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9 months ago, Gretna Public Schools
Its Everything Gretna Public Schools In your Pocket.
The 3rd graders had a fun week at GES! They went on a bus tour with our superintendent, Mr. Lightle, to learn about the history of Gretna and got to see Gretna High School's performance of Beauty and the Beast!
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A stage for "Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical" with a large decorative arch and projection screen displaying the title.
A busy auditorium with children seated and engaged in conversation.
A busy auditorium with children seated and engaged in conversation.
A man in a suit speaks into a microphone inside a bus.
Interior of a school bus with children seated and looking towards the camera.
Gretna Elementary preschool classes all attended the Gretna Children's Library today for a field trip! They had a great time!
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Children seated on a library floor, attentively facing forward.
A woman reading "Lola at the Library" to a group of children in a library.
Children stand with an adult in front of the Gretna Children's Library, with decorated windows and a visible library sign.
Children gathered around an adult in a library with books and a decorative tree.
Front entrance of Gretna Children's Library with decorative window art and a group of children with an adult.
A woman reading a book to a group of children seated on the floor in a library.
A group of children and an adult stand smiling in front of the Gretna Children's Library entrance, which features decorated glass windows and a large sign.
A woman reading a book to a group of children seated on the floor in a library.
A librarian engages children in a library next to a "Junior Fiction" bookshelf.
A group of children and an adult stand smiling in front of the Gretna Children's Library entrance, which features decorated glass windows and a large sign.
Congratulations to our Gretna Arbor Society poster winners!!! Incredible artwork kids!! 🌳💛🎨
9 months ago, Carissa Dickes
A girl holding a drawing with houses and trees stands next to an older man in an auditorium.
Girl and man on stage with a projected tree drawing and text "Plant More Trees."
A young boy and an older man stand on a stage. The boy holds a drawing featuring a house and trees, which is projected behind them.
Mr. Vos’s 4th grade class is studying land features in science. Using a mixture of flour, salt, and water, they created geographical features of the state of California! Then they painted to show the elevation changes in the state.
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Three children holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls and one boy holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls and one boy holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls smiling and one boy holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls smiling and one boy holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Two girls smiling holding a colorful painting in front of a land features illustration.
Students in Mrs. Kudlacek’s 4th grade class learned about teamwork during their puzzle building time yesterday!
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Children working on a jigsaw puzzle in a classroom setting.
Two boys and one girl working on a jigsaw puzzle in a classroom setting.
Students working on a jigsaw puzzle at a classroom table.
Three children sit at a table with a "Cinnamon Toast Crunch" puzzle in a classroom.
Three children smiling around a table with a puzzle box of Cocoa Puffs cereal.
Three children smiling at a table with a Trix cereal box puzzle.
Three children smiling at a table with a Honey Nut Cheerios cereal box puzzle.
Three children smiling at a table with a  Cheerios cereal box puzzle.
Three children smiling at a table with a  Lucky Charms cereal box puzzle.
Children working on a jigsaw puzzle in a classroom setting.
Some more photos of our successful Guardian Run on Saturday! We'd like to thank all of our coaches and runners for their dedication this season! Thank you to all the volunteers and organizers who made the Guardian Run such a success!
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
A group of children in yellow shirts with "GUARDIAN RUN" logos, standing outdoors.
Two smiling girls outdoors, one in a yellow T-shirt and another in a black hoodie, with a backlit group of people behind them.
Four children outdoors, two in yellow "Guardian Run" shirts, one in a white hoodie, and one in a gray hoodie.
Four children outdoors in knit hats and sports-themed clothing.
A group of children in yellow T-shirts gather on a field among a crowd of spectators.
A group of children in yellow shirts with race bibs gathered on a grassy field for a running event.
Three boys in yellow shirts with race bibs smiling at an outdoor event.
Three women in yellow "Guardian Run" shirts with a golden retriever on a sports field.
Two boys in yellow shirts running on a paved path near a chain-link fence.
GES crushed it at this year's Guardian Run!! Incredible coaches, amazing athletes. Way to go Guardians!!
9 months ago, Carissa Dickes
A group of people, primarily children, in yellow shirts with bib numbers, posing on a grassy field.
Children in yellow T-shirts start running a race under a clear blue sky.
Children in yellow shirts huddled together with raised arms outdoors at a sports event.
Mrs. Kudlacek's, Mrs. Francois's, and Ms. Snyder's class had a glow day for math review today! They practiced all their 4th grade math concepts and are ready to “show what they glow” on NSCAS next week!
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Two girls sitting for picture with lights off and glow paint on faces
Three girls with neon colored outfits with lights off
Three boys posing for photo with neon yellow shorts and shirts with lights off
Two classes of fourth grade students with hands raised posing for pictures with hands up and neon colors present
Three fourth graders posing for picture playing a stacking game with miniature cups
Three fourth graders with neon hats on posing with tower built out of cups.
Four 4th graders smiling with neon hats with towers built out of small cups
Seven 4th graders wearing neon colors with lights turned off for glow party
Twelve 4th grade girls smiling for pictures with neon hats and some wearing neon glasses
Seven 4th graders and their teachers with neon necklaces, hats, and glasses smiling for photo
Mrs. Mallory's AM & PM preschool classes took a field trip to the Gretna Fire Museum! They then walked to Peterson Park to play! Not much can beat a day filled with fire trucks and parks!
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
3 preschool students looking at camera in firehouse while firefighters look on
Nine preschoolers along with their teacher  posing for picture along with five firefighters
Group of five preschoolers along with their teacher posing next to old firetruck
Five preschoolers along with their teacher posing next to two firefighters with American flag in background
Four preschoolers sitting in firetruck
Group of five preschoolers along with their teacher posing next to ambulance
Four preschoolers sitting in firetruck with one steering
Three preschoolers sitting in firetruck with one dressed as a firefighter driving it
Four preschoolers sitting in old firetruck with one pretenddriving
Preschooler with stocking cap sitting in old firetruck
ALISE HOFFMAN RECEIVES KAREN MARKUSSEN SCHOLARSHIP Read article in News at https://www.gpsne.org/article/1557026
9 months ago, Gretna Public School District
four staff members standing in front of the Gretna Public Schools logo two in front holding certificate award
We are looking for paraprofessionals for the upcoming school year 2024-2025!! Please reach out to Carissa Dickes (cdickes@gpsne.org) if you are interested or have any questions.
9 months ago, Carissa Dickes
Paras join our team! Gretna Elementary is seeking special education support staff for the next school year!!  Contact Carissa at cdickes@gpsne.org for more information!
Coming soon! Our revamped digital hub! Our website will have a new fresh look and upgraded features to enhance your online experience. Dive into a world of convenience as we bring you the latest in communication. THIS afternoon (April 12th) we will release the updated platform that is designed with you in mind. Explore, discover, and connect like never before at https://ges.gpsne.org
9 months ago, Carissa Dickes
Guardian logo with a G and yellow and white feathers with New Website in text
📚 What an Amazing Visit! 📚 We extend a heartfelt thank you to the talented author Aaron Reynolds for gracing our school with his visit today! 🌟📖 His passion for books and writing truly shone through, captivating our students and sparking their imaginations. 📝
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 2nd and 3rd graders showing pictures from a book on a projector screen
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 2nd and 3rd graders showing books he has written on a projector screen
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 2nd and 3rd graders showing his book Creepy Crayon he has written on a projector screen with four kids standing by him
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 2nd and 3rd graders showing his book Creepy Crayon he has written on a projector screen with one kid standing by him
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 4th and 5th graders showing books that inspired him like James and the Giant Peach on a projector
Author Aaron Reynolds standing in front of gymnasium full up 4th and 5th graders showing books he has written on a projector with two students standing next to him
Mr. Diaz’s class were assigned a continent in small groups in social studies. The students used research books and Pebble Go on iPads to research their continent. They completed information sheets and drew posters for their projects and presented their information to the class!
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
2nd grade student using iPad to create poster
Two 2nd grade girls using their iPad to create poster
2nd graders searching up countries to create their posters
Group of 2nd grade girls posing in front of their poster
Group of 2nd grade boys posing in front of their art work
2 boys posing in front of their poster of Europe
2 boys showing off their Africa art work
Three girls showing their presentation of Antarctica
2 boys showing off their artwork of Australia which includes map, country and facts
Girls showing off drawings and facts of North America
🌞🌑✨ Our 3rd through 5th-grade students had a blast watching the eclipse today! They learned all about this cool event and had a great time exploring the wonders of space. 🌞🌑✨
9 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Two boys wearing protective glasses looking up at sun
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse smiling
Group of 3rd and 4th graders wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse smiling
Girl wearing protective glasses looking up at sun
Group of 3rd and 4th graders in a line wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
Group of 3rd and 4th graders in a line wearing protective glasses looking at solar eclipse
It's picture day at GES, which means we're still young at heart and take photos like this!
10 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Group of teachers smiling on bleachers in a gym while some are making funny guestures
The GES 4th Grade students were able to enjoy their field trip to the state capitol building and Schramm Park today!
10 months ago, Gretna Elementary
4th grade students laying on the ground looking up at the capitol building
Two fourth grade boys looking at Nebraska artifacts
Group of 4th grade students standing in front of Nebraska state capitol building
Large group of students sitting on floor of capitol building in circle around speaker in middle
Fourth grade classes sitting in Nebraska state capitol building on floor looking at speaker
Group of 4th grade students standing around admiring Nebraska state capitol building with speaker in front of them
Group of 4th grade students standing in front of Nebraska state capitol building
Two students standing at a balcony overlooking a chandelier
Group of boys and a girl.  One student is on bike while others are looking into the distance
Two fourth grade girls looking at camera smiling while touching pink clay
Picture day is coming to GES on April 4th! Orders can be placed here and must be placed by MIDNIGHT the day before pictures are taken: https://martinphotography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=261620
10 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Picture day photo with camera in front of calendar showing April 4th
We've had a great start to our food drive at GES! We would still love any donations over the next two days to help those in need in our community! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
10 months ago, Gretna Elementary
Boy and girl sitting on bleachers in front of boxes and bags filled with canned goods
Box filled with nonperishable items
Box filled with nonperishable items
Box filled with nonperishable items