There’s still time! Go through those closets and donate any new/gently used sweatshirts! Kindness Club and Student Council have teamed up this week to benefit foster kids and families through The Release Care Closet. Donate through Friday!
about 19 hours ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of five students lined up behind a table with piles of sweatshirts in front of them.

No School Tomorrow: Due to unsafe road conditions across the district, Gretna Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 20, 2026. Any activities and events will be communicated directly by buildings, coaches and sponsors. Please stay warm and safe. For additional information, visit our website or follow us on social media.

13 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading "Important Message"

NO SCHOOL ALERT - Due to the Winter Storm Warning and hazardous conditions predicted at dismissal, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED February 19, 2026. Any activities and events will be communicated directly by buildings, coaches and sponsors. Please stay warm and safe. For additional information, visit our website or follow us on social media.

14 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading Important Message
These Valentines full of fidgets, candies, and uplifting messages put together by ACMS Kindness Club are sure to bring smiles and joy to the residents of Hillcrest Memory Care in Gretna!
17 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Five students in a classroom smiling and holding totes of Valentine's they made for Hillcrest residents.
Three students standing at a table in the classroom making Valentine's and putting them in totes.
Three students standing in front of the Hillcrest sign holding bags full of Valentine's.
8th graders made breakfast today!
28 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of a female student making breakfast on a griddle.
Photo of two male students sitting at a table eating their breakfast.
Photo of a male student sitting at the table eating and a female standing next to him with toast in one hand and a thumbs up on the other.
Photo of a female student making breakfast on a griddle.
Photo of a female student making breakfast on a griddle.
Photo of two students sitting at a table eating.
Photo of two students sitting at a table eating.
Photo of four students sitting at a table eating.
So proud of these mathletes as they participated in a MathCounts Invitational on Friday! They tackled some tough problems and showed incredible grit! These math members sure are adding up to greatness!
30 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of five students standing in a line. The first two on the left are holding certificates. Behind the students is a sign that says, "3M Math Counts Invitational."
We are proud to showcase artwork created by talented students from across Gretna Public School District. These pieces are now on display at the District Office for our community to enjoy. We rotate artwork often, so stop by and see the creativity of our students in person. Amazing work!
#BeGretnaGreat
about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
a framed watercolor of a rabbit with ears upright wearing a black jacket, white shirt with black dots and a big blue bow tie
a chalk drawing of a bear with the title Grin and Bear It in a frame
a framed watercolor of a frog in a oversized green sweater wearing orange socks and brown converse shoes
A framed watercolor painting of half a lions face in light browns, blues and pinks with dark brown eye
framed artwork of a colorful dragon eye in red, oranges and blues
a framed watercolor of a blue turtle with splotches of colors in browns and tans making it look like wet sand
A framed artwork of an eye with red streaks
a framed chalk artwork of cowgirl brown boots with flowers design and fresh flowers in the boots standing upright on a dirt ground
The School Board approved the 2027-2028 school year calendar at last night’s meeting. To help families plan ahead, we are sharing the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 calendars early so vacations and appointments can be scheduled with minimal impact on learning.

As we plan for future school years, we also want to remind families why attendance matters. Missing 10 percent of the school year, about 18 days, can significantly affect student success at all grade levels. In the early grades, strong attendance supports reading development. In middle and high school, regular attendance is closely connected to academic progress and graduation.

Improving attendance is a shared responsibility, and small habits make a big difference. Planning vacations and appointments outside of school days, maintaining consistent routines, and staying connected with your child’s school all help students succeed.

Every day in class builds learning, confidence, and connection.

Every Day Counts. Attendance Matters.

2025-2026 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/mrmc9d6n
2026-2027 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/ck3td335
2027-2028 Calendar - https://tinyurl.com/3s8y3s24
about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading School Board Approved 27-28 calendar with an image of a calendar

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW

Due to forecasted cold temperatures and safety concerns during morning arrival time, Gretna Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, January 23, 2026. Any activities and events will be communicated directly by buildings, coaches and sponsors.

Please stay warm and safe.

about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading Important Message
6th-grade Visual Spatial HAL students had the opportunity to attend an animation seminar on Tuesday. They learned about the history of animation and made their own animation tools such as thaumatropes, zoetrope strips, flip books, and stop motion animation on their iPads.
about 1 month ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of four female students sitting at a table holding up their creations of images of circles attached to the end of pipe cleaners.
Photo of four female students sitting at a table holding up their creations of images of circles attached to the end of pipe cleaners.
Photo of four male students sitting at a table holding up their creations of images of circles attached to the end of pipe cleaners.
Photo of three male students sitting at a table holding up their creations of images of circles attached to the end of pipe cleaners.
Photo of two female students sitting at a table holding up their creations of images of circles attached to the end of pipe cleaners.

Gretna Public Schools educators participated in a districtwide Professional Development Day featuring breakout sessions on instruction, technology, wellness, and leadership, concluding with a keynote by Stephen Mackey on school culture and educator impact. Read more at https://www.gpsne.org/article/2642761 #BeGretnaGreat

about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Travis Lightle and Former Board Member David Gulizia speaking to GPS staff about negotiations
Four GPS Administration staff sitting in classroom waiting for teachers to attend their breakout session during GPS PD Day
teachers in front of classroom acting out different words and phrases
GPS staff on PD day spinning clay
GPS staff sitting in classroom learning for PD day
GPS staff on PD day learning coaching techniques
Speaker Stephen Mackey talking to GPS staff about what makes you different?
GPS staff sitting in a classroom learning on PD day
Mike Sortino speaking to GPS staff at PD day
The 8th-grade Teen Cuisine class made Monkey Bread in FCS today! Yum!
about 2 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of two female students rolling chunks of biscuit dough into balls.
Photo of a male student and a female students dropping chunks of biscuit dough into a cinnamon sugar mixture.
Photo of three students cutting their monkey bread to serve it.
Photo of three students sitting at a table enjoying their finished monkey bread.
In science class today, 8th graders tested Newton’s 2nd Law.
about 2 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of two students on the ground with a track and ping pong balls testing Newton's 2nd Law.
Photo of students on the ground using a track to test Newton's 2nd Law.
7th graders worked on finishing their T-shirt pillows.
about 2 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of four students sitting at a table working on their pillows. Two are sewing. One is cutting, and the last is stuffing the pillow.
Photo of five female students holding the pillows they sewed for class.
Photo of two rows of 7th grade students holding the pillows they sewed for FCS class. There are three students in the front row and six students in the back row.
Want to come support the ACMS Show Choir, Accelerando? Check below for this season's competition schedule! Search online or contact Ms. Pulte with questions on attending.
about 2 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic of a show ticket with text saying: A Night at the Movies. Accelerando competition schedule. 1/16 - Gretna High School. 1/23 - Gretna East High School. 1/31 - Elkhorn North High School. 2/7 - Millard South High School. Contact Ms. Pulte at ppulte@gpsne.org with questions.
Life Skills 101 was in session for our 7th graders today! Students learned how to tackle stains, wrap gifts, address envelopes, navigate conflict, and even (digitally) unclog a toilet. Practical skills, lots of learning, and a few laughs along the way!
3 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of students looking at their iPads to start the life skills activity. On the board in the front of the room is an image of Santa holding a post card next to a mail box.
Photo of students at tables around the classroom trying to wrap books.
Photo of 12 students lined up in two rows holding wrapped presents.
Come watch our 8th graders perform Beetlejuice Jr. at 5:00 today in the commons!
3 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic with a purple background. At the top, it says, "Aspen Creek Middle School presents Beetlejuice Jr." Below that, it says, "Bring your friends and family! Join us on December 18 at 5:00 PM in the commons for a musical you won't forget." There are beetles on the page, and a black and white Beetlejuice character in the bottom right corner.
Our 6th graders are having a little fun before break!
3 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of two male students standing in front of a green and red backdrop holding holiday-themed glasses to their faces.
Photo of a female student standing in front of a green and red backdrop holding holiday-themed glasses to her face.
Photo of two female students standing in front of a green and red backdrop holding holiday-themed hats on their heads. One is also holding a beard up to her face.
Photo of two male students standing in front of a green and red backdrop holding holiday-themed glasses and hats to their heads and faces. One is also holding an arrow that says naughty and is pointing to his friend.
Photo of two female students standing in front of a green and red backdrop holding holiday-themed reindeer noses to their face. One is holding a green arrow that points to herself an says nice. The other is holding a red arrow that points to her friend and says naughty.
Photo of a male student standing in front of a green and red backdrop holding holiday-themed glasses to his face.

Attention: We Are Hiring School Bus Drivers!

Our school district is looking for caring, dependable individuals to help transport our students safely to and from school each day.

If you enjoy working with children and want a meaningful role in your community, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply at www.gpsne.org

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with photo of school bus "We Are Hiring - Drivers Part-Time 20+ Hrs per week CDL & Non CDL 19.60-29.40 Per Hour High Quality Vehicles Vehicle Technology Paid Training PTO & Sick Leave Apply at GPSNE.ORG
Eco Club created bookshelves using secondhand books. They felt lucky to have the help of Mr. Gatewood and a lesson on using a drill!
3 months ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of three female students holding their bookshelves made from recycled books.
Photo of a male student stringing twine through a book to make his bookshelf.
Photo of three female students working together to drill holes into their books.
Photo of a female student stringing twine through a book to make her bookshelf.
Photo of a female student drilling a hole in her book while two others watch her.