🧵✨ Learning new skills AND creating lasting memories! ✨🧵
Mrs. Boldt’s 7th Grade Family Consumer Science students put their new sewing machine and hand-sewing skills to work by transforming a favorite T-shirt into a one-of-a-kind pillow! 🪡👕🛏️
What a fun way to turn something meaningful into a special memory they can keep for years to come! 💛🖤
#ACMS #WinTheMoment
💛🖤 Unified Club is growing at ACMS! 🖤💛
Each month, we come together to make new friends, play games, enjoy some snacks, and—most impo
Each month, we come together to make new friends, play games, enjoy some snacks, and—most impo
🏆🏃♂️ They didn’t just Win the Moment—they WON THE MEET! Our 8th grade boys cross country team brought home the win at Blair yesterday! 🖤💛🔥 #ACMS
Top Individual Finishers
Reid P. (2nd)
Harrison L. (3rd)
Rowen D. (7th)
John P. (14th - not pictured)
Students in Ms. Bachmann's 7th grade reading class practiced their non-fiction text skills by finding evidence to support a prompt and explaining their reasoning.
🚀 WIN THE MOMENT. TAKE IT TO NEW HEIGHTS. 🚀
Our ACMS students continue to show us what it looks like to Win the Moment every single day!
From encouraging classmates and helping others to stepping up, showing kindness, and making Aspen Creek a better place, these students are taking things to new heights! 📈🙌
We are incredibly proud of the way our students continue to Give Kindness, Practice Accountability, and Stay Safe while making a positive difference in our school community.
Special shoutout to Addie H for earning MULTIPLE Win the Moment nominations last week!
#ACMS #WinTheMoment #AspenCreek
We are so proud of another incredible group of students who are making Aspen Creek Middle School a better place every single day! 🙌
These students are kind to their classmates, helpful to teachers, and always looking for ways to make a positive difference. Whether it’s lending a hand, including someone else, or simply doing the right thing when no one is watching—they are showing us what it means to WIN THE MOMENT! 🏆
👏 Help us celebrate these outstanding students and the positive example they set for our entire ACMS community!
🖤 Give Kindness.
💛 Practice Accountability.
🖤 Stay Safe.
#ACMS #WinTheMoment #AspenCreek
Students continue to Win the Moment at Aspen Creek Middle School, and we are so proud to recognize another incredible group of young people this week! 💛
Students from all three grade levels were nominated for doing things like:
👏 Helping classmates
🙌 Assisting teachers
🧹 Cleaning up messes they didn’t even make
💛 Simply looking for opportunities to make our school a better place
A special SHOUTOUT to Cayl V., Warren S., and Carsten E. for being nominated by MULTIPLE STAFF MEMBERS this week! 🎉
Talk about WINNING THE MOMENT! 🏆
We are proud of you! Keep looking for those opportunities to Give Kindness, Practice Accountability, and Stay Safe. 💛🖤
#ACMS #WinTheMoment
8th graders in Mrs. Richards's 3D Creations class were spinning on the pottery wheel and creating pop can sail boats this morning. This hands-on art class is a great example of the awesome opportunities our special area teachers provide our students at ACMS. 🎨
#WinTheMoment
#WinTheMoment
🏆🖤💛 They Won the Moment! 💛🖤🏆
We are celebrating these amazing 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who were recognized by ACMS staff this week for doing things like helping in class, showing kindness, and spreading positivity! 🌟
We’re proud of the way you show up and make Aspen Creek a better place every day!
#ACMS #AspenCreekMiddleSchool #WinTheMoment 🏆
Students in Mrs. Jones's 7th grade science class measured liquids with graduated cylinders in order to create the colors of the rainbow!
This awesome group of 8th graders Win the Moment by working together as leaders each day during our Character Strong lessons in Mrs. Shaner’s AEP class. They show us all how to GIVE KINDNESS, PRACTICE ACCOUNTABILITY, and STAY SAFE.
Thanks for your leadership Asher B, Charlie B, Treyvn P, Kat S, and Baxter L! 👏
#ACMS #WinTheMoment #CharacterStrong #GPS
Huge thank you to Kevin O'Brien for stopping by ACMS today with construction kits from Grow Sarpy. ACMS students Charles F, Kaon T, Kadence H, Carsten E, and Reilly B helped Mr. Gatewood unload the generous donation. Thanks for supporting our ACMS students and growing the trades!
#ACMS #GrowSarpy
#ACMS #GrowSarpy
There’s nothing better than seeing students WIN THE MOMENT by making a difference in the lives of others.
Today, we’re celebrating Shae, Madi, Zayden, Makenn, Skyler, and Hadley for going out of their way to welcome a new student and make room at their lunch table.
Their thoughtful actions are a wonderful example of kindness, inclusion, and the importance of making sure everyone feels like they belong. A simple invitation to join a table can make a new student feel more comfortable, connected, and welcome.
These students showed that leadership does not always mean taking the spotlight. Sometimes, it means noticing someone who may need a little extra kindness and making the choice to include them.
Thank you, Shae, Madi, Zayden, Makenn, Skyler, and Hadley, for helping create a welcoming and inclusive community at Aspen Creek Middle School. We’re proud of you for WINNING THE MOMENT and showing others what kindness looks like in action.
#WinTheMoment #BeKind #AspenCreekMiddleSchool #ACMS #StudentLeadership
Today, we’re celebrating Shae, Madi, Zayden, Makenn, Skyler, and Hadley for going out of their way to welcome a new student and make room at their lunch table.
Their thoughtful actions are a wonderful example of kindness, inclusion, and the importance of making sure everyone feels like they belong. A simple invitation to join a table can make a new student feel more comfortable, connected, and welcome.
These students showed that leadership does not always mean taking the spotlight. Sometimes, it means noticing someone who may need a little extra kindness and making the choice to include them.
Thank you, Shae, Madi, Zayden, Makenn, Skyler, and Hadley, for helping create a welcoming and inclusive community at Aspen Creek Middle School. We’re proud of you for WINNING THE MOMENT and showing others what kindness looks like in action.
#WinTheMoment #BeKind #AspenCreekMiddleSchool #ACMS #StudentLeadership
This Is The Gretna Way - https://tinyurl.com/yc794t7m
What is The Gretna Way?
It’s more than a phrase. It’s who we are and how we show up for one another.
It’s our students supporting each other. It’s staff members lifting one another up. It’s families cheering our schools on. It’s community members stepping in to help. It’s choosing positivity, finding joy, and making sure the people around us know they matter.
The Gretna Way belongs to all of us.
We asked members of our Gretna community what The Gretna Way means to them. We didn’t give them answers or tell them what to say. We simply asked them to share their experiences with Gretna Public Schools.
What they shared is a powerful reminder of the culture we have created together.
Our students feel it. Our families see it. Our community believes it.
As we begin another school year, let’s continue to support one another, embrace our imperfections, choose positivity over pessimism, find joy, and spread it every day.
Because we don’t do it alone.
We do it together. And that’s The Gretna Way.
Take a few minutes to watch the video and hear from the people who help make Gretna Public Schools such a special place.
A special thank you to Jacht for helping us capture the voices, stories, and spirit that make The Gretna Way so special.
What is The Gretna Way?
It’s more than a phrase. It’s who we are and how we show up for one another.
It’s our students supporting each other. It’s staff members lifting one another up. It’s families cheering our schools on. It’s community members stepping in to help. It’s choosing positivity, finding joy, and making sure the people around us know they matter.
The Gretna Way belongs to all of us.
We asked members of our Gretna community what The Gretna Way means to them. We didn’t give them answers or tell them what to say. We simply asked them to share their experiences with Gretna Public Schools.
What they shared is a powerful reminder of the culture we have created together.
Our students feel it. Our families see it. Our community believes it.
As we begin another school year, let’s continue to support one another, embrace our imperfections, choose positivity over pessimism, find joy, and spread it every day.
Because we don’t do it alone.
We do it together. And that’s The Gretna Way.
Take a few minutes to watch the video and hear from the people who help make Gretna Public Schools such a special place.
A special thank you to Jacht for helping us capture the voices, stories, and spirit that make The Gretna Way so special.
Winning the Moment Through Kindness and Accountability
At Aspen Creek Middle School, we believe leadership is demonstrated through everyday actions. Today, we are celebrating Brody P. for stepping up and WINNING THE MOMENT by taking the time to clean up after himself and his classmates.
Brody’s actions are a great example of GIVING KINDNESS and PRACTICING ACCOUNTABILITY. He saw an opportunity to help and took responsibility for making our school environment better.
This kind of leadership matters. When students are willing to help others, take ownership, and contribute to their school community, they help create a place where everyone can thrive.
Thank you, Brody, for setting a great example and helping make Aspen Creek Middle School a great place to be. We are proud of you and appreciate the difference you are making.
Keep WINNING THE MOMENT, Brody!
#WinTheMoment #GivingKindness #PracticingAccountability #ACMS #AspenCreekMiddleSchool #StudentLeadership #ProudToBeACMS
Winning the Moment: Celebrating Student Leadership at ACMS
The first day back at Aspen Creek Middle School was already full of reasons to celebrate. Our students are WINNING THE MOMENT by stepping up, supporting one another, and finding ways to make our school community even better.
Today, we are shining the spotlight on 7th grader Jensyn C. for going the extra mile as a Student Ambassador. Jensyn helped welcome our new students to ACMS and made sure they felt supported and included as they began their first day.
Acts of kindness and leadership like this make a meaningful difference in creating a school where everyone feels welcome and connected. We are incredibly proud of Jensyn for being a positive role model and showing what it means to WIN THE MOMENT.
Way to go, Jensyn. We are proud to have you representing ACMS.
#WinTheMoment #ACMS #AspenCreekMiddleSchool #StudentAmbassador
The first day back at Aspen Creek Middle School was already full of reasons to celebrate. Our students are WINNING THE MOMENT by stepping up, supporting one another, and finding ways to make our school community even better.
Today, we are shining the spotlight on 7th grader Jensyn C. for going the extra mile as a Student Ambassador. Jensyn helped welcome our new students to ACMS and made sure they felt supported and included as they began their first day.
Acts of kindness and leadership like this make a meaningful difference in creating a school where everyone feels welcome and connected. We are incredibly proud of Jensyn for being a positive role model and showing what it means to WIN THE MOMENT.
Way to go, Jensyn. We are proud to have you representing ACMS.
#WinTheMoment #ACMS #AspenCreekMiddleSchool #StudentAmbassador
A Warm Welcome to Our New Staff
We’re excited to welcome our newest members of the Gretna Public Schools family!
Journey Church recently hosted a breakfast for our new staff members, giving them a chance to connect, enjoy a meal, and begin getting to know one another as they start their journey with Gretna Public Schools.
Starting a new job comes with plenty of excitement and a few nerves, so having our community come alongside our new staff to make them feel welcome means a lot.
We are grateful to Journey Church for their generosity, support, and hospitality. Thank you for helping us welcome our newest Gretna Greats and for spreading the joy!
This is The Gretna Way in action.
Ninety-six of our special education paraprofessionals gathered at Gretna East High School for a day of professional development as they prepare to support students throughout the 2026-27 school year.
This is an incredibly committed group of staff members who bring compassion, patience, and dedication to their work every day. They are constantly learning, growing, and looking for ways to better support the students they serve.
Most importantly, they live out Gretna Public Schools' mission to unconditionally accept all students and maximize their potential.
We are incredibly grateful for the important role these staff members play in the lives of our students. Their work, their commitment, and the care they bring each day are a powerful example of The Gretna Way.
Need Help Getting Ready for the 2026–27 School Year?
Gretna Public Schools is here to support families with:
• Free and Reduced-Price Meals
• Return-to-school registration and school forms
• School supplies
• Technology and school apps
• Transportation and bus questions
If your family could benefit from any of these resources, please complete the Family Support Form by July 29. We'll connect you with the programs and support that best meet your family's needs.
Questions? Contact Anne Doerr at adoerr@gpsne.org or 402-332-3265.
Attention All Gretna Residents!
Thank you to everyone who has already completed the annual Census. If you have not yet completed it, please take a moment to do so by June 18th. Your participation is vital and helps shape the future of Gretna and supports the continued growth of our school district.
You may complete the census in several convenient ways:
Go directly to the online form
Scan the QR code provided
Complete and return the postcard sent in the mail
Visit www.gpsne.org and select “GPS Census”
NEW: Drop off your completed postcard at the district office or any Gretna Public Schools building
We appreciate your time and support of this important community effort.
Census Form:https://tinyurl.com/mprxjsxs
