket blows a massive, wavy bubble through a red wand while another boy leans over bubble solution nearby.
A young girl with pink glasses waves a blue wand to make bubbles on an open concrete playground as other children play around her.
Four children smile and pose on a concrete playground with painted white lines, each holding up a colorful bubble wand.
Classroom buddies from Mrs. Allgood's and Mrs. Kudlacek's classes enjoyed a carnival to end the year!
5 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A teacher and four young students smile together inside a classroom on a red runway carpet surrounded by colorful balloons and streamer decorations.
A young girl in a black sweatshirt holds a golf putter while another child on hands and knees helps line up a golf ball on a blue tape line in a busy classroom.
Several elementary students gather around an inflatable, mermaid-patterned pool in a classroom using small nets and plastic fishing poles to catch toy ducks.
Two children play a homemade "Ring Toss" game constructed out of a large cardboard box topped with colorful lollipops in a classroom setting.
Four students, some with painted faces, smile together in a classroom while holding plastic bags filled with candy prizes.
Three smiling boys stand behind a long classroom table featuring a homemade cardboard skee-ball game and holding a hand-drawn instruction sign.
Three students interact next to a colorful, homemade cardboard Plinko game set up on a classroom floor.
A student in a red long-sleeve shirt aims a blue toy dart blaster at a homemade target game made of paper plates and a cardboard box in a classroom.
An excited boy in a green shirt demonstrates a large, homemade red cardboard "claw machine" game to two other students standing by a classroom desk.
A close-up portrait of a smiling older girl standing next to a younger boy with a puppy dog face paint design in a classroom.
Please see image for more info for info from the Gretna Public Library about their summer reading program!
6 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer for Gretna Summer Learning Program
Another year of Taste in Nebraska for fourth graders in the books at GES! Thanks to all of the volunteers and people who donated food for us! It was a great Friday!!!
8 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A large group of elementary students wearing red, black, and blue clothing pose together for a group photo on a grassy lawn in front of Gretna Elementary School under a cloudy sky.
A group of elementary school students dressed in red clothes and face paint pose outside in front of Gretna Elementary School, holding up signs that read "GO BIG RED !!!" and "SUPER RED."
Students with red shirts and red face paint sit along a cafeteria table eating lunch under an indoor bulletin board that reads "Creativity takes courage dare to use your imagination."
Four girls wearing red shirts, face paint, and spirit hats smile at the camera while sitting at a school cafeteria table during lunch.
A smiling boy wearing a red sweatshirt and baseball cap proudly holds up a small gold trophy labeled "Color War Winner" next to a girl giving a thumbs-up.
A long table of elementary school students dressed in red and wearing festive holiday accessories smile and make faces while eating lunch in a cafeteria.
A group of girls wearing matching black tank tops and black face paint sit on one side of a cafeteria table, smiling and eating lunch across from students dressed in red.
Two young girls, one sitting on a cafeteria bench and one leaning over, look toward the camera with playful, dramatic expressions.
A long cafeteria table filled with boys dressed in black shirts smiling, laughing, and making peace signs at the camera during lunchtime.
A group of elementary school students wearing blue shirts sit together at a cafeteria table eating pizza, chips, and hot dogs.
Mrs. Kuzel’s 2nd graders worked so hard on their reading at home all school year!  As a class they read 43,354 minutes which translates to just under 756 hours!  We are so proud of how hard they are working on this life long skill!
9 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A classroom group photo of thirteen second-grade students standing in front of a whiteboard, proudly holding "Reading Rockstar" certificates. The room is decorated with educational posters, a daily schedule, and a "Fist to Five" chart. The date "May 15, 2026" is written on the whiteboard above the children.
On Wednesday, Appellate Court Judge Francie Weis spent some time explaining her job as well as the Judiciary part of the branch of government. Thanks, Judge Weis, for coming and sharing your experience with us at GES!!
10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A woman in a black judicial robe stands at the front of a classroom, speaking to a group of seated students who are raising their hands. A gavel and law books are visible on the shelf behind her.
A medium shot of a woman in a black judicial robe gesturing with her hand while speaking in a classroom setting.
A woman in a judicial robe stands before a group of elementary students in a classroom, where several children are standing in a line as if participating in a mock trial or presentation.
A woman in a judicial robe facilitates a mock trial in a classroom, with students standing and gesturing toward one another while their classmates watch from the floor and desks.
Gretna Public Schools Summer Libraries will be open at several school locations throughout June and July to help students stay engaged in reading during the summer months. Families are encouraged to visit their neighborhood school library to check out books and enjoy continued access to learning resources.

Summer Library Schedule

Whitetail Creek Elementary
Wednesdays | 9:00-11:00 a.m.
June 3-July 29

Falling Waters Elementary
Tuesdays | 9:00-11:00 a.m.
June 2-July 28

Harvest Hills Elementary
Wednesdays | 9:00-11:00 a.m.
June 3 -24 and July 15-29

Palisades Elementary
Every other Wednesday | 9:00-11:00 a.m.
June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22

Aspen Creek Middle School
1st and 3rd Wednesdays | 12:00-2:00 p.m.
June 3 & 17 and July 1 & 15

Gretna High School
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on June 10, July 1, and July 15

We encourage all students and families to take advantage of these summer reading opportunities.
11 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Graphic listing Gretna Public Schools Summer Library locations and schedules. Whitetail Creek Elementary: Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m., June 3 through July 29. Falling Waters Elementary: Tuesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m., June 2 through July 28. Harvest Hills Elementary: Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m., June 3-24 and July 15-29. Palisades Elementary: Every other Wednesday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on June 10 and 24 and July 8 and 22. Aspen Creek Middle School: First and third Wednesdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on June 3 and 17 and July 1 and 15. Gretna High School: Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on June 10, July 1, and July 15.
Ms. Snyder's 4th grade class enjoyed a game of class kickball and sack races today!
12 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A smiling boy in a white Nike t-shirt participating in a sack race on a large green lawn near a school playground.
Three children in burlap sacks competing in a race on a bright, grassy field with a basketball hoop in the background.
Three children in burlap sacks competing in a race on a bright, grassy field with a basketball hoop in the background.
A group of eight children in colorful sports jerseys posing for a group photo on a dirt baseball infield.
Wide shot of a youth kickball or baseball game in progress on a dirt field under a bright blue, wispy sky.
Seven children posing and making peace signs against a green outfield fence with "GRETNA" visible on the padding.
A young girl in a red "Husker" jersey smiling on a dirt field with a teammate standing in the background.
Seven children in purple and red team jerseys posing together on a dirt sports field in front of a chain-link fence.
Six children standing in a row with their backs turned, showing the names "Bateman," "Parker," "Bragg," "Dietze," and "Kerr" on their jerseys.
A large group of children and a woman taking a crowded, celebratory selfie in a dugout, everyone holding up one finger.
Ms. Boeselager's kindergarten class is talking about Sun safety this week as we get ready for summer!
12 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A smiling girl in a pink Nike hoodie stands outdoors, holding out her wrist to show a handmade bracelet with pink and purple beads.
A young boy in a black skeleton-print hoodie looks down at a beaded bracelet on his wrist, standing on a sidewalk.
A boy wearing a blue Under Armour hoodie with a patriotic logo points to a pink and purple beaded bracelet on his wrist.
A young girl in a pink Disney Princess shirt and a pink headband looks down at her wrist as she adjusts a beaded bracelet.
A smiling boy in an orange t-shirt displays a bracelet made of yellow, purple, and pink beads on his wrist.
A girl in a bright pink Columbia fleece jacket looks down and points at her colorful beaded bracelet.
A boy wearing a black "Fortnite" t-shirt holds his arm out to showcase a purple and pink beaded bracelet.
A girl in a green "Creeper" Minecraft t-shirt smiles while looking at a new beaded bracelet on her wrist.
A girl in a pink unicorn dress with ruffled sleeves smiles at the camera while showing off her beaded bracelet.
A boy in a black "Just Do It" t-shirt raises his arm to display a purple and white beaded bracelet; another child stands in the background.

That's a wrap on another GES musical, The Jungle Book Kids! The students did AMAZING! Stayed tuned for the announcement of the musical for next year!!

13 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A group ensemble photo of the cast in various animal and plant costumes, including tigers, monkeys, and flowers, on the jungle-themed set.
A wide shot of a large cast of children in jungle costumes posing for a group photo on a gym stage in front of an audience.
Two students in bird costumes with large orange beaks perform at a microphone during a school play.
Several children in grey and green costumes with ivy accents perform a choreographed dance routine on stage.
A boy wearing a black t-shirt and an ivy vine garland stands backstage near black curtains, holding a prop rod.
A boy in a brown thermal outfit, monkey ears, and a fake grey beard poses with a peace sign and a staff in a school gym.
Two boys in black t-shirts stand on a stage riser decorated with jungle leaves; one wears a Jungle Book themed shirt.
A student smiles while draped in a large, plush green and yellow toy snake in a gymnasium.
Two girls smile for a close-up photo; one wears a brown top with ivy and the other a tiger costume, while holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers.
A boy in a black athletic pullover and an orange hat stands smiling in front of a green and black backdrop decorated with vines.

Attention all residents of Gretna!

You will soon receive mail from the Gretna Public School District regarding the annual census. Please complete it as soon as possible upon receipt.

The good news is you don’t have to wait for the mail! You can complete the GPS Census using one of the following methods:

  • Go directly to the GPS Census form at: https://tinyurl.com/mprxjsxs

  • Scan the QR code provided in your mailing

  • Visit www.gpsne.org and select “GPS Census”

  • Return the postcard by mail

  • NEW: Drop off your completed postcard at the district office or any Gretna Public Schools building

Every response helps support district planning and enrollment projections.

18 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna public schools logo with a G and text reading 2026 Census Please Respond ASAP
Our GES 5th graders had an incredible day at Fort Atkinson on Thursday! They traded their desks for the great outdoors to experience Nebraska history firsthand.

From exploring the historic log cabins to meeting a 19th-century soldier and learning about life on the frontier, our students were fully immersed in the stories of the "Gateway to the West."
22 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Seven young boys smiling for a group photo in front of a rustic log cabin during an outdoor field trip.
Five smiling girls standing together in a grassy field, some holding small notebooks and pens.
Four children huddling together and smiling outdoors; one boy holds up an open notebook showing a drawing.
A crowd of students inside a historic log building listening to a woman dressed in period-accurate 19th-century clothing.
A man in a detailed historical military uniform and plumed hat speaking to a large group of students outdoors.
A long line of students standing at attention in a field facing a man in a historical military uniform near a tall flagpole.
A wide group portrait of dozens of elementary-aged students posed in front of a long, historic log structure.
A group of 14 students posing together for a photo in front of a textured log wall.
A group of 19 students in various colorful hoodies and jackets posing in two rows in front of a log building.
A group of students posing in front of a log building, with several girls kneeling in the front and one girl reclining on the grass.
Mark your calendars! Kick off your summer reading by joining us for Kona Ice and the Book Fair! Bring the whole family for a fun evening of treats and reading.

Friday, May 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM.
24 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Kona ice flyer for GES Book Fair

Yearbooks are available for purchase at: buytheyearbook.com for $21 plus tax. The deadline to place your order is May 1st.

***We will only be ordering 175 yearbooks for purchase, so once they are gone, they are gone!***

http://buytheyearbook.com/

25 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Four yearbooks that say Gretna Elementary 2025-26 School year are sitting on a gray table.
3rd graders learned all about weather from Channel 6 meteorologist Jade Steffens. Thank you, Jade!!
25 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A large, energetic group of elementary students poses for a wide-angle class photo in a classroom with hanging paper lanterns. A blonde female guest speaker in a red polo shirt stands smiling at the center-back, positioned in front of a white board displaying a "QUESTIONS??" slide with a lightning bolt icon.
The guest speaker in the red polo stands by a projector screen showing a satellite in space, gesturing while speaking to the class. Students sit on a colorful rug patterned with smiley faces, and a teacher or aide observes from the background near a door labeled "Mrs. Hirsch."
A side view of the classroom showing dozens of students sitting attentively on the floor, looking toward the speaker (off-camera). The room is decorated with "Class Jobs" and "Writing" displays, with educational posters and colorful storage bins lining the back wall.
Our GES Scholastic Book Fair will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars for the following dates:

May 4-8: Wishlists are created during library class

Friday, May 8th- Family Night, join us for Kona Ice and the Book Fair from 5:00-7:00 PM!

May 11-14: Students can purchase books during library class and parents can show the fair anytime during purchase week from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
26 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer for Scholastic Book Fair at Gretna Elementary

Congratulations to all of our students who completed our annual Guardian Run yesterday! It is quite the accomplishment to push yourselves to the finish line! Special thanks to all of our staff members who helped coach this year!

28 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A wide shot of a large group of children and several adults in lavender hoodies gathered on a grassy field in front of a house. The bright sun casts long, dark shadows toward the viewer. Most children wear blue shirts, and a road is behind them.
A large group portrait of children and several adults in an indoor gym, seated and standing on bleachers. Most wear matching blue t-shirts. The adults in front wear lavender hoodies and are seated on the wood floor.
Three smiling young children pose for a photo outdoors in the bright sun. They are wearing blue race shirts, green-ribboned medals, and white race bibs with numbers 72, 85, and 107. A concrete stadium is in the background.
Three young boys pose together on a green lawn, their blue shirts featuring an owl logo. Two wear glasses, one wears a hoodie, and their white bibs display numbers 133, 405, and 85. A busy road is behind them.
Seven smiling girls and one woman in a lavender hoodie gather closely on a sunny lawn. Most wear blue owl-logo shirts and race bibs (like 73, 72, 100). The woman is crouched, and a small child in a stroller is on the far right.
Six young girls, with matching blue owl-logo shirts and white race bibs (numbers 13, 92), hug tightly together on a grassy field. Two wear winter hats. Bright sunlight casts long shadows, and other people are in the background.
Five young girls pose together on a grassy area next to a road, all wearing blue race shirts with an owl logo and white bibs (numbers 84, 94, 121, 131, 106). The bright sun is low, making them smile. Trees and a house are in the distance.
Seven young boys, arm-in-arm, stand on a green lawn next to a street. All wear blue race shirts featuring a large owl logo and white bibs (numbers 140, 125, 138, 116, 129, 127). The bright sun illuminates them.
Inside a gymnasium with bleachers, three young girls hold up their white race bibs (numbers 149, 132, 148) and bright pink drawstring bags. A wood floor is visible, and others stand in the background.
Five women stand on an outdoor black running track, all wearing matching lavender hoodies, black pants, and large gold medals with green ribbons. They are in front of concrete stadium bleachers under a clear blue sky.
Ms. Boeselager's Kindergarteners had such a great time yesterday at the zoo!! 🦍 🦒 🐅 🐘
29 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three young boys smile while posing with a life-sized black gorilla statue outdoors under a bright blue sky.
Five young girls stand together laughing and posing in front of a lush wall of tropical green plants.
Three young boys pose in front of a massive, ancient-style stone head sculpture surrounded by jungle foliage.
A young girl and boy lean against a wooden fence at a zoo, with zebras grazing in a grassy field in the background.
Two children stand on a sandy path inside a desert-themed dome exhibit with reddish rock formations.
Two children with their backs to the camera look through a glass partition at a tall giraffe inside an indoor enclosure.
Three young boys walk across a wooden rope bridge in a tropical indoor rainforest setting with a waterfall nearby.
Three young boys stand behind a glass aquarium tank filled with colorful coral and tropical fish.
Five young girls line up and pose in front of the same large stone head sculpture seen in the jungle exhibit.
A young boy relaxes inside a large, circular glass viewing portal overlooking an outdoor animal habitat.