Mrs. Gunn’s 3rd grade class had so much fun practicing their spelling words today with Q-tips and paint! Who knew spelling practice could be this much fun?!
1 day ago, Gretna Elementary
Elementary students sitting around connected classroom desks, excitedly raising paint-covered hands above their colorful art projects.
Four young students sitting and standing around classroom desks with colorful paint and artwork laid out in front of them.
Three students sitting at desks in a classroom, with two holding up paint-covered fingers and painting on paper sheets.
Students working on painting art projects at their classroom desks, with one student playfully sticking out their tongue at the camera.
4th grade had a watermelon party today! They talked about the difference between watermelon and seed stories in writing and got to celebrate with some yummy watermelon outside!
2 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of young girls outdoors sitting at a green metal picnic table, smiling and holding up slices of watermelon.
Five young girls sitting together outdoors on stone blocks, holding watermelon slices and smiling at the camera.
A group of young boys outdoors holding up watermelon slices near their faces, posing in front of a brick building.
Three children standing side by side outside against a brick wall, each holding a slice of watermelon.
Four children sitting at a green metal outdoor picnic table, eating watermelon slices in front of a brick wall.
A close-up shot of a boy wearing a camo hat holding a watermelon slice up like a smile over his mouth.
A close-up of a young girl with blonde hair taking a bite out of a large watermelon slice.
A close-up shot of a young girl smiling as she holds a partially eaten slice of watermelon in both hands.
A large group of children outdoors posing together in a courtyard area between brick school buildings, holding up watermelon slices.
A high-angle selfie of two women smiling, with a crowd of cheerful students waving and holding up watermelon slices behind them in an outdoor courtyard.

Even though the weather doesn't feel like fall will be here, GES Trunk or Treat 2026 is now accepting sign ups for those wanting to decorate a trunk or to donate candy! We look forward to another great event this year.

Sign up to decorate a trunk or donate candy by going to this link:


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4EAEAE23A1FC1-65093107-copy#/

2 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Trunk or treat icon with candy and pumpkins
Mrs. Hall's Family Circle group got to enjoy using the outdoor classroom today! We hope everyone has a wonderful four day weekend!
2 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of students and a teacher standing outside in an outdoor classroom

Working on fitness in gym class!

2 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three kids holding resistance bands attached to a basketball hoop pole during gym class.
Three kids sitting on red mats doing Russian twists with basketballs along a gymnasium wall.
Two girls working together to wave a heavy battle rope attached to a pole in a gymnasium.
Two girls standing on a basketball court holding a battle rope while a third girl runs in the background.
A boy running while pulling a weighted sled harness across a gymnasium floor.
Students practicing balance training on balance boards and rocker boards placed on mats in a gymnasium.

Our Seuss-inspired Truffula Forest is growing! 🌴💚✅

Congratulations, Gretna Elementary School, we hit our first fundraising goal!

But we’re not stopping there! Let’s get to work on our next goal. Every dollar raised through the Seuss on the Loose GES Guardian Run helps support the things that make GES special: school events, teacher and staff appreciation, clubs and activities, student programs and so much more!

You can send cash or a check to GES PTO. Be sure to write your student’s name so we know who should receive their raffle tickets. You can also donate online:

https://givebutter.com/2026GuardianRun

🏃And be sure to mark your calendars for the Guardian Run: Thursday, Sept. 17 for the preschool and Friday, Sept. 18 for K-5

2 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Dr. Seuss inspired colorful trees showing progress towards a fundraising goal.
The GES Bus Squad is back in action! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
8 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of teachers standing around a bus holding drinks and smiling
Ms. Snyder's 4th grade class had fun drawing their favorite moments from the summer to spark some creative ideas for what to write about!
9 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A student sitting with arms crossed, wearing oversized paper cut-out sunglasses featuring drawings of a light pole and a playground area.
A boy looking up into the camera while holding up paper cutout sunglasses that feature hand-drawn scenes of fishing from a dock and a crane.
A smiling boy in a white Swoosh shirt wearing large paper cutout sunglasses decorated with drawings of a tropical island and a boat on the ocean.
A student holding up bright green paper cutout sunglasses featuring hand-drawn illustrations of a roller coaster and amusement park rides.
A girl holding up colorful paper cutout sunglasses with text reading "Banana Ball" on one side and state maps labeled "West Nebraska" and "South Dakota" on the other side.
A girl with crossed arms wearing paper cutout sunglasses decorated with drawings of a tent and a friendly lion face.
A full classroom group photo of students seated together, each holding up or wearing custom paper cutout sunglasses in front of a whiteboard.
The full class of students posing playfully and smiling together while showing off their illustrated paper cutout sunglasses.
A student in a smiley-face shirt holding pink paper cutout sunglasses decorated with detailed pencil drawings of a building labeled "Five Below" and figures under the sun.
A smiling girl holding pink paper cutout sunglasses featuring drawings of a water slide, sunshine, and stick figures labeled "Me" and "Haylee."

Reminder, join us TONIGHT to learn more about your child's year ahead!

10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer for Gretna Elementary Curriculum Night
Thanks to our amazing PTO, Mrs. Gunn’s 3rd grade class got to do some learning in our new outdoor classroom! This is such a wonderful addition to our building, and we are so excited to be able to use it!
10 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A student sitting cross-legged on a large stone planter in an outdoor classroom area while writing on a clipboard.
Four young students sitting around a green outdoor picnic table outside a brick building, filling out papers on clipboards.
Two boys sitting at a green picnic table outside a school entrance, working together on clipboards.
Seven students sitting along outdoor stone benches against a brick wall, writing on clipboards.
Four young girls seated around a green picnic table, smiling and writing on clipboards during outdoor class time.
Four students in an outdoor courtyard area, with one girl standing and reading from a clipboard while others write on stone benches nearby.
Mrs. Kudlacek's 5th grade class enjoyed science in the outdoor classroom today! Thank you Gretna Elementary PTO!
12 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A young girl wearing a blue hoodie sitting cross-legged on a stone outdoor bench while writing in a notebook.
Three young boys sitting together on a stone bench outside a brick school building, holding open workbooks and smiling for the camera.
A group of elementary students gathered outdoors watching a boy conduct a science experiment with plastic tubs and water.
A young girl in a white sweatshirt dropping paper cups into a plastic tub of water outdoors.
A boy dropping paper cups into plastic tubs of water during an outdoor science activity.
A semi-circle of elementary students sitting on a stone patio outside, writing in yellow workbooks with pencils.
A young boy sitting on a stone bench outdoors, smiling while holding an open workbook and pencil.
A girl dropping paper cups into plastic water bins outside while another student watches.
Seven young girls seated around a green outdoor picnic table working together on schoolwork.
Three young boys sitting at a green outdoor picnic table writing in their yellow workbooks.
We hope to see you on Thursday to learn more about your child's year ahead!
12 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Flyer for Gretna Elementary Curriculum Night
Mrs. Hirsch’s 3rd grade class used the outdoor classroom for the first time! Thanks GES PTO! 💚
13 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Five young students sitting around a green outdoor picnic table outside a brick school building, smiling while coloring on clipboards with markers and crayons.
Four children sitting on a stone patio outdoor courtyard, working on coloring pages and schoolwork spread out around them.
Three students sitting and lounging on stone outdoor benches near a brick wall, reading books and writing on clipboards.
Four young students gathering around a green picnic table outside a school building, posing playfully for the camera.
The students in Mrs. K’s 5th grade class have been having a blast while learning about exciting topics in science and social studies! Through hands-on activities, discussions, and teamwork, students are exploring new ideas, making connections, and having fun along the way. We love seeing their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning! 🔬🌎📚✨
16 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Four students sitting in a circle on the floor working on a science experiment involving a pan of flour and small clay spheres set up on paper.
A boy in a blue shirt and a girl with long wavy hair sitting side by side at a table, marking lines on world and US map laminates with dry-erase markers.
Four students sitting in a circle on the floor working on a science experiment involving a pan of flour and small clay spheres set up on paper.
Three boys sitting around a white paper layout on the floor with open workbooks, a pan of flour, and small clay models.
Two students leaning over a desk while tracing longitude and latitude lines onto a world map laminate.
Two students leaning over a desk while tracing longitude and latitude lines onto a world map laminate.
An overhead view of three students sitting on the floor measuring clay spheres with a wooden ruler next to a flour pan science setup.
Three girls sitting in a circle on the floor smiling while gathered around a classroom science setup with flour and clay spheres.
Four students seated on the carpet around a science experiment station with a tray of flour, wooden ruler, and small clay balls.
Two girls sitting side by side at a wooden desk drawing lines across a laminated world map with black dry-erase markers.
Mrs. Allgood’s and Mrs. K’s classes had an impromptu get-together to say hello to our new buddies for the year! We had fun discovering things we have in common and even created our very own secret handshakes. We’re excited to build new friendships, learn from one another, and work on fun activities together throughout the year! 💛📚✨
16 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two young girls smiling closely, one in a black "Three Stripe Life" shirt and the other in a white top with a pocket.
Two young girls smiling in a classroom, the taller in a grey oversized hoodie and the younger in a light blue polka-dot shirt.
Two young boys standing together, one in a navy blue shirt and the other in a dark grey Batman shirt.
Two young girls smiling in front of a math poster, one in a pink patterned dress with a white shawl and the other in a Claude Monet t-shirt.
Two young girls smiling, one in a light green ice cream cone dress and the other in a pink Old Navy shirt.
Two young boys posing in a doorway, the taller boy wearing a green Gretna Thunder hoodie with his arm around the smaller boy in a dark zip-up jacket.
Two young boys seated at a wooden desk smiling, one in a blue Nike hoodie and the other in a grey heathered shirt.
Mrs. Allgood’s and Mrs. K’s classes had an impromptu get-together to say hello to our new buddies for the year! We had fun discovering things we have in common and even created our very own secret handshakes. We’re excited to build new friendships, learn from one another, and work on fun activities together throughout the year! 💛📚✨
16 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Two young girls smiling in a classroom, one in a light blue volleyball shirt with her arm around the other in a light purple dress with hearts.
Three young girls standing together and smiling in front of a classroom math bulletin board.
Two young girls smiling side-by-side, one in a blue "Guardian Run" shirt and the other wearing glasses and a purple Champion shirt.
Two young boys in a classroom, one in a green shirt giving a thumbs-up while leaning over the other boy sitting in a blue dinosaur shirt.
Two young girls smiling, with the taller girl in a black jacket and blue top hugging the younger girl in a pink shirt with a green sequin palm tree.
Two young boys leaning head-to-head, one in a grey shirt and the other in a red "Go Big Red" shirt.
Two young boys smiling, one in a green shirt with his arm around the smaller boy in a blue patterned shirt.
Two young boys with arms around each other, one in an olive green shirt and glasses, and the other in a red t-shirt.
Two young boys hugging and smiling, one wearing a navy baseball-themed shirt and the other in a black Nike shirt and glasses.
Two young boys smiling side-by-side, one in a beige NBA t-shirt and the other in a grey "Meet Me At The Beach" shirt.

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 Friday night lights at the GHS varsity home football game vs. Omaha Skutt! 🏈✨

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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIu1bcFGkkmnO46CucvqZCNnZZyg9VVeHhH-IsIG2Ne1IBXQ/viewform

19 days ago, Gretna Elementary
GHS Green Army Teacher
Mrs. Gunn's 3rd graders are learning place value in a fun, hands-on way! They used place value blocks to build their names and see numbers in a whole new way.
20 days ago, Gretna Elementary
A young girl in a green hoodie smiles while kneeling on a classroom carpet behind the name "Nora" spelled out with green base ten block manipulatives.
A boy wearing glasses and a Jurassic World shirt gives a thumbs-up while sitting near green base ten blocks spelling the name "Henry" on the carpet.
A young girl smiles brightly while kneeling on the carpet behind her name, "Shelby," created using green base ten blocks.
A smiling young girl in a gray hoodie crouches low over the name "Elaina" spelled out on the floor with green base ten blocks.
A girl in a light blue shirt smiles while sitting on the floor next to the name "Ayla" spelled out with green base ten blocks.
Two young boys kneel together on the carpet and smile next to green base ten blocks arranged on the floor.
Just a reminder that order forms for our author visit with Justin Colón are due this Friday the 21st!
20 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Reminder for book orders for autho Justin Colon due Friday the 21st
Order form for GES author visit
In Mrs. Hirsch’s 3rd grade class, students used base ten blocks to spell and find the value of their names!
20 days ago, Gretna Elementary
Three young students smiling on a classroom rug with smiley faces, using green base-ten blocks to spell out names.
Two elementary students sitting at adjoining wooden desks in a classroom, posing with green math manipulatives spelling their names.
A girl and a boy at classroom desks smiling behind their names spelled out using green base-ten blocks.
Two boys at classroom desks smiling while creating words out of green math counting blocks.
A young girl in a plaid dress and a boy in a gray hoodie sitting at desks with base-ten block activities.
Two smiling boys sitting at a small black table covered in green math base-ten blocks spelling out "Xander and Tate".
A young girl and boy smiling at a wooden table with colorful placemats and names spelled with green counting cubes.
A boy sitting at a low white table with his eyes closed and a big smile, next to base-ten block letters.