Kindness Club is painting positivity rocks to spread joy around the community!
2 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of student holding a rock with a bee painted on it that says, "Bee Kind."
Photo of a student holding a rock with a minion character painted on it.
Photo of a student holding a rock with a cross and the word "trust" painted on it.
Photo of a student holding a rock with "You are wanted" painted on it.
Graphic with a photo of students painting. It has the words "You make the world a better place" next to it.

What Students Wish Adults Knew — Tonight at Gretna High!
Join Gretna Public Schools for an evening with Stephen Mackey, co-author of The Locker Room.
Exhibits begin at 6:00 PM and the presentation starts at 7:00 PM.

Come listen, learn, and connect with your community.
Tonight’s the conversation you don’t want to miss.

3 days ago, Gretna Public School District
Stephen mackey speaks photo standing with arms crossed and city behind him
Grade 6 trimester one vocal music classes + grade 7 trimester one vocal music classes + the ACMS choir = 190 Aspen Creek vocalists all on one stage singing under the direction of Miss Paige Pulte.

Last night's concert was awesome!
3 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of middle school choir students performing on stage with their music teacher in front directing them.
Happy Halloween from ACMS! Our staff is celebrating with some awesome costumes.
8 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of five teachers dressed up as characters from Despicable Me.
Photo of three teachers dressed up as a rock, paper, and scissors.
Photo of a teacher dressed as a scarecrow.
Photo of office staff wearing tutus and wings with social media signs around their necks.
Photo of Charlie, the dog, dressed up as a dragon.
Photo of two teachers posing wearing Halloween costumes.
Photo of four teachers dressed up as Hy-Vee workers.
Photo of a person dressed as Batman standing on the roof.
Photo of a staff member dressed as an elf.
7th-grade science class had a spooky day experimenting with sublimation during their Dry Ice Lab. Students compared hot vs cold water with the rate of sublimation in a race to blow up balloons using dry ice.
8 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of science experiment. There are four beakers: one with a spider, two with balloons, and one that is foaming.
In AEP today, students tried to solve the Halloween Escape Room!
Watch out for the Zombies!
8 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Graphic from the Halloween Escape Room that says "Monster Mash, Halloween Escape Room, Begin."
Photo of students working on escape room on their iPads.
Photo of students working on escape room on their iPads.
Sneak peek! ACMS Photography Club is blending creativity and inspiration for a brand new series of posts starting next month.
9 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of a student working on an iPad.
Photo of a student working on an iPad.
7th-grade students spent time recording their "talk shows" based on the book, The Outsiders. We can't wait to see how these creations turn out!
9 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of two students sitting at a table working on their iPads.
Photo of students sitting on the floor with an iPad propped up recording their talk show.
Photo of students sitting in chairs looking at each other while recording their talk show.
Pumpkins turned into protagonists! Writing Club members crafted characters from real pumpkins and wrote stories to match.
11 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of four students posing holding pumpkins with faces drawn on them.
Photo of student posing with his pumpkin.
Photo of three students smiling and posing with their pumpkins.
7th-grade math students learned a song about how to subtract negative numbers!
15 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of students looking at lyrics on the whiteboard to sing the song.
Members of ACMS Kindness Club volunteered to help with the Harvest Hills Elementary Trunk-or-Treat event Thursday night.
15 days ago, ERICA WALSH
Photo of Ms. Williams and four Kindness Club students standing outside by cars decorated for the Trunk or Treat event.
Community Opportunity Tailgate & Food Drive
Date: October 24 | Time: 6 PM
Hy-Vee tailgate available for purchase!
Come hang out, enjoy some food, and support the Gretna Backpack Program. Make an impact in our community!
#GretnaBackpack #CommunityUnity #BeGretnaGreat
about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
Community Food Drive October 24 at 6pm Requested Donation items: 16oz box spaghetti noodles, 24oz jar pasta sauce, 16 oz creamy peanut butter (plastic jar), 30oz jelly, 14oz box instant rice, canned chicken canned chicken noodle soup, bbq sauce, 14.5 canned vegetables, 14.5oz canned fruit 12 oz. boxed cereal, 8ct fruit and grain cereal bars(e.g. Nutri Grain) 6.6 oz bags of Goldfish crackers

Today Superintendent Lightle stepped into a new role as school bus driver. From elementary to high school, students were surprised to see him behind the wheel. Our elementary students showed their approval with big smiles and a thumbs up. It was a wonderful reminder that leadership means being ready to help wherever needed. Thank you to Superintendent Lightle and all of our dedicated staff who make sure students arrive safely every day. #BeGretnaGreat

about 1 month ago, Gretna Public School District
Superintendent Lightle sitting at the driver seat on the bus all smiles waiting for the students to drive them home for the day
Superintendent Lightle and elementary student smiling on the bus as he gets ready to drive them home
Middle School student waving as he gets on the bus Superintendent Lightle is driving
Students boarding the school bus on their way home with Superintendnet Lightle driving
Bus full of elementary students giving a thumbs up as Superintendent Lightle speaks to them from the driver seat
Students boarding the school bus on their way home with Superintendnet Lightle driving
Thank you, Coach Stephen Mackey, for speaking to our student body this morning. "Take care of the small things, be consistent, and never give up."
about 2 months ago, Aspen Creek Middle School
Mackey Presentation in Gym

This morning, all Gretna Public Schools librarians came together to collaborate, share ideas, and prepare for the start of the school year. It was great to see them working, chatting, and catching up. This dedicated group is passionate about connecting students with books, resources, and opportunities to learn. We are so fortunate to have such talented individuals who are excited to welcome students back and inspire a love of reading. #BeGretnaGreat

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Middle School and High School librarians gathered in Gretna High School library posing for a picture
Elementary librarians sitting at a table in the library collaborating and smiling at the camera

This morning, Gretna Public Schools staff gathered at Gretna East High School to enjoy breakfast, great company, and the chance to reconnect before the new school year begins.

In the auditorium, Superintendent Travis Lightle reminded us of our WHY, the reason we show up, connect, and make a difference every single day. Every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting memory for a child and to give them the most powerful gift we can: unconditional acceptance.

He reminded us that the students who challenge us the most are often the ones who need us the most. Our mission this year is clear: ensure EVERY child feels seen, valued, and accepted.

We also celebrated staff for their years of service and recognized those who received letters for outstanding work. What a wonderful way to begin the year together.

Thank you to Ranae Duncan for capturing these moments.

#RememberYourWhy #BeGretnaGreat #EveryChildEveryDay

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna East auditorium filled with all staff gathering for speech for new year
a group of staff members sitting in auditorium seating at GEHS smiling for camera
Gretna East cafeteria tables filled with staff members gathering for breakfast
circle of 4 staff members laughing and talking with each other
Superintendent Travis Lightle shaking hands with a staff member earning 20 years of service award
GPS board members in cafeteria talking to staff members
two staff members sitting in auditorium seating smiling at the camera
staff members seated in the auditorium waiting for speech to start
a long table in cafeteria filled with staff members laughing together and talking
board member with staff members talking in groups in cafeteria

This morning, our incredible District Office staff gathered in the parking lot before heading to the all staff workshop at Gretna East High School. These behind-the-scenes leaders work tirelessly to keep the district running smoothly and when things don’t go as planned, they’re often the first to take the brunt of it. Still, they show up with smiles, solutions, and a strong spirit of collaboration. Their work is often underappreciated, but their impact is immeasurable. We’re grateful for every one of them. #BeGretnaGreat

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
a group of nine district office staff members who are all smiles standing in the parking lot of the district office headed out to the all staff meeting
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Gretna Public Schools Administration
3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Gretna Public Schools logo with a "G" and text reading NebSis delays high traffic alert

New staff continued their training this week with a focus on foundational reading skills. Led by our incredible district reading specialists, teachers explored practical strategies to help students become confident, capable readers. #BeGretnaGreat

3 months ago, Gretna Public School District
Large group of new teachers gathered for training on new reading techniques all smiles and collaborating between desks.
classroom of new teachers sitting at desks all eyes on presenter at the whiteboard showing reading techniques
group of seven teachers sitting in classroom at desks collaborating and smiling with each other
Presenter speaking to new teachers in front of classroom while staff is sitting at the student's desks
Large classroom of teachers laughing and sharing ideas with each other

District Leaders Gather at DLR to Prepare for the New School Year
This week, all building administrators came together at DLR for a district-wide leadership meeting. The day focused on collaboration, strategic planning, and student-centered goals. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for our leaders to align efforts, share insights, and prepare for a successful year ahead.

We are grateful for their continued leadership and dedication to building strong school communities.

#BeGretnaGreat

4 months ago, Gretna Public School District
photo of GPS administration sitting at tables with laptops at DLR for back to school planning
photo of GPS administration at DLR for back to school planning